By Aberdeen Insider - August 14, 2025 in SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
REDFIELD, SD
NOTICE OF 8/5/25 MEETING MINUTES
The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, August 5, 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 July 15, 2025 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
- Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Study
- Spink County 4-H Leaders Minutes 7/16/25
- SD DANR Re: Spink Hutterian Brethren, Inc. (Spink Colony) Manure Management System Amended Certificate of Compliance and State General Permit Coverage
- Benjamin Elliot, Madison, SD, Re: Carbon Pipeline Safety
PUBLIC COMMENT
Deb Curtis, resident, followed up on the progress of draft ordinances for solar and wind farms and AI data centers.
OPIOID SETTLEMENT
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve joining a new proposed national opioid settlement. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
TAX DEED PROPERTY
Quiet title action has been completed on the tax deed property described as S 135’ of Lot C, Block 3, Lakeside Addition, Redfield City, Spink County, South Dakota. Information will be confirmed with the States Attorney prior to setting a sale price and date.
SHERIFF
Jenna Appel, Sheriff, reviewed an updated contract for E-911 services for Faulk County; filed an application to seek a grant; reviewed personnel and requested to advertise for a crossing guard.
CONTRACT
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve sending the updated contract as filed to Faulk County for approval. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
GRANT
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve applying for the JAG grant in the amount of $9,868.42 for the purchase of 2 APX 4500 VHF radios for squad cars, with the grant being 100 percent reimbursement. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to accept the resignation of Madge Clausen, Crossing Guard, effective immediately and approve advertising for the open position. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
AGREEMENTS
Motion was made Albrecht, seconded by Smith, to approve the temporary easement agreement with the State of South Dakota for a temporary easement beginning at a point 2 Rods North and 2 Rods West of the Southeast corner of the SE ¼ 33-120N-63W, thence West 10.6 Chains, thence North 3 Chains, thence East and paralleled with the South line 10.6 Chains, thence South 3 Chains to the place of beginning, and a temporary easement beginning at a point 2 Rods North and 2 Rods East of the Southwest corner of the SW ¼ 34-120N-63W, thence East 64 Rods, thence North 11 Rods, thence West 64 Rods, thence South 11 Rods to the place of beginning. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, filed correspondence from the SDDOT regarding non-participating costs on billings for 3 bridge projects that are being completed with state grants, with the state overseeing the bidding process. Non-participating costs are to be covered by the County at 100%, estimates of the non-participating costs on the letting authorizations were far below actual costs.
MUSEUM
Marlene Eimers, Spink County Historical Society, and Tonya Jones, Museum Curator, were present to discuss water and mold issues in the museum building, steps that are being taken to preserve the exhibits and building needs going forward. Also present were Arlene Schmitt and Angie Hansen.
DIVERSION/VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM
Reports from Sovanna Beekman, Beadle County Human Service Director, of criminal cases that utilized the victim services program and juvenile and adult diversion programs were filed. Spink County contracts with Beadle County for administration of these programs.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
At 9:56 AM a motion was made by Smith, seconded by Albrecht, 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 10:48 AM after having adjourned as the Planning & Zoning Board.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Christopher Rude, HUB International, reviewed the annual renewal for the county employee health insurance coverage. Motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Knox, to approve renewing the county’s current plan, Wellmark EnhancedBlue $3,000 deductible PPO option. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
Rude also discussed voluntary benefits and filed quotes from multiple carriers. Will further review prior to taking action.
VISION INSURANCE
Avesis vision insurance renewal quote was filed from Heartland Financial Services, along with quotes from two additional carriers for comparison. Will further review prior to taking action.
EXECUTIVE SESSION/PERSONNEL/FMLA LEAVE
At 11:38 AM a motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, 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 11:44 AM, with the following action taken: Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to grant leave to an individual according to the specifications required under the Family Medical Leave Act. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
EXPENSE REQUESTS
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the following expense requests:
- Theresa Hodges, Auditor; Amy Michlitsch, Treasurer; Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent; SDACO/SDACHS Fall Convention, Pierre, SD;
- Theresa Hodges, Auditor; Amy Michlitsch, Treasurer; Sonja Muellenberg, Register of Deeds; Sioux Valley District Meeting, Clark, SD;
- Tracey Millar, Director of Equalization, Denise Fliehe, Assessor, Continuing Education Workshop, Canton, 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.
