By Aberdeen Insider - August 27, 2026 in AUGUST 18, 2026
SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
REDFIELD, SOUTH DAKOTA
The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Spink County Courthouse. Present were Commissioners Dave Albrecht, Brian Johnson, Brett Knox, Kevin Siebrecht, and Suzanne Smith. Chairman Brian Johnson opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to adopt the agenda with the addition of a Homeland Security Grant Agreement. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
MINUTES APPROVED
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2026 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
- SD DANR Re: Meyer Farms, LLC (Dakota 10) Manure Management System Amended Certificate of Compliance & Updated Permit Coverage
- SD DANR Re: Meyer Farms, LLC (Dakota 10)-Gestation Barn and Farrowing Barn Addition As-built Plans and Specification Review
- Spink County States Attorney Re: State of South Dakota Office of Hearing Examiners EQ 26-011 Decision
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Roseland, resident, voiced data center concerns. Shane Fortin, Kyle Knox, Greg Drayer, Doland City Council, abatement of nuisance property in Doland.
SHERIFF
Jenna Appel, Sheriff, filed training requests and discussed her 2026 expenditure budget for gasoline.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, gave an update of activities, and filed RAIF grant payment requests.
RURAL ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to approve the following requests for payment on grant awards for the replacement of culverts: Groveland Township, culverts 58-4193-2158, total project cost $47,237.58 80% grant award, $37,790.00; Lodi Township, culverts 58-1843-2832, total project cost $10,292.39, 80% grant award, $8,234.00; and Olean Township, culverts 58-3088-0728, total project cost $19,305.05, 80% grant $15,445.00. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to send a request for payment to Faulk County in the amount of $18,895, 50% of Groveland Township’s culvert replacement grant, due to the culverts being located on the county line and a shared responsibility of Groveland and Zell townships. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
FIRE ASSOCIATION
Craig Oberle, Spink County Fire Fighters Association, was present to discuss potential changes to the current fire danger emergency ordinance. Also present were Jay Hermann, Lance Haskell, Brad Englund, Stefan Schroeder and Andrew Rindelaub, Emergency Manager. The topic will be revisited after more information is gathered.
DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION
Tracey Millar, Director of Equalization, reviewed the SD OHE decision in favor of Spink County and reported a new hire.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Knox, to approve the hire of Brittani Soderquist, as DOE Clerk, at $24.79/hr. effective 9/9/26. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Andrew Rindelaub, Emergency Manager, filed a Homeland Security Grant Award Agreement and a SD Emergency Management Subrecipient Certification of Compliance for approval.
GRANT
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the Homeland Security Grant Award Agreement in the amount of $18,866.09 for the purchase of three Motorola APX N 50 radios and one Motorola APX 4500 radio, with programming and installation. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to approve the Subrecipient Certification of Compliance with Foreign National Vetting Requirements. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
BUDGET
Theresa Hodges, Auditor, reviewed the estimated year end cash balance.
COURTHOUSE REPAIR
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve the change order CO-1 with All Elements Inc. on the roof repair for the removal and replacement of 2 layers of wet 2” ISO insulation in the amount of $31,789. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
EAP
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve the renewal of the Avera Employee Assistance Program 5 session option for all full-time employees. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
ELECTION
Correspondence from the Disability Rights South Dakota of polling site observations from the 2026 Primary was filed.
TREASURER’S TAX DEEDS TO COUNTY
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to accept the Treasurer’s tax deeds on the following properties: Lot 7 & 8, Block 10, Original, Turton Town; Lots 6-8, Vollmers Subdivision of Outlot 7, Redfield City; all in Spink County, South Dakota. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION/PERSONNEL
At 10:51 AM a motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Smith, to go into executive session to discuss personnel. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Chairman Johnson declared the board out of executive session at 11:06 AM, with the Chairman and Vice Chair to review policy and procedures with a department head.
