The Brookings County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, August 1, 2002, with the following members present: Emil Klavetter, Sara Kneip, Don Larson, and Barb Telkamp.  Ray Santema was absent for medical reasons.  Also present: Stephanie Vogel, Mary Negstad, Mary Bibby, Tom Bare, Jim Talbert, Wm. Mark Kratochvil, Joyce Dragseth, and Pat Garcia.

Chairperson Emil Klavetter called the meeting to order.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA / MINUTES

Motion by Telkamp, seconded by Kneip, to approve the agenda for August 1, 2002 meeting as amended.  All voting “Aye.”
Motion by Telkamp, seconded by Larson, to approve the minutes for the July 23, 2002 meeting approved as amended.  All voting “Aye.”  Auditor, Jan Willmott met will the board to conduct the Canvass of votes from the July 30, 2002 Special Election.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Highway Superintendent, Ted Eggebraaten, Emergency Management Director, Todd Struwe, and Sheriff, Marty Stanwick met with the board to discuss the Disaster Relief Project in Brookings County.  Director of Equalization, C. Beryle Sessions met with the board to discuss departmental matters.  Zoning and Drainage Supervisor, David Rusten met with the board to discuss Zoning and Drainage matters.

OTHER MATTERS
Motion by Telkamp, seconded by Kneip, to approve the recommendations of the Brookings County Welfare Director for the following applications for County assistance.  All voting “Aye.”  Case #02-093R for resolution was approved; Case # 02-094 for hospital bill was denied; Case #02-104 for rent was approved; Case #02-099 for utilities was approved; Case #02-098 for dental was denied; Case # 02-021AB for rent was denied.

Motion by Kneip, seconded by Larson, to approve and authorize the chair to sign the Satisfaction of County Lien and Resolution # 02-38.  All voting “Aye.”

RESOLUTION #02-38

WHEREAS, a County Aid Lien in the amount of $100.00 purports to exist in favor of Brookings county and against Case # 02-093R as lienee, and

WHEREAS, said lienee has filed an application with the County Auditor stating such facts as provided by Law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after due consideration of the circumstances the Board of County Commissioners finds it advisable and proper to authorized the Chairman of the County Board and County Auditor to execute the following:

A compromise and release of the lien in full upon payment of $0.00.

Dated at Brookings, South Dakota, this 1st of August 2002.

APPROVED:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Emil J. Klavetter
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Sara Kneip
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Barbara Telkamp
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Donald Larson

ATTEST:
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Janet K. Willmott
County Auditors Office
Brookings County, South Dakota

Motion by Telkamp, seconded by Kneip to approve the following travel/education requests.  All voting “Aye.”  Veterans/Welfare Director, Lionel Torgrude to go to Huron, SD, on August 2, 2002 to represent the Veterans of Brookings County in the Department of Military and Veterans booth at the South Dakota State Fair.

Deputy Auditor, Kelly Bakken presented the board with the Auditors Report.

SALARIES
Salaries and personnel changes for the month of July 2002 are as follows: New Employee:  Correctional Officer, Nichole Chapman @ Step 1 @ $10.81/hour.  Longevity Increase:  Lisa Sik $35.00; Curtis Sterud $40.00. Step Increase: 2nd Deputy Treasurer, Cheryl Anderson to step 2 @ $9.97/hour; Correctional Officer, Donna Bain to step 2 @ $11.31/hour; Accounts Payable Officer to step 2 @ $11.52/hour;  Correctional Officer, Selina Wertman to step 2 @ $11.35.  Promotion:  Ryan Ness from Truck Driver 2 to Light Equipment Operator, Grade 5 @ Step 5 @ $12.22/hour.  Resignation:  Correctional Officer, Guy Harding effective July 8, 2002; Elections Officer, Roberta Giesen effective July 12, 2002.  Commission $7,843.35; Auditor $14,767.98; Treasurer $10,551.45; States Attorney $14,193.07; Custodial $4,913.34; Equalization $21,157.12; Register of Deeds $7,337.35; Veterans Service $2,740.12; Sheriffs Office $32,522.66; Detention Center $29,583.77; Juvenile Detention $0.00; Contract Law $5,878.56; Contract Law Elkton $2,297.83; Emergency Mgmt $3,593.29; Drainage $1,003.60; Highway $44,302.58; Welfare $2,759.06; Community Health $2,177.56; WIC $1,979.84; Extension $4,039.64; Soil Conservation $2,245.16; Weed $10,825.44; Zoning $3,029.38; Claims—AFLAC, insurance $1,954.92; AFLAC Flex-One $70.00; Child Support Enforcement, payment $130.00; Delta Dental, insurance $1,810.45; Education Assistance Corporation, payment $85.41; Flex One, unreimbursed medical $1,145.00; Local Teamsters, union dues $505.00; Relistar Life, insurance $13.00; SDRS, retirement $29,550.46; SDRS Supplemental, retirement $1,146.00; EFTPS $55,407.57; Wellmark Blue Cross, insurance $27,576.91.

Commission Assistant/Personnel Director, Stephanie Vogel presented the board with the Commission Assistant/Personnel Director Report.  Motion by Kneip, seconded by Telkamp, to submit application # 1577-6 in the amount of 11,963.00 for payment and reimbursement as part of the Johnson Controls Project.  Be it noted, payment will be through the sale-lease financing with First National Bank.  All voting “Aye.”

Josh Peterson met with the board to discuss asbestos management in the 1921 building.

Robert Rysavy, Vice President with Banner Associates, Inc. met with the board to discuss the Court House Remodeling.  Motion by Telkamp, seconded by Kneip, approving and authorizing the chair to sign the contract between Brookings County and Banner Associates, Inc., for the Court Administration/Law Library Renovation, in the existing Court House at 314 6th Avenue, Brookings SD.  Be it noted, the contract is at an hourly rate, not to exceed $5,500.00.  Be it noted, the board requested that Banner Associates, Inc. keep the Court Officials and the State Historical Commission updated on the specifications and the general project.  All voting “Aye.”

Motion by Kneip, seconded by Telkamp, to authorize the combination of the General Election and the Special Brookings City Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. The ballot will contain the language submitted to the Brookings County Auditor.  Be it noted, if the Brookings City Special Election ballot language does not fit on the General Election ballot; Brookings City will pay for the additional ballot.  All voting “Aye.”

Motion by Larson, seconded by Kneip, to go into executive session at 10:37am.  All voting “Aye.”  Chair Klavetter declared executive session over at 11:10am.  Reason – Legal and Personnel Matters.  No action at this time.  Also present:  Wm. Mark Kratochvil and Marty Stanwick.

Jan Willmott, Kelly Bakken, and Stephanie Vogel met with the board to discuss the 2003 Budget.

Recess for lunch.

Jan Willmott, Kelly Bakken, and Stephanie Vogel met with the board to discuss the 2003 Budget.

Motion by Kneip, seconded by Telkamp, approving the 2003 Budget for E911 Service in the amount of $307,500.00.  All voting “Aye.”

ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned until 8:30am Tuesday, August 6, 2002.

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
County Auditor’s Office