Minnehaha County: Jan. 6
___ Notice of Auction ___
__ for Surplus Property __
Date: February 8, 2021
Notice is hereby given that Minnehaha County will hold a public auction of surplus real estate property in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum at 11:00 am on Monday, February 8th, 2021.
The land that will be auction contains unmined gravel as is legally described as TRACT 1 SIERRA ADDITION in the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 6, Township 101 North, Range 50 West of the 5th P.M., Minnehaha County, South Dakota
The physical address is 46686 – 263rd St., Ellis, South Dakota
The reserve price for the auction is set at $950,000.00
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Minnehaha County Commission Office 605-367-4206.
Dated this 29th Day of December 2020
Olivia Larson, Deputy
Minnehaha County Auditor
Published at the approximate cost of $9.21.
Jan. 6, 2021
_________ Minutes _________
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 A.M. December 29, 2020, pursuant to adjournment on December 15, 2020. Commissioners present were: Barth, Bender, Beninga, Heiberger, and Karsky. Also present were Olivia Larson, Commission Recorder, and Maggie Gillespie, Senior Deputy State’s Attorney, via Zoom Teleconference.
Chair Bender recognized Treasurer Pam Nelson, in-person, and Auditor Bob Litz, via Zoom Videoconference, for their years of service to the County. Ms. Nelson and Mr. Litz both spoke on their years of service and thanked the Commission.
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Karsky, to approve the agenda. 5 ayes.
MINUTES APPROVAL
MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Barth, to approve the December 15, 2020, Commission Minutes. 5 ayes.
VOUCHERS TO BE PAID
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Karsky, to approve the following bills totaling $803,086.92. 5 ayes.
A&B Business Data Processing Supplies 885.05, A&B Business Lease Rental Agreement 95.00, A&B Business Maintenance Contracts 138.42, Abn Army Surplus Uniform Allowance 400.00, Advantage Property One Sioux Falls Shelter 500.00, Advertising Arts Advertising 600.00, AGP Studios Welfare Rent 495.00, Airgas USA Gas Oil & Diesel 31.87, Airgas USA Small Tools & Shop Supplies 31.87, Airway Service Automotive/Small Equipment 1,116.13, Airway Service Gas Oil & Diesel 219.86, Allen Robbennolt Police Reserve Donations Exp 150.00, Anderson, Jennifer Bd Evaluations Minnehaha 2,866.65, Angel, Edward P Attorney Fees 292.65, Appeara Program Activities 70.21, Argus Leader Media Professional Services 22.05, Argus Leader Media Publishing Fees 1,099.07, Arrow Ridge Townhome Welfare Rent 794.00, AT&T Safety & Rescue Equipment 43.23, Automatic Building Correction Ctr Repairs & Maint 86.00, Avera Heart Hospital Hospitals 3,849.12, Avera Home Medical Medical Equipment 188.25, Avera McKennan Blood Withdrawal 51.00, Avera McKennan Insurance Other Costs 295.00, Avera McKennan Other Medical Services 1,901.47, Avera McKennan Physicians 1,276.42, Axis Forensic Toxico Lab Costs 309.00, Barnett Lewis Funer Burials 2,000.00, Beadle West HS Donations 40.00, Ben Baxa Extradition & Evidence 112.00, Blue To Gold Education & Training 349.00, Bob Barker Company Other Supplies 103.11, Bob’s Lock & Key Other Supplies 11.25, Brandon Heights Welfare Rent 498.00, Braun, Mason Investigators Expenses 94.08, Brownells Other Supplies 90.73, Burns, Jason Investigators Expenses 78.96, Buttenhoff, Gene A Welfare Rent 500.00, Cedar Properties Welfare Rent 500.00, Century Business Lease Rental Agreement 33.02, Century Business Maintenance Contracts 337.10, Centurylink Telephone 57.90, Centurylink Long Dis Telephone 