Brookings County public meetings in 2023

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider several financial and administrative items, including a funding request from White Ambulance Service, a supplemental budget resolution, contingency transfers, the 2024 official pay plan, and a bridge improvement grant application. They will also act on property tax abatements, a lease agreement for Game, Fish & Parks office space, and a lawn care/snow removal contract. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and reports, plus an executive session for personnel and contract negotiations.

• White Ambulance Service funding request (discussion and possible action)
• Resolution #23-50: Supplemental Budget Resolution
• Resolution #23-51: FY2023 Contingency Transfers
• Resolution #23-52: 2024 Official Pay Plan
• Cash transfer of $1,200 from General Fund to Jail Expansion Debt Service Fund

Weed & Pest Board

The Brookings County Weed & Pest Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from September 14, 2023, and to discuss old business items such as DOT, townships, vehicles, chemicals, and the gopher program. New business includes the budget, a conference in Spearfish, an annual towns and township meeting, the City of Bruce, and building repairs for rain gutters. The meeting is largely procedural with scheduled agenda items and action items deferred to future meetings.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2023
• Discussion of budget
• Conference in Spearfish
• Annual towns and township meeting
• Building repair/rain gutters

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board is meeting for routine business, including the secretary's report, budget and financial review, and 2024 board appointments. The board will also hear reports from the commissioner and 4-H advisor, and take a tour of the office remodel project. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 Extension Board appointments for Valorie Dupraz, Kenny Larson, Jennifer Pickard, Laura Stern, Susan VanderWal, Beth Yoshida
• Budget and financial review
• Tour of office remodel project

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss updating the county ordinance and to receive zoning board training from Luke Muller of the First District Association of Local Governments. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, agenda approval, and department reports.

• Discussion on updating the Brookings County Ordinance
• Zoning Board Training Session by Luke Muller from First District Association of Local Governments
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2023
• Citizen sign-in to request agenda time (5-minute limit per person)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold a public hearing on a supplemental budget resolution and consider transferring $301,003.82 from the general fund to the county building fund. They will also discuss a funding request from the City of Aurora Fire Department, review bridge inspections, and vote on a lease agreement for Game, Fish & Parks office space. Several routine items, including claims approval and personnel actions, are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on Resolution #23-50 Supplemental Budget
• Cash transfer of $301,003.82 from General Fund to County Building Fund
• Funding request from City of Aurora/Aurora Fire Department
• Agreement #23-72: State lease for Game, Fish & Parks office at BCOAC
• Appointment of David Erickson as County Coroner for one year

Commission

The Brookings County Commission is meeting to approve routine financial transfers, including $464,384.50 for highways and $40,833.50 for emergency management, plus a package liquor license for the Brookings Country Club. They will also vote on three property plats, a generator proposal, a $239,900 highway storage building bid, and several appointments. The agenda includes consent items, department reports, and an executive session for personnel and contract negotiations.

• Fourth quarter transfers: $464,384.50 to Highway & Bridge Fund, $40,833.50 to Emergency Management Fund
• Public hearing: Package (off-sale) liquor license for Brookings Country Club, effective Jan 1-Dec 31, 2023
• Resolution #23-47: plat of Lot 1A Grorud Santema Addition; #23-48: Coopper Ridge Addition; #23-49: Berkland Addition
• Agreement #23-70: MOU with SDSU Extension for 2024; #23-71: lease renewal with Den-Wil Management for Community Health Services
• Low bid of $239,900 to Caliber, LLC for Maintenance Equipment Storage Building at Highway Department

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and financial report, and to hear updates from its archery and pistol range committees, the director, and the 4-H youth advisor. The board will also set dates for 2024 meetings and discuss office space/4-H storage and a tree grove west of the building. This is a routine business meeting with no major decisions expected beyond scheduling and approvals.

• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2023
• Approval of financial report
• Setting 2024 meeting dates (1/29, 3/25, 5/20, 7/29, 9/30, 11/18 or 11/25)
• Discussion of office space/4-H storage
• Discussion of tree grove west of building

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three proposed plats (Grorud Santema, Copper Ridge, and Berkland additions) and then convene as the Board of Adjustment to hear a variance request and a conditional use application. The meeting includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Plat of Lot 1A Grorud Santema Addition, Section 1, T111N, R49W
• Plat of Lots 1-4, Copper Ridge Addition, Section 9, T110N, R50W
• Plat of Lots 1-3, Berkland Addition, Section 35, T109N, R51W
• Variance 2023var011: Mary C Walkes, 228 S Lake Dr, Arlington, SD (Lake-Park District minimum lake front)
• Conditional use 2023cu014: Clark Drew Construction for Brookings Country Club, 2180 Clubhouse Dr, Brookings (accessory buildings >14 ft side-wall or >2,000 sq ft)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2023-03 to rezone property in Lake Hendricks Township. The commission will also consider several routine items, including claims approval, liquor license renewals, and appointments to the Extension Board. A discussion on allocating $99,000 in Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds (LATCF) is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-03 rezoning property in Lake Hendricks Township
• Approval of Agreement #23-69 for Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way occupancy in Oslo Township
• Automatic supplement of $10,715.82 for unbudgeted Volga TIF dollars
• Discussion on designating $99,000 in LATCF funds ($49,000 from 2022, $50,000 from 2023)
• Approval of FY2024 liquor license renewals for 8 establishments including Brookings Country Club and The Boathouse

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The Brookings County Housing and Redevelopment Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the 2024 Payment Standards and 2024 Utility Allowances, which affect housing assistance amounts. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, staff reports, and financials.

• 2024 Payment Standards
• 2024 Utility Allowances

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider several agreements, including a contract for the Historic Courthouse roof replacement, right-of-way applications from utility companies, and updates to the county's pre-disaster mitigation plan. They will also hold a first reading of a rezoning ordinance and approve various financial supplements and transfers.

• Agreement #23-65 with ARS for Historic Courthouse Roof Replacement
• First Reading of Ordinance #2023-03 rezoning property in Lake Hendricks Township
• Agreements #23-66, #23-67, #23-68 for Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way in Richland, Preston, and Sterling Townships
• Cash transfer of $341,645.87 from General Fund to Building Fund
• Automatic supplements: $100,836.45 (Courthouse Security Grant), $124,137.40 (FEMA East Highway Shed), $1,000 (LACTF)

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board is meeting to handle routine business, including the secretary's report, budget and financial review, and the 2024 approved budget. They will also hear reports from the commissioner and 4-H advisor, and schedule future agenda items.

• 2024 Approved Budget review
• Financial review
• Commissioner report
• 4-H Advisor report

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold a public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 2023-01, which amends the zoning ordinance's commercial/industrial permitted uses. They will also hold a public hearing to approve the 5-Year Highway & Bridge Improvement Plan. The agenda includes numerous routine approvals, contracts, and financial items, as well as executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-01 amending commercial/industrial zoning (Ord 23-01)
• Public hearing and approval of 5-Year Highway & Bridge Improvement Plan
• Approve final payment of $1,422,438.18 for 2023 Brookings County Surfacing Project
• Approve road salt supply contract with Blackstrap, Inc. (Agr 23-56)
• Approve $217,508.57 FEMA reimbursement supplement for Bruce Highway Shop

Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment

The Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit application (2023jjcu006) by Kristen Witchey to operate stables or a dog/cat kennel on property at 3113 34 Ave, Brookings, SD. The board will also approve minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting and address any other agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 PM on October 3, 2023.

• Conditional use permit application 2023jjcu006 for stables/dog-cat kennel in Agricultural Land District
• Property located at 3113 34 Ave, Brookings, SD (Aurora Township)
• Approval of draft minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person) for items not on agenda

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and financial report, and hear committee reports. The main action items are proposed price changes at the center and approval of a Trane PM service contract for 2024-2026. Other business includes discussion of office space, tree removal, and board member terms.

