By Aberdeen Insider - March 26, 2026 in SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION
NOTICE OF 3.17.26 PROCEEDINGS
The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, March 17, 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 Siebrecht, seconded by Knox, to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2026 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
- Grow South Dakota 2027 Budget Request
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one was present.
SHERIFF
Jenna Appel, Sheriff, reviewed current prisoner confinement costs and expenditures for the 911 grant exceeding the approved amount, requested approval to apply for grants, and filed training requests.
CONFINEMENT COSTS
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to set the confinement cost rate for all Spink County prisoners at the daily contracted rate of the holding facility for the entire post sentence confinement, effective March 17, 2026. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
GRANT APPLICATION
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Smith, to approve applying for Homeland Security grant for the purchase of an updated camera server and security cameras for the Courthouse and Law Enforcement Center, at an approximate cost of $26,900, with 100% grant reimbursement; and to apply for a second Homeland Security grant for the purchase of two Motorola APX 4500 mobile radios, at approximate cost of $9,809.84, with 100% grant reimbursement. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Robert Gehm, NorthWestern Energy, reviewed NorthWestern’s application for County natural gas franchise renewal.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT, LAY, MAINTAIN AND OPTERATE NATURAL GAS PIPELINES AND MAINS ALONG THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS OF SPINK COUNTY (26-14)
WHEREAS, NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation, a South Dakota corporation, d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Northwestern), has filed an application with the Spink County Board of Commissioners pursuant to SDCL 7-8-23 on February 19, 2026, seeking the right to construct, lay, maintain and operate natural gas pipelines and mains along the county highways located in Spink County, South Dakota.
WHEREAS, the Spink County Board of Commissioners has the jurisdiction and authority to grant the application of NorthWestern as set forth in paragraph I above, subject to such conditions as it may desire to impose.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Spink County Board of Commissioners as follows:
- That the application of Northwestern dated February 19, 2026, for permission to construct, lay, maintain and operate natural gas pipelines and mains on and along Spink County Roads is granted subject to the conditions set forth herein.
- That this grant is for a period of twenty (20) years from and after March 17, 2026, or as may be extended by the Spink County Board of Commissioners in writing at a subsequent date.
- That as consideration for this grant, Northwestern agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Spink County, its officers and employees from any and all liability, damages, claims, demands or otherwise, whether the same is based on contract or otherwise in law or in equity associated with the design, construction, installation, laying operating, inspecting, repairing, maintaining, replacing, and removing pipes, mains, valves, and all other devices used in connection with the operation of its natural gas pipeline located pursuant to this grant, except such liability, damages, claims or demands which arise as a result of the negligence of the county, its officers, employees or agents.
- That as additional consideration for this grant, NorthWestern agrees to restore, at its expense, the affected areas in as good condition as before said work was commenced and replace any structures affected, i.e. culverts and signs; and if the county road should be rebuilt or construction and maintenance of the county road requires the removal or relocation of the pipeline, it shall be solely at the expense of NorthWestern.
- That the rights and conditions by this grant shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of NorthWestern.
- This grant shall further be subject to all rules and regulations as are prescribed by the State of South Dakota relating to the construction, operation and maintenance of gas pipelines and mains.
- That this grant shall not be effective until execution of the acceptance of the conditions set forth below by NorthWestern.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Knox, to adopt the above resolution. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Dated this 17th day of March 2026, at Redfield, South Dakota.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Smith, 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, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th, 2026, with the following policy: each full-time employee will be compensated for eight hours regular pay on April 3rd and eight hours regular pay on April 6th. If an employee is required to work a full shift, eight hours will be added to their vacation record for April 3rd and/or eight hours will be added to their vacation record for April 6th – under no circumstances will premium pay be paid for those hours. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
BID ACCEPTED
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to accept Beadle County’s low bid from TrueNorth Steel, Huron, SD, for corrugated metal culverts, effective 1/1/26 through 12/31/26. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Bid specs, minutes, affidavit of publication and award letter are on file in the offices of the Spink County Highway Superintendent and the Spink County Auditor.
BIDS
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to remove from the table the 2026 Highway Supply and Weed Chemical bids. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
2026 HIGHWAY SUPPLY AND WEED CHEMICALS BIDS
Chemical: 2,4-D Amine, 4lb/gal – Nutrien Ag 15.60, Van Diest 16.25; Diglycolamine- Nutien Ag 34.70, Van Diest 33.25; Picloram 2 lb./gal; 2 1/2 gal containers- Nutrien Ag 51.20, Van Diest 48.80; Aminopyralid- Nutrien Ag 285.00, Van Diest 285.00; Diflufenzopyr; 7.5 lb. containers Nutrien Ag 44.40, Van Diest 41.25; Glyphosate 4lb/gal – Nutrien Ag 13.50, Van Diest 13.10.
CONCRETE PIPE & CONCRETE BRIDGE MATERIALS
Rinker Materials, Rapid City, SD, and Hollaway Construction, Inc., Parker, SD, extensive pricing sheets available in Highway & Auditor Offices.