66.46, Certified Languages Interpreters 204.60, Chapel Hill Funeral Burials 4,000.00, Cleveland Center Apt Welfare Rent 1,000.00, Com-Tec Safety & Rescue Equipment 118.65, Correct Rx Pharmacy Contract Services 29.55, Crescent Electric Janitorial Chemical Supplies 132.32, Cumberland County Return Of Service 65.00, Cummins HHS Maintenance 563.67, Dakota Embalming Transportation 100.00, Dakota Lettering Advertising 700.00, Dakotaland Autoglass Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint 39.99, Dalsin Fairgrounds 38,652.00, Dana Safety Supply Safety & Rescue Equipment 2,133.00, Doug & Marcy Bird Store Inventory 50.00, Dust Tex Service Janitorial Chemical Supplies 12.20, EH Hospitality Motels 855.00, Electric Construct Program Activities 2,548.00, Elmamouni, Aziz Interpreters 25.00, Ethan Palluck Extradition & Evidence 112.00, Etterman Enterprises Small Tools & Shop Supplies 153.02, Falls Nursery Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance 4,200.00, Fastenal Small Tools & Shop Supplies 81.62, Ferguson Enterp Small Tools & Shop Supplies 1,102.95, First Dakota Nation Homeland Security 3,764.75, Fit My Feet Uniform Allowance 179.99, Galls Quartermaster Uniform Allowance 2,949.36, Garretson Gazette Publishing Fees 614.46, George, Aaron Welfare Rent 1,050.00, Geotek Engineering Architects & Engineers 1,001.00, Glory House Apt Welfare Rent 700.00, Goebel Printing Printing/Forms 585.85, Graham Tire Automotive/Small Equipment 584.00, Grainger Small Tools & Shop Supplies 97.28, Guzman, Sandra V Interpreters 50.00, Harmelink & Fox Law Attorney Fees 301.73, Harr & Lemme Commer Real Estate - Studies 600.00, Heartland Funeral Burials 2,000.00, Heartland Glass COVID Expenses 64,000.00, Heinemann Restorat Museum Renovations 1,200.00, Heritage Funeral Hom Burials 5,000.00, Hewlett Packard Data Processing Equipment 3,408.00, Hidden Hills Apt Welfare Rent 719.25, HOV Services Microfilming 698.45, Howe Building Repairs & Maintenance 472.50, Humboldt Fire & Amb Transportation 300.00, Hurtgen, Timothy T One Sioux Falls Shelter 700.00, Hurtgen, Timothy T Welfare Rent 500.00, HyVee Jury Fees 64.68, HyVee Pharmacies 145.98, HyVee Program Activities 32.29, I State Truck Center Parts Inventory 886.50, I State Truck Center Truck Repairs & Maintenance 9.12, Idaho Housing One Sioux Falls Shelter 4,318.00, Innovative Office JDC Custodial Supplies 625.10, Institutions Service Jail Repairs & Maintenance 212.75, Integrated Tech COVID Expenses 7,140.52, Interstate Office Furniture & Office Equipment 7,622.80, Interstate Office Office Supplies 881.67, Jacks Uniforms Uniform Allowance 595.98, JCL Solutions Inmate Supplies 1,028.70, JCL Solutions Janitorial Chemical Supplies 199.19, JCL Solutions Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies 2,207.57, Jeff Larson Law Attorney Fees 1,065.15, Jeff Larson Law Child Defense Attorney 3,451.40, Jefferson Partners Transportation 684.50, Jim & Rons Service Automotive/Small Equipment 50.00, Jimsco Welfare Rent 360.00, Johnson Controls Building Repairs & Maintenance 1,527.58, Katterhagen, Mark Bd Exp Fees Yankton 33.00, Kauffman, David W Ph Psych Evals 1,750.00, Kibble Equipment Grounds & Parking Repair 4,250.00, Kone Outside Repair 6,735.90, Kurt Schaunaman Business Travel 74.00, Kyra Enterprises Emergency Shelter Grant 820.00, Lamp Interpreters 30.00, Leaf Capital Funding Lease Rental Agreement 137.02, Ledd Properties Motels 890.00, Lewis & Clark Behav Bd Evaluations Yankton 2,392.00, Lewno Law Bd Exp Fees Yankton 341.50, Lipetzkys Irrigation Building Repairs & Maintenance 222.86, Lockwood, Darcy Bd Exp Fees Yankton 33.00, Lopez, Rebeca Interpreters 75.00, Loving, Philip Bd