JULY PAYROLL
Commissioners 6627.00
Auditor 19874.87
Treasurer 18901.69
States Attorney 12510.67
Government Building 5776.65
Director of Equalization 22772.74
Register of Deeds 8123.19
Veterans Service 2361.83
Sheriff 71481.27
Jail 1282.12
Coroner 1414.75
Welfare Director 687.26
WIC 5925.07
Extension 4870.05
Weed & Pest Control 4025.97
Planning & Zoning 5638.07
Highway 94882.91
E-911 25342.05
Emergency Management 6648.08
24/7 Sobriety 655.54
Heartland State Bank-ACH FEE 40.00
COMMISSIONERS
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 43.47
ELECTION
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 9.49
JUDICIAL SYSTEMS
GRAND JURY 499.16
AUDITOR
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 57.42
CONNECTING POINT 82.75
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 50.34
SD SECRETARY OF STATE 30.00
ULTRA 5325.00
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 11.93
TREASURER
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 113.66
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 118.85
CNA SURETY 100.00
CONNECTING POINT 120.75
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 43.53
ULTRA 3290.00
STATES ATTORNEY
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 160.69
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 61.90
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 194.00
CONNECTING POINT 42.50
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 138.09
REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY, INC 59.08
SARA ZAHN 209.40
CT APPT ATTY & CLERP
CHRISTOPHER DOHRER 648.00
KRISTEN KOCHEKIAN 2210.00
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 351.00
CONNECTING POINT 42.50
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE 1129.67
DAKOTA DATA SHRED 81.03
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 87.07
TRUGREEN 416.00
DIRECTOR EQUALIZ.
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 55.32
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 639.32
APPEL OIL COMPANY 31.41
CONNECTING POINT 441.83
LINCOLN COUNTY TREASURER 250.00
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 95.70
ULTRA 4850.00
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 143.98
REGISTER OF DEEDS
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 74.59
CONNECTING POINT 118.50
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 89.30
VETERANS SERVICE
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 68.00
AT & T MOBILITY 43.06
CONNECTING POINT 40.25
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 90.45
INFO TECHNOLOGY
CONNECTING POINT 660.59
SHERIFF
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 67.53
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 61.90
APPEL OIL COMPANY 3676.83
CENTURY LINK 85.28
CHUCK’S BODY SHOP LLC 55.00
CONNECTING POINT 1112.98
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 211.97
MCLEOD’S PRINTING & OFFICE SUP 253.08
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 460.26
OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS 600.00
JACKSON SPURR 3.43
JACKSON SPURR 30.00
VERIZON BUSINESS 744.66
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CENTER 278.27
JAIL
AVERA LONG-TERM CARE PHARMACY 15.74
BROWN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 3600.00
CARRELS & BAIN FAMILY DENTAL 327.78
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 267.09
FALL RIVER COUNTY SHERIFF 525.00
HURON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 162.84
PENNINGTON COUNTY JAIL 299.60
POLICE LEGAL SCIENCES 494.00
CARE OF POOR
CONNECTING POINT 40.25
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 43.47
ULTRA 420.00
MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
LEWIS & CLARK BHS 225.00
YANKTON CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 50.00
MENTAL ILLNESS BOARD
VAL LARSON 20.00
LUCY LEWNO 198.73
BILL SCHAEFER 20.00
YANKTON COUNTY TREASURER 302.50
COUNTY FAIR
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 277.00
EXTENSION
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 247.46
MARI JO ALEXANDER 83.60
AT & T MOBILITY 40.04
CONNECTING POINT 78.25
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 86.96
THE REDFIELD PRESS 58.00
STATE 4-H OFFICE FAIR PASSES 17.00
WEED CONTROL
CONNECTING POINT 40.25
PLANNING BOARD
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 55.31
CONNECTING POINT 40.25
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 43.47
RD & BRG – ADMIN
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 86.00
AT & T MOBILITY 126.94
BRENTFORD CITY 30.00
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 286.00
CONNECTING POINT 161.00
CRAWFORD TRUCKS & EQUIP., INC 604.42
JEBRO INC 33365.86
JESSEN HEATING, REFRIGERATION 471.01
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 130.34
ODLAND GRAVEL, LLC 13251.74
ULTRA 2085.00
E-911
VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS COOP 164.78
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 66.50
APPEL OIL COMPANY 57.20
AT & T MOBILITY 65.65
CONNECTING POINT 42.50
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 87.54
REPORTS
- July 2025 Register of Deeds Statement of Fees Collected: $8,173.00
- July 2025 Comp & OT Report
- June 2025 Report of Payments Received to Reimburse CAA: $6532.10
- August 2025 Quotes on Diesel Fuel/Ethanol/Gas
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 11:48 AM until 8:30 AM, Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
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