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  1. Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commission for March 19, 2024
    • CONSENT AGENDA
    • The following reports were received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:
    • Routine Personnel Action
    • New Hires
    • Step Increases
    • Abatement Applications Recommended for Approval by the Director of Equalization
    • PRESENTATION
    • VEHICLE PURCHASE
    • GRANT APPLICATION
    • MUSEUM TRANSFER
    • UNAUDITED 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT
    • HEARING NOTICE
    • BID RESULTS
    • JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
    • RURAL ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AGREEMENTS
    • ABATEMENTS
    • LIEN COMPROMISE
    • RESOLUTION MC24-12
    • OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
    • COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS
  2. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
  3. Notice to Bidders
  4. Minutes of the Garretson School Board for March 20, 2024
    • SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
  5. Notice of Hearing upon application for Special On-Sale Liquor Licenses
  6. NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
  7. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
  8. City of Garretson Drinking Water Report / Water Quality
    • Water Source
    • Additional Information
    • Detected Contaminants

Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commission for March 19, 2024

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on March 19, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on March 5, 2024. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Beninga, Bleyenberg, Karksy, and Kippley.  Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.

            Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.

            MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes

CONSENT AGENDA

            MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:

            Commission Meeting Minutes for March 5, 2024

            Bills to be Paid $5,011,236.62

            3200 RUSSELL LLC Motels $3255, 4 WAY STOP N SHOP Gas Oil & Diesel $20.4, A OX WELDING SUPP CO Gas Oil & Diesel $456.13, A TO Z WORLD LANGUAG Interpreters $80, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Lease-Rental Agreement $793.02, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $529.86, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Printing/Forms $89.17, A-1 PUMPING & EXCAVA Tea-Ellis Range $225, AARON GEORGE PROPERT Welfare Rent $700, AARON WOHLWEND Business Travel $116, AB PROPANE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $0, ACCREDITATION AUDIT Subscriptions $150, ACTIVE DATA SYSTEMS Professional Services $2250, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $37.83, ADVANCED PEST SOLUTI Maintenance Contracts $70, AIRGAS USA LLC Lease-Rental Agreement $100.31, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $3041.2, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $329.93, AIRWAY SERVICE INC HIDTA Grant $32.54, ALCOHOL MONITORING S Electronic Monitoring $2592, ALCOHOL MONITORING S Program Supplies $4312.1, ALL NATIONS INTERPRE Interpreters $2610, ALPHAGRAPHICS Publishing Fees $446.62, ALVINE LAW FIRM LLP Attorney Fees $1767.5, AMAZON RET* #0305/03 Automotive/Small Equipment $249.98, AMAZON RET* 111-1179 Office Supplies $103.4, AMAZON RET* 111-4349 Uniform Allowance $56.73, AMAZON RET* 111-6022 Office Supplies $17.19, AMAZON RET* 111-7813 Office Supplies $19.9, AMAZON RET* 113-4019 Office Supplies $13.5, AMAZON RET* 113-5765 Small Tools & Shop Supplies $8.26, AMAZON.COM Automotive/Small Equipment $418.9, AMAZON.COM Building Repairs & Maintenance $69.29, AMAZON.COM Child Care Food $494.74, AMAZON.COM Child Care Items $121.44, AMAZON.COM Clinics - Auxiliary Services $347.12, AMAZON.COM Communication Equipment $231.76, AMAZON.COM Data Processing Equipment $324.84, AMAZON.COM Data Processing Supplies $-127.59, AMAZON.COM Electrical Repairs & Maint $108.42, AMAZON.COM Engineering Supplies $44.99, AMAZON.COM Furniture & Office Equipment $199.89, AMAZON.COM Inmate Supplies $52.76, AMAZON.COM JAG Grant 2023 $505.82, AMAZON.COM Jail Repairs & Maintenance $488.98, AMAZON.COM Janitorial Chemical Supplies $28.15, AMAZON.COM JDC Maintenance $44.6, AMAZON.COM Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $222.35, AMAZON.COM Motor/Machine/Equipment Repair $44, AMAZON.COM Office Supplies $1054.73, AMAZON.COM Other Supplies $668.81, AMAZON.COM Parts Inventory $66.37, AMAZON.COM Program Activities $179.42, AMAZON.COM Road Maint & Material $298, AMAZON.COM Safety & Rescue Equipment $48.48, AMAZON.COM Sign Supply Inventory $23.9, AMAZON.COM Small Tools & Shop Supplies $1150.79, AMAZON.COM Testing Supplies $300.2, AMAZON.COM Truck Repairs & Maintenance $120.94, AMAZON.COM Uniform Allowance $4532.05, AMAZON.COM LLC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $6, AMAZON.COM LLC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $170.06, AMAZON.COM LLC Office Supplies $90.96, AMAZON.COM LLC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $191.3, AMAZON.COM LLC Uniform Allowance $212.08, AMAZON.COM*R03ZL81P0 Child Care Items $96.9, AMAZON.COM*R07U78ZF2 Office Supplies $60.91, AMAZON.COM*R08LV5PR0 Child Care Food $4.98, AMAZON.COM*R08LV5PR0 Office Supplies $315.72, AMAZON.COM*R08OE6T01 Automotive/Small Equipment $197.7, AMAZON.COM*R23BJ7KX1 Data Processing Supplies $105, AMAZON.COM*R23GU6NC0 Books $33.59, AMAZON.COM*R25JQ29V1 Engineering Supplies $1549, AMAZON.COM*R272G7KJ1 Office Supplies $31.49, AMAZON.COM*R27QL0NM2 Uniform Allowance $239.99, AMAZON.COM*R29TW0X11 Furniture & Office Equipment $161.98, AMAZON.COM*R81RM2D42 Office Supplies $103.14, AMAZON.COM*R82MB8RG1 Inmate Supplies $68.5, AMAZON.COM*R89LS59F2 Janitorial Chemical Supplies $40.56, AMAZON.COM*RB1DS7112 Office Supplies $10.2, AMAZON.COM*RB1Z66Q60 Office Supplies $62.52, AMAZON.COM*RB4LO7UG1 Office Supplies $136.31, AMAZON.COM*RB5KZ3WV2 Child Care Food $130.23, AMAZON.COM*RB6TP57K0 Office Supplies $34.99, AMAZON.COM*RB77O1K82 Office Supplies $31.01, AMAZON.COM*RB7ZB3U00 Child Care Food $56.79, AMAZON.COM*RB7ZB3U00 Office Supplies $22.49, AMAZON.COM*RI05T2AK2 Office Supplies $38.1, AMAZON.COM*RI10C8RN2 Inmate Supplies $15.88, AMAZON.COM*RI4EN8EJ2 Office Supplies $40.05, AMAZON.COM*RI5RU4FB2 Other Supplies $13.97, AMAZON.COM*RI6T895Z0 Child Care Food $13.53, AMAZON.COM*RI88B6591 Office Supplies $207.01, AMAZON.COM*RI8AJ0LF1 Automotive/Small Equipment $59.71, AMAZON.COM*RI92R03V2 Automotive/Small Equipment $34.48, AMAZON.COM*RW3PK1Z42 Clinics - Auxiliary Services $23.98, AMAZON.COM*RW4U75S20 Office Supplies $10.27, AMAZON.COM*RW77N5GE0 Office Supplies $24.83, AMAZON.COM*RW7S360H0 Office Supplies $50.17, AMBUSH LLC Uniform Allowance $159.45, AMERICAN AI 00121149 Business Travel $1830.57, AMERICAN INK LLC Uniform Allowance $76, AMERICAN PLANNING AS Education & Training $1679, AMERICAN PLANNING AS Memberships $670.99, AMERICAN SOCIETY Program Activities $72, AMERICINN (FT PIERRE Business Travel $251.99, AMOCO#1365100GET N G Gas Oil & Diesel $23.57, AMZN MKTP US*R83UB4Y Sign Supply Inventory $189, AMZN MKTP US*R855U4W Data Processing Equipment $28.95, AMZN MKTP US*R859P95 Office Supplies $102.26, AMZN MKTP US*RB9DT9U Uniform Allowance $264.97, AMZN MKTP US*RI0HI36 Office Supplies $21.8, ANDERSON, JENNIFER Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $6132.44, ANDERSON, LEAH Business Travel $306.56, ANDREW BERG Taxable Meal Allowances $18, ANGEL, EDWARD P Attorney Fees $300.6, APPEARA Program Activities $159.5, ARGUS LEADER MEDIA Publishing Fees $2366.2, ASH LAW OFFICE PLLC Attorney Fees $489.92, ASH LAW OFFICE PLLC Child Defense Attorney $1990.5, ATSSA, INC. Education & Training $1560, AVERA HEALTH PLANS I Insurance Admin Fee $3361.92, AVERA MCKENNAN Professional Services $5381.67, BACKUPWORKS.COM INC Data Processing Supplies $41.93, BAKER, MARY Office Supplies $14.95, BALOUN LAW PC Child Defense Attorney $1389.15, BANKSUPPLIES INC Office Supplies $106.82, BAYMONT INN BY WYNDH Business Travel $286, BEADLE WEST Welfare Rent $229, BIRMINGHAM & CWACH L Attorney Fees $523.16, BLT*SHOOT STEEL, INC Safety & Rescue Equipment $459.88, BOB BARKER COMPANY I Inmate Supplies $3154.59, BOMGAARS #46 PIPESTO Uniform Allowance $79.99, BRANDON VALLEY JOURN Publishing Fees $935.27, BROOKS TOWNHOMES PTR Welfare Rent $900, BWY*FBINAA NATL OFFI Memberships $125, BX CIVIL & CONSTRUCT Contracted Construction $62273.57, CARDIO PARTNERS INC Safety & Rescue Equipment $1554, CAREERBUILDER LLC Publishing Fees $199.8, CARROLL INSTITUTE Professional Services $1000, CARS TRUCKS N MORE R Automotive/Small Equipment $187.7, CASEYS GENERAL STORE Extradition & Evidence $12.12, CASEYS GENERAL STORE Gas Oil & Diesel $43.41, CDW GOVERNMENT Data Processing Equipment $322.34, CENEX-AG PLUS COOPER Gas Oil & Diesel $40.38, CENTER FOR FAMILY ME Professional Services $100, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Lease-Rental Agreement $407.62, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Maintenance Contracts $569.22, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Other Supplies $139.27, CENTURYLINK Data Communications $1357.92, CENTURYLINK Telephone $1713.98, CERTIFIED LANGUAGES Interpreters $99.8, CHAGOLLA, ALBERT Interpreters $278.32, CHRIS BRYAN Chemicals $86, CHRIS BRYAN Education & Training $90, CINTAS CORPORATION Janitorial Chemical Supplies $233.37, CINTAS CORPORATION Uniform Allowance $64.92, CLASSIFIED VERTICALS Publishing Fees $549, COMPSYCH EMPLOYEE AS Insurance-Other Costs $5778.18, COMPUTER FORENSIC RE Professional Services $870, CONSTELLATION Natural Gas $69870.66, COREMR LC Maintenance Contracts $652.5, COSTCO WHOLESALE COR Other Supplies $18.69, COURTS/USDC-SD-SF Copy Fees $15.5, CPI/GUARDIAN Inmate Supplies $4019.98, CULLIGAN WATER Maintenance Contracts $42, CURB LV TAXI YCS Business Travel $24.09, DACOTAH PAPER CO Janitorial Chemical Supplies $122.97, DAKOTA EMBALMING & T Transportation $1075, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Small Tools & Shop Supplies $21.4, DAKOTA KITCHEN AND B JDC Maintenance $9.68, DAKOTA RIGGERS & TOO Truck Repairs & Maintenance $25.48, DAKOTA TOOL & SHARPE Program Activities $334.46, DAKOTALAND AUTOGLASS Automotive/Small Equipment $375, DAKOTALAND AUTOGLASS Truck Repairs & Maintenance $59.99, DEANS DISTRIBUTING Gas Oil & Diesel $155.8, DEANS DISTRIBUTING Parts Inventory $173.29, DEANS DISTRIBUTING Small Tools & Shop Supplies $634.21, DECASTRO LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $3208.85, DELL MARKETING LP Data Processing Equipment $9098.03, DELL RAPIDS COMMUNIT Transportation $350, DELTA AIR LINES, INC Business Travel $-59.99, DESERT CAB Business Travel $24.09, DIEDRA RITTER Misc Revenue $150, DIVE RESCUE INTL INC Safety & Rescue Equipment $682.64, DJI.COM Engineering Supplies $189, DROPBOX PS4TZPVGX3DM Subscriptions $119.88, DUNCAN LAW FIRM Sign Deposits $50, DUST TEX SERVICE INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $42.9, EAST VILLAGE Welfare Rent $1400, ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO I Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $3200, ERIN M JOHNSON PLLC Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $7204.1, ETSY.COM - MULTIPLE Program Activities $42.5, EXXON CC #125 Chemicals $86.04, FASTENAL COMPANY Sign Supply Inventory $45.79, FEDEX Investigators Expenses $204.96, FEDEX Postage $18.62, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Interest $564.46, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Principal $3291.29, FIRST DAKOTA TITLE L Professional Services $1000, FIRST PREMIER BANK Investigators Expenses $200.42, FLEET FARM 5500 Automotive/Small Equipment $80.97, FLEET FARM 5500 Motor/Machine/Equipment Repair $165.77, FLEET FARM 5500 Small Tools & Shop Supplies $83.77, FLEET FARM 5500 Uniform Allowance $109.99, FLEETPRIDE INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $15.43, FOUR SEASONS LAS VGA Business Travel $1197.3, FOX, DANIEL Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $840.7, GALLS Child Care Items $291.02, GALLS PARENT HOLDING Uniform Allowance $343.83, GAN*1085ARGUSLEADCIR Office Supplies $26.55, GARRETSON COMMUNITY Transportation $300, GARRETSON GAZETTE Publishing Fees $1515.05, GAYLORD BROS INC Program Activities $1709.39, GBR INC Interpreters $450, GDIT FAA 34AHRCK Engineering Supplies $5, GLOBAL TEL LINK (GT Telephone $2.04, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $145.9, GRAHAM TIRE CO DOWNT Motor/Machine/Equipment Repair $37.1, GRAHAM TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $1168, GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COM Jail Repairs & Maintenance $132, GRIESE LAW FIRM Attorney Fees $1264.2, GUARDIAN Inmate Supplies $4140, GUNNER, ANDREA Court Reporters $204.9, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $600, GYPSY DIVERS Safety & Rescue Equipment $1473.51, HANKS SPECIALTIES IN Building Repairs & Maintenance $140.2, HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS Small Equipment Purchases $359.99, HARMS OIL COMPANY Gas Oil & Diesel $84.87, HAROLDS PHOTO CENTER Investigators Expenses $7.99, HARR Welfare Rent $268, HARTFORD'S BEST PAIN Automotive/Small Equipment $572.62, HEARTLAND FUNERAL HO Burials $4000, HEIDEPRIEM PURTELL Child Defense Attorney $2380.95, HELPLINE CENTER INC Help!Line $5000, HELPLINE CENTER INC Miscellaneous Expense $4000, HELSETH, RAMONA G. Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $288, HERITAGE FUNERAL HOM Burials $2000, HIGH POINT NETWORKS Maintenance Contracts $3934, HIGH POINT NETWORKS Subscriptions $649, HODGES BADGE COMPANY Office Supplies $2142.4, HOFFMAN, DUSTIN Welfare Rent $900, HOLIDAY INN HOTEL/CO Chemicals $551.94, HUMBOLDT FIRE & AMBU Transportation $480, HYDRO-CHEM SYSTEMS I Building Repairs & Maintenance $2638.8, HYVEE ACCOUNTS RECEI Miscellaneous Expense $23.96, I STATE TRUCK CENTER Truck Repairs & Maintenance $29.79, IN *SIOUX FALLS RUBB Notary Exp $45.75, IN *SIOUX FALLS RUBB Office Supplies $359, INTERSTATE OFFICE PR Office Supplies $3686.7, INTL PUBLIC MANAGEME Recruitment $1080, ISI LLC Interpreters $460, JASON MCCUBBIN Chemicals $86, JCL SOLUTIONS Inmate Supplies $1697.5, JCL SOLUTIONS Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $5034.44, JD'S HOUSE OF TROPHI Office Supplies $66.4, JIM BORK ENTERPRISES Printing/Forms $910, JUSTICE CLEARINGHOUS Education & Training $680.6, KARL CHEVROLET INC Automobiles $295675.2, KATTERHAGEN, MARK Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $84, KAUFFMAN, DAVID W PH Psych Evals $2700, KENNEDY PIER & LOFTU Attorney Fees $816.5, KENNEDY, RENEE S Court Reporters $788.95, KIBBLE EQUIPMENT LLC Motor/Machine/Equipment Repair $1394.46, KNECHT, ANDREW J Attorney Fees $3864.9, KNECHT, ANDREW J Child Defense Attorney $495.1, KOCH HAZARD ARCHITEC Communication Equipment $712.5, KOLBECK LAW OFFICE L Child Defense Attorney $567.1, KRAUSE GENTLE Gas Oil & Diesel $98.24, KRAV MAGA WORLDWIDE Education & Training $2980, KWIK TRIP, INC Gas Oil & Diesel $47.63, L.G. EVERIST Sign Deposits $50, LAMBERTUS, T H JR Welfare Rent $300, LANGUAGELINE SOLUTIO Interpreters $252.66, LANGUAGELINE SOLUTIO Telephone $291.45, LARSON, VALERIE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $84, LEDD PROPERTIES LLC Welfare Rent $700, LEWIS DRUGS INC Child Care Food $20.46, LEWIS DRUGS INC Clinics - Auxiliary Services $1442.01, LEWIS DRUGS INC Miscellaneous Expense $213.9, LEWIS DRUGS INC Postage $28.05, LEWIS DRUGS INC Store Sales $4.13, LEXIPOL Education & Training $3302, LG EVERIST INC Road Maint & Material $707.71, LIFESCAPE Miscellaneous Expense $5000, LIPP, DELORES Business Travel $29.07, LISA CARLSON REPORTI Court Reporters $178.1, LOPEZ, REBECA Interpreters $400, LOVES TRAVEL STOPS & Gas Oil & Diesel $20.04, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $6407.6, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Evening Report Center $2681.14, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Interpreters $130, MAC'S SIOUX FALLS, S Bridge Repair & Maintenance $17.97, MAC'S SIOUX FALLS, S Sign Supply Inventory $136.19, MAILCHIMP Advertising $60, MAJESTIC RIDGE LIMIT Welfare Rent $100, MARATHON PETRO100685 Gas Oil & Diesel $12.7, MARRIOTT JW WASH DC Business Travel $671.34, MARSH & MCLENNAN LLC Notary Exp $328.75, MATHIS, MIKE Business Travel $74, MATT DRAYTON Chemicals $86, MATT DRAYTON Education & Training $105, MATT DRAYTON Uniform Allowance $79.94, MAXIMUM PROMOTIONS Building Repairs & Maintenance $221, MCGOVERN, MIKE Uniform Allowance $135, MCKISSOCK Education & Training $1659.57, MCLEODS PRINTING & O Printing/Forms $465, MEDSTAR PARAMEDIC IN Transportation $3600, MEIERHENRY SARGENT L Child Defense Attorney $2058.5, MELLETTE COUNTY Board of Prisoners-Housing $284, MENARD INC Building Repairs & Maintenance $455.92, MENARD INC Engineering Supplies $62.98, MENARD INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $30.53, MENARD INC JDC Maintenance $14.48, MENARD INC Program Activities $52.9, MENARD INC Sign Supply Inventory $62.98, MICROFILM IMAGING SY Lease-Rental Agreement $645, MICROFILM IMAGING SY Software $200, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Natural Gas $10803.21, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Data Communications $389.5, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Subscriptions $638.92, MIDSTATES UNIFORM & Miscellaneous Expense $813.95, MIDWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $22516, MIDWEST ALARM COMPAN Maintenance Contracts $848.76, MINNEAPOLIS FORENSIC Expert Witness Fees & Expenses $6000, MINNEHAHA CNTY TREAS Automobiles $26.7, MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY Tea-Ellis Range $60, MONROE SYSTEMS FOR B Professional Services $63, MORGAN BOECKHOLT Taxable Meal Allowances $32, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS I Homeland Security $20934.96, MYERS & BILLION LLP Attorney Fees $497.2, NAT ORG VICTIM ASSIS Education & Training $360, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Education & Training $145, NATIONAL COMMISSION Education & Training $299, NATIONAL FOAM Due To Other Governments $4998, NEW CENTURY PRESS Publishing Fees $894.32, NGUYEN, LAM Interpreters $50, NICHOLE CARPER Attorney Fees $5240.4, NOVAK Miscellaneous Expense $48.01, NOVAK Tea-Ellis Range $84.08, NOVAK Trash Removal $1089.42, NTLREST SERVSAFE Education & Training $15, O'REILLY 1534 Gas Oil & Diesel $9.74, OFFICE DEPOT INC Data Processing Supplies $268.75, OFFICE DEPOT INC Office Supplies $1374.52, OLSON OIL CO. Miscellaneous Expense $62.15, OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE S Automotive/Small Equipment $9.49, PALLUCK, ETHAN Taxable Meal Allowances $18, PATTY BIXENMAN Misc Revenue $300, PAYPAL INC Education & Training $60, PCS MOBILE Professional Services $18567.36, PENNINGTON COUNTY Extradition & Evidence $5404.9, PEOPLEFACTS Recruitment $100.1, PFEIFER IMPLEMENT CO Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $108.52, PHARMCHEM INC Testing Supplies $259.65, PHILLIPS 66 Gas Oil & Diesel $36.08, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Child Care Items $237.48, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Child Care Uniforms $135.12, PIONEER ENTERPRISES Burials $2000, PRAIRIE WIND HUMBOLD Automotive/Small Equipment $50, PRECISION KIOSK TECH Testing Supplies $4050, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Postage $52424.65, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Printing/Forms $3058.2, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Publishing Fees $657.64, RELIANCE TELEPHONE I Telephone $7, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Attorney Fees $1753.35, REYNOLDS LAW LLC Child Defense Attorney $6712.1, RICHMOND COUNTY SHER Return Of Service $100, RINGING SHIELD,NICHO Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $1320, RISTY, MAXINE J Court Reporters $753.7, ROSEBUD SIOUX TRIBE Return Of Service $15, ROTOROOTER Building Repairs & Maintenance $250, RUNNING SUPPLY INC Automotive/Small Equipment $5.99, RUNNING SUPPLY INC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $29.95, SAFARILAND LLC Education & Training $450, SALEM, KARLA R Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $3135, SANFORD Lab Costs $159.88, SANFORD CLINIC Lab Costs $228, SANFORD CLINIC Miscellaneous Expense $60, SANFORD CLINIC Professional Services $1410, SANFORD CLINIC Recruitment $846, SANFORD HEALTH PLAN Insurance Admin Fee $3555, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY O Due To Other Governments $2918, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Psych Evals $600, SDN COMMUNICATIONS Data Communications $540, SDN COMMUNICATIONS Telephone $1900.8, SECURITY LABS LLC Maintenance Contracts $75, SENTRY SECURITY FAST Safety & Rescue Equipment $118, SHELL OIL 2911361710 Gas Oil & Diesel $63.06, SHERWIN WILLIAMS Building Repairs & Maintenance $33.44, SHRM HSG 888.241.839 Business Travel $327.55, SINCLAIR