Evaluations Minnehaha 3,383.26, Lutheran Social Svcs Evening Report Center 6,549.56, Lutheran Social Svcs Shelter Care/Reception Center 75,713.97, Mac’s Hardware Safety & Rescue Equipment 178.44, Maggie Gould Misc Revenue 1,175.00, Malloy Electric Correction Ctr Repairs & Maint 11.05, Malloy Electric Jail Repairs & Maintenance 56.94, Maria Munkvold Business Travel 84.00, Mccook County Highw Road Maint & Material 2,878.11, Medstar Paramedic Transportation 6,800.00, Melcher, Roxanne J One Sioux Falls Shelter 2,200.00, Mellette County Board of Prisoners-Housing 120.00, Menard Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance 47.76, Micheal’s Purple Pet Building Repairs & Maintenance 100.00, Midamerican Energy Natural Gas 622.71, Midamerican Energy One Sioux Falls Shelter 404.83, Multicultural Center Interpreters 165.00, Napa Auto Parts Parts Inventory 145.16, Nathaneal Ellens Supplemental Food 84.11, Nicholas Mcglothlen Business Travel 84.00, Nybergs Ace Hardware Safety & Rescue Equipment 47.48, Olson, Dawn Court Reporters 720.00, Overhead Door Building Repairs & Maintenance 183.67, Parkview Welfare Rent 500.00, Penbrooke Place Apt Welfare Rent 500.00, Pharmchem Testing Supplies 2,477.00, Phillips, Joshua Uniform Allowance 550.00, Phoenix Supply COVID Expenses 3,530.00, Phoenix Supply Inmate Supplies 1,112.00, Premier Real Estate One Sioux Falls Shelter 798.00, Prestox Outside Repair 510.00, Prestox Professional Services 61.00, Pride Neon Automotive/Small Equipment 30.00, Quality Efficiencies Motels 625.00, Quality Welding & MF Building Repairs & Maintenance 1,000.00, R&L Supply HHS Maintenance 51.99, R&L Supply Jail Repairs & Maintenance 226.97, RAC Rentals One Sioux Falls Shelter 1,550.00, RD Welding & Fabric Building Repairs & Maintenance 600.00, Reagan Richardson Business Travel 3.36, Record Keepers Professional Services 10.50, Reede Construction Contracted Construction 208,845.47, Reliance Telephone Telephone 3.25, Roeller Properties Truck Repairs & Maintenance 400.00, Salem, Karla R Bd Evaluations Minnehaha 1,400.00, Sanford One Sioux Falls Shelter 1,900.00, Sanford Other Medical Services 1,553.60, Sanford Welfare Rent 742.00, Sanford Clinic Blood Withdrawal 20.00, Schuster, Paul Investigators Expenses 21.00, SD Human Services Clinics Auxiliary Services 7.60, SF Specialty Hospit Insurance Other Costs 1,051.00, SF Specialty Hospit Professional Services 122.00, SF Specialty Hospit Recruitment 398.00, Shayla Abbas Gas Oil & Diesel 15.00, SHI International COVID Expenses 532.34, Sioux Falls Area Hum Miscellaneous Expense 3,156.83, Sioux Falls City Water Sewer 9,856.46, Sioux Falls City Welfare Utilities 135.90, Sisson Printing Printing/Forms 225.45, Skyler Earleystonear Business Travel 84.00, South Willow Apt One Sioux Falls Shelter 1,450.00, Southeastern Behav Professional Services 3,000.00, Spencer Matson Business Travel 84.00, Sprint Investigators Expenses 200.00, St Francis House Professional Services 52.68, Staples COVID Expenses 573.86, State of SD Amts Held Daily Scram 5,908.00, State of SD Amts Held Remote Breath 1,321.00, State of SD Bridge Repair & Maintenance 4,887.25, State of SD Data Communications 255.00, State of SD Lab Costs 80.00, State of SD Miscellaneous Expense 16.00, State of SD Outside Repair 7.35, State of SD Printing/Forms 58.50, State of SD Road Maint & Material 92,745.26, State of SD Telephone 745.50, Streichers Safety & Rescue Equipment 211.24, Summit Food Service Board Of Prisoners Meals 47,492.95, Summit Food Service Child Care Food 1,328.40, Summit Food Service Inmate Supplies 111.55, Summit Food Service School Lunch Program 2,118.97, Sunset Law Enforcem Ammunition 5,378.74, Sycamore