Beadle County, SD
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- Public safety
- Planning & zoning
- Contracts & procurement
- Permits & licensing
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Who’s on the Beadle County Commission
- Denis Drake
- Jared Zerfoss
- Jeff McGirr
- Scott Slepikas
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Tue Sep 1, 2026
Beadle County Commission
Beadle County Commission to review agenda packet
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9:00 A.M. September 1st 2026 Agenda And Packet
Documents:
9-1-26.PDF
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AGENDA PACKET.PDF
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Beadle County Commission
Beadle County Commission meeting agenda and packet posted
This agenda contains only the meeting date, time, and links to the agenda packet PDF. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
- Meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on August 25, 2026
- Agenda packet available as PDF documents
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9:00 a.m. August 25, 2026 Agenda And Packet
Documents:
8-25-26.PDF
AUGUST 25, 2026 AGENDA PACKET.PDF
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Beadle County Commission
County Commission to consider 2026 wheel tax ordinance
The Beadle County Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2026 wheel tax ordinance, along with reviewing bills for payment. The agenda is otherwise limited to these items.
- 2026 wheel tax ordinance
- Bills for August 11, 2026
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9:00 a.m. August 11th, 2026 Agenda And Items
Documents:
8-11-26.PDF
2026 WHEEL TAX ORDINANCE.PDF
BILLS FOR AUG 11 2026.PDF
Thu Jul 30, 2026
Beadle County Commission
✓ Decided: County approves wheel tax increase ordinance on first reading
The Beadle County Commission approved claims, payroll, and bills totaling over $350,000, and canvassed the July 28 primary runoff election. The board held the first reading of an ordinance to increase the wheel tax, with a second reading and adoption scheduled for August 11, 2026. It also approved grant applications for four bridge projects, hired a new jailer, adopted two plat resolutions and a provisional budget notice, and went into executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approved claims and payroll totaling $373,971.30
- Approved bills totaling $351,975.12
- Canvassed Primary Republican Runoff Governor Election (compliant)
- Approved grant applications for 4 bridge projects (unanimous)
- First reading of wheel tax increase ordinance (2nd reading Aug 11)
- Hired Paul Hagel as Jailer at $19.71/hr (unanimous)
- Adopted plat resolutions for Bauman Outlot 1 and Gross Hill Outlots 1 & 2
- Adopted provisional budget notice for 2027
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9:00 A.M. July 30th, 2026 Commissioner Meeting
Documents:
7-30-26.PDF
JULY 30, 2026 AGENDA PACKET.PDF
JULY 30 2026 BILLS.PDF
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BEADLE COUNT Y COMMISSION
JULY 30 , 2026
The Board of B eadle County Commissioners met T hurs day, Ju ly 30 , 2026 , at 9:0 0 a.m., pursuant to
adjournment of Ju ly 14 , 202 6 , with members present: Chair Denis Drake , Vice-Chair Jared Zerfoss , Scott
Slepikas , Dennis Meyer and Jeff McGirr .
Moved by Zerfoss , seconded by Slepikas , motion carried, to approve the agenda of Ju ly 30 , 2026 ,
with no additions or changes.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by McGirr, motion carried approve the minutes of July 14, 2026.