OIL CORPORA Gas Oil & Diesel $68, SIOUX EMPIRE SOCIETY Education & Training $626, SIOUX FALLS AIRPORT Business Travel $48, SIOUX FALLS AREA HUM Miscellaneous Expense $4500.33, SIOUX FALLS AUTO TRI Automotive/Small Equipment $275, SIOUX FALLS CITY Gas Oil & Diesel $14176.26, SIOUX FALLS CITY HIDTA Grant $173.28, SIOUX FALLS CITY Miscellaneous Expense $62814.33, SIOUX FALLS CITY Water - Sewer $855.76, SIOUX FALLS CITY Welfare Utilities $65.02, SIOUX FALLS HOUSING Welfare Rent $323, SIOUX FALLS MINISTRY Welfare Rent $3000, SIOUX FALLS RUBBER S Office Supplies $166.65, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Electricity $429.62, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Tea-Ellis Range $232.6, SOLARWINDS INC Maintenance Contracts $1889, SOUTH DAKOTA HOUSING Unearned Revenue $31555.84, SOUTH DAKOTA MAGAZIN Advertising $1650, SOUTHEASTERN BEHAVIO Crisis Intervention Program $4344.19, SOUTHEASTERN BEHAVIO Professional Services $2275, SP BORN PRIMITIVE JAG Grant 2023 $334.4, SP ELECTIONSOURCE Office Supplies $2048.81, SP KORE ESSENTIALS Uniform Allowance $140.9, SQ *JIM & RON'S SERV Professional Services $830, STAPLES Office Supplies $98.47, STAPLES Publishing Fees $19.99, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $7693, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $1715, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Blood/Chemical Analysis $19325, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Commitment - HSC $15086.39, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Commitment - Redfield $840, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Data Communications $220, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Due To Other Governments $3840224.48, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Extension Background Checks $20, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Fingerprint/Tax $261.25, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Misc Revenue $90.54, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $71, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Mug Shots $0.93, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Notary Exp $90, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Printing/Forms $1092, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Professional Services $432.5, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Property Search Fees $170.47, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Store Sales $127.1, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Telephone $790.16, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Witness Fees/Expenses $400, STREICHERS INC Uniform Allowance $1405.99, STURDEVANTS AUTO PAR Parts Inventory $83.97, STURDEVANTS AUTO PAR Small Tools & Shop Supplies $58.88, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Board Of Prisoners-Meals $29249.46, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Child Care Food $1349.05, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Inmate Supplies $422.33, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE School Lunch Program $3024.35, SURAJ CHHETRI Taxable Meal Allowances $18, SURE TEST Professional Services $526.8, TAFOLLA, MIRANDA RAE Court Reporters $678.05, TARGETS ONLINE Ammunition $442.15, TARGETS ONLINE Other Supplies $200, TCN INC Telephone $66.99, THE DAKOTA SCOUT LLC Subscriptions $58.57, THE HOME DEPOT 4301 Building Repairs & Maintenance $95.94, THE PRICELINE GROUP Business Travel $199.82, THE UPS STORE 2125 Jail Repairs & Maintenance $35.84, THE UPS STORE 2125 Postage $15.1, THE WEBSTAURANT STOR Testing Supplies $318.15, THOMPSON, PAIGE Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $500, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Amounts Held For Others $829, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Legal Research $5279.3, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Subscriptions $288.11, THURMAN, CREIGHTON Attorney Fees $247.8, TOMACELLI'S TOO Jury Fees $139.16, TONER CARTRIDGES Office Supplies $109.95, TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Parts Inventory $567.62, TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Truck Repairs & Maintenance $2382.37, TRANSUNION RISK & AL Investigators Expenses $75, TRI STATE RENTAL CEN Postage $18.33, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services $12753.75, TRITECH SOFTWARE Maintenance Contracts $7533.54, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment $7350, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment Repair $59.49, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES I Contract Services $375, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS I Welfare Rent $1538, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS P Welfare Rent $500, U.S. VENTURE HOLDING Small Tools & Shop Supplies $8.18, ULINE Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $209.11, ULTIMATE HIGHWAY SOL Sign Supply Inventory $15605, UNITED 01642761 Business Travel $70, UNITED AIRLINES INC Business Travel $70, UNITED PARCEL SERVIC Postage $13.28, UNIVERSITY PARK LEGA Professional Services $1081.25, US FOODS INC Other Supplies $34.81, US FOODS INC Professional Services $2630.6, US POSTAL SERVICE Postage $1822.76, VAN STRATTON, WINER Expert Witness Fees & Expenses $4750, VANBUSKIRK CONSTRUCT Sign Deposits $50, VANDERRIGHT Welfare Rent $700, VER BEEK, KELSEY Child Defense Attorney $811.06, VERIZON CONNECT FLEE Professional Services $95.7, VERIZON WIRELESS Administrative Charges $46.52, VERIZON WIRELESS Data Processing Equipment $1384.5, VERIZON WIRELESS HIDTA Grant $83.86, VERIZON WIRELESS Tea-Ellis Range $40.01, VERIZON WIRELESS Telephone $6472.6, VERN EIDE MOTORCARS HIDTA Grant $1200, VITAL RECORDS Archive/Preservation Supplies $600, VITAL RECORDS Records Storage $3647.13, WALL LAKE SANITARY D Water - Sewer $90, WALMART STORES INC Automotive/Small Equipment $75.56, WALMART STORES INC Child Care Food $285.69, WALMART STORES INC Furniture & Office Equipment $108, WALMART STORES INC Inmate Supplies $46.76, WALMART STORES INC Office Supplies $17.78, WALMART STORES INC Other Supplies $294.66, WALMART STORES INC Pharmacies $24, WALMART STORES INC Program Activities $35.92, WEST POINTE LIMITED Welfare Rent $1384, WHEELCO Parts Inventory $144.68, WHITTIER APARTMENTS Welfare Rent $293, WINNER POLICE DEPART Extradition & Evidence $309.69, WWW.SUPERBRIGHTLEDS. Motor/Machine/Equipment Repair $54.24, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $2092.39, XCEL ENERGY Road Maint & Material $17.22, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare Utilities $500, YANKTON COUNTY Return Of Service $100, YMCA Welfare Rent $500, YOURMEMBERSHIP Recruitment $249, ZABEL STEEL Sign Supply Inventory $44.85, ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICA Subscriptions $160.34, ZORO TOOLS INC Electrical Repairs & Maint $87.99, ZORO TOOLS INC Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $96.89, ZORO TOOLS INC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $423.99.