Village Apt Welfare Rent 685.00, T&L Investments One Sioux Falls Shelter 960.00, Thomson Reuters Books 131.30, Thomson Reuters Legal Research 1,671.05, Tiede, Pamela Bd Exp Fees Minnehaha 112.00, Tires Tires Tires Truck Repairs & Maintenance 462.35, Tonya Luond Misc Revenue 350.00, Transource Truck Truck Repairs & Maintenance 85.80, Tristate Garage Door Repair/Renovations 754.00, Tri-State Nursing Professional Services 2,943.08, Tschetter & Adams Attorney Fees 1,392.71, Tschetter & Adams Child Defense Attorney 294.62, Two Way Solutions Automotive/Small Equipment 57.49, Two Way Solutions Communication Equipment 119.99, Two Way Solutions Communication Equipment Repair 715.95, Tzadik Sioux Falls I Welfare Rent 351.00, Tzadik Sioux Falls P One Sioux Falls Shelter 695.00, Tzadik Sioux Falls P Welfare Rent 1,500.00, Tzadik Taylors Place One Sioux Falls Shelter 800.00, Ulteig Engineers Architects & Engineers 12,554.00, US Foods Other Supplies 146.54, US Foods Professional Services 2,242.35, Vogel Motors Gas Oil & Diesel 40.00, Voisin, Alexander Business Travel 41.16, Walgreens Pharmacies 441.57, Walmart Stores Pharmacies 30.69, Weerheim Law Bd Exp Fees Minnehaha 2,821.50, Weerheim Law Crisis Intervention Program 47.50, West 41St Commons One Sioux Falls Shelter 2,210.00, Willow Partners One Sioux Falls Shelter 946.00, Winner Police Depart Extradition & Evidence 67.60, Woods Fuller Shultz Professional Services 2,706.91, Xcel Energy Electricity 25,629.14, Xcel Energy One Sioux Falls Shelter 1,119.22, Xcel Energy Welfare Utilities 420.00, Yankton County Attorney Fees 1,176.50, Yankton County Return Of Service 50.00.
REPORTS
The November 2020 Juvenile Detention Center Report and the Mobile Crisis Team Annual Statistics Report through November 2020 were received and placed on file in the Auditor’s Office.
PERSONNEL
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Beninga, to approve the following personnel changes. 5 ayes.
New Hires
1. Cristian Yanez Hernandez, Joseph Hernandez, and Amber Mendoza-Morales, variable hour Juvenile Correctional Workers for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $15.50/hour effective 12/28/2020.
Promotions
1. Jonathan Leddige, Senior Deputy Public Defender to Senior Trail Attorney for the Public Defender’s Office, at $3,250.40/biweekly (23/4) effective 12/26/2020.
Step Increases
1. Linc Mitchell, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff’s Office, at $26.18/hour (17/5) effective 12/16/2020.
2. Scott Dubbe, Sergeant for the Sheriff’s Office, at $35.92/hour (20/11) effective 12/31/2020.
3. Megan Carlson, Sieha Ouch, William Schleich, Matthew Schirado, and Jake Russell, Correctional Officers for the Jail, at $19.95/hour (13/2) effective 12/14/2020.
4. Scott Berg, Highway Maintenance Team Member for the Highway Department, at $24.80/hour (12/12) effective 1/4/2021.
5. Victor Allen, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $18.99/hour (12/2) effective 11/13/2020.
6. Traci Smith, Public Defender for the Public Defender’s Office, at $5,326.40/biweekly (26/12) effective 12/27/2020.
7. Benjamin Burns, Paralegal for the Public Defender’s Office, at $23.14/hour (16/2) effective 12/11/2020.
8. Natalie Surkalovic, Paralegal for the Public Defender’s Office, at $31.74/hour (16/14) effective 12/27/2020.
9. Heidi Hesvik, Legal Office Assistant for the Public Defender’s Office, at $18.89/hour (10/5) effective 12/28/2020.
10. Rebecca Carpenter, Legal Office Assistant for the States Attorney’s Office, at $24.31/hour (10/16) effective 10/25/2020.
11. Anna Kirchenwitz, Victim Witness Assistant for the State’s Attorney’s Office, at $24.92/hour (16/5) effective 11/7/2020.
