March 7, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson

March 7, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Reider called the regular meeting of the Davison County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:00 a.m. Members of the Board present were Claggett, Nebelsick, Blaalid, Reider. Absent Kiner. Also present was Auditor Kiepke. PLEDGE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Reider. APPROVE AGENDA Motion by Claggett, second by Blaalid to approve the agenda, as amended, for the March 7, 2023, meeting. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVE MINUTES Motion by Claggett, second by Blaalid to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2023, meeting. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC INPUT Steve Sibson appeared to talk about property value increases. ADOPT SPRING WEIGHT LIMIT RESOLUTION Motion by Claggett, second by Nebelsick to adopt the following resolution imposing Spring Weight Limits. A roll call was taken as follows. Claggett – aye, Nebelsick – aye, Blaalid – aye, Reider – aye, Kiner – absent. Motion carried. Resolution #030723-01 Resolution for the Davison County 2023 Weight & Per Axle Limits WHEREAS, the County of Davison, South Dakota, is responsible for the maintenance of certain highways under its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, it appears that said highways, by reason of deterioration, rain, snow or other climatic conditions will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless the use of vehicles thereon is prohibited or restrictions as to weight of vehicles are imposed; and WHEREAS, SDCL 32-22-25 provides: Reduced weight maximums on specific roads—Notice—Exceeding weight limit as misdemeanor. If, for any reason, the improved highways of this state are rendered incapable of bearing the customary traffic without undue damage, or if it is considered by the Department of Transportation, the board of county commissioners of any county, the board of supervisors of any township, or the board of trustees of any road district, that the improved highways or any section of them under their jurisdiction would be damaged or destroyed by heavy traffic by reason of thawing or excessive moisture, or for any reason, the maximum weight of the vehicle and the load shall be reduced. Notice of any restriction under this section shall be given by placing at each end of that section of highway on which the allowable weight limit is reduced and at points of intersection, as deemed necessary by the proper highway authority, signs of substantial construction which conspicuously indicate the limitations of the gross weight of the vehicle. Exceeding such weight limits is a Class 2 misdemeanor; and WHEREAS, the county of Davison lacks the scale equipment with which to enforce road weight limits. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a 6 ton per axle weight limit will be placed on all Davison County oil roads posted effective Thursday, March 16, 2023. All roads posted 80,000 lb gross total will also be posted 6 ton per axle weight limit. Excluded from load limit restrictions are: 254th Street (Highway 16) between 394th Avenue and 408th Avenue (from Aurora County line to Mitchell); 397th Avenue from I-90 to Mt Vernon; 403rd Avenue (Betts Rd) from 255th Street to I-90; 403rd Avenue (Betts Rd) from 254th Street to the unincorporated town of Betts; 247th Street (Ethanol Road) from 405th Avenue to SD State Hwy 37 (409th Avenue) will be posted as 8 ton per axle. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED; that the County of Davison requests the South Dakota Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer(s) to enter the County of Davison with scales adequate to weigh motor vehicles to insure compliance with State Laws pertaining to vehicle weight, and the weight laws established by this resolution. Dated this 7th Day of March, 2023. Attest: Randy Reider, Chairperson Susan Kiepke, Auditor ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATED EQUIPMENT AND TERMS Motion by Nebelsick, second by Blaalid to adopt the following resolution to accept donated equipment with terms requested. A roll call vote was taken as follows. Nebelsick – aye, Blaalid – aye, Claggett – aye, Reider – aye, Kiner – absent. Motion carried. Resolution #030723-02 Resolution to Accept Donated Equipment And Terms from Mitchell Township Whereas, Mitchell Township has received complaints regarding grass and weeds in the ditches on the township roads; and Whereas, Mitchell Township has accepted financial responsibility of clearing the ditches of tall grass and weeds; and Whereas, Mitchell Township has purchased a RhinoAg DB150 Boom Mower at a total cost of $23,250 including delivery; and Whereas, with this Boom Mower, the Davison County Highway Department could more safely mow the ditches and prevent snow accumulation; and Whereas, Mitchell Township desires and requests to have grass and weeds mowed deeper into the ditch; and Whereas, Mitchell Township has decided to declare the aforementioned Boom Mower surplus property and gift it to Davison County with no restrictions as to use; and Whereas, Davison County will utilize the mower in the ditches on roads in Mitchell Township, as well as any other roads they choose within the County; and Whereas, Davison County does agree to use said equipment and mow the ditches in Mitchell Township at no cost to the township. Now, therefore, be it resolved that Davison County accepts the RhinoAg DB150 Boom Mower as a gift from Mitchell Township; and Be it further resolved that Davison County will maintain the Mower and bear all costs for maintenance; and Be it further resolved that Davison County will mow the ditches in Mitchell Township with no costs to the township. Dated at Mitchell, South Dakota this 7th day of March, 2023. Randy Reider, Chairperson ATTEST: Susan Kiepke, Auditor APPROVE PURCHASES At the request of Highway Superintendent Weinberg, motion by Claggett, second by Nebelsick to approve the purchase of a valve body and cab controls for the dump truck at a cost of between $3,000 and $4,000. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. At the request of Sheriff Harr, motion by Claggett, second by Nebelsick to approve the purchase of 100 challenge coins, to be used for recognition, at a cost of $756 plus postage. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. At the request of Chief Deputy Sheriff Reitzel, motion by Claggett, second by Nebelsick to approve the purchase of a drone from Frontier Precision at a total cost of $6,232 to be paid as follows. $5,000 received from the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Foundation Grant, $1,000 received from Sharp Law Firm, leaving a balance of $232 to be paid by Davison County. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. At the request of Corrections Administrator Lanning, motion by Nebelsick, second by Blaalid to approve the purchase of 2020 AWD, 5.7 Hemi Pursuit Durango with less than 50,000 miles, fully equipped other than the cage, for a cost of $29,350 from the Kansas Highway Patrol. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. ACKNOWLEDGE VOLUNTEERS Motion by Blaalid, second by Claggett to acknowledge volunteers for the month of March 2023, with the full list on file in the Davison County Auditor’s office. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. APPOINT VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER Motion by Claggett, second by Blaalid to appoint TJ Thomas as the Davison County Veteran’s Service Officer effective March 6, 2023. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVE AUTOMATIC SUPPLEMENT Motion by Claggett, second by Nebelsick to approve an automatic supplement of $1,213.88 to the auditor’s travel line item 4270/141 received from SD Association of County Officials for NACo travel for Auditor Kiepke. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVE EMPLOYEE CHANGES Motion by Blaalid, second by Nebelsick to approve a $.50 per hour wage increase for Corrections Officer Jessica King, effective February 18, 2023, as she has successfully completed a six-month introductory period. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Blaalid, second by Nebelsick to approve a $.50 per hour wage increase for Corrections Officer Kohl Oster, effective February 18, 2023, as he has successfully completed a six-month introductory period. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Blaalid, second by Nebelsick to approve a $.50 per hour wage increase for WIC Administrative Assistant Kristi Juracek, effective March 18, 2023, as she has successfully completed a six-month introductory period. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Claggett, second by Blaalid to reclassify Corrections Officer Tyler Torres from full-time to part-time corrections officer effective March 13, 2023. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Claggett, second by Nebelsick to accept the resignation of Maintenance Tech Scott Gaulke, effective March 2, 2023, and to advertise for the position. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVE TIMESHEETS Motion by Blaalid, second by Nebelsick to authorize chairperson to sign department head timesheets as supervisor. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS Motion by Nebelsick, second by Blaalid to approve the following bills for payment with the exception of #25. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. GENERAL FUND: COMM: Publishing/Mitchell Republic Forum Comm-561.93, Utilities/John Claggett-50.00, Chris Nebelsick-50.00, Randy Reider-50.00; JUD: Prof Fees/Terri Lembcke Schildhauer-722.00, Jury Fees/Jurors-1312.58, County Fair Food Store-16.27; AUD: ACH Fee/Cortrust Bank-15.00, Rentals/Microfilm Imaging-147.00, Trvl & Conf/Susan Kiepke-40.00, Utilities/Susan Kiepke-50.00; TREAS: Supplies/First Dakota Nat’l Bank-3.00, Utilities/David Beintema-50.00, Tonya Ford-50.00; STATES ATTY: Prof Fees/James D Taylor-4,646.99, Div Service & Fees/Catherine Buschbach-50.00, Med Prof Fees/Avera Queen of Peace Hosp-1,282.00, Repairs & Maint/A & B Business Solutions-62.18; CRT APPTED ATTY: Crt Appted Atty/Larson and Nipe-455.65; PUB SFTY BLDG: Repairs/Menards-24.56, Runnings Supply-19.86, Gas & Electric/Northwestern Energy-7,277.20, Garbage/Miedema Sanitation-215.00, Phone/Robert Faas-50.00, Scott Gaulke-50.00, George Stahl-50.00, Buildings/Menards-357.30; CRTHOUSE: Repairs & Maint/Menards-24.40, Runnings Supply-37.45, Supplies/Jones Supplies-176.50, Menards-98.09, Water & Sewer/City of Mitchell-123.48, Garbage/Miedema Sanitation-101.00, Phone/Robert Love-50.00, Joel Rang-50.00; DOE: Utilities/Karla Love-50.00, Jared Olsen-50.00, Carla Wittstruck-50.00; ROD: Rentals/Microfilm Imaging-470.00; N. OFC: Supplies/Jones Supplies-117.38, Menards-54.81, Garbage/Miedema Sanitation-83.00; VET: Utilities/Courtney Ditter-50.00, Stephen Laughlin-50.00, TJ Thomas-50.00; CO COORD: Postage/Qualified Presort-596.79, Postage Meter Fees/Qualified Presort-163.45, Copy Machine Maint/A & B Business Solutions-62.96; HR: Utilities/Tonya Meaney-50.00; SHERIFF: Prof Serv/First Bankcard-209.95, Radio & Equip Repair/B & L Comm-2,100.00, Ofc Supplies/First Bankcard-121.37, Innovative Office-236.61, Gas Patrol Car/First Bankcard-383.53, Cellular Service-Dawn Grissom-50.00, Grace Murphy-50.00, Minor Equip/First Bankcard-289.99; JAIL: Bldg Maint/Upper Midwest Garage Door-224.49, Ofc Supplies/Ginger Faas-50.00, McLeod’s Printing-189.90, Jail Supplies/Jones Supplies-459.84, Laundry Supplies/Jones Supplies-91.14, Kitchen Supplies/Jones Supplies-407.83, Prisoner Food/Summit Food Service-5,360.15, Inmate Services/Swanson Services-7.59; WELFARE: Supplies/Qualified Presort-7.91, Travel/Christine Norwick-13.01, Utilities/Northwestern Energy-258.19, Ofc Utilities/Christine Norwick-50.00; NURSE: Expenditures/Angela Seitz-140.09; MENTAL ILL: Committals/Douglas Papendick-214.00, Hearings/Lincoln Co Treasurer-1,622.99; FAIR: Repairs & Maint/Automatic Building Controls-260.00, Gas & Electric/Northwestern Energy-2,989.61, Garbage/Miedema Sanitation-121.00, Buildings/Automatic Building Controls-629.59, Menards-40.80; CO EXTENSION: Postage/Qualified Presort-7.91, Trvl & Conf/Christine Norwick-13.00, Utilities/Bureau of Administration-6.00, Northwestern Energy-258.18; WEED: Supplies/Aurora Cooperative-21,060.00; DRAINAGE: Publishing/Mitchell Republic Forum Comm-72.93; HIWAY: Repairs & Maint/Advance Auto Parts-118.95, Butler Machinery-5,566.64, Carquest of Mitchell-525.48, Scott Supply Co-11.00, Thune’s True Value-29.30, Tractor Supply-31.47, Supplies & Materials/Carquest of Mitchell-570.82, Fastenal Co-77.20, First Bankcard-131.98, Mitchell Quarry-322.75, Tractor Supply-53.42, Trvl & Conf/Arrowwood Resort-217.84, First Bankcard-125.00, Utilities/Miedema Sanitation-83.00, Northwestern Energy-641.03, Jack Sorenson-50.00, Clayton Wells-50.00, Snow & Emg/Tyler Decker-230.00, Steve Groseth-115.00, Rusty Weinberg-115.00, Clayton Wells-230.00, Oth Proj/SD Dept of Transportation-2,022.86; EMG MGMT: Publishing/Mitchell Republic-20.98, Repairs & Maint/Mega Wash-18.00, Utilities/Jeff Bathke-50.00, Karen Wegleitner-50.00; JAIL 247: Contracts/PKT-1,350.00. RECESS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO MOVE TO PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING At 10:05 a.m., motion by Blaalid, second by Nebelsick to recess Board of Commissioners to move to the Public Safety Building for a tour. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. RECONVENE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS At 10:29 a.m., motion by Nebelsick, second by Blaalid to reconvene Board of Commissioners to tour Public Safety Building. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. ADJOURN At 11:48 a.m., Chairperson Reider adjourned the meeting and set the next regular Board of Commissioners meeting for March 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST Susan Kiepke, Auditor Randy Reider, Chairperson Published 1 times at the total approximate cost of $138.17 and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com. (March 15, 2023)