CRACK SEALING:
Highway Improvement, Sioux Falls, SD -2.05 Nuvo Gap / 1.70 Type 4 per lb. crack sealant applied; Z&Z Seal Coating, Inc. Billings, MT -1.93 Nuvo Gap/1.70 Type 4 per lb. crack sealant applied.
LOADING & HAULING GRAVEL
Belly Dump $/Ton/Mile $/Hour: Odland 38 Ton Trailer & Pup $0.22/mile; Odland 40 Ton Trailer & Pup $0.22/mile; Carr Trailer & Pup $0.22/mile; Williamson 45 Ton Trailer & Pup $0.22/mile; Odland 26-28 T Belly Dump $0.28/mile; Carr Trailer $0.28/mile, Williamson 30 Ton Trailer $0.28/mile.
HOT MIX
Lien Transportation, Aberdeen Plant, $90 per ton; Jensen Rock & Sand Inc, Aberdeen Plant, $90 per ton; Asphalt Paving & Materials, Huron Plant, $74.50-78 per ton.
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
Envirotech Services, Rapid City, SD, $2.05 per gallon.
PAVER LAID ASPHALT
Bituminous Paving, Inc. $115/ton; Asphalt Paving & Materials $124.70/ton; Jensen Rock & Sand Inc $144.50/ton; Lien Transportation $165/ton.
PEA ROCK
Northern Con-Agg, LLP, Watertown SD, $7.65/ton.
PEA ROCK HAULING
Per Ton Per Loaded Mile: Odland 0.17/mile; Carr 0.17/mile; Williamson 0.17/mile.
ROAD GRAVEL
H.F. Jacobs & Son Construction 1″ Minus Crushed $9.50/ton S Ranch Pit; Odland Construction & Gravel 1″ Minus Crushed $10.00/ton Odland Pit, 1″ Minus Screened $7.50/ton Odland/UCC Pit, Pit Run $5.00/ton Odland/UCC Pit; Williamson Trucking 1” Minus Crushed $9.00/ton Clark Pit, Pit Run $5.50/ton Clark Pit; CT Sibson Gravel &Crushing 1″ Minus Crushed $7.75/ton Gilbert Pit; Woodward Farms Inc 1” Minus Crushed $10.00/ton Woodward Pit; Hanlon Brothers 1” Minus Crushed $14.15/ton Hanlon Pit, 1” Minus Screened $12.65/ton Hanlon Pit, Pit Run $11.40/ton Hanlon Pit.
ROAD OIL
Jebro Inc., Sioux City IA, Fog Seal $423.65T / 1.80 Gal; MC-70 $1158.74T/ 4.56 Gal; MC-3000 $910.74T / 3.80 Gal; CRS-2P $738.65/3.14 Gal.
2026 EQUIPMENT RENTAL BIDS
Track Excavator: Hanlon $220, Kimlicka $225.00, Williamson $225.00, HF Jacobs $240.00, Hanlon $240.00, Lien Transportation $245.00, Odland $250.00, Kimlicka $250.00.
Bridge Culvert Crane Service: Hollaway extensive pricing sheet.
Side Dump: Hanlon $145.00, Williamson $150.00, HF Jacobs $170.00, Odland $180.00, Lien Transportation $210.00, HF Jacobs $230.00.
Dump Truck: Carr $120.00, Hanlon $140.0, Lien Transportation $145.00, Odland $150.00, Kimlicka $150.00.
Dozer: Carr $175.00, Kimlicka $225.00, Lien Transportation $280.00.
Loader: Hanlon $150.00, Williamson $175.00, Carr $190.00, Kimlicka $200.00, Odland $200.00, Lien Transportation $240.00.
Skid Steer: Carr $135.00, Hanlon $140.00, Williamson $150.00, Kimlicka $175.00, Odland $175.00, Lien Transportation $180.00.
Tractor & Low Boy Trailer: Hanlon $180.00, Williamson $200.00, Kimlicka $250.00, Odland $250.00, HF Jacobs $250.00, Lien Transportation $280.00.
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Albrecht, to accept the following bids: Nutrien Ag’s low bid of $15.60 for 2,4-D Low Amine; Van Diest’s low bid of $33.25 for Diglycolamine; Van Diest’s low bid of $48.80 for Picloram; both Nutrient Ag Solutions’ and Van Diest Supply Co.’s bids of: and $285.00 for Aminipyralid; Van Diest’s low bid of: $41.25 for Diflufenzopyr; and Van Diest’s low bid of $13.10 for Glyphosate; accept both bids for concrete pipe & concrete bridge materials from Rinker Materials & Hallway, depending on availability and location; accept the low bid for crack sealing from Z&Z Seal Coating; accept all bids for loading and hauling gravel depending upon location and availability, accept all bids for hot mix, depending upon location and availability; accept the only bid for magnesium chloride from Envirotech Services; accept Bituminous Paving, Inc.’s and Asphalt Paving & Materials bids on paver laid asphalt, depending on availability and location; accept the only bid for pea rock from Northern Con-Agg; accept all bids for pea rock hauling, depending upon location and availability; accept all bids on road gravel, depending on location and availability; accept the only bid for road oil from Jebro Inc.; accept all bids on equipment rental depending upon location and availability, except the following due to cost: Lien Transportation’s bids for side dump, dozer, loader and tractor & low boy trailer; and HF Jacobs’ bids for side dump and tractor & low boy trailer. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
PERMIT TO LAND AIRCRAFT
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve Dakota Air Spray’s Permit to Land Aircraft on Spink County Highways for 2026. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. Better communication with landowners on parking trucks on private land and with the Highway Superintendent informing of days the permit will be utilized will be required of the company.