12. Mark Kriens, Facilities Director for the Facilities Department, at $3,788.00/biweekly (24/7) effective 11/21/2020.
13. Patricia Allen, Custodian for the Facilities Department, at $19.37/hour (6/14) effective 12/27/2020.
14. Jason Toering, Computer Support Technician for the IT Department, at $31.74/hour (16/14) effective 12/27/2020.
15. Lavonne Robinson, Administrative Clerk for the Human Services Department, at $21.92/hour (9/13) effective 12/27/2020.
Other
1. To begin Interpreter specialty pay for Selena Duarte Martinez, Correctional Officer for the Jail, resulting in a rate of $20.36/hour effective 12/26/2020.
Special Personnel Action
Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, presented the following special personnel actions.
MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Karsky, to approve a salary of $4,400.00 biweekly for Bennett Kyte, County Auditor, effective 1/1/2021. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Beninga, to approve the hire of Bethany Jost as a Paralegal with the Public Defender’s Office at $27.37 per hour (16/8) effective 12/30/2020. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Karsky, to approve a temporary reclassification of one Deputy State’s Attorney position to a Senior Trial Attorney and to appoint Crystal Johnson as a Senior Trial Attorney for the State’s Attorney’s Office at $4,371.20 biweekly (23/16) effective 1/4/2021. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Barth, to approve the hire of Eric Bogue as Chief Civil Deputy State’s Attorney for the State’s Attorney’s Office at $4,824.40 biweekly (25/12) with a Paid Time Off accrual at 6.46 hours biweekly effective 12/30/2020. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Beninga, to approve temporarily adding one Accountant position to the Treasurer’s Office by transferring Cindy Jepsen from the Auditor’s Office effective 1/4/2021. 5 ayes.
ABATEMENT
Upon the request of Kyle Sexe, Deputy Director of Equalization, MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Beninga, to approve an abatement of 2019 property taxes in the amount of $2,079.34, Parcel ID 91419, legally described as Tract 6 Roosevelt Park Addn to City of Sioux Falls, representing tax exempt status. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
NOTICE
Upon the request of Craig Dewey, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Barth, seconded by Karsky, to authorize the Auditor to publish a Notice of Auction for Surplus Property on February 8, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Old Courthouse Museum for the County Gravel Pit on property legally described as TRACT 1 SIERRA ADDITION in the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 6, Township 101 North, Range 50 West of the 5th P.M., Minnehaha County, South Dakota. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pam Nelson, Treasurer, brought concerns forward regarding the transfer of an employee from the Auditor’s Office to the Treasurer’s Office.
HEARING FOR BUDGET SUPPLEMENTS
Kim Adamson, Finance & Budget Officer, was present and gave a briefing for the public hearing on various supplements to the FY2020 budget. DJ Buthe, Highway Superintendent, responded to a question from the Commission stating that he would be able to provide a list of projects that show whether it was under or over budget. No one from the public spoke in opposition. MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Barth, to approve Resolution MC20-81, For Supplemental Budget. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC20-81
FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
WHEREAS it is necessary to supplement the 2020 Annual Budgets in order to carry on the indispensable functions of Minnehaha County; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the proposed Supplemental Budget was duly considered by the Minnehaha County Commission on the 29th day of December, 2020, at 9:15 a.m., in the Commission Meeting Room, pursuant to due notice; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Minnehaha County Commission that the following Supplemental Budget be, and the same is, hereby approved for the purpose of providing budget to conduct the indispensable functions of Government, to-wit:
From the General Fund to the following budgets:
1110000-411010
Commission-Part Time
$6,000
1110000-415000
Commission-Group Insurance
$5,000
1110000-422030
Commission-Audit Fees
$11,000
1110000-423000
Commission Publishing Fees
$15,000
1110000-434300
Commission-FF&E
$4,000
2130000-422180
Coroner-Transportation
$41,525
1210000-411010
Elections-Part Time
$60,000
1210000-412000
Elections-Social Security
$15.000
1210000-422335
Elections-Precinct Officials
$12,000
1210000-426005
Elections-Postage
$30,000
1210000-426010
Elections-Printing
$65,000
2151000-422275
Juvenile Alternatives-Shelter Care
$165,000
1540000-411000
Public Advocate-Full Time Salaries
$5,000
1210000-426205
Elections-COVID Expense
$28,000
1610000-426205
Facilities-COVID Expense
$175,000
2120000-426205
Jail-COVID Expense
$140,000
2110000-426205
Sheriff’s Office-COVID Expense
$16,000
Total General Fund
$823,525
From the 24/7 Sobriety Fund to the following budgets:
2190000-426205
24/7 Sobriety-COVID Expense
$24,000
