By Aberdeen Insider - September 11, 2025 in SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION
NOTICE OF 9/2/25 MEETING MINUTES
The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 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 Siebrecht, to adopt the agenda. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
MINUTES APPROVED
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2025 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
- SD DANR Re: Revised Nutrient Management Plan; Gatzke Feedlot, LLC
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present took the floor.
SHERIFF
Brett Christman, Chief Deputy Sheriff, gave an update of activities.
POLICIES
Theresa Hodges, Auditor, presented recommended policies from the county’s worker’s compensation and liability insurance carriers, the four policies were: Safety Manual -Active Threat Policy, Operational Manual – Media Policy and citizen complaint form and Personnel Manual- updates to the Recruitment &Selection Policy. Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to adopt the three policies and one form as presented. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
2026 BUDGET HEARING
At 9:00 AM, time set by public notice, a hearing was held for public input on consideration of the 2026 budget. Changes to the provisional budget will be finalized at the September 16th meeting.
LEMPG
The FY 2026 LEMPG agreement with the State of South Dakota was filed, the contract states 50% reimbursement of the Emergency Manager’s salary and benefits, but for fiscal year 2025 and 2026 the funding is capped at $18,848 due to federal funding cuts. No action was taken on the agreement.
RESOLUTION OF CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE ABERDEEN-BROWN COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE SECOND RESTATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE ABERDEEN-BROWN COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY (#25-17)
WHEREAS, SDCL Chapter 49-17A authorizes the creation of regional railroad authorities; and
WHEREAS, the Aberdeen – Brown County Regional Railroad Authority was established in 1991 and restated in 2007, and membership currently includes the City of Aberdeen, Brown County, Edmunds County, Spink County, and Beadle County(collectively, the “Members”); and
WHEREAS, the Members in 2025 desire to amend and restate the Agreement by which the ABCRRA is organized and operated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Spink County shall continue its membership in the ABCRRA in accordance with the Second Restatement of the Agreement Establishing the ABCRRA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Suzanne Smith is hereby appointed as the Commissioner and Kevin Siebrecht is appointed as alternate Commissioner of the ABCRRA from Spink County for a term of three (3) years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair is authorized to sign the Second Restatement of Agreement evidencing Spink County’s continued membership in the ABCRRA.
Dated this 2nd day of September 2025, at Redfield, South Dakota.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
PHONE SYSTEM
Theresa Hodges, Auditor, addressed issues with the vendor selected for the updated courthouse phone system.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, gave an update of activities.
TREASURER
Amy Michlitsch, Treasurer, filed a quote for the purchase of a new computer, and a quote for a new counter and workstations for the department. Michlitsch will attempt to get additional quotes on the counter and workstations.
QUOTE
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the quote from Twotrees Technologies, Watertown, SD, in the amount of $1,760.00 for the purchase of an HP EliteDesk computer, monitors, and onsite installation. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
EXPENSE REQUESTS
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the following expense requests:
- Branden Roe, Deputy Sheriff; ARIDE training, Aberdeen, SD;
- Denise Fliehe, and Ericka Dale, Assessors, First 3 Workshop, Pierre, SD;
All members voted aye. Motion carried.
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.
AUGUST PAYROLL
Commissioners 6808.99
Auditor 19542.86
Treasurer 18450.20
States Attorney 12454.25
Government Building 5553.39
Director of Equalization 22434.20
Register of Deeds 8009.26
Veterans Service 2136.89
Sheriff 78249.19
Jail 1197.73
Coroner 1144.24
Welfare Director 689.01
WIC 5784.50
Extension 5356.13
Weed & Pest Control 2593.70
Planning & Zoning 2785.05
Highway 93723.03
E-911 19842.81
Emergency Management 6647.46
24/7 Sobriety 530.09
Heartland State Bank-ACH FEE 40.00
CT APPT ATTY & CLERP
KRISTEN KOCHEKIAN 4167.11
VETERANS SERVICE
AT & T MOBILITY 43.06
SDVSOA 50.00
INFO TECHNOLOGY
DAKOTA MAILING & SHIPPING EQP 315.72
SHERIFF
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 130.39
SD SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION 135.00
JAIL
FAULKTON DRUG 22.05
PENNINGTON COUNTY JAIL 100.65
CORONER
MOR-BID LLC 524.95
MENTAL ILLNESS BOARD
KENNEDY PIER LOFTUS REYNOLDS 300.00
COUNTY FAIR
BURDICK BROS. MACHINE & REPAIR 170.60
EXTENSION
AT & T MOBILITY 40.04
RD & BRG – ADMIN
AT & T MOBILITY 126.94
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 656.80
SHIRLEY HOWE 175.00
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 130.53
SD DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 81920.09
WILLIAMSON TRUCKING 19869.43
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AT & T MOBILITY 65.65
REPORTS
- August 2025 Comp & OT Report
- August 2025 Quotes for 4700-gallon delivery of diesel fuel
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 9:37 AM until 8:30 AM, Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
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