By Aberdeen Insider - November 27, 2025 in SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
REDFIELD, SOUTH DAKOTA
NOTICE OF 11/18/25 MINUTES
The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, November 18, 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 Albrecht, to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2025 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
- SD DANR Notice of Proposed Reissuance of General Water Pollution Control Permits for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one was present.
SERVICE AGREEMENT
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve the service agreement between Garratt Callahan and Spink County for the term of 11/1/25-10/31/26, in the annual amount of $4,493.16. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the five-year agreement with Northern Valley Communications, LLC for telecommunications services. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
SURPLUS
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to surplus and declare junk with no value the following: Avaya phone system; Avaya phones for the following departments: Auditor, Treasurer, Director of Equalization, Register of Deeds, Extension; and miscellaneous phones for the following departments: VSO, States Attorney, Emergency Management and Maintenance. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
FLOODPLAIN
A letter from FEMA was filed with a revision to the National Flood Insurance Program map.
PERSONNEL
Discussed was the staff Christmas party to be held.
OFFICE SPACE
Theresa Hodges, Auditor, reported the SD Department of Social Services had verbally conveyed their intent to vacate the offices within the Spink County Courthouse, a formal letter will be filed giving their 60 day notice per the rental agreement.
CORONER/QUOTE
A quote from Ferno for the purchase of a stretcher was filed. Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to approve the quote from Ferno in the amount of $1,676.22 for the purchase of a Scoop EXL stretcher for the Spink County Coroner’s department. 4 ayes, 1 nay. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, gave an update of activities.
SHERIFF
Jenna Appel, Sheriff, gave an update of activities, requested approval of quotes for the purchase of equipment reimbursable with grant funds and a personnel pay step increase.
GRANTS/QUOTES
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve the quote from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $8,834.46 for the purchase of two radios under the JAG grant; and to approve the quote from Two Way Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $252,835.45 for the purchase of an E911 console under the SD DPS grant and to approve a down payment of $123,082.75 to Two Way Solutions, Inc. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the personnel pay step increase for Trent Remily, Deputy Sheriff, to Certified Deputy at $28.29/hr. effective 11/14/25. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
At 9:24 AM a motion was made by Smith, 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 10:04 AM after having adjourned as the Planning & Zoning Board.
CLAIMS AND REPORTS ALLOWED
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to approve the following claims and reports. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS
REDFIELD FOOD CENTER 18.99
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 278.34
ELECTION
APPEL OIL COMPANY 30.95
AUDITOR
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 44.77
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 16.65
TREASURER
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 124.04
AMY MICHLITSCH 29.71
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 16.65
STATES ATTORNEY
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 194.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 200.00
CT APPT ATTY & CLERP
COGLEY LAW OFFICE, PROF LLC 223.50
KRISTEN KOCHEKIAN 1710.00
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
CINTAS CORPORATION 275.77
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 351.00
DAKOTA DATA SHRED 81.03
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 2105.77
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 42.96
REDFIELD CITY 1363.50
DIRECTOR EQUALIZ.
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 114.47
APPEL OIL COMPANY 70.12
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 22.20
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 705.00
REGISTER OF DEEDS
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 74.59
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 11.10
VETERANS SERVICE
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
PREDATORY ANIMAL
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 2420.42
SHERIFF
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 67.53
APPEL OIL COMPANY 3676.16
CUSTOM INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS 50.00
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 56.97
MIDWESTERN MECHANICAL 595.00
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 8834.46
REDFIELD CITY 93.00
THE SHOP 77.67
TERRY JANDEL 80.00
VERIZON BUSINESS 717.66
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 707.56
JAIL
BROWN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 1000.00
FAULKTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER 98.62
FAULK CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 8280.00
CARE OF POOR
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
LEWIS & CLARK BHS 225.00
LINCOLN COUNTY AUDITOR 1364.16
YANKTON CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 50.00
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISA
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 60.00
MENTAL ILLNESS BOARD
BLACKBURN & STEVENS, PROF LLC 204.00
YANKTON COUNTY TREASURER 151.25
COUNTY FAIR
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 255.00
HILLYARD/SIOUX FALLS 101.88
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 340.81
REDFIELD CITY 43.75
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 60.95
EXTENSION
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 83.81
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 11.10
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 82.84
PLANNING BOARD
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 114.46
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 164.70
RD & BRG – ADMIN
AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE 2661.23
APPEL OIL COMPANY 25252.40
BRENTFORD CITY 22.39
BURDICK BROS. MACHINE & REPAIR 980.42
BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 996.21
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 286.00
DIAMOND MOWERS INC 898.43
DOLAND CITY FINANCE OFFICE 63.15
FARM TIRE SERVICE 1500.00
JOHNSON OIL COMPANY, INC. 136.48
MIDWEST FIRE AND SAFETY 519.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 660.90
POWER PLAN (RDO) 1235.89
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 196.86
REDFIELD CITY 93.00
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 6.08
THE SHOP 2239.30
THEE GLASS DOKTOR, LLC 187.50
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQP INC 5225.11
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 38.76
E-911
JAMES VALLEY TELECOMMUNICATION 209.10
TWO WAY SOLUTIONS, INC 123082.75
VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS COOP 164.78
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
APPEL OIL COMPANY 40.50
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
REPORTS
- October 2025 Register of Deeds Statement of Fees Collected: $11,160.50
- October 2025 Report of Payments to Reimburse Welfare Liens: $802.80
- Auditor’s Account with the County Treasurer – 10/31/2025
Checking Accounts $7,136,474.94
Savings Accounts 935,253.45
Certificates of Deposits 3,830,000.00
Cash Change Accounts 100.00
Cash & Cash Items 815,255.76
Total $12,717,084.15
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 AM until 8:30 AM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
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