By Aberdeen Insider - July 16, 2026 in JULY 7, 2026
SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
REDFIELD, SOUTHDAKOTA
The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, July 7, 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 an equipment quote. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
MINUTES APPROVED
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2026 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
- SD DANR Re: Revised Nutrient Plan Camrose Hutterian Brethren, Inc.
- Copy of City of Conde’s Renewal Application to Construct and Operate a Restricted Use Storage and Disposal Facility
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present took the floor.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
A signed copy of the Joint Powers Agreement between the SD Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing Program and Spink County for the term of July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 was filed.
QUOTE
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Smith, to approve the quote of $2,550 from NVC for the purchase of 5 Yealink T87W hosted phones, 8 port Cisco POE switch, cabling and installation, with a recurring monthly charge of $111.35 for the Highway Department to be added to Spink County’s current contract. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
FAIRGROUNDS
Michelle Schmitt, 4-H Program Assistant, filed a quote for the purchase of new fridge(s) from Ace Hardware. Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the purchase of two 21 cu ft Avanti convertible refrigerator/freezers in the amount of $999.99 each. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION
Denise Fliehe, Assessor, filed an expense request.
SHERIFF
Jenna Appel, Sheriff, requested an executive session to discuss personnel.
EXECUTIVE SESSION/PERSONNEL
At 8:59 AM a motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to go into executive session to discuss personnel. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Chairman Johnson declared the board out of executive session at 9:11 AM.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve the following pay step changes: Tonya Mayou, Deputy Sheriff, to Certified Deputy over 1 year at $30.03/hr. effective 6/26/26; Jacob Clark, E911 Dispatcher, to Dispatcher 1 year at $25.56/hr. effective 6/26/26. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve advertising for a Certified Deputy Sheriff. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
BUDGET
The Board reviewed and revised the 2027 revenue and expenditure budget.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
At 9:56 AM a motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to recess as a Board of Commissioners and convene as the Planning & Zoning Board. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 10:26 AM after having adjourned as the Planning & Zoning Board.
BUDGET
The Board continued review of the 2027 expenditure budget.
DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION
Tracey Millar, Director of Equalization, was present via teleconference to discuss an upcoming OHE hearing.
EXPENSE REQUESTS
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Knox, to approve the following expense requests:
- Justin McDaniel, Deputy Sheriff, NSA Courtroom Assessment & Security Training, Mitchell, SD;
- Tracey Millar, DOE, and Denise Fliehe, Assessor, Annual Assessor Schook, Pierre, SD;
All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CLAIMS AND REPORTS ALLOWED
Motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Knox, to approve the following claims and reports. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
JUNE PAYROLL
Commissioners 6498.85
Elections 2354.59
Auditor 16069.77
Treasurer 20110.84
States Attorney 13541.00
Government Building 6368.69
Director of Equalization 25005.65
Register of Deeds 8498.73
Veterans Service 2296.40
Sheriff 81089.94
Jail 924.55
Coroner 1325.81
Welfare Director 420.69
WIC 8473.42
Extension 6444.85
Weed & Pest Control 4322.25
Highway 97951.15
E-911 23434.95
Emergency Management 6865.08
24/7 Sobriety 546.88
Heartland State Bank-ACH FEE 40.00
COMMISSIONERS
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 198.64
SANDRA MCNEILL 137.50
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 317.91
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 49.26
ELECTION
E S & S, INC. 871.06
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 24.44
SANDRA MCNEILL 68.75
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 494.96
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 317.05
AUDITOR
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 370.05
CONNECTING POINT 114.00
TREASURER
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 3548.72
CONNECTING POINT 114.00
STATES ATTORNEY
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 59.83
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 88.63
CT APPT ATTY & CLERP
KRISTEN KOCHEKIAN 3918.18
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
APPEL OIL COMPANY 120.14
BALOUN-ARTHURS PLUMBING 441.99
CINTAS CORPORATION 96.09
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
GARRATT CALLAHAN CO 374.43
TRUGREEN 416.00
DIRECTOR EQUALIZ.
APPEL OIL COMPANY 87.63
CONNECTING POINT 428.33
SDAAO 1000.00
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 33.89
REGISTER OF DEEDS
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 62.66
CONNECTING POINT 114.00
VETERANS SERVICE
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
INFO TECHNOLOGY
CONNECTING POINT 658.34
SHERIFF
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 77.66
ALL-AROUND GRAPHIX 338.09
APPEL OIL COMPANY 4907.20
AXON ENTERPRISE INC 1297.80
CONNECTING POINT 990.49
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 50.02
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 140.65
THOMSON REUTERS – WEST 374.70
TERRY JANDEL 73.50
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 1127.98
JAIL
BEADLE COUNTY SHERIFF 3945.00
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 1090.11
FAULK CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 4410.00
LEWIS DRUG INC 4.80
JUSTIN MCDANIEL 13.42
PHEASANTLAND INDUSTRIES 124.56
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 27.30
COUNTY FAIR
JIM ELLENSON 195.92
JESSEN HEATING, REFRIGERATION 419.00
KIM MCGRAW 87.04
EXTENSION
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 83.81
CONNECTING POINT 76.00
WEED CONTROL
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 55.99
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC 1620.00
RUNNINGS 164.99
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 35.88
WILBUR-ELLIS CO 22.06
PLANNING BOARD
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 10.40
SANDRA MCNEILL 150.00
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 47.91
RD & BRG – ADMIN
APPEL OIL COMPANY 22750.46
CONNECTING POINT 152.00
DOLAND CITY FINANCE OFFICE 64.12
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 125.98
HOLLAWAY BRIDGE & CULVERT, INC 199939.14
JENSEN ROCK & SAND, INC 23808.60
JOHNSON OIL COMPANY, INC. 3367.38
MENARDS 131.76
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 176.86
QUILL 253.99
THE PLASTIC WORKS 5177.50
E-911
GEO-COMM, INC 8157.20
VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS COOP 164.78
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
APPEL OIL COMPANY 121.49
CONNECTING POINT 38.00
SANDRA MCNEILL 6.25
REPORTS
- June 2026 Register of Deeds Statement of Fees Collected: $10,304.00
- June 2026 Sheriff’s Report
- Quotes for delivery of 4700 Gallons Diesel #2
- July 2026 Quotes on Diesel Fuel & Ethanol/Gas
- Auditor’s Account with the County Treasurer – 6/30/2026
Checking Accounts $3,311,728.86
Savings Accounts 941,673.72
Certificates of Deposits 3,830,000.00
Cash Change Accounts 100.00
Cash & Cash Items 68,372.08
Total $ 8,151,874.66
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 11:51 AM until 8:30 AM, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
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