CLAIMS AND REPORTS ALLOWED
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Albrecht, to approve the following claims and reports. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS
HAMLIN COUNTY 14.00
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 193.51
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.36
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 198.31
SD COUNTIES 250.00
ELECTION
APPEL OIL COMPANY 99.59
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 160.35
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 296.40
AUDITOR
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 51.49
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 121.67
SD COUNTIES 250.00
TREASURER
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 50.88
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 163.23
HAMLIN COUNTY 14.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 67.61
QUILL 76.88
SD COUNTIES 250.00
STATES ATTORNEY
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 79.62
QUILL 93.98
REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY, INC 97.20
SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 600.00
THOMSON REUTERS – WEST 706.70
CT APPT ATTY & CLERP
TALIAFERRO LAW FIRM P.C. 313.40
VICTIM WITNESS COORD
BEADLE COUNTY 6000.00
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
A-1 LOCKSMITHING 599.80
APPEL OIL COMPANY 63.43
BALOUN-ARTHURS PLUMBING 1173.45
CINTAS CORPORATION 96.09
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 403.00
COLE PAPERS, INC. 418.61
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE 1327.18
DAKOTA DATA SHRED 105.56
GARRATT CALLAHAN CO 374.43
JESSEN HEATING, REFRIGERATION 578.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 68.29
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 2512.17
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 91.89
REDFIELD CITY 3123.50
TRUGREEN 416.00
DIRECTOR EQUALIZ.
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 58.55
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 61.07
APPEL OIL COMPANY 64.36
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 10.84
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 106.22
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 141.75
REGISTER OF DEEDS
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 85.78
HAMLIN COUNTY 14.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 83.08
VETERANS SERVICE
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 73.22
SHERIFF
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 77.66
APPEL OIL COMPANY 4966.85
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 242.76
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 26.99
REDFIELD CITY 107.00
THE SHOP 766.88
TERRY JANDEL 635.33
TWO WAY SOLUTIONS, INC 1862.96
VERIZON BUSINESS 1435.32
JAIL
BEADLE COUNTY SHERIFF 3315.00
BROWN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 500.00
EDMUNDS COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT 1980.00
FAULK CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 6030.00
MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
LINCOLN COUNTY AUDITOR 276.40
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISA
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 60.00
COUNTY FAIR
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 532.00
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 645.33
SBS LUMBER & HARDWARE 518.40
REDFIELD CITY 169.75
EXTENSION
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 83.81
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 76.52
WEED CONTROL
REDFIELD CITY 115.25
PLANNING BOARD
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 58.55
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 46.02
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 10.91
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 37.09
RD & BRG – ADMIN
APPEL OIL COMPANY 20202.76
BURDICK BROS. MACHINE & REPAIR 608.53
BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 38.84
CHS 620.78
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 325.00
DOLAND CITY FINANCE OFFICE 64.59
JOHNSON OIL COMPANY, INC. 19746.54
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 800.98
ODLAND GRAVEL, LLC 35531.25
POWER PLAN (RDO) 2004.59
SBS LUMBER & HARDWARE 43.98
REDFIELD CITY 97.00
SD DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 3571.13
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQP INC 348.66
TRUE NORTH STEEL 7751.02
E-911
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 209.10
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
APPEL OIL COMPANY 120.06
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 37.87
PENGUIN MANAGEMENT INC 5124.00
RURAL ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
GROVELAND TOWNSHIP 37790.00
LODI TOWNSHIP 8234.00
OLEAN TOWNSHIP 15445.00
REPORTS
- July 2026 Register of Deeds Statement of Fees Collected: $11,219.50
- July 2026 Report of Payments Received to Reimburse Poor Liens: $0.00
- July 2026 Sheriff’s Report
- July 2026 Highway Superintendent Report of Collections Made:
Road & Bridge Fund $100.00
- Auditor’s Account with the County Treasurer – 7/31/2026
Checking Accounts $3,098,296.90
Savings Accounts 943,004.90
Certificates of Deposits 3,830,000.00
Cash Change Accounts 100.00
Cash & Cash Items 102,383.38
Total $ 7,973,785.18
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 11:17 AM until 8:30 AM, Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
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