Total 24/7 Sobriety Fund
$24,000
From the Highway Fund to the following budgets:
3112000-436000
Highway-Contracted Construction
$3,388,000
Total Highway Fund
$3,388,000
APPROVED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION:
Cindy Heiberger
Gerald Beninga
Jeff Barth
Dean Karsky
Jean Bender
ATTEST:
Olivia Larson
Deputy Auditor
SUPPLEMENTS
Jason Gearman, Emergency Management Director, was present to request supplements to various expenditure accounts for reimbursement of funds to the Emergency Management budget as part of various grant programs. MOTION by Barth, seconded by Heiberger, to supplement from the General Fund to the following expenditures in the Emergency Management Budget: Account 2220000/429850, $45,177.00, Homeland Security Grant – Fusion Center; Account 2220000/429850, $99,974.02, Homeland Security Grant – EM Radios; Account 2220000/429850, $167,616.66, Homeland Security Grant – MCSO Radios; Account 2220000/429850, $48,165.00, Homeland Security Grant – Bomb Range Extender; Account 2220000/429850, $61,250.00, Homeland Security Grant – Drones & Accessories; Account 2220000/429850, $7,179.00, Homeland Security Grant – NTOA Risk Mitigation; Account 2220000/429850, $279.00, Homeland Security Grant – NTOA Conference; Account 2220000/429850, $1,575.00, Homeland Security Grant – NTOA Command College; Account 2220000/429850, $121,338.52, Homeland Security Grant – Patrol Cameras; Account 2220000/429850, $10,000.00, Homeland Security Grant – Explosive Breaching; Account 2220000/429235, $2,193.00, Police Reserve Donations – Funds Received; Account 2220000/429240, $500.00, Rescue Squad Donations – Donations Received; Account 2220000/429000, $2,849.29, Disaster Expense Pen Inmates – Funds Paid. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
Joe Bosman, Deputy Sheriff Captain, was present to request supplements to various expenditure accounts for reimbursement of funds to the Sheriff’s Office and Jail. MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Karsky, to supplement from the General Fund to the following expenditures in the Sheriff’s Budget and Jail Budget: Account 2111000/429837, $40,489.00, Byrne/JAG Grant - 2020 Byrne/JAG Allocation; Account 2110000/429845, $26,148.68, HIDTA Grant - Equipment, Training, Supplies; Account 2110000/411000, $51,392.37, HIDTA Grant – Personnel Cost Reimbursements; Account 2120000/429800, $71,384.00, SCAAP Grant – 2019 Grant Award; Account 2110000/411000, $34,023.04, Domestic Violence Grant – Personnel Costs Reimbursement; Account 2110000/429050, $6,750.00, Tea-Ellis Range – Outside Agency Contributions; Account 2110000/434320, $2,084.66, Safety & Rescue Equipment – Sioux Falls Police Department’s portion of Mobile Command Post; Account 2110000/429125, $11,300.00, Donation Fund – Funds Received; Account 2110000/425055, $19,437.86, Automotive/Small Equipment-Patrol – Insurance Payments from Accidents; Account 2110000/425055, $266.33, Automotive/Small Equipment Patrol – Vehicle Warranty Reimbursements; Account 2110000/411005, $27,778.21, USM Overtime – US Marshall Task Force Reimbursement; Account 2110000/411005, $6,673.26, Highway Safety Overtime – Highway Safety Grant Reimbursement; and Account 2110000/434320, $58,008.00, BJA CESF Program – COVID Emergency Supplemental Funding. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
Kim Adamson, Finance & Budget Officer, presented budget supplements needed to close out the year for various items which are reimbursements and pass-through dollars. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Heiberger, to approve the following supplements from the General Fund to Elections, Human Services, and Safe Home General Fund Budgets: Account 1210000/434335, HAVA Grant, $98,500.00 representing grant funds received from the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office for election scanner equipment; Account 4110000/429075, Donations, $2,000.00 representing donations to Human Services; Account 4110000/429070, Bus Passes, $2,300.00 representing reimbursement from various organizations for printing bus passes; Account 4110000/429080, Exercise Account, $60.71 representing reimbursement from the employees’ share of vending machines; Account 4350000/429880, Emergency Shelter Grant, $59,621.55 representing reimbursement for Emergency Motel/Transportation related to COVID-19 response; Account 4350000/429085, Donations, $11,350.00 representing donations to Safe Home; and to approve the following supplement from the Pass-Thru Grants Fund to the Pass-Thru Grants budget: Account 1490000/429820, ICWA Grant, $112,640.00 representing Federal and State grant awards to provide expert witness services. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
BRIEFING
Craig Dewey, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, introduced the following individuals who were present and gave a briefing on the cost model and early design of the proposed Highway Facility: Dick Strassburg, Tegra Group Partner; Justin Steffl, ISG Project Manager; Bob Sworski, CBS Squared Inc Owner; Josh Muckenhirn, ISG Architect; David Doxtad, ISG President & Engineer; Dave Derry, Henry Carlson Construction LLC Chairman; and Mike Ralston, Henry Carlson Construction LLC LEED AP.