M oved by M cGirr , seconded by Zerfoss , motion carried , to approve the following cl aims and to
authorize the Auditor to issue warrants to cover the same:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Commissioners $ 11,741.61
Auditor 7, 662.5 6
Treasurer 1 3, 438.35
States Attorney /Human Services 1 8 ,629.2 7
Victim Witness Coordinator 2,1 57.4 9
Cust odian 5, 702.84
D irector of Equalization 1 4,482.49
Register of Deeds 8,070.02
Law Enforcement 6 8,862.51
Hig hway Department 50,298 .61
Museum 4,889.65
County 4-H Support 2, 8 20 .07
Weed Bard 5, 504.15
Veteran 8 37 .74
Emergency Management 2,513. 23
Plan Brd 184.71
TOTAL NET PAY $ 2 17,795.30
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
SD Retirement – payroll deduct ions and count y share $ 35,795.72
SD Retirement (Spouse Opt ion) – payroll ded uctions 22 6.19
SD Retirement (supplementa l) – pay roll deduct ions 6, 325.08
AFSCME Local 1 69 – payroll deductions 696.28
HB Telco Federal Credit Uni o n – payroll deductions 4, 5 51 .00
American Fam …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Beadle County Commission
✓ Decided: Beadle County Commission approves kennel permit and $161,372.90 in bills
The Commission approved a variance and conditional use permit for a dog boarding kennel. The board also authorized payments for various county expenses and approved travel requests for several officials. The board worked on the provisional budget and held an executive session for personnel and legal counsel.
- Approved $161,372.90 in bills
- Approved Variance/Conditional Use Permit for Keith and Deanna Cundy to operate a dog boarding kennel
- Approved travel for Commissioners, Auditor, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and Hwy Superintendent to SD County Convention (Sept 14-16)
- Approved travel for Sovanna Beekman to attend workshop (Sept 17, 2026)
- Approved travel for Jason Fritzsche to attend SDLTAP (Oct 19-21, 2026)
- Approved agenda and July 9, 2026 minutes
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9:00 a.m. July 14th, 2026 Agenda And Packet
Documents:
7-14-26.PDF
JULY 14, 2026 AGENDA PACKET.PDF
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BEADLE COUNTY COMMISSION
JULY 14 , 2026
T he Board of Beadle County Commissioners met T uesday, Ju ly 14 , 2026 , with members present: Chair
Denis Drake, Vice-Chair Jared Zerfoss , Scott Slepikas , Dennis Meyer and Jeff McGirr.
Moved by Zerfoss , seconded by Slepikas , motion carried to approve the agenda with no additions or
changes.
Moved by Zerfoss , seconded by Slepikas , motion carried to approve minutes from July 9, 2026.
Moved by Zerfoss , seconded by McGirr , motion carried to approve the Bills and authorize the Auditor to
pay the same:
NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Carlsons fuel $2,198.25
Century Link utilities $1,423.39
Century Link utilities $93.79
Dakota Energy utilities $106.86
Marco Technologies LLC repairs $11.91
Municipal Utilities utilities $2,294.55
Northwestern Energy utilities $5,301.54
Santel utilities $30.00
TwoTrees Tec managed Services $2,923.68
Vestis mats $174.57
Workplace IT Mgmt managed services $1,014.12
AT&T Mobility utilities $51.55
Avera Hand Co Memorial lab fees $138.71
Bob Barker supplies $44.99
CHS Inc supplies $560.00
Jebro Inc road Oil $92,453.18
Karpel Solutions services $12,900.00
Ramkota Hotel Travel $705.00
SD Dept of Transportation repairs $8,530.17
The Huron Clinic Lab Fees $80.00
VanDiest chemicals $22,353.25
WW Tire Services tires $1,360.23
RNB Contracting LLC Drug Treatment Crt remodel $2,397.94
Hope House Inc Opioid $ $4,225.22
TOTAL $ 161,372.90
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Beadle County Commission
✓ Decided: Commission adopts emergency resolution requesting state disaster declaration
The Beadle County Commission approved its meeting agenda. The board then adopted Resolution 07-01-2026, formally requesting that the Governor declare an emergency/disaster for Beadle County. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts.
- Approved agenda (motion carried)
- Adopted RES 07-01-2026 emergency resolution requesting governor declaration (motion carried)
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9:00 a.m. July 9th, 2026 Agenda
Documents:
7-9-26.PDF
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BEADLE COUNTY COMMISSION
JULY 9 , 2026
T he Board of Beadle County Commissioners met as an Emergency Meeting T hurs day, July 9 , 2026 , with
members present: Chair Denis Drake, Vice-Chair Jared Zerfoss , Jeff McGirr, and Scott Slepikas (via phone).
