SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION

NOTICE OF 10/21/2025 PROCEEDINGS

REDFIELD, SOUTH DAKOTA

The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 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 Siebrecht, seconded by Smith, to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2025 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Deb Curtis, resident, inquired if there was a current ordinance on solar farms.

MAINTENANCE

A quote from Cummins Sales and Service, Sioux Falls, SD, for generator maintenance parts and labor was filed. Motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Smith, to approve the quote in the amount of $5,556.35 for maintenance parts and labor. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS

Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Smith, to approve the renewal of the Retail (on-sale) liquor license for the renewal year 2026 for Fisher Grove County Club and Pheasant Phun Inc. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Chairman Johnson signed the Emergency Management LEMPG quarterly report.

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SPINK COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (#25-18)

WHEREAS, the County of Spink, South Dakota, recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within the community; and

WHEREAS, participation in hazard mitigation planning activities allows the community to identify vulnerabilities and strategies to reduce future risks; and

WHEREAS, an approved and adopted hazard mitigation plan is a prerequisite for receiving
certain types of federal mitigation funding; and

WHEREAS, the County of Spink participated in the development of the Spink County
Hazard Mitigation Plan, which has now been approved by FEMA; and

WHEREAS, the Plan recommends hazard mitigation actions that will benefit the County of
Spink by reducing potential losses from future hazard events;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission of Spink County, South Dakota, hereby adopts the Spink County Hazard Mitigation Plan as the community’s official hazard mitigation plan.

Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to adopt the above resolution. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Dated this 21st day of October 2025, at Redfield, South Dakota.

Brian Johnson, Chairman

Spink County Board of Commissioners

ATTEST:

Theresa Hodges, Auditor

Spink County, South Dakota

ELECTIONS

Theresa Hodges, Auditor, reviewed HB 1130, an act to provide permissible dates for municipal and school district elections, and is awaiting guidance from the SD Secretary of State’s office or a possible Attorney General’s opinion on combining elections.

SHERIFF

Jenna Appel, Sheriff, gave an update of activities, discussed a UJS grant application for courtroom safety, requested an automatic budget supplement and approval for employee training. Also discussed was the status of the E911 project.

AUTOMATIC BUDGET SUPPLEMENTS

Motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Knox, to make an automatic budget supplement of $22,040 to the Sheriff Equipment Budget 101-211-426.50 for grant monies received from the SD Department of Public Safety. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL

Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Knox, to grant the same leave as given by the State of South Dakota to employees and to close Spink County offices: all day on Friday, November 28, 2025, the day after Thanksgiving, with the following policy: each full-time employee will be compensated for eight hours regular pay on November 28^th. If an employee is required to work a full shift, eight hours will be added to their vacation record for November 28^th– under no circumstances will premium pay be paid for those hours; and all day on Wednesday, December 24^th and Friday, December 26^th, 2025, with the following policy: each full-time employee will be compensated for eight hours regular pay on December 24^th and eight hours regular pay on December 26^th. If an employee is required to work a full shift, eight hours will be added to their vacation record for December 24^th and eight hours will be added to their vacation record for December 26^th – under no circumstances will premium pay be paid for those hours. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, gave an update of activities, reported approval of the 5 year plan from the State, and requested approval to seek a grant and of a new hire and personnel pay step increase.

GRANT APPLICATIONS

Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve applying for a $5,000 grant through SD Department of Ag, Weed & Pest Fund for herbicide purchase/application. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL

Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the hiring of: Lance Hofius as an Equipment Operator effective 10/27/2025 at $25.79/hr. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Albrecht, to approve the pay step increase for Daniel Puff, Equipment Operator, to Equipment Operator over 6 months at $26.66/hr. effective 11/5/2025. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

SECOND READING OF REZONING

At 9:30 AM time set by public notice, the second reading of the rezoning change for: Applicant: Tanner Binger Legal: Binger Addition in the NE ¼ 15-115-65, Reason for Petition to Rezone: Reclassify from AG to Commercial. No one present was for or against the application. Motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Albrecht, to approve the rezoning change of Binger Addition in the NE ¼ 15-115-65, Spink County, SD, from Agricultural to Commercial. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION/PERSONNEL

