By Aberdeen Insider - December 25, 2025 in SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION
NOTICE OF 12/16/25 PROCEEDINGS
REDFIELD, SOUTH DAKOTA
The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, December 16, 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 Siebrecht, seconded by Albrecht, to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2025 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present took the floor.
AG OPINION
Theresa Hodges, Auditor, reviewed the Attorney General’s opinion on HB 1130 regarding elections and how that affects the 2026 election cycle.
SHERIFF
Jenna Appel, Sheriff, gave an update of activities, requested a personnel pay step increase, filed a jail bed per diem contract, and reviewed outstanding bills and grant reimbursements.
PRISONER HOUSING CONTRACT
Motion was made by Siebrecht, seconded by Knox, to approve the Roberts County 2026 Jail Bed per Diem Contract, for contracted rates of $120.00 per prisoner day for adult prisoners and $415.00 per prisoner day for juvenile prisoners for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
2026 SALARIES
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to set the following annual salaries: Commissioners- $14,120; Commission Chair – $15,320; Auditor – $82,011; Treasurer – $69,303; Register of Deeds – $69,303; Director of Equalization $75,254; States Attorney – $65,855; Coroner – $12,875; Highway Superintendent – $82,011; Sheriff – $82,011; and Emergency Manager – $62,916; and to give all other full-time and part-time employees a $1/hr. raise effective 12/26/2025. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
BRIDGE INSPECTIONS
Mike Gutenkauf, Engineer with IMEG, reviewed the 2025 bridge inspections.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
At 9:42 AM a motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, 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 10:42 AM after having adjourned as the Planning & Zoning Board.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, gave an update of activities and requested to open a position as department promotional and to promote an employee. Bridge project mitigation costs were also discussed.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve opening the lead worker position as department promotional and promoting Jerrod Peterson to the position at $29.49/hr. effective 12/26/25. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to approve the personnel pay step increase of Jacob Clark, E911 Dispatcher to Dispatcher over 6 months at $25.33/hr. effective 12/26/25. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT
Kasie Ingraham, SD Department of Legislative Audit, met with the board to review the audit engagement for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. An engagement letter was signed by the Chairman and Auditor.
AMBULANCE
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to approve Spink County Ambulances request for $11,800 for the purchase of a second Avel Telemedicine unit using 2025 budget. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
BUDGET SUPPLEMENTS
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to make the following automatic budget supplements: $2,190.35 to 101-211-411.00 Sheriff Wage and Salary-speed OT grant reimbursement received; $4,114.10 to 101-211-426.50 Sheriff Equipment- speed OT equipment grant reimbursement received; $16,471.00 101-211-425.10 Sheriff Car Repairs & Maintenance, insurance proceeds received; and $6,138.26 to 101-426-411.00 WIC Salaries, salary reimbursement from the SDDOH. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
RECAPITULATION OF TAXES
Theresa Hodges, Auditor, reviewed the Recapitulation of Taxes for 2025 pay 2026, taxes levied in Spink County totaled $18,758,156.58 for the County, 10 municipalities, 36 townships, 8 school districts, and 3 special districts.
EXPENSE REQUESTS
Motion was made by Albrecht, seconded by Knox, to approve the following expense requests:
- Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, and Shawn Doren, Equipment Operator, 2026 State Weed & Pest Conference, Deadwood, SD;
- Highway Department Employees, MSHA Annual Refresher, Aberdeen, SD;
All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CLAIMS AND REPORTS ALLOWED
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the following claims and reports. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS
APPEL OIL COMPANY 13.90
DEPT. OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT 11172.00
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 143.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 575.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 8.76
REDFIELD FOOD CENTER 19.22
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 186.98
ELECTION
APPEL OIL COMPANY 29.86
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 289.31
AUDITOR
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 44.77
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 16.26
APPEL OIL COMPANY 6.95
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 998.99
TREASURER
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 87.43
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 208.49
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 912.95
STATES ATTORNEY
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 582.00
LAURIE MARCUS 80.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 706.61
REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY, INC 15.58
SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 350.00
THOMSON REUTERS – WEST 237.96
CT APPT ATTY & CLERP
TALIAFERRO LAW FIRM P.C. 534.00
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
JESSEN HEATING, REFRIGERATION 85.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 379.92
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 2602.44
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 24.99
REDFIELD CITY 225.50
DIRECTOR EQUALIZ.
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 46.91
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 424.21
APPEL OIL COMPANY 109.40
ESRI 773.34
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 1245.17
REGISTER OF DEEDS
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 74.59
THREE IN ONE, INC 219.45
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 60.00
APPEL OIL COMPANY 6.95
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 620.81
VETERANS SERVICE
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 379.95
INFO TECHNOLOGY
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 2931.80
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL 964.71
SHERIFF
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 77.66
JENNA APPEL 20.00
APPEL OIL COMPANY 2921.49
CENTURY LINK 85.28
CHUCK’S BODY SHOP LLC 1769.15
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 361.93
REDFIELD CITY 107.00
THOMSON REUTERS – WEST 237.96
VERIZON BUSINESS 717.66
JAIL
BEADLE COUNTY SHERIFF 105.00
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 125.15
FAULKTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER 98.62
FAULK CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 5310.00
CORONER
HYKE FUNERAL HOME 1586.85
MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
LEWIS & CLARK BHS 450.00
YANKTON CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 50.00
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISA
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 60.00
MENTAL ILLNESS BOARD
LINCOLN COUNTY AUDITOR 388.00
COUNTY FAIR
BRAD ENGLUND 300.00
JESSEN HEATING, REFRIGERATION 85.00
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 245.89
SBS LUMBER & HARDWARE 75.94
REDFIELD CITY 43.75
EXTENSION
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 83.81
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 659.70
WEED CONTROL
SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF 75.00
PLANNING BOARD
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 46.91
MCQUILLEN CREATIVE GROUP 87.66
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 289.31
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 110.94
RD & BRG – ADMIN
AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE 587.04
APPEL OIL COMPANY 3096.15
CINTAS CORPORATION 179.68
DOLAND CITY FINANCE OFFICE 63.95
ESRI 386.66
FARM TIRE SERVICE 525.00
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 651.93
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT INC 90367.51
MEYER TRACTOR SALVAGE 750.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 829.59
POWER PLAN (RDO) 5304.35
PRODUCTIVITY PLUS ACCT 1665.40
PRORATE SERVICES LLC 325.00
SBS LUMBER & HARDWARE 44.99
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 54.98
REDFIELD CITY 83.00
RICH’S REPAIR 10497.00
SAFETY SERVICE INC 375.00
SD DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 88475.26
THE SHOP 79.07
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQP, INC 384.88
E-911
JAMES VALLEY TELECOMMUNICATION 209.10
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
APPEL OIL COMPANY 100.18
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 331.27
REPORTS
- November 2025 Report of Payments to Reimburse Welfare Liens: $285.84
- November 2025 Highway Superintendent Report of Collections Made:
Road & Bridge Fund $2,412.42
- Auditor’s Account with the County Treasurer – 11/30/2025
Checking Accounts $3,216,065.72
Savings Accounts 935,269.47
Certificates of Deposits 3,830,000.00
Cash Change Accounts 100.00
Cash & Cash Items 170,615.82
Total $ 8,152,051.01
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 11:42 AM until 8:30 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
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