Moved by McGirr , seconded by Zerfoss , motion carried to approve the agenda with no additions or
changes.
Moved by Zerfoss, seconded by McGirr, motion carried to declare the adopt the following:
RES 07-01-2026
RESOLUTION FOR DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY/DISASTER
WHEREAS, Beadle County, South Dakota, has suffered severe tree and structural damage, brought
on by 100+MPH winds within City of Huron and surrounding Cities and Townships, and
WHEREAS , Beadle County has committed all available resources and taken all possible actions
within the jurisdictional boundaries to combat and to alleviate the emergency/disaster, local resources are
not adequate to cope with the situation, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: by the Beadle County Commission at an emergency
meeting held on July 9, 2026, it is hereby requested that the Governor declare an emergency/disaster to
exist in the County of Beadle.
The board adjourned at 9:15 a .m. to meet next on T ues day, July 14 , 2026 , 9 :00 a .m.
_____ ____________________________
Denis D. Drake , Chair of the Board
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Jill Hanson, Beadle County Auditor
**Minutes are also available online at the Beadle County web page: http://beadle.sdcounties.org …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
Beadle County Commission
✓ Decided: Commission transferred $2.2 M to Highway Fund and $35 k to Emergency Management
The Beadle County Commission approved its agenda, claims, payroll deductions and a large set of bills totaling $1,069,234.40. It adopted a resolution approving the plat for Hiles Outlot 1 and moved $2,200,000 from the General Fund to the Highway Fund and $35,000 to the Emergency Management Fund. The board also hired Isaiah Decker as a Deputy Sheriff at $4,512.08 per month and reconvened as the Board of Adjustment.
- Approved June 30 agenda (no changes)
- Approved claims and payroll totaling $208,123.92
- Approved payroll deductions totaling $165,847.38
- Approved bills totaling $1,069,234.40
- Approved plat of Hiles Outlot 1 (Resolution 06‑05‑26)
- Transferred $2,200,000 to Highway Fund and $35,000 to Emergency Management Fund
- Approved hiring of Deputy Sheriff Isaiah Decker ($4,512.08/month)
- Convene Board of Adjustment session
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9:00 a.m. June 30th, 2026 Agenda And Packet
Documents:
6-30-26.PDF
JUNE 30, 2026 AGENDA PACKET.PDF
BILLS FOR 06-30-26.PDF
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BEADLE COUNT Y COMMISSION
JUNE 30 , 2026
The Board of B eadle County Commissioners met Tuesday, June 30 , 2026 , at 9:0 0 a.m., pursuant to
adjournment of June 16 , 202 6 , with members present: Chair Denis Drake , Vice-Chair Jared Zerfoss , Scott
Slepikas , Dennis Meyer and Jeff McGirr .
Moved by Zerfoss , seconded by Slepikas , motion carried, to approve the agenda of June 30 , 2026 ,
with no additions or changes.
M oved by Zerfoss , seconded by Meyer , motion carried , to approve the following claims and to
authorize the Auditor to issue warrants to cover the same:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Commissioners $ 7,841. 97
Auditor 7, 985.30
Treasurer 1 3,021.10
States Attorney /Human Services 1 9 ,046.77
Victim Witness Coordinator 2,1 57.4 7
Cust odian 5,902.58
D irector of Equalization 1 3, 947.92
Register of Deeds 5,877.63
Law Enforcement 66,637.30
Hig hway Department 48,278.52
Museum 5,475.01
County 4-H Support 2, 672.64
Weed Brd 5, 836.18
Veteran 8 37.9 8
Emergency Management 2,513. 1 9
Plan Brd 92.36
TOTAL NET PAY $ 208,123.92
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
SD Retirement – payroll deduct ions and count y share $ 3 5,313.00
SD Retirement (Spouse Opt ion) – payroll ded uctions 223.19
SD Retirement (supplementa l) – pay roll deduct ions 6,225.08
AFSCME Local 1 69 – payroll deductions 696.28
HB Telco Federal Credit Uni o n – payroll deductions 4, 5 51 .00
American Family Life Assurance – pay roll deductions 633.35
American Family Life Assurance – payroll deductio ns 2 76.56 …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Beadle County Commission
✓ Decided: Commission approved several major purchases and two land plat resolutions
The board approved the meeting agenda and authorized payment of $69,884.88 for listed bills. It approved multiple purchases including crushed gravel, a tractor cab, and a trailer, and hired a full‑time deputy for the Register of Deeds. The commission also adopted two resolutions approving plats for new land subdivisions.
