By Aberdeen Insider - January 29, 2026 in SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION
REDFIELD, SOUTH DAKOTA
NOTICE OF 1/20/26 PROCEEDINGS
The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, January 20, 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. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
MINUTES APPROVED
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Smith, to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2026 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
- SDDOT State Planning & Research Program for Local Governments
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sandy Jungwirth and Deb Curtis, residents, addressed data center ordinances.
GENERAL FUND SURPLUS ANALYSIS/RECAPITULATION OF TAXES
Theresa Hodges, Auditor, filed the General Fund Surplus Analysis of 18% as of 12/31/2025.
SHERIFF
Amy Akin, Chief Dispatcher, made a request to eliminate the part-time pay scale for dispatchers and pay part-time dispatchers under the full-time scale due to them needing the same certifications as full-time staff. Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to eliminate the part-time pay scale for dispatchers and pay all dispatchers under the full-time scale due to certification requirements; and set the rate of pay for Kandi Shantz, E911 Dispatcher, and Christine Michlitsch, E911 Dispatcher, at $26.44/hr. effective 1/26/2026. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
ANNUAL REVIEW
Annual review of the open meeting laws was conducted as required by SDCL 1-25-13.
RURAL ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, reviewed applications that were filed for the Rural Access Infrastructure Grant. 4 townships and Spink County secondary road filed a total of 6 applications. Each application was filed with one cost estimate, with inability to obtain a second estimate.
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve: Spink County secondary road’s application for the replacement of culvert 58-3393-1725, total project cost $12,041, 80% grant award $9,633; Lodi Township’s application for the replacement of culvert 58-1843-2832, total project cost $10,293, 80% grant award $8,235; Frankfort Township’s application for the replacement of culvert 58-2371-2624, total project cost $11,652, 80% grant award $9,322; Frankfort Township’s application for the replacement of culvert 58-2320-2723, total project cost $21,916, 80% grant award $17,533; Groveland Township’s application for the replacement of culverts 58-4193-2158, total project cost $46,558, 80% grant award $37,247; and Olean Township’s application for replacement of culvert 58-3088-0728, total project cost $21,424, 80% grant award $17,140. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, filed contracted Sourcewell bid prices for motor graders: Butler CAT, 2026 Caterpillar Model 150JOY4 motor grader $428,890; RDO Equipment Co., 2026 John Deere 772P motor grader $408,907.34. Haessig also filed two employees’ letters of resignation.
BIDS
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Smith, to approve RDO Equipment Co.’s low bid of $408,907.34 for the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 772P motor grader. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to accept the resignations of Roger Metzinger, Equipment Operator, effective 3/25/26; and Travis Fast, Equipment Operator, effective 3/12/26, and to advertise the positions. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
REGISTER OF DEEDS
Sonja Muellenberg, Register of Deeds, filed the Register of Deeds Yearly Report for 2025.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
At 9:30 AM a motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, 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 10:42 AM after having adjourned as the Planning & Zoning Board.
APPOINTMENT OF WEED & PEST BOARD
The Board of Spink County Commissioners, in session this 20th day of January 2026, appoint the Spink County Board of Commissioners to the Spink County Weed & Pest Board. Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve and adopt the above appointment to the board. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING WILDLAND FIRE DESIGNEE (#26-10)
WHEREAS, the South Dakota Wildland Fire Coordinator is authorized to assist in fighting range fires through the State, and
WHEREAS, a county must formally request his assistance pursuant to SDCL 41-20-8.1;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Spink County Commissioners do hereby designate the following persons with the authority to request assistance from the State Wildland Fire Coordinator in fighting range fires:
Spink County Emergency Manager, and Brian Johnson, Chairman of Spink County Commission.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Knox, to adopt the above resolution. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Dated at Redfield, South Dakota, this 20th day of January 2026.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
FAIR BOARD
A copy of the revised layout of the rental agreement for the fairgrounds and buildings was filed.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FY2026 first quarter report was signed by the Chairman.
BUILD DAKOTA
Discussion on the Build Dakota Scholarship program.