Tracey Millar, Director of Equalization, requested a personnel pay step increase. Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the pay step increase for Kristina Hausvik, Director of Equalization Clerk, to $24.33/hr. effective 10/26/25. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

EXPENSE REQUESTS

Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve the following expense requests:

Tonya Mayou, Deputy Sheriff, Front Line Supervisor Training, Pierre, SD;
Theresa Hodges, Auditor, and Sonja Muellenberg, Register of Deeds, Sioux Valley Commissioners’ Association Quarterly Meeting, Madison, SD;
Theresa Hodges, Auditor, SD SOS Election Workshop, Pierre, SD;
Theresa Hodges, Auditor, and Tammy Suchor, Deputy Auditor, Auditor Election Training, Pierre, 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
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 43.74
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 207.89
JUDICIAL SYSTEMS
KHRYSTYNA AXTMAN 254.50
AUDITOR
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 44.77
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 49.20
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 16.65
TREASURER
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 141.96
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 369.30
CONNECTING POINT 1545.00
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 43.77
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 16.65
STATES ATTORNEY
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 194.00
TONYA DORRIS 80.00
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 138.63
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY, INC 15.58
SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 50.00
CT APPT ATTY & CLERP
CGI, LLC 704.30
COGLEY LAW OFFICE, PROF LLC 382.00
KRISTEN KOCHEKIAN 4048.76
TALIAFERRO LAW FIRM P.C. 861.00
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
CINTAS CORPORATION 96.09
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 87.97
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 2676.82
REDFIELD CITY 2329.50
TRUGREEN 416.00
DIRECTOR EQUALIZ.
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 83.56
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 790.79
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 109.03
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 22.20
REGISTER OF DEEDS
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 74.59
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 466.64
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 89.85
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 11.10
VETERANS SERVICE
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 89.06
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
SHERIFF
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 67.53
CENTURY LINK 85.28
CHUCK’S BODY SHOP LLC 435.61
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 331.92
REDFIELD CITY 107.00
THE SHOP 290.00
VERIZON BUSINESS 717.66
JAIL
FAULKTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER 179.56
FAULK CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 7110.00
CARE OF POOR
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 43.74
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
AUDRA HILL CONSULTING, INC 116.91
DEAN SCHAEFER COURT REPORTING 60.00
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 59.19
YANKTON CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 50.00
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISA
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 60.00
MENTAL ILLNESS BOARD
FOX LAW FIRM,PLLC 195.51
MARK KATTERHAGEN 20.00
VAL LARSON 20.00
COUNTY FAIR
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 424.15
SBS LUMBER & HARDWARE 17.37
REDFIELD CITY 43.75
SPINK COUNTY 4H LEADERS 270.43
EXTENSION
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 188.39
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 87.47
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 11.10
WEED CONTROL
REDFIELD CITY 45.25
PLANNING BOARD
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 83.56
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 294.99
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 37.57
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 43.74
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 110.65
RD & BRG – ADMIN
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 53.79
CONNECTING POINT 1604.00
DOLAND CITY FINANCE OFFICE 63.05
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 13.52
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 735.57
POWER PLAN (RDO) 2743.40
PRODUCTIVITY PLUS ACCT 1129.90
PRORATE SERVICES LLC 264.90
REDFIELD CITY 107.00
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 195.05
SAFETY SERVICE INC 950.00
SD DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 136491.32
CT SIBSON GRAVEL &CRUSHING INC 173250.00
WILLIAM STEMPER 66000.00
TRUE NORTH STEEL 3575.04
E-911
JAMES VALLEY TELECOMMUNICATION 209.10
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 88.11
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
REPORTS

No reports filed

Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 9:34 AM until 8:30 AM, Tuesday, November 4, 2025.