- Approved agenda with no changes (motion carried)
- Authorized Auditor to pay $69,884.88 for listed bills (motion carried)
- Approved purchase of 50,000 tons crushed gravel from First Rate Excavate at $4.25/ton (motion carried)
- Approved payment of $52,776 to Dearborn Township under RAIF (motion carried)
- Approved purchase of Mac 2027 tractor cab and chassis from TranSource for $179,700 (motion carried)
- Approved purchase of 2026 Midsota Gooseneck trailer from Premier Equipment for $26,500 (motion carried)
- Approved hiring of Kimberly Meyers as full‑time Deputy Register of Deeds at $19.39/hr, pending background check (motion carried)
- Adopted Resolution 06-03-26 approving plat of Lot 1 Propst Addition (motion carried)
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9:00 A.M. June 16, 2026 Commissioner Meeting
Agenda Packet
Documents:
6-16-26.DOC
JUNE 16, 2026 AGENDA PACKET.PDF
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BEADLE COUNTY COMMISSION
JUNE 16 , 2026
T he Board of Beadle County Commissioners met T uesday, June 16 , 2026 , with members present: Chair
Denis Drake, Vice-Chair Jared Zerfoss , Scott Slepikas , Dennis Meyer and Jeff McGirr.
Moved by McGirr , seconded by Slepikas , motion carried to approve the agenda with no additions or
changes.
Moved by Slepikas, seconded by McGirr, motion carried to approve minutes from April 9, 2026, April 14,
2026, April 14, 2026, Board of Equalization, April 28, 2026, May 12, 2026, May 22, 2026, May 26, 2026,
May 26, 2026 , 2026, Board of Adjustment and June 4, 2026.
Moved by Slepikas , seconded by Zerfoss , motion carried to approve the Bills and authorize the Auditor to
pay the same:
NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Primary Election Workers June 2, 2026, Workers 6,910.00
SDAAO 2026 Summer Assessor School 500.00
Minnehaha Co. Equalization SDAAO 2026 Annual Conf. 975.00
Carlson ’s gas 182.59
Dakota Energy utilities 107.42
Marco Tech LLC repairs 60.17
Municipal Utilities utilities 213.05
Asphalt Paving & Materials materials 39,406.80
Dakota Oil repairs 149.80
Kone services 2,239.92
Midwest Petroleum Equipment supplies 258.63
Oswald Trucking LLC materials 18,459.00
Safe-N-Secure repairs 422.50
TOTAL $ 69,884.88
During Public Comment time, Concerned Citizens of Lake Byron commented on the speeds around Lake
Byron and what can be done about it.
Moved by Slepikas, seconded by Zerfoss, motion carried to approve Jason Fritzsche, Beadle Coun …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
Beadle County Commission
✓ Decided: County Commission approved a metal shredding facility for Dakota Metal Recycling
The commission appointed Jeff McGirr to fill the District 3 commissioner seat. It approved payment of $14,929.14 for various county bills. The board adopted a resolution approving construction and operation of Dakota Metal Recycling’s metal shredding facility. It also approved the plat for Lot 1, Jungemann First Addition in Township 112 N, Range 64 W.
