By Aberdeen Insider - May 28, 2026 in SPINK COUNTY COMMISSION
MAY 19, 2026 PROCEEDINGS
The Spink County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, May 19, 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 Siebrecht, 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 May 5, 2026 Commission meeting. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
- SD DANR Re: Meyer Farms, LLC (Dakota 10) – Proposed Gestation Barn and Farrowing Barn Addition Plans and Specification Review
- SDOEM ICS 402 ICS Overview for Senior Officials Virtual Course
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sandy Jungwirth, resident, voiced concern on feed hauling on Co. Road 14 with the proposed CAFO.
EXECUTIVE SESSION/STATES ATTORNEY
At 8:33 AM a motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to enter into executive session to discuss litigation, with Vic Fischbach, States Attorney, and Theresa Hodges, Auditor, present. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Chairman Brian Johnson declared the Board out of executive session at 8:39 AM, with no action taken.
SHERIFF
Jenna Appel, Sheriff, reviewed the GeoComm contract status and potential reimbursement from the state, reviewed Safe Streets and Roads for All grant through the federal DOT, more information will be compiled before action is taken. Discussed implementing a Deputy Reserve Program, it was the consensus of the board to proceed pursuing information on the program.
BID OPENING
At 9:00 a.m., time set by public notice, bids for the purchase of one or more new 2027 or newer Twin Screw Diesel Dump Truck, Cab and Chassis were opened and read, bids were also opened and read for the purchase of one or more new 2027 or newer Twin Screw Tandem Diesel Semi Tractor, Cab, and Chassis. Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, and Eric Hamiel, TranSource Truck & Equipment, were present. TranSource Truck & Equipment was the only bidder. Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Albrecht, to accept TranSource Truck & Equipment’s base bid of $160,000 plus all additional options for a 2027 or newer Twin Screw Tandem Diesel Dump Truck, Cab, and Chassis and to accept TranSource Truck & Equipment’s base bid of $157,500 plus all additional options for a 2027 or newer Twin Screw Tandem Diesel Semi Tractor, Cab, and Chassis. All members voted aye. Motion carried. At this time, no action was taken to purchase off current bids. Copies of all bids and specifications are on file in the Auditor’s Office and the Highway Department and open for inspection during normal working hours.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Jeff Haessig, Highway Superintendent, reviewed an agri-business grant application and gave an update of activities.
TREASURER
Amy Michlitsch, Treasurer, filed quotes for the purchase of a new copier. Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve A&B Business Solutions’ quote of $3,548.72 for the purchase of a Toshiba E-Studio3528A monochrome copier with a maintenance agreement of $50.88 per month. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Smith, to approve an automatic budget supplement of $133,917.25 to 207-225-426.50 E911 Equipment, grant reimbursement received. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION
Tracey Millar, Director of Equalization, reported there was an appeal to OHE from equalization, and filed a data conversion service agreement.
AGREEMENT
Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Knox, to approve the real estate CAMA data conversion services agreement with Vanguard Appraisals, Inc. in the amount of $12,600. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
GROW SD
Lori Moen, Grow SD, gave an update of activities and services provided in Spink County.
CLAIMS AND REPORTS ALLOWED
Motion was made by Knox, seconded by Siebrecht, to approve the following claims and reports. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.36
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 686.47
ELECTION
E S & S, INC. 2633.94
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 5.55
JUDICIAL SYSTEMS
REDFIELD FOOD CENTER 67.68
AUDITOR
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 44.77
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 120.86
TREASURER
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 146.58
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 384.42
AMERICINN 112.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 69.20
STATES ATTORNEY
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 53.38
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 71.58
SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 200.00
TAMMY STOLLE 42.50
CT APPT ATTY & CLERP
CGI, LLC 609.80
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 403.00
DAKOTA DATA SHRED 97.16
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 69.44
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 3140.26
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 226.09
REDFIELD CITY 197.50
DIRECTOR EQUALIZ.
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 78.07
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 119.20
AMERICINN 448.00
APPEL OIL COMPANY 33.54
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 98.77
REGISTER OF DEEDS
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 85.78
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR 23.14
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 80.94
VETERANS SERVICE
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 70.60
SHERIFF
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 77.66
APPEL OIL COMPANY 4740.44
AXON ENTERPRISE INC 895.00
CENTURY LINK 85.28
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 245.70
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 36.04
REDFIELD CITY 107.00
STREICHER’S 2713.98
THE SHOP 103.99
TERRY JANDEL 80.00
JAIL
FAULK CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2160.00
LEWIS DRUG 4.80
CORONER
SANFORD 2222.00
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISA
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 60.00
MENTAL ILLNESS BOARD
FOX LAW FIRM, PLLC 207.57
MARK KATTERHAGEN 24.00
VAL LARSON 24.00
LINCOLN COUNTY AUDITOR 339.60
COUNTY FAIR
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 349.46
REDFIELD CITY 85.75
EXTENSION
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 83.81
APPEL OIL COMPANY 18.10
KIM MCGRAW 433.07
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 75.19
WEED CONTROL
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 32.15
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC 10753.80
REDFIELD CITY 790.00
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 46.96
PLANNING BOARD
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 78.06
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 10.91
CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC 137.53
RD & BRG – ADMIN
AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE 110.00
APPEL OIL COMPANY 13760.07
BRENTFORD CITY 32.66
BURDICK BROS. MACHINE & REPAIR 275.37
CLAUSEN SANITATION INC. 325.00
DAKOTA ELECTRONICS 500.45
DAKOTA FLUID POWER INC 255.58
DOLAND CITY FINANCE OFFICE 65.55
AUTO VALUE REDFIELD 105.05
HOLLAWAY BRIDGE & CULVERT, INC 102857.33
JOHNSON OIL COMPANY, INC. 17249.00
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 1432.66
POWER PLAN (RDO) 3602.50
PRORATE SERVICES LLC 404.45
REDFIELD ACE HARDWARE 26.97
REDFIELD CITY 97.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO. INC 38.28
THE SHOP 544.42
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQP INC 1197.53
E-911
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 209.10
VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS COOP 164.78
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
APPEL OIL COMPANY 112.19
REDFIELD FORD 97.74
NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS 39.73
REPORTS
- April 2026 Highway Superintendent Report of Collections Made:
Road & Bridge Fund $850.00
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 9:59 AM until 8:30 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Brian Johnson, Chairman
Spink County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Theresa Hodges, Auditor
Spink County, South Dakota
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