            The following reports were received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:

Building Permit Report for February 2024

Auditor's Account with the County Treasurer for February 2024

Register of Deeds Statement of Revenue Report for February 2024

Mobile Crisis Team Statistics Report for December 2023

Mobile Crisis Team Statistics Report for January & February 2024

Auditors Accounting Month End Reports for February 2024

Highway Monthly Construction Updates for March 2024

Routine Personnel Action

New Hires

            1. Cleo Sorensen, Terrance Sorensen, and Richard Sprenger as seasonal Election Workers for the Auditor's Office at $17.00/hour effective 3/18/2024.

Step Increases

            1. Justin Sieler, Air Guard Shift Supervisor for the Air Guard, at $41.55/hour (17/13) effective 3/7/2024.

            2. Michael Awuol, Senior Accounting Technician for the Auditor's Office, at $25.98/hour (12/4) effective 3/24/2024.

            3. Andrew Anderson, Groundskeeper for the Facilities Department, at $22.40/hour (9/4) effective 3/6/2024.

            4. Steven Millage, Program Analyst II for the Information Technology Department, at $53.16/hour (21/13) effective 3/16/2024.

            5. Joseph Santucci, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $26.64/hour (14/2) effective 2/13/2024.

            6. Brodie Waysman, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $26.64/hour (14/2) effective 2/13/2024.

            7. Kyle Johnson, Corporal for the Jail, at $34.09/hour (17/5) effective 3/10/2024.

            8. Timothy Gustafson, Corporal for the Jail, at $37.63/hour (17/9) effective 2/18/2024.

            9. Michael McGovern, Lieutenant for the Jail, at $4,149.60/biweekly (22/8) effective 2/27/2024.

            10. Denisemoani Jackson, Legal Office Assistant for the Public Advocate's Office, at $26.64/hour (10/9) effective 2/21/2024.

            11. Chad Boelhower, Senior Deputy Public Defender for the Public Defender’s Office, at $3,852.80/biweekly (22/5) effective 3/26/2024.

            12. Tyrell Bertsch, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $33.25/hour (17/4) effective 2/22/2024.

            13. Skyler Earley Stonearrow, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $34.93/hour (17/6) effective 2/25/2024.

            Abatement Applications Recommended for Approval by the Director of Equalization

            Parcel-40081, Sioux Falls School District, 2023 Property Taxes, $233.48

Parcel-54243, City of Sioux Falls, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,775.95

Parcel-52370, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,197.01

Parcel-29422, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $173.41

Parcel-21746, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,730.46

Parcel-67303, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $855.81

Parcel-47376, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,868.21

Parcel-25295, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $545.31

Parcel-25295, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.59

Parcel-39804, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $183.75

Parcel-39804, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.60

Parcel-31138, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $183.81

Parcel-31138, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.61

Parcel-17110, Dustin & Caitlyn Guischer, 2021 Property Taxes, $555.75

Parcel-17110, Dustin & Caitlyn Guischer, 2022 Property Taxes, $1,064.21

Parcel-17110, Dustin & Caitlyn Guischer, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,334.79

Parcel-37369, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $832.40

Parcel-61876, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $964.21

Parcel-21979, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,868.63

Parcel-22163, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $715.94

Parcel-64857, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,014.36

Parcel-32201, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,512.94

Parcel-37185, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,512.94

Parcel-46202, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,116.08

Parcel-28726, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $525.80

Parcel-26824, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,441.30

Parcel-42304, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,153.32

Parcel-21049, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $899.41

Parcel-21049, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,033.33

Parcel-72996, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2021 Property Taxes, $4,535.58

Parcel-72996, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $2,163.89

Parcel-72996, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.61

Parcel-61663, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $551.60

Parcel-12431, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,245.03

Parcel-55529, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,479.98

Parcel-26735, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,093.16

Parcel-89925, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $663.35

Parcel-30361, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.59

Parcel-21048, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $173.61

Parcel-21048, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,944.86

Parcel-72723, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.60

Parcel-80041, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,033.34

Parcel-58894, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.59

Parcel-30437, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.61

Parcel-66448, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,173.84

Parcel-79537, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,222.71

Parcel-34171, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.60

Parcel-43262, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,868.20

Parcel-65866, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.61

Parcel-36511, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $183.84

Parcel-36511, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.61

Parcel-88137, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $1,326.54

Parcel-88137, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,138.78

Parcel-54913, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $183.79

Parcel-54913, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.61

Parcel-28764, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $388.85

Parcel-47758, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $906.91

Parcel-52121, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,349.62

Parcel-82205, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,070.25

Parcel-38496, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $974.25

Parcel-42167, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,749.33

PRESENTATION

            Jason Gearman, Director of Emergency Management, presented a briefing from Minnehaha County Emergency Management and Rural Fire and Ambulance Services. The purpose of the Office of Emergency Management is to provide workable plans to maintain the continuity of federal, state, and local governments during a time of disaster or extreme emergency. The Office of Emergency Management conducts hazard analysis and develops and updates plans for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation, as well as overseeing volunteer programs such as the Police reserve program, Rescue Squad, and Dive Team. Other Emergency Management services include grant management, coordinating with the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management disaster preparedness, damage assessment, resource allocation, communications, and weather service liaison.

            Mike Harstad, Rural Fire Chiefs Association President, provided an update on Minnehaha County Rural Fire Departments.

VEHICLE PURCHASE

            Upon the request of Jason Gearman, Director of Emergency Management, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Division to Purchase One Chevy Silverado through Iowa State Bid Holder, Karl Chevrolet, in Des Moines, Iowa with a Price of $49.279.20. 5 ayes.

GRANT APPLICATION

            Upon the request of Daniel Haggar, Minnehaha County State's Attorney, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the State's Attorney's Office to Apply for the SD Department of Public Safety-Victims' Services STOP-P Grant. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

PRESENTATION

            Bill Hoskins, Museum Director, gave a briefing on the Siouxland Heritage Museum for 2023 highlighting the attendance in the following areas: The Old Courthouse Museum, Pettigrew Home and Museum, Irene Hall Museum Resources Center, and the Museum Outreach. In 2023, visitors came from 48 states and 27 foreign countries with the busiest days being Saturday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday. Also, in 2023, the Museum Staff presented 633 programs on and off site to 32,007 people. All museum programs are back with Starlab being the last program to return following COVID. The outlook for 2024 is an increase in number of programs presented and people served. The presentation went on to highlight the van used by the Museum and the need for a potential replacement. The management of the artifact collection and the continued expansion in 2024 and 2025. Museum Director Hoskins highlighted that the museum can draw up to 4% of the average balance of the Endowment Fund, established in August of 1993, over the last twelve quarters. The fund has grown significantly in the last few years, resulting in greater support for museum operations. Finally, the Museum Director Hoskins and Museum Staff will continue to build our relationships and cooperative ventures to better serve the public. The educational programs, diverse exhibits, and outstanding customer service will encourage the public to keep coming back.