- Appointed Jeff McGirr to fill District 3 commissioner vacancy (motion carried)
- Approved payment of $14,929.14 for listed county bills (motion carried)
- Approved construction and operation of Dakota Metal Recycling metal shredding facility (resolution 06-01-26, motion carried)
- Approved plat of Lot 1, Jungemann First Addition in NE ¼ Sec 26, Twp 112 N, Rge 64 W (resolution 06-01-26, motion carried)
- Approved agenda with no additions or changes (motion carried)
- Entered Executive Session for personnel matters (motion carried)
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9:00 a.m. June 4th 2026 Agenda
Documents:
6-4-26.PDF
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BEADLE COUNTY COMMISSION
JUNE 4 , 2026
T he Board of Beadle County Commissioners met T hurs day, April 9 , 2026 , with members present: Chair
Denis Drake, Vice-Chair Jared Zerfoss , Scott Slepikas , and Dennis Meyer .
Moved by Slepikas, seconded by Meyer, motion carried to approve the agenda with no additions or
changes.
The Board held the Canvass for the Primary June 2, 2026 and deemed everything to be in compliance .
The drawing for the Post-Election Audit was done pursuant to SDCL 12-17B-20 with Precinct 7 (total
votes cast =228) being drawn. The Statewide Contest of Republican Governor was drawn and Non Political
Huron School District 2-2 Board Member were drawn.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Zerfoss, motion carried to appoint Jeff McGirr to fill in the remainder
District 3 County Commissioner that occurred with the resignation of Allen Greenfield.
Jeff McGirr was Officially sworn in as District 3 County Commissioner.
Moved by Zerfoss, seconded by Meyer, motion carried to approve the Bills and authorize the Auditor to
pay the same:
NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
SD Div of Criminal Investigation Background Check $30.00
Carlson ’s Fuel $1,918.89
Century Link utilities $1,423.39
Century Link utilities $84.73
Marco services $126.75
Municipal Utilities Utilities $1,671.73
Northwestern Energy utilities $4,166.65
Santel utilities $30.00
Twotrees Tech Services $2,784.70
Vestis mats $171.74
AT&T Mobility utilities $51.55
Laurie Marcus Services $240.00
Tonya Dorris …
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Tue May 26, 2026
Beadle County Commission
✓ Decided: Commission approved $1,022,335.13 in county bills
The Beadle County Commission approved its agenda, authorized claims and payroll payments, and adopted a monthly Register of Deeds report. It approved a package of county bills totaling $1,022,335.13, hired two workers, accepted a jailer resignation, and allocated $5,000 for Grow SD in 2027.
- Approved agenda with no changes – motion carried
- Approved claims and authorized auditor warrants totaling $209,821.04 – motion carried
- Approved monthly Register of Deeds collections report for April 2026 – motion carried
- Approved county bills totaling $1,022,335.13 – motion carried
- Approved hiring of Wallas Black as Highway Worker at $21.12 per hour effective June 8 2026 – motion carried
- Approved hiring of Curtis Walder as Custodial and Maintenance Worker at $19.39 per hour effective May 26 2026 – motion carried
- Accepted resignation of Sawyer Friedman as jailer and authorized advertisement for a full‑time replacement – motion carried
- Approved $5,000 budget for Grow SD for 2027 – motion carried
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9:00 A.M. May 26, 2026 Agenda And Packet
Documents:
5-26-26.PDF
MAY 26, 2026 AGENDA PACKET.PDF
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BEADLE COUNT Y COMMISSION
MAY 26 , 2026
The Board of B eadle County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 26 , 2026 , at 9:0 0 a.m., pursuant to
adjournment of April 14, 202 6 , with members present: Chair Denis Drake , Vice-Chair Jared Zerfoss , Scott
Slepikas and Dennis Meyer .
Moved by Zerfoss , seconded by Slepikas , motion carried, to approve the agenda of May 26 , 2026 ,
with no additions or changes.
