REGULAR MEETING OF BRULE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
January 24, 2012
The Board of Brule County Commissioners met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. at the Brule County Courthouse. Members present: Carson, Dozark, Reinesch, Nesladek, and Rasmussen. Also present: Janet Petrak, Central Dakota Times and Shandra Thomas, Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun.
APPROVE MINUTES
Commissioner Reinesch moved and Commissioner Nesladek seconded to approve the January 10, 2012 minutes. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
SHERIFF’S REPORT
Sheriff Darrell Miller met with the Board to discuss implementing 12 hour shifts for the jailers. The sheriff thought that this change could eliminate some overtime, give the employees more time off and allow rotating shifts. Commissioner Rasmussen moved and Commissioner Reinesch seconded to notify the Union that the County wished to negotiate a possible change in jailer’s hours. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
PLAT
Commissioner Dozark moved and Commissioner Rasmussen seconded to approve the following plat: A plat of Tract 2 located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 102 North, Range 70 West of the 5th PM. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
FUEL BIDS
Commissioner Rasmussen moved and Commissioner Nesladek seconded to advertise for fuel bids for the coming year for Brule County. The bids will be opened February 16, 2012 and considered February 21, 2012 at 10:00 am. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
COMBINE ELECTION AGREEMENT
Commissioner Rasmussen moved and Commissioner Reinesch seconded to enter into a combined election agreement with Chamberlain School District #7-1, Kimball School District #7-2, City of Chamberlain, City of Kimball and Town of Pukwana for the purpose of combining their individually required elections into one election. The combined election will be held on June 5, 2012, which is the date of the regular primary election. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
NACO PRESCRIPTION DRUG CONTRACT
National Association of County Officials announced that Counties that are currently participating in the Prescription Drug Contract to help Brule County residents with prescription coverage can change the contract to be a revenue based contract, $1.00 per prescription filled by a resident that qualifies would be paid to the participating County, or the contract can remain the same as it is currently. Commissioner Rasmussen moved and Commissioner Reinesch seconded to leave the contract as is. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
VANGUARD SOFTWARE AGREEMENT
Commissioner Nesladek moved and Commissioner Dozark seconded to sign a license and service agreement with VanGuard Appraisals Inc for the Assessor’s Office to use for the appraisal services for Brule County. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
FUEL MONITORING SYSTEM
The quotes for the fuel monitoring system at the Highway Shop in Kimball came in at a higher cost than the Board approved at the January 10, 2012 meeting. The quotes received were Petro Tech Inc of Chamberlain, SD; $7190.54; and Dockendorf Equipment Company Inc of Sioux Falls, SD, $7121.03. Commissioner Reinesch moved and Commissioner Nesladek seconded to enter into a contract with Dockendorf Equipment Company Inc for $7,121.03. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
SURPLUS ITEMS
Commissioner Nesladek moved and Commissioner Reinesch seconded to surplus the following items: 4 1400 24 motor grader tires, to be traded in on new tires; Canon CP1213D calculator – doesn’t work – to be trashed; Kodak Easy Share Camera – doesn’t work – to be trashed; HP DeskJet 1120 Color Inkjet Printer – doesn’t work – to be trashed; Office Chair – no good – to be trashed; Epson printer stand – sold to Davison County with DFX8500 printer; 1987 Dodge Pickup – to be sold on an upcoming surplus auction. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Reinesch moved and Commissioner Rasmussen seconded to enter executive session at 9:40 am to discuss personnel issues. Executive session over at 9:53 am. No action taken.
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REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
The following reports were received and placed on file in the County Auditor’s office: DENR, NACO Prescription Drug Card Report, NACO SD Housing Newsletter, Chamber Banquet – 2012, District Meeting Notice, Thank You Note.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Commissioner Dozark moved and Commissioner Rasmussen seconded to approve the following payroll and claims. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
Salaries: Commissioners, 1517.55; Auditor, 2470.61; Treasurer, 2505.81; States Attorney, 2339.38; Assessor, 2464.21; Planning Commission, 113.46; Register of Deeds, 1531.21; VA, 296.45; Sheriff, 8086.90; Jail, 10036.49; Courthouse, 976.00, Weed & Pest, 107.52. FICA & Medicare: Wells Fargo Bank, 2072.96, Retirement: SDRS, 1786.13. Insurance: Steelworkers, 4987.50. Alco Stores Inc, 47.96; Business Products Inc, 389.80; Casey Drug, 271.83; Central Electric Cooperative, 280.56; Century Link, 85.28; Don Busack Consulting, 50.00; Graves, Robert, 14.20; Lewis & Clark BHS, 149.00; Lucille M. Halverson, 572.42; Maule, Theresa, 1034.70; McLeod’s Printing, 159.40; Microfilm Imaging Systems, 320.00; Midstate Communications, 18.70; Northwestern, 2746.95; Office Products Center, 242.68; Pennington County Jail, 105.00; Planning & Development, 12,319.00; Rural Office of Community Services, 2500.00; Sanford Health Network, 445.38; Schumacher Elevator Company, 165.22; Secretary of State Office, 30.00; SD Department of Revenue, 87.00; SD State Treasurer, 27.39; State Radio Communications, 2250.00; Steckelberg & Steckelberg, 117.00; Tinan, Smith & Bucher, 1234.56; Variety Plus, 197.69; Verizon Wireless, 39.71; West Group, 1498.50; Yankton County, 103.75.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND
Salaries: 6904.11. FICA & Medicare: Wells Fargo Bank, 571.48. Retirement: SDRS, 549.87. Insurance: Steelworkers, 1900.00. A & R Truck Equipment Inc, 2091.74; Bickner Electric, 75.20; Brock White Company, LLC, 2158.88; Brooks Hardware, 148.13; Brule County Co-op Association, 9.50; Central Electric Cooperative, 38.37; Heath Lumber Company, 15.98; Kimball City, 43.20; Lyle Signs, 324.78; Rod’s Welding & Repair, 25.00; SD Association of Highway Superintendents, 195.00; Spencer Quarries Inc, 4215.48; Titan Machinery, 132.73; Variety Plus, 51.96; Verizon Wireless, 34.48.
911 FUND
Century Link, 919.29.
EXTENSION TRUST FUND
Reis, Holly, 18.87.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND
Boe, Michelle, 66.70; SD Emergency Management, 30.00.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Rasmussen moved and Commissioner Nesladek seconded to adjourn at 10:35 am. Next meeting is to be held on 2-7-2012 at 9:30 am. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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PAMELA PETRAK BRAD CARSON
BRULE COUNTY AUDITOR BOARD OF BRULE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Published once 2-1-2012 at the total approximate cost of $________________.