MUSEUM TRANSFER

            Upon the request of Bill Hoskins, Museum Director, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Approve a Balance Transfer of $10,000 from the Museum Store Fund to the Museum Enterprise Fund in Accordance with the 2024 Budget. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

UNAUDITED 2023 FINANCIAL

RESULTS AND PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT

            Susan Beaman, Finance and Budget Officer, gave a briefing on the unaudited 2023 Financial Results and publication of the unaudited Annual Report. As required by SDCL 7-10-04, the Auditor's Office has prepared the Annual Report which will be published in the newspapers by March 30th as well as on the County's website in our Finances section. Some of the key numbers for the report include: total revenue from all funds for 2023 was $175,834,597.29, which includes $51,631,420.85 in revenue related to the Juvenile Justice Center bond issue; total expenditures from all funds for 2023 were $113,437,670.34; and long-term debt outstanding at 12/31/2023 was $102,885,805.92. The County's General Fund unaudited operating results, report a strong 2023, including revenue exceeding budget by $4,180,715.76 with several key items including interest income and board of prisoner revenue, contributing to this favorable impact; expenses were under budget by $11,493,927.87 which includes a combination of personnel and department savings. General Fund transfers were under budget by $42,290, which was due to the lower than budgeted transfer to the 24/7 Sobriety Fund. Finance and Budget Officer Beaman went on to highlight the unaudited Financial Results for the Highway Fund Operating, which includes revenue exceeding budget by $1,376,293.20 with several key items including State grants and interest income, contributing to this favorable impact while expenses were under budget $4,363,898.33 which primarily due to the multi-year nature of highway projects. The Building Fund Operating results unaudited include revenues exceeding budget by $1,876,719.34, with several key items including interest income and intergovernmental revenue, contributing to this favorable impact while expenses were under budget by $4,694,462.33, which primarily is due to uncompleted projects and the signing of the exchange agreement with the City of Sioux Falls that eliminated the County's funding obligation for the new PSAP facility. The unaudited statement of cash flows shows a healthy cash position for the County from the reported funds.

HEARING NOTICE

            Upon the request of Susan Beaman, Finance and Budget Officer, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Authorize the Auditor to Post Notice of Budget Hearing April 2, 2024 for Carryover and Other Budget Supplements. 5 ayes.

BID RESULTS

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, reported on the bid opening for a side dump trailer held on March 13, 2024. The County received only bid bond from the RDO and one bid from Diesel Machinery Inc (DMI) for $65,635.00. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve Bid Results and Award Recommendation for Side Dump Trailer and Authorize Chair to Sign Purchase Agreement with DMI, Inc. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, presented a request for authorization for the Chair to sign a joint powers agreement between Minnehaha County, City of Brandon, City of Sioux Falls, and Split Rock Township for the reconstruction design of Maple and Park Streets. Minnehaha County along with the Cities of Brandon and Sioux Falls submitted applications for a Federal BUILD Grant in 2023 and a Federal RAISE Grant in 2021 but were unsuccessful. Following conversations with the Congressional delegation staff and subsequent meetings with Brandon, Sioux Falls, and Split Rock Township, a decision was made to prepare the project to be "bid ready." When the project is ready for construction, conversations with the Congressional delegation will occur for Congressional Discretionary Funding. The total fee for the professional Services Agreement with HDR is not to exceed $301,968.00 with Minnehaha County's portion is 44 2/3% of the actual cost of the project, not to exceed $134,889.11. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Joint Powers Agreement between Minnehaha County, City of Brandon, City of Sioux Falls and Split Rock Township for the Reconstruction Design of Maple and Park Streets. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RURAL ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AGREEMENTS

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, presented a briefing on the award of Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. The Rural Access Infrastructure Program was enacted during the 2021 South Dakota Legislative session to assist with the replacement of large culverts and small bridges on township roads. Red Rock Township applied for and was awarded funding for an engineering study to replace one small structure for a project total of $15,000.00. Red Rock Township's share amount is $3,000 with the remaining $12,000.00 provided from the County through the State-funded Rural Access Infrastructure Fund. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Township Rural Access Infrastructure Funding Agreement with Red Rock Township. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, presented a briefing on the award of Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. The Rural Access Infrastructure Program was enacted during the 2021 South Dakota Legislative session to assist with the replacement of large culverts and small bridges on township roads. Mapleton Township applied for and was awarded funding to replace three large culverts for 2024 for a project total of $118,391.00. Mapleton Township's share is $23,678.00 with the remaining $94,713.00 provided from the County through the State-funded Rural Access Infrastructure Fund. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Township Rural Access Infrastructure Funding Agreement with Mapleton Township. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, presented a briefing on the award of Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. The Rural Access Infrastructure Program was enacted during the 2022 South Dakota Legislative session to assist with the replacement of large culverts and small bridges on township roads. Edison Township applied for and was awarded funding to replace two large culverts for 2024 for a project total of $28,710.00. Edison Township's share is $7,752.00 with the remaining $20,958.00 provided from the County through the State-funded Rural Access Infrastructure Fund. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Township Rural Access Infrastructure Funding Agreement with Edison Township. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, presented a briefing on the award of Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. The Rural Access Infrastructure Program was enacted during the 2021 South Dakota Legislative session to assist with the replacement of large culverts and small bridges on township roads. Dell Rapids Township applied for and was awarded funding to replace one small structure for 2024 for a project total of $312,000.00. Dell Rapids Township's share is $62,400.00, with the remaining $249,600.00 provided from the County through the State funded Rural Access Infrastructure Fund. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Township Rural Access Infrastructure Funding Agreement with Dell Rapids Township. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

ABATEMENTS

            Upon the request of Chris Lilla, Director of Equalization, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve the Denial of Abatement Application on Parcel-30361, 2022 Property Taxes, $529.30 for the Home not Being Owned or Occupied by the Veteran Applying, Prior to November 1, 2022. By roll call vote; 5 ayes.

            Upon the request of Kris Swanson, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to Rescind the Elderly Tax Freeze Abatement Previously Approved on February 27, 2024, for Parcel-27417, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,034.41. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

LIEN COMPROMISE

            Melinda Storley, Commission Assistant, gave a briefing on the application for compromise of lien DPNO-23744 in the amount of $14,414.37, which represents legal fees and poor relief. The petitioner has offered to pay 50% of the balance or $7.038.14. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Release and Compromise of Lien DPNO-23744 in Full with Payment of $7,038.14 and Approve Resolution MC24-12. By roll call vote:  5 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC24-12

            WHEREAS, a County Aid Lien in the amount of $14,076.27 purports to exist in favor of Minnehaha County and against DPNO-23744 as Lienee, and

            WHEREAS, said lienee has filed an application with the County Auditor stating such facts as provided for by Law,          

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after due consideration of the circumstances the Board of County Commissioners finds it advisable and proper to authorize the Chair of the County Board and the County Auditor to execute the following:

1.         Compromise and release the lien in full with payment of $7,038.14 for Lien DPNO-23744

Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this 19th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky

Chair

ATTEST:                    

Kym Christiansen

Deputy Auditor          

OPPORTUNITY FOR

PUBLIC COMMENT

            Tyler Tordsen, Sioux Falls, provided an update on the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. 

COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

            Commissioner Bender reported on the recent meetings regarding the Juvenile Justice Center and Accessible Housing Board as well as upcoming meeting for the Safety and Justice Grant.

            Commissioner Kippley reported on the improvements for the Courthouse and work on the Minnehaha County Comprehensive Plan updates and upcoming meetings for the County Board of Equalization.

            Commissioner Bleyenberg reported on the recent Drug Court graduation ceremony.

            MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 10:35 a.m. 5 ayes.

            Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 11:55 a.m.

            MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to adjourn at 11:56 a.m. 5 ayes.

            The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky

Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

  49 PRO 24-000071

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ): SS

COUNTY OF

MINNEHAHA )

IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

            In the Matter of the ESTATE OF

SHARON FLORENCE STOLL, Deceased.

            Notice is given that on March 4, 2024, Tracey Richard Stoll, whose address is 201 E. Lotta St #4 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota was appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Sharon Florence Stoll.

            Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.

            Claims must be filed with the Personal Representative or may be filed with the clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the Personal Representative.

Tracey Richard Stoll 201 E. Lotta St #4 Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Personal Representative

Mary R. Ash

Ash Law Office, PLLC

5101 S. Nevada Ave., Suite #130 Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 800-1071

Attorney for Personal Representative

Angelia M. Gries

Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts 425 North Dakota Ave

Sioux Falls SD 57104

(605) 367-5900

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Notice to Bidders

            Minnehaha County Highway Department requests formal bids for the following bundled rehabilitation project: “MC23-10 | Structure 50-197-100 Rehabilitation & Approach Grading” and “MC22-13 | Structure 50-330-026 Rehabilitation & Approach Grading”.

            Structure 50-197-100 consists of the following Work but is not limited to: unclassified excavation, asphalt concrete removal, bridge rail removal, bridge railing construction, scarification of existing concrete deck, low slump dense concrete bridge deck overlay, construction of sleeper and approach slabs, installation of base course, asphalt concrete pavement, pavement marking paint, approach guardrail, erosion control, and traffic control.

            Structure 50-330-026 consists of the following Work but is not limited to: unclassified excavation, asphalt concrete removal, scarification of existing concrete deck, construction of low slump dense concrete bridge deck overlay, bridge end barrier modification, approach guardrail, base course installation, asphalt concrete pavement, pavement marking paint, traffic control, and erosion control.

            Online bids shall be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid online bidding, or by sealed paper copy by Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office, 415 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57104, not later than 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Bids shall be publicly opened and read at the Auditor’s Office at 10:30am.

            For this project, bids will be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid online bidding, or by sealed paper copy. Sealed paper copies to be received by Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office, 415 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Bidding information can be downloaded at www.questcdn.com. Reference QuestCDN project number 9037623 for a non-refundable charge of $22.00. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal. Project bid documents must be downloaded from QuestCDN which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding for the submittal of your bid.

            For sealed paper bids, specifications and proposal forms that must be used are also available at Minnehaha County Highway Department located at 2124 E 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD  57104. Bids submitted on forms other than the proposal supplied by the Minnehaha County Highway Department will be irregular and will not be considered.

            Minnehaha County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of the County.

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Notice to Bidders

            Minnehaha County Highway Department requests formal proposals (bids) for “MC23-12 Gravel Pit Building,”

            This contract consists of furnishing and installing a 40’x64’ metal pole barn at Minnehaha County’s Gravel Pit.

            Online bids shall be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid online bidding, or by sealed paper copy by Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office, 415 N Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57104, not later than 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Bids shall be publicly opened and read at the Auditor’s Office at 10:30am.

            For this project, bids will be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid online bidding, or by sealed paper copy. Sealed paper copies to be received by Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office, 415 N Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Bidding information can be downloaded at www.questcdn.com. Reference QuestCDN project number 8549033 for a non-refundable charge of $22.00. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal. Project bid documents must be downloaded from QuestCDN which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding for the submittal of your bid.

            For sealed paper bids, specifications and proposal forms that must be used are also available at Minnehaha County Highway Department located at 2124 E 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD  57103. Bids submitted on forms other than the proposal supplied by the Minnehaha County Highway Department will be irregular and will not be considered.

            Minnehaha County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of the County.

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Minutes of the Garretson School Board for March 20, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

Special Meeting            Garretson School District #49-4         6:00 p.m.         March 20, 2024

            Present: President Shannon Nordstrom, Vice President Andy Hulscher, Board Member Tana Clark, Board Member Wyatt Compton, Board Member Jodi Gloe & Superintendent Guy Johnson.

            At 6:00 p.m., the Board convened in the Library at the Garretson School District for a special board meeting. All votes are unanimous, unless specifically noted in the minutes. 

            President Nordstrom led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed guests and visitors.

            There were no comments made during the Open Forum portion of the meeting.

            President Nordstrom called for any additions or corrections to the Board agenda. There were no additions or corrections presented.

            Action 24-084: Motion by Compton, second by Gloe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

            Action 24-085: Motion by Gloe, second by Hulscher, to approve the 2024-2025 negotiated Professional Agreement between the Garretson Teachers Association and the Garretson Board of Education. Motion carried.

            Action 24-086: Motion by Gloe, second by Clark, to adjourn at 6:05 p.m. Motion carried.

            Approved by the Garretson Board of Education this _____ day of _________, 2024.

Shannon Nordstrom,

Board President                                  Jacob Schweitzer,

Business Manager

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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION DETERMINATION FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT IN GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA

City of Garretson C461063-05 C462063-04

CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION DETERMINATION

FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT IN GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA

Date: March 28, 2024

  The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has conducted a review of a proposal from the city of Garretson located in Minnehaha County that involves replacement of approximately 4,500 feet of water main, 3,200 feet of sanitary sewer, 1,200 feet of storm sewer along Fourth Street from Center Avenue to Oak Drive, and on Center Avenue, Canyon Avenue, Eastern Avenue, Sherman Avenue, and Oak Drive from Third Street to Fourth Street. The project will include grading, surfacing, and appurtenances necessary for the installation of these utilities.

The city of Garretson was awarded a $2,593,200 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan at 3.25 percent for 30 years. The Clean Water SRF loan will be repaid with a wastewater surcharge of approximately $25.00 per customer per month. Current wastewater rates are $39.95 per customer per month for 5,000 gallons.

The city also received a $2,394,000 Drinking Water SRF loan at 3.0 percent for 30 years with 58.8% principal forgiveness not to exceed $1,264,000. Repayment of the loans will be from a water surcharge of approximately $10.00 per customer per month. Current water rates are $54.60 per customer per month for 5,000 gallons.

Listed below are the reasons for granting a categorical exclusion:

1. The project involves sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and new distribution lines within the developed portion of the community; and

2. No comments requiring mitigative action were received from the South Dakota Historical Society, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks, United States Department of Interior, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, or through the public participation process.

The proposed action does not involve any serious local objections nor does it meet any of the criteria for not granting a categorical exclusion as specified in Section 6.505(c) (i) through (iii) of 40 CFR Part 6, Subpart E.

The project area will not affect any archaeological or historic resources. In the event of an archaeological or historic resource being unearthed during construction, the immediate stoppage of work would be required by the contract specifications. The proposed improvements should have no adverse effects on plant life or wildlife. The proposed project will have no effect on prime or important farmland. No other environmentally sensitive issues have been identified in the planning of this project. Minor noise, air pollution, and soil erosion problems will occur during construction, but these will be only temporary in nature.

The review process did not indicate that significant environmental impacts would result from the proposed projects. Consequently, a preliminary decision not to prepare an EIS has been made. This action is taken on the basis of a careful review of the engineering report, environmental information documents, correspondence with responsible governmental agencies and other supporting data which are on file at the Division of Financial and Technical Assistance, Environmental Funding Program, DANR, Pierre, South Dakota, and are available for public scrutiny at the City Hall, Garretson, South Dakota.

Comments supporting or disagreeing with this decision may be submitted to for consideration by DANR after publication of the Categorical Exclusion Determination. After evaluating the comments received, DANR will make a final decision.

-Tina McFarling Administrator

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Board of Equalization for the City of Garretson

            City of Garretson March 20, 2024

            The Board of Equalization for the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota convened on March 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., at the Garretson City Hall, with Mayor Greg Beaner presiding.

            ROLL CALL: Greg Beaner, Greg Franka, Tom Godbey, Bill Hoskins, Dave Bonte, Bruce Brown, Jackie Rotert absent (All of Garretson City Council), & Andy Hulscher (Garretson Public School).

            OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:  Paetyn Dreckman, Carrie Mortiz, Brayden Beaner, Edith Karli, and Mark Pierret

            CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:

            A:  Agenda – 03-20-2024 Equalization Meeting

            Council member Franka made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar Agenda, Bonte 2nd, 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.  Motion passed.

            PARCEL 16653: Filed by property owner Edith Karli – requested the building value at $319,000.00, land value at $41,200.00, and total property value at $360,200.00. Minnehaha County Equalization assessed the property at $390,600.00 with land at $41,200.00 and building at $349,400.00 after reviewing the home with Karli late summer 2023. Karli advised council based on research, felt proper evaluation would be $360,200.00. Beaner asked if Karli made any updates to the home recently and Karli advised replaced flooring in basement and section of a wall due to water damage. Bonte motioned for land value at $41,200.00, building value at $319,000.00, for a total value of $360,200.00 with a second from Hoskins. 6 ayes (Hoskins, Brown, Godbey, Bonte, Franka, Hulscher) 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed.

            PARCEL 16649: - Filed by property owner Mark Pierret – requested building value at $440,300.00, land value at $27,600.00, and total property value at $433,000.00 Minnehaha County of Equalization assessed the property at $472,200.00 with a land value of $27,600.00 and building value of $444,600.00. Pierret advised the council they purchased the property February 2023 for $433,000.00 and requested the assessment be lowered to the sale price. Brown motioned to approve assessment as requested with a second from Franka. 6 ayes (Hoskins, Brown, Godbey, Bonte, Franka, Hulscher) 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed.

            6:38 pm Hoskins made a motion to adjourn the 2024 Equalization Board, Brown 2nd, 6 ayes (Hoskins, Brown, Godbey, Bonte, Franka, Hulscher), 0 nays, 1 absent. Equalization Board is adjourned for 2024.

Greg Beaner, Mayor

ATTEST

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

(Unapproved)

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Special Meeting of the City of Garretson for March 20, 2024

City of Garretson

March 20th, 2024

            The City Council of the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota met in special session on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, immediately following the 2024 equalization meeting at Garretson City Hall with Mayor Beaner presiding.

            6:40 P.M. Mayor Beaner called the regular meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:      Greg Beaner – Mayor

                        Greg Franka – Ward I

                        William Hoskins – Ward I

                        Dave Bonte – Ward II

                        Tom Godbey – Ward II

                        Jackie Rotert – Ward III - absent

                        Bruce Brown -- Ward III

            OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman, Carrie Mortiz, Andy Hulscher, Brayden Beaner

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:

A.         Agenda –03-20-2024 Special Meeting                      

            Council member Franka motioned to approve the meeting agenda and Brown seconded the motion. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: none

NEW BUSINESS:

•          Approval of Election Workers – Dreckman presented the 2024 Municipal Election workers as Brad Farrell, Luke Dreckman, Ruth Sarar, and Rhonda Kirton. Council verified election date as April 9th and only Ward 2. Brown made a motion to approve election workers with a second from Franka. 5 ayes, 9 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed.

•          Main Street Closure for Jesse James Street Dance – Dreckman advised Leroy Austin of The Sports Cabin requested closure of Main from 4th to just north of the Garretson Food Center for a street dance over the Saturday evening of Jesse James Days. Ausin was in attendance for the March regular meeting and presented details but the item was not on the agenda, so no motion was made. Bonte motioned to approve the street closure with a second from Brown. 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed.

OTHER ITEMS BROUGHT

TO COUNCIL: none

            EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant of SDCL 125-2 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6)

            6:43 PM Bonte motioned to move into executive session over discussions involving contracts and agreements. Franka seconded to motion and the council entered executive session and members of the public left the council chambers.

            6:55 PM Godbey declared out of executive session.

            6:56 Hoskins motioned to adjourn with a second from Bonte. 5 ayes, 0 nays 1 absent, motion passed.

            Meeting Adjourned.

                        Greg Beaner, Mayor

ATTEST

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

(Unapproved)

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NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES

            Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held in the Minnehaha County Commission Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 415 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota on April 16, 2024, at or after 9:00 a.m., to consider applications for fourteen Special On – Sale Liquor Licenses.

            APPLICANT: Red Rock Bar & Grill, Inc, 48181 SD-42, Brandon, SD 57005

EVENT LOCATION: Huset’s Speedway, 2012 S Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005

            EVENT DATES  EVENT TYPE

May 12, 2024 Races

May 19, 2024  Races

May 26 to 27, 2024     Races

June 2, 2024    Races

June 9, 2024    Races

June 16, 2024  Races

June 19 to 22, 2024    Races

July 7, 2024     Races

July 14, 2024   Races

July 17 to 20, 2024      Races

July 28, 2024   Races

August 23, 2024          Concert

August 25, 2024          Races

August 30 to September 1, 2024        Races

            At which time and place anyone interested may appear to file objections to the granting of the same.

            Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this 19th day of March, 2024.

- Leah Anderson, County Auditor

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NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION

MUNICIPALITY OF GARRETSON, SD

            A Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Garretson, South Dakota.  If the polls cannot be opened because of bad weather, the election may be postponed one week.

            The election polls will be open from seven a.m. to seven p.m. central time on the day of the election.

            At the election, the following offices will be filled:

            WARD 2- (Two Year Term)

Candidates:

Leslie Black

David M. Bonte

            Furthermore, the following are unopposed:

WARD 3- (Two Year Term): Jackie Rotert

MAYOR - (Two Year Term):  Bruce Brown

            The polling place of this municipality is as follows:

                        Garretson American Legion

                        504 Main Avenue

                        Garretson, SD 57030

            Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the municipal finance officer at (605) 594-6721 before the election for information on polling place accessibility for people with disabilities.

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer 

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the Estate of

BEATRICE LEE FOSTER, Deceased

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) :SS

COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA ) In the Matter of the Estate of

BEATRICE LEE FOSTER

Deceased.

IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

   Notice is given that on the March 13, 2024, the following person is administrating the Estate of Beatrice Lee Foster pursuant to SDCL § 29A-3-1201 et. seq.:

James Jacob Foster

            909 S. Westmoor Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 1-609-651-1220

Creditors of the decedent must send notice of their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or their claims may be barred. Claims shall be sent to the above small estate administer with a copy to the attorney below.

Dated: 03.13.2024

            _/s/ James Jacob Foster_________________ James Jacob Foster, as Administrator for Beatrice

Foster’s Estate

909 S. Westmoor Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 1-609-651-1220

ATTORNEY FOR JAMES FOSTER Lindsay M. Harris, JD

Harris Law & Co.

5019 S. Bur Oak Pl., Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605-777-1772

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City of Garretson Drinking Water Report / Water Quality

City of Garretson

DRINKING WATER REPORT

WATER QUALITY

            Last year, the City of Garretson monitored your drinking water for possible contaminants. This report is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.

Water Source

            We serve more than 1,228 customers an average of 101,000 gallons of water per day. Our water is groundwater that we purchase from another water system. The state has performed an assessment of our source water and they have determined that the relative susceptibility rating for the Garretson public water supply system is medium.

Additional Information

            The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by- products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

            For more information about your water and information on opportunities to participate in public meetings, call (605)594-6721 and ask for Paetyn Dreckman.

            In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

            Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

            Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno- compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants can be obtained by calling the Environment Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

            If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Garretson public water supply system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Detected Contaminants

            The attached table lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2023 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 – December 31, 2023. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old.

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