REGULAR MEETING OF BRULE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
October 18, 2021
The Board of Brule County Commissioners met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. at the Brule County Courthouse. Members present: Nesladek, Rasmussen, Mairose and Dozark. Carson attended telephonically. Also attending were Deputy States Attorney Dedrich Koch, Janet Petrak, Central Dakota Times.
The floor was opened for public comments – no one commented.
No conflicts of interest noted.
APPROVE MINUTES
Commissioner Nesladek moved and Commissioner Mairose seconded to approve the minutes of 10-7-2021. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
TRACTOR BID
Highway Department supplied the Board with a bid from Scott Supply for a tractor, purchased off of Sourcewell bid. Brule County’s cost is $106,728. Commissioner Carson moved and Commissioner Dozark seconded to purchase the tractor off of Sourcewell’s bid to be delivered in 2022. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CONTINGENCY TRANSFER
Commissioner Nesladek moved and Commissioner Carson seconded to do a contingency transfer to the 911 Budget of $4,000.00. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
States Attorney Theresa Maule Rossow presented an appeal for insurance deductible reimbursement from 2020 ($500.00) as it was overlooked at the end of the year. Commissioner Nesladek moved and Commissioner Mairose seconded to rescind the motion from the October 7, 2021 meeting and honor the request. Auditor Petrak is to notify all employees of the deductible reimbursement with a deadline of December 1, 2021 for 2020 claims and the March 31, 2022 deadline for 2021 claims, proven by the insurance election of benefits. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
TRAVEL REQUEST
Commissioner Mairose moved and Commissioner Nesladek seconded to approve travel for States Attorney Theresa Maule Rossow to attend States Attorney Conference in Sioux Falls, SD November 10, 2021. Meals and mileage. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
PLAT
Commissioner Dozark moved and Commissioner Mairose seconded to approve the following plat: A plat of Lot 1 of Ohlrogge Addition in the SE ¼ of Section 23, T 104 N, R 70 W in Brule County, SD. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Mairose moved and Commissioner Carson seconded to enter executive session at 9:44 am to discuss personnel issues. Executive session declared over at 9:53 am.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Commissioner Carson moved and Commissioner Dozark seconded to approve the following bills and payroll. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
Salaries: Commissioners, 1521.80; Auditor, 3089.74; Treasurer, 3265.94; States Attorney, 4017.90; Assessor, 3061.01; Planning Commission, 146.45; Register of Deeds, 3043.60; VA, 515.34; Sheriff, 9152.32; Jail, 6848.32; Courthouse, 1307.18; Victim Witness Coordinator, 166.82; Extension, 205.92. FICA & Medicare: First Dakota Bank, 2861.00. Retirement: SDRS, 2090.85. Insurance Reimbursement: 3062.12. Insurance: HMA, 3777.99. Alexander, Laura, 426.00; Burke Oil Company, 1643.82; Byre Brothers Inc, 151.00; Carsten, Rhoda, 78.56; Central Dakota Times, 117.81; Chamberlain Ace Hardware, 200.55; Chamberlain Wholesale, 205.80; Dakotabilities, 180.00; Foley Masonry & Construction, 24,949.02; Guest Plumbing & Heating, 100.00; HBD, 120.27; Hein Law Office, 621.45; Houska, Marsha, 69.32; Jones, John B. 100.00; Kroupa, Robert, 66.80; Lehr, David, 69.32; Leiferman, Cassi, 70.16; Microfilm Imaging Systems, 404.00; Midstate Communications, 52.00; Office Products Center, 528.90; Randall, Makaela, 55.88; Reliance Telephone Inc, 350.00; Resick, Austin, 78.80; Ron’s Service, 25.00; Sanford Health Network, 682.69; Secretary of State Office, 30.00; Schaefer, Dean, 30.00; Schilling, Jennie, 50.84; Schumacher Elevator Company, 208.39; Soulek, Clint, 180.00; Soulek, John, 69.32; SD Department of Health, 990.00; SD Department of Revenue, 2998.03; Stephanie Moen & Associates, 128.33; Steve Smith Law Office, 185.70; Tech Solutions, 225.00; United Laboratories, 1795.60; Verizon Wireless, 41.95; Wermers, Dava, 89.10; West Group, 210.14; Wranek, Desiree, 180.00.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND
Salaries: 13,753.81. FICA & Medicare: First Dakota Bank, 1075.60. Retirement: SDRS, 825.22. Insurance Reimbursement: 575.42. Insurance: HMA, 2362.50. Berens Excavating, 112,820.00; Brock White Company LLC, 960.00; Brooks Hardware, 391.19; Brule County Co-op Association, 642.23; Burke Oil Company, 1174.69; Butler, 320.30; C & S Truck Sales, 400.00; CHS Farmers Alliance, 345.04; Central Dakota Times, 108.00; Central Electric Cooperative, 82.00; Colonial Research, 186.02; Dockendorf Equipment Company, 811.80; Meyerink Farm Service, 384.53; Midstate Communications, 119.92; R & J Gravel Inc, 20,900.00; Scott Supply Company, 161.25; True North Steel, 54,798.30; Verizon Wireless, 41.95; Wheelco, 947.22; Willrodt Motor Company Inc, 144.51.
911 FUND
Aurora County, 300.00; Century Link, 877.11; Charles Mix Auditor, 300.00.
24/7 FUND
Salaries: 860.43. FICA & Medicare: First Dakota Bank, 69.84. Retirement: SDRS, 60.82. Insurance Reimbursement: 79.29. Insurance: HMA, 90.05.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND
Salaries 589.68. FICA & Medicare: First Dakota Bank, 67.12. Retirement: SDRS, 35.38. Insurance Reimbursement: 287.71.
REGISTER OF DEEDS MODERNIZATION & PRESERVATION FUND
Microfilm Imaging, 235.00.
ARP FUND
SD Association of County Commissioners, 2000.00.
LEPC FUND
Brite, 8688.00.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Nesladek moved and Commissioner Carson seconded to adjourn at 9:59 am with the next meeting being held on 11-4-2021 at 9:30 am. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Pamela Petrak
Brule County Auditor
Richard Rasmussen
Brule County Board of Commissioners