M oved by Slepikas , seconded by Meyer , motion carried , to approve the following claims and to
authorize the Auditor to issue warrants to cover the same:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Commissioners $ 7,841.98
Auditor 7, 056.14
Treasurer 1 2, 754.63
States Attorney /Human Services 1 8, 291.89
Victim Witness Coordinator 2,1 57.4 9
Cust odian 14,486.26
D irector of Equalization 1 3,547.02
Register of Deeds 9,368.09
Law Enforcement 71,317.03
Hig hway Department 38,679.51
Museum 3,344.80
County 4-H Support 2, 525.21
Weed Brd 5,099.82
Veteran 8 37.99
Emergency Management 2,513. 18
TOTAL NET PAY $ 20 9,821.04
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
SD Retirement – payroll deduct ions and count y share $ 34,703.66
SD Retirement (Spouse Opt ion) – payroll ded uctions 2 12.37
SD Retirement (supplementa l) – pay roll deduct ions 7, 138.66
AFSCME Local 1 69 – payroll deductions 749.84
HB Telco Federal Credit Uni o n – payroll deductions 4, 5 51 .00
American Family Life Assurance – pay roll deductions 7 02.15
American Family Life Assurance – payroll deductio ns 284.26
Colonial Life – payroll deducti …
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Tue May 12, 2026
Beadle County Commission
✓ Decided: Commission approved $218,284.69 in bills and payments
The Beadle County Commission approved a list of bills totaling $218,284.69 and authorized the auditor to make the payments. It also approved the resignation of the Register of Deeds Deputy and set a date for the post‑election audit. Additional actions included a wage increase for the Jim Nelson Weed Board, assessment freezes and a partial tax abatement, a travel request for the Director of Equalization, and approval of the meeting minutes and agenda.
- Approved $218,284.69 in various bills and authorized the auditor to pay (motion carried)
- Approved resignation of Kelley Haaland, Register of Deeds Deputy, effective May 29, 2026 (motion carried)
- Approved wage increase for Jim Nelson Weed Board from $18.75 to $19.00 per hour, retroactive to April 2026 (motion carried)
- Approved assessment freeze for Record #9575 (payable 2026) and Record #7103 (payable 2027) and partial abatement for exempt property (motion carried)
- Approved travel request for Director of Equalization to attend schooling (motion carried)
- Set June 10, 2026 as the date for the post‑election audit of the June 2, 2026 primary election (motion carried)
- Approved the minutes of April 9 and April 14, 2026 (motion carried)
- Approved the agenda for May 12, 2026 (motion carried)
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9:00 A.M. May 8 2026 Agenda And Packet
Documents:
5-12-26.PDF
MAY 12, 2026 AGENDA PACKET.PDF
BILLS FOR MAY 12 2026.PDF
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BEADLE COUNTY COMMISSION
MAY 12 , 2026
T he Board of Beadle County Commissioners met Tuesday , May 12 , 2026 , with members present: Chair
Denis Drake, Vice-Chair Jared Zerfoss , Scott Slepikas and Dennis Meyer .
Moved By Meyer, seconded by Slepikas, motion carried to approve the minutes of April 9, 2026, and April
14, 2026, without any additions or corrections.
Moved by Slepikas , seconded by Meyer, motion carried to approve the agenda of May 12 , 2026, without
any additions or corrections.