EXECUTIVE SESSION/PERSONNEL
At 9:29 AM a motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to enter into executive session to discuss personnel, with Theresa Hodges, Auditor, present. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Chairman Brian Johnson declared the Board out of executive session at 9:48 AM, with the following action taken: Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve an employee’s FMLA leave request. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
EXPENSE REQUESTS
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the following expense requests:
- Tracey Millar, DOE, Sally Schwab, Assessor, Online USPAP Training;
- Ericka Dale, Assessor, Online Drone Training;
- Ericka Dale, Denise Fliehe, Kristi Hausvik, Assessors, USPAP Course, Pierre, SD;
- Jenna Appel, Sheriff, Brett Christman, Chief Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff’s Conference, Deadwood, SD;
All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Smith, to deny the following expense request:
- Tracey Millar, DOE, Sally Schwab, Denise Fliehe, Ericka Dale, Assessors, SDAAO Conference, Sioux Falls, SD;
All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CLAIMS AND REPORTS ALLOWED
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the following claims and reports. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 20.75
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 322.98
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.36
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 586.28
ELECTION
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
JUDICIAL SYSTEMS
DAKOTA GROUP 2500.00
AUDITOR
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 44.77
CONNECTING POINT 123.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 120.98
TREASURER
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 102.12
CONNECTING POINT 120.75
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 61.93
QUILL 356.92
STATES ATTORNEY
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 194.00
CONNECTING POINT 42.50
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 75.16
SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 200.00
CT APPT ATTY & CLERP
COMPUTER FORENSIC RESOURCES 720.00
KRISTEN KOCHEKIAN 670.00
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
CINTAS CORPORATION 179.68
CONNECTING POINT 42.50
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE 3993.85
GARRATT CALLAHAN CO 374.43
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 67.72
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 4764.53
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 352.13
REDFIELD CITY 267.50
DIRECTOR EQUALIZ.
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 166.10
APPEL OIL COMPANY 35.13
CONNECTING POINT 441.83
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 106.52
SDAAO 1125.00
REGISTER OF DEEDS
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 85.78
CONNECTING POINT 118.50
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 81.30
VETERANS SERVICE
CONNECTING POINT 40.25
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 68.74
INFO TECHNOLOGY
CONNECTING POINT 660.59
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 294.68
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL 964.71
SHERIFF
APPEL OIL COMPANY 2743.68
CHUCK’S BODY SHOP LLC 80.00
CONNECTING POINT 936.58
REDFIELD FORD 149.80
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 216.98
LAMB MOTOR COMPANY 45951.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 237.97
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 66.03
REDFIELD CITY 107.00
VERIZON BUSINESS 717.66
JAIL
BEADLE COUNTY SHERIFF 1785.00
FAULK CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2700.00
MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
LEWIS & CLARK BHS 225.00
YANKTON CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 50.00
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISA
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 60.00
MENTAL ILLNESS BOARD
YANKTON COUNTY TREASURER 184.25
COUNTY FAIR
BALOUN-ARTHURS PLUMBING 112.25
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 546.45
REDFIELD CITY 57.75
EXTENSION
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 83.81
CONNECTING POINT 78.25
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 74.22
WEED CONTROL
CONNECTING POINT 40.25
PLANNING BOARD
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 166.09
CONNECTING POINT 40.25
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 51.74
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 10.91
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 38.39
RD & BRG – ADMIN
AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE 572.00
APPEL OIL COMPANY 462.99
CONNECTING POINT 161.00
DOLAND CITY FINANCE OFFICE 66.11
JOHNSON OIL COMPANY, INC. 2139.75
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 26.52
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 2295.28
ODLAND GRAVEL, LLC 52781.62
POWER PLAN (RDO) 768.90
SBS LUMBER & HARDWARE 31.98
REDFIELD CITY 111.00
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 151.42
RICH’S REPAIR LLC INC 5.98
THE LODGE AT DEADWOOD 420.00
E-911
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 209.10
VOICEPRODUCTS SERVICE, LLC 6435.10
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
APPEL OIL COMPANY 32.40
CONNECTING POINT 42.50
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 37.84
REPORTS
- February 2026 Register of Deeds Statement of Fees Collected: $7,444.50
- February 2026 Report of Payments Received to Reimburse Poor Liens: $0.00
- February 2026 Highway Superintendent Report of Collections Made:
Road & Bridge Fund $250.00
- Auditor’s Account with the County Treasurer – 2/28/2026
Checking Accounts $2,248,387.54
Savings Accounts 936,920.96
Certificates of Deposits 3,830,000.00
Cash Change Accounts 100.00
Cash & Cash Items 106,470.29
Total $ 7,121,878.79
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:32 AM until 8:30 AM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
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