By Aberdeen Insider - September 10, 2026 in SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
REDFILED, SOUTH DAKOTA
The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, September 1, 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 Siebrecht, to adopt the agenda with the addition of a personnel-new hire. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
MINUTES APPROVED
Motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Knox, to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2026 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
- SD DANR Notice of Reissuance of the General Permit for Yard Waste Compost Facilities
- SD DANR Notice of Reissuance of the General Permit for Solid Waste Transfer Stations
- SD DANR Notice of Reissuance of the General Permit to Treat Petroleum-Contaminated Soil by Land Application
- SD DANR Re: Great Bend, LLC – State General Permit Application Plans and Specifications Review
- Aberdeen-Brown County Regional Railroad Authority 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jamie Fisk, resident, spoke on solar power ordinances, Northwestern Energy rate increases, and SB 245 county sales tax.
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to renew the contract with SD Department of Health, providing office space and maintenance for the Community Health Office, for the period of October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
SHERIFF
Jenna Appel, Sheriff, filed an employee’s letter of resignation and requested to surplus inventory. Appel reported grant approval to host Proactive Patrol for Rural Areas and Beyond Course; and approval of the Homeland Security grant applications for a camera server, additional cameras for the courthouse and radios.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Siebrecht, to accept the resignation of Wyatt Anderson, Deputy Sheriff, effective 9/25/26 and to advertise the position. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
SURPLUS
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to declare the following items to have no value and to surplus and destroy: Sheriff’s Department- 3 squad car cages, 3 center consoles, 2 light bars, 2 desks, 4 HP desktop computers, 1 Dell desktop computer; and to transfer from the Sheriff inventory to the Highway Department a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe VIN# 9800 . All members voted aye. Motion carried.
LEMPG AGREEMENT
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve the Emergency Management FFY2027 LEMPG agreement between the State of South Dakota and Spink County for agreed upon activities & products which will justify local funding assistance during the period 10/1/26 to 9/30/27. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
VEHCLE FLEET
Repairs needed for the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van were discussed. It was the consensus of the board to proceed with the repairs.
SUPPORTED ENTITY
Financials for Ginny’s Safe House were filed.
NUISANCE PROPERTY
Commissioner Knox gave an update on the nuisance property in Doland.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve Leslie Helm as a Deputy Coroner effective August 1, 2026. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, gave an update of activities, requested to set the 5 year plan meeting, and discussed the 2026 Road & Bridge expenditure budget and overages due to additional overlay on County Road 11 south of SD Highway 20.
HIGHWAY- 5 YEAR PLAN
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to set and advertise the public meeting for the Spink County’s Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan for October 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY ASSISTANCE
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to approve the Spink County Highway Department assisting Doland City with a nuisance property and providing trucks for hauling.
2027 BUDGET HEARING
At 9:30 AM, time set by public notice was 9:00 AM, a hearing was held for public input on consideration of the 2027 budget. No one was present. Changes to the provisional budget will be finalized at the September 22nd meeting.
CLAIMS AND REPORTS ALLOWED
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Knox, to approve the following claims and reports. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
AUGUST PAYROLL
Commissioners 6803.36
Elections 1240.95
Auditor 19601.64
Treasurer 19619.39
States Attorney 13160.44
Government Building 6017.00
Director of Equalization 17759.29
Register of Deeds 8960.56
Veterans Service 2091.63
Sheriff 78418.26
Coroner 1553.46
Welfare Director 708.29
WIC 6081.26
Extension 5929.67
Weed & Pest Control 2283.19
Planning & Zoning 6013.25
Highway 95684.56
E-911 22950.39
Emergency Management 6858.25
24/7 Sobriety 549.50
Heartland State Bank-ACH FEE 40.00
COMMISSIONERS
SD COUNTIES 125.00
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 44.00
ELECTION
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 17.05
AUDITOR
CONNECTING POINT 114.00
MCLEOD’S PRINTING & OFFICE SUP 385.84
TREASURER
CONNECTING POINT 114.00
STATES ATTORNEY
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 65.13
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 68.00
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
CT APPT ATTY & CLERP
TALIAFERRO LAW FIRM P.C. 462.10
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
CJ & CO LLC 450.00
COLE PAPERS, INC. 449.91
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
DIRECTOR EQUALIZ.
CONNECTING POINT 428.33
SDAAO 400.00
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 815.59
REGISTER OF DEEDS
CONNECTING POINT 114.00
VETERANS SERVICE
AT & T MOBILITY 42.87
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
SDVSOA 100.00
INFO TECHNOLOGY
CONNECTING POINT 658.34
SHERIFF
CENTURY LINK 85.28
BRETT CHRISTMAN 20.10
CHUCK’S BODY SHOP LLC 216.70
CONNECTING POINT 898.33
REDFIELD FORD 298.98
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 140.65
TWO WAY SOLUTIONS, INC 390.96
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 564.92
COUNTY FAIR
AT & T MOBILITY 41.54
JAYDE ENGLUND 135.00
EXTENSION
MARY JO ALEXANDER 113.60
MIKE BOSMA 319.96
SUSAN BUSK 200.44
CONNECTING POINT 76.00
VICKIE DREHER 83.60
SADIE FREY 86.28
JEANNE FULLER 75.04
CARRIE HANSEN 63.50
AMY HOWARD 30.00
CHRIS HOWARD 30.00
KAREN LARSON 213.48
MICHELLE MEHLBERG 71.54
DEBI MUNGER 125.40
CRYSTAL NEUHARTH 246.98
DREW PEDERSON 235.80
SHERRY PERRION 115.76
TERRI ROTH 124.74
ELAINA SCHMITT 86.28
HAILIE STUCK 30.00
RAESA ZELINKSKY 278.64
WEED CONTROL
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 24.64
PLANNING BOARD
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
RD & BRG – ADMIN
AT & T MOBILITY 126.38
AXLE SURGEONS OF WESTERN MN 1375.00
BRENTFORD CITY 67.61
CONNECTING POINT 152.00
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 21.48
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 955.81
JESSEN HEATING, REFRIGERATION 640.00
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 176.95
QUILL 210.71
QUILL 43.78
RICH’S REPAIR LLC INC 368.06
E-911
VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS COOP 164.78
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AT & T MOBILITY 66.76
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
DOMESTIC ABUSE
GINNY’S HOUSE 8500.00
REPORTS
- August 2026 Comp & OT Report
- July 2026 Report of Payments Received to Reimburse CAA: $3,035.26
- Conde Rural Fire Protection District Statement of Changes in Cash Balance-12/31/24
- Conde Rural Fire Protection District Statement of Changes in Cash Balance-12/31/25
- Quotes for delivery of 4700 Gallons Diesel #2: Johnson Oil Co. $4.40, Agtegra $4.44, Appel Oil $4.52; low quote from Johnson Oil accepted
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM until 8:30 AM, Tuesday, August 22, 2026.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
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