The Brookings County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session
on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, with the following members present: Deanna
Santema, Dennis Falken, Donald Larson, Mary Negstad, and Emil Klavetter.
Also present: Stephanie Vogel, Kelly Bakken, Robert Hill, Mel Kloster,
Rose Stee, Laurie Tangen, Martin Stanwick, Clyde Calhoon, and Ted Eggebraaten.
Chairperson Deanna Santema called the meeting to order.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chairperson Santema declared the Consent Agenda approved as amended
with no objection from the board. The Consent Agenda consisted of the agenda
for the February 17, 2004 meeting and the minutes from the February 10,
2004 Commission Meeting. Travel/Education: Steve Tietjen and
Susan Rufer to go to Sioux Falls, SD on March 26, 2004 to attend the Skills
For Managers Seminar.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
Zoning and Drainage Director, Robert Hill met with the board to present
the following plat for approval.
Motion by Larson, seconded by Negstad, to approve for recording purposes Resolution 04-09. A Resolution for the plat of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Olson’s Subdivision in the SW ¼ (Government Lots 7 and 8) of Section 9-110-51 in Brookings County. Role Call Vote: Larson “Aye,” Negstad “Aye,” Falken, “Aye,” Klavetter “Aye.” Santema “Aye.” Motion passes.
Treasurer, Vicki Hanna met with the board to distribute and discuss a proposal for remodeling of the Brookings County Treasurers Office.
Commissioner Larson reported on County Days in Pierre, SD and on the Leadership Brookings meeting.
Commissioner Negstad reported on a BATA meeting and on County Days in
Pierre, SD.
Commissioner Falken reported on Workers Compensation Board of Trustees
meeting, County Days in Pierre, SD, Sioux Valley District meeting, and
Leadership Brookings meeting.
Commissioner Klavetter reported on Planning and Zoning meeting, Sioux Valley District meeting, LEPC meeting, Leadership Brookings meeting, and on testifying at a committee hearing in Pierre, SD.
Commissioner Santema reported on County Days in Pierre, SD and on the Sioux Valley District meeting.
Commission Assistant/Personnel Director, Stephanie Vogel presented the
board with the Commission Assistant/Personnel Director Report. Vogel
distributed correspondence, invitations, and updated the board on the Harvest
Church property.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Extension Educators, Mel Kloster, Rose Stee, and Laurie Tangen met
with the board to deliver the monthly Extension Report.
Sheriff, Martin Stanwick met with the board to distribute and discuss the Sheriff’s 2004 Union Contract and the 2003 Sheriff’s Annual Statistical Report.
Motion by Falken, seconded by Klavetter, to approve and authorize the chair to sign the 2004 Sheriff’s Union Contract. Role Call Vote: Negstad “Aye,” Falken, “Aye,” Klavetter “Aye.” Larson “Aye,” Santema “Aye.” Motion passes.
States Attorney, Clyde Calhoon met with the board to distribute and discuss the 2003 States Attorney’s Annual Statistical Report.
COMMISSIONER’S OPEN DISCUSSION
Be it noted, the board discussed the Food Service Program in the Detention
Center, BEDC Site Development correspondence, Legislation, and Commissioners
packets.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned until 8:30am Tuesday, February
24, 2004.
It is the policy of Brookings County, South Dakota, not to discriminate against the Handicapped in Employment or the Provision of Service. The County of Brookings is responsive to requests for communication aids and the need to provide appropriate access, and will provide alternative formats and accessible locations consistent with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
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Kelly Bakken
Deputy Auditor
Brookings County Auditor’s Office