AGREEMENT
Michelle Boyd, Programs & Services Manager, presented an agreement between Minnehaha County and Lincoln County for pretrial services. The agreement would allow Lincoln County to utilize Minnehaha County pretrial staff for pretrial services including the public safety assessment, informational packets for judiciary, access to integrated software, comprehensive data reports, voice check-in program, court reminder program, and pretrial case management. Lincoln County will provide office space, travel expense, Internet access, telephone service, administrative support, office furniture, supplies, and equipment for the pretrial services personnel. The MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge Grant provides funding for 0.5 full-time employee (FTE) for pretrial. The cost for the remaining 0.5 FTE will be shared between Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties. As per the agreement, Lincoln County will pay $17,500 to the County for their share of the cost. MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Karsky, to authorize the Chair to sign the Payment of Expenses for Pretrial Services Agreement between Minnehaha County and Lincoln County beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending December 31st, 2022. 5 ayes.
Commissioner Barth left the meeting.
GRANT
Michelle Boyd, Programs & Services Manager, requested authorization for the Sheriff’s Office to accept a grant award in the amount of $900,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. On May 26, 2020, the County Commission approved the submission of the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) Grant application. In October 2020, Minnehaha County was notified of an award resulting from the COSSAP Grant application through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The purpose of the grant is to provide financial and technical assistance to develop, implement, or expand comprehensive efforts to individuals impacted by illicit opioids, stimulants, and other drugs of abuse. MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Beninga, to authorize the Sheriff’s Office to accept the award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $900,000. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
VEHICLE PURCHASES
Joe Bosman, Deputy Sheriff Captain, requested approval for the purchase of one 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 SSV from Billion Auto in the amount of $31,481.00. Unspent operational (non-personnel) FY2020 Sheriff’s Office funds would be utilized to purchase the vehicle. The new vehicle would replace a 2004 Dodge Durango. The vehicle is currently on the South Dakota State bid with Wegner Auto, Contract #17345. Billion Automotive agreed to match the State Bid pricing. MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Karsky, to approve the purchase of one 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 SSV from Billion Automotive, Sioux Falls, at a cost of $31,481.00. 4 ayes.
Kyle Sexe, Deputy Director of Equalization, requested approval for the purchase of one 2020 Chevy Equinox LS. Billion Automotive agreed to match the South Dakota State Bid price of $22,239 from Contract #17342 with Lamb Chevrolet, Vendor #12037702. MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Karsky, to approve the purchase of one 2020 Chevy Equinox LS from Billion Automotive, 4200 W 12th Street, Sioux Falls, at a cost of $22,239.00. 4 ayes.
Commissioner Barth returned to the meeting.