Motion moved by Meyer, seconded by Slepikas , to approve the bills and authorize the Auditor to pay the
same:
NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AT&T Mobility utilities $240.29
SDPAA Insurance $149,689.82
SDACO Spring Workshop $600.00
SD Div of Criminal Investigation background check $30.00
Carlson ’s fuel $2,653.46
Century Link utilities $1,415.25
Century Link utilities $104.87
Dakota Energy utilities $107.89
Marco utilities $126.75
Marco Technologies repairs $15.23
Municipal Utilities Utilities $1,546.18
Northwestern Energy utilities $4,971.28
Santel E911 $30.00
Two Trees Tech managed Services $2,687.50
Vestis mats $166.49
Workplace IT services $1,005.86
Asphalt Paving & Materials Hot Mix $7,773.00
C&R Supply supplies $171.06
CRAFCO Inc Road Oil $12,082.20
Olympic Chevorlet Buick GMC supplies $86.80
Prairieland Collections services $29.95
Saf-N-Secure services $271.25
SDML Affiliates Conference $270.00
The Lodge at Deadwood Conference $380.00
Volan Oil – Midway Service dies …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Beadle County Commission
✓ Decided: Commissioner Allen Greenfield resigns, board accepts resignation
The commission accepted Commissioner Allen Greenfield's resignation effective May 1, 2026. It also approved a partial release of County Aid Lien #5127 for three lots in Huron and hired an intern for the State’s Attorney Office and several part‑time museum workers. Additional actions included approving the meeting minutes, authorizing warrants for listed claims, and convening as the Board of Equalization.
- Approved the minutes of the April 28, 2026 meeting (motion carried)
- Authorized the Auditor to issue warrants for listed claims totaling $204,537.99 (motion carried)
- Approved various county expense bills totaling $201,838.51 (motion carried)
- Constituted the Board of Commissioners as the Board of Equalization at 10:00 a.m. (motion carried)
- Adopted partial release of Lien #5127 for Lot 20‑22, Block 5, Bloodgood’s Addition, leaving lien balance of $13,688.36 (motion carried)
- Approved hiring of intern Elaina Callahan (May 25‑Aug 2026) at $15/hr (motion carried)
- Approved hiring of seven part‑time museum workers (effective May 1) with hourly rates $12.50‑$13.50 (motion carried)
- Accepted Commissioner Allen Greenfield’s resignation effective May 1, 2026 (motion carried)
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9:00 a.m. April 28th 2026 Agenda And Packet
Documents:
4-28-26.PDF
APRIL 28, 2026 AGENDA PACKET.PDF
BILLS FOR APRIL 28TH 2026.PDF
📄 From the minutes
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BEADLE COUNTY COMMISSION
APRIL 28, 2026
The Board of Beadle County Commissioners met Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., pursuant to
adjournment of April 14, 2026, with members present: Chair Denis Drake, Vice-Chair Jared Zerfoss, Allen
Greenfield, Scott Slepikas and Dennis Meyer.
Moved by Slepikas, seconded by Zerfoss, motion carried, to approve the minutes of April 28, 2026,
with no additions or changes.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Zerfoss, motion carried, to approve the following claims and to
authorize the Auditor to issue warrants to cover the same:
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
Commissioners
$9,791.79
Auditor
7,250.50
Treasurer
12,886.90
States Attorney/Human Services
18,969.94
Victim Witness Coordinator
2,157.47
Custodian
5,017.18
Director of Equalization
14,014.77
Register of Deeds
8,433.23
Law Enforcement
66,546.31
Highway Department
47,181.46
Museum
2,150.05
County 4-H Support
2,672.63
Weed Brd
4,114.79
Veteran
837.74
Emergency Management
2,513.23
TOTAL NET PAY
$204,537.99
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
SD Retirement – payroll deductions and county share
$35,431.68
SD Retirement (Spouse Option) – payroll deductions
223.19
SD Retirement (supplemental) – payroll deductions
7,243.66
AFSCME Local 169 – payroll deductions
749.84
HB Telco Federal Credit Union – payroll deductions
4,551.00
American Family Life Assurance – payroll deductions
702.15
American Family Life Assurance – payroll deductions
284.26
Colonial Life – payroll deductions
564.36
Colonial Life – payro …
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🌐 County-level context (Beadle County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities4 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments573 (6,840 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$896/mo (324 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.2% (low numeracy 35% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
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