FAIRGROUND LEASE
An updated lease agreement for the fairgrounds was received from the City of Redfield. Motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Knox, to approve the lease agreement for the fairgrounds between the City of Redfield and Spink County for the leased premises commonly called the Spink County Fairgrounds, for the term of January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2031, with the agreement renewing on the same terms and conditions on a five-year term basis until terminated by either party, for the sum of $500 per year. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
STATES ATTORNEY
Quotes were filed for the purchase of a printer for the States Attorney’s office. Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve A&B Business Solution’s quote of $2,689.29 for the purchase of a Ricoh IM C320F printer/copier/scanner with the $53.38/month maintenance contract. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
VOLUNTEER
Report of volunteer, Deputy State’s Attorney, Vaughn Beck.
ORDINANCE
Recommendations from the Planning & Zoning Board were received. Motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Smith, to set the 1st reading of Titles 17.02 Definitions and 17.30 Data Centers as February 17th, 2026 at 9:20 AM and the 2nd reading as March 3, 2026 at 9:20 AM. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
EXPENSE REQUESTS
Motion was made by Smith seconded by Knox, to approve the following expense requests:
- Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, Jerrod Peterson, Lead Worker, SD Asphalt Conference, Mitchell, SD;
- Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, Jerrod Peterson, Lead Worker, SDACHS Annual Short Course, Deadwood, SD;
All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CLAIMS AND REPORTS ALLOWED
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the following claims and reports. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 118.77
SANDRA MCNEILL 156.25
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.36
ELECTION
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 10.91
JUDICIAL SYSTEMS
SARA ZAHN 1575.05
AUDITOR
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 395.85
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 115.53
TREASURER
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 103.31
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 66.70
STATES ATTORNEY
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 776.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 77.93
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
BALOUN-ARTHURS PLUMBING 112.25
CINTAS CORPORATION 179.68
COLE PAPERS, INC. 442.24
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 67.78
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 4174.12
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 156.42
REDFIELD CITY 197.50
DIRECTOR EQUALIZ.
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 46.91
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 41.47
MANATRON, INC 3088.33
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 105.26
REGISTER OF DEEDS
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 74.59
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 81.44
VETERANS SERVICE
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 68.32
INFO TECHNOLOGY
DAKOTA MAILING & SHIPPING EQP 345.81
SHERIFF
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 86.71
APPEL OIL COMPANY 3035.72
CENTURY LINK 85.28
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 37.06
MOCIC 100.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 236.71
REDFIELD CITY 93.00
THE SHOP 433.14
TWO WAY SOLUTIONS, INC 693.97
VERIZON BUSINESS 717.66
JAIL
BEADLE COUNTY SHERIFF 420.00
BROWN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 700.00
FAULK CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 3240.00
AMBULANCE
CONDE AMBULANCE 10000.00
MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
LEWIS & CLARK BHS 225.00
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISA
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 60.00
MENTAL ILLNESS BOARD
KENNEDY PIER LOFTUS REYNOLDS 252.00
COUNTY FAIR
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 504.72
REDFIELD CITY 43.75
EXTENSION
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 188.39
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 74.56
SOIL CONSERVATION
SPINK COUNTY CONSERVATION DIST 7500.00
PLANNING BOARD
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 46.91
SANDRA MCNEILL 181.25
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 10.91
NESDCAP
NESDCAP 5000.00
IND., TOURISM & REC.
GLACIAL LAKES & PRAIRIES TOURI 745.00
RD & BRG – ADMIN
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 78.14
APPEL OIL COMPANY 2349.37
BRENTFORD CITY 23.03
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 2022.18
SBS LUMBER & HARDWARE 3.49
REDFIELD CITY 97.00
THE SHOP 887.45
E-911
JAMES VALLEY TELECOMMUNICATION 209.10
VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS COOP 164.78
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
APPEL OIL COMPANY 34.44
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 38.82
REPORTS
- January 2025-December 2025 Sheriff Reports
- December 2025 Report of Payments Received to Reimburse Poor Liens: $0.00
- January 2026 Quotes for 4700-gallon delivery of Diesel Fuel
- Spink County Conservation District 2025 Review
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 11:17 AM until 8:30 AM, Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
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