AGREEMENT
DJ Buthe, Highway Superintendent, presented a Professional Services Agreement between Minnehaha County and Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. to conduct the County Highway 130 Traffic Operation Corridor Study. The corridor study of Highway 130 would begin at the intersection of Highway 137, just south of Crooks, and end at Interstate 29, the Renner exit. The scope of services includes the following five tasks: a traffic study, a needs assessment, identification of solutions and development of concepts, study team meetings and public involvement, and a study report. The cost of the project shall not exceed $75,000. The Sioux Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization will fund 81.95% of the cost for the project leaving the County’s cost at approximately $13,537. The agreement would be effective on January 1, 2021, with the completion of services on or before June 30, 2021. MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Beninga, to authorize the Chair to sign the Professional Services Agreement between Minnehaha County and Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. to conduct the County Highway 130 Traffic Operation Corridor Study at a cost not to exceed $75,000 beginning on January 1, 2021 and completion of services being on or before June 30, 2021. 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION
DJ Buthe, Highway Superintendent, requested approval of the Bridge Improvement Grant Program Resolution Authorizing Submission of Applications. The South Dakota Department of Transportation requires a resolution be submitted to apply for the Bridge Improvement Grant. The County would be responsible for 20% of the design and construction costs. The grant funds would allow the Highway Department to complete projects from Structure 50-279-140 and Structure 50-330-066. The total cost for the Structure 50-279-140 preservation project would be $1,697,405 with the County’s portion being $339,481. The total cost for the Structure 50-330-066 preservation project would be $1,202,260 with the County’s portion being $240,448. MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Barth, to approve Resolution MC20-82, to authorize the submission of applications for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
MC20-82
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, Minnehaha County wishes to submit an application(s) for consideration of award for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program:
STRUCTURE NUMBER(S) AND LOCATION(S):
Structure No. 50-279-140
Structure No. 50-330-066
Over Split Rock Creek
Over Split Rock Creek
2 miles N and 0.1 miles W of Corson 2 miles E and 2.4 miles N of Garretson
and WHEREAS, Minnehaha County certifies that the project(s) are listed in the county’s Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan;
and WHEREAS, Minnehaha County agrees to pay the 20% match on the Bridge Improvement Grant funds;
and WHEREAS, Minnehaha County hereby authorizes the Bridge Improvement Grant application(s) and any required funding commitments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the South Dakota Department of Transportation be and hereby is requested to accept the attached Bridge Improvement Grant application(s).
Vote of Commissioners/Council: Yes 5 No 0
Dated at Sioux Falls, SD, this 29th day of December, 2020.
ATTEST:
Olivia Larson, Deputy Jean Bender
County Auditor/City Finance Officer Chairman/Mayor
AGREEMENTS
Mike Mattson, Jail Warden, presented a Software Agreement and a County Software License Agreement between Minnehaha County and CorEMR, L.C. for an electronic medical records hardware and software program. The program was previously maintained by the Jail medical contractor. The Software Agreement has a three-year term and a monthly fee of $780.00. Per this agreement, the monthly fee shall be re-calculated on an annual basis according to average daily population of inmates. The County Software License Agreement gives the County the license to the data forms that are site specific in the program thus ensuring that the data forms stay with the County should the vendor need to be changed in the future. MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Beninga, to authorize the Chair to sign the Software Agreement and the County Software License Agreement between Minnehaha County and CorEMR, L.C. for an electronic medical records hardware and software program. 5 ayes.
Craig Dewey, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, presented an agreement between Minnehaha County and the South Eastern Council of Governments for the partial funding of the metropolitan planning area study activities. The agreement allows the County to be reimbursed for eligible expenses incurred for activities approved in the 2021 Unified Planning Work Program. The agreement will be effective January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. MOTION by Barth, seconded by Beninga, to authorize the Chair to sign the 2021 Sioux Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization Sub-Recipient Agreement between Minnehaha County and the South Eastern Council of Governments for the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process. 5 ayes.
LIAISON REPORT
Commissioner Barth reported that the East Dakota Water Development District has discussed the use of swales as a way to reduce flooding.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Barth wished Commissioner Heiberger a belated Happy Birthday.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Barth thanked Commissioners Beninga and Karsky for their work on the Highway Facility Project.
MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Barth, to recess the Minnehaha County Commission Meeting at 10:55 a.m. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Heiberger, to reconvene the Minnehaha County Commission Meeting at 11:07 a.m. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Beninga, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3) and (4). 5 ayes.
MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Bender, to adjourn. 5 ayes.
The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday January 5, 2021.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Jean Bender
Chair
ATTEST:
Olivia Larson
Deputy Auditor
Published at the approximate cost of $332.48.
Jan. 6, 2021