• Price changes at BCOAC
• Trane PM Service Contract for 2024-2026
• Office Space/4-H storage discussion
• Tree grove west of building and trees out front discussion
• Board Member Terms for Community at Large, Pistol Range, and 4-H/Extension (1.1.2024-12.31.2025)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold public hearings to approve a special events license and adopt the FY2024 annual budget, including amendments and a resolution. The board will also conduct a first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment and consider several resolutions and agreements, including plats, a pay plan update, a union contract addendum, and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing and action on FY2024 Annual Budget and Resolution #23-37
• First reading of Ordinance 23-01 amending commercial/industrial permitted and conditional uses
• Approval of plats for Highland Addition (Res #23-38) and Cedar Pointe Addition (Res #23-39)
• Resolution #23-42 authorizing purchase of a 2023 John Deere 744P loader
• Agreement #23-54 with Catalis Payments for credit card services

Weed & Pest Board

The Brookings County Weed & Pest Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to discuss old and new business items. The agenda includes a tour of county roads, enforcement letters, a City of Bruce matter, budget considerations, building repairs, and mosquito control. No specific decisions are listed; most items are discussion topics.

• South Central area tour of county roads
• Enforcements/Letter
• City of Bruce
• Budget
• Building repair/rain gutters

Commission

The Brookings County Commission is meeting to approve the agenda, enter an executive session for personnel matters, and adjourn. No other substantive action items are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Executive session under SDCL §1-25-2(1) for personnel
• Public notices include SDACC Fall Convention, United Way Ice Cream Social, and holiday office closures

The Commission met for a special session on September 11, 2023. After a brief executive session regarding personnel, no official actions were taken. The meeting included public comments regarding election processes and 9/11 remembrance.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session for personnel matters; no action taken (unanimous)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold public hearings and vote on the 2024 provisional budget, a new alcoholic beverage licensing ordinance, a special events license, and a CDBG grant application. They will also consider several routine items including claims, abatements, a road equipment purchase, and a courthouse roof contract.

• Public hearing and action on Resolution #23-34 adopting the 2024 Provisional Budget
• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance #23-02 establishing alcoholic beverage license fees and regulations
• Public hearing for a special events license for J & A Diedrich, LLC (Jay Street Pub) at Bennett Barn on Sept 16
• Approve low bid of $387,725 to ARS for courthouse roof replacement
• Approve Resolution #23-35 to purchase a 2024 John Deere 772G via state bid

The Board of County Commissioners authorized the purchase of a 2024 John Deere 772G motor grader and amended the management agreement for the Brookings City & County Government Center. The board also approved a local emergency management performance grant and various claims.

• Approved purchase of 2024 John Deere 772G motor grader via Minnesota bid process (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-36 amending the Brookings City & County Government Center agreement to revise expense allocation (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #23-48 for a 2024 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (5-0)
• Approved Abatement #23-16 for RS Properties, LLC in the amount of $350.27 (5-0)
• Approved a series of claims, including $355,449.99 for the 20th St Interchange Project (5-0)
• Approved travel requests for staff to attend conferences in Sioux Falls, Pierre, and Aberdeen (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including two new Correctional Officer hires at $23.01 (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved amendments to the Commercial/Industrial Districts zoning ordinance and granted two conditional use permits for wind farm repowering staging areas. Additionally, the board approved three plats and one front yard variance for a pole shed.

• Approved amendments to Commercial/Industrial Districts zoning ordinance (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Buffalo Ridge I LLC contractor yard at NW1/4 SW1/4, SW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 16 (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Buffalo Ridge I LLC contractor yard at SE1/4 of Section 9 and N1/2 NE1/4 of Section 16 (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Cedar Pointe Addition lots 13, 14, and 15 (7-0)
• Approved plat for Highland Addition lots 1A and 2A (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Cedar Pointe Addition lots 13, 14, and 15 (7-0)
• Approved front yard variance for Lowell Kruse pole shed at 47904 SD Hwy 30 (7-0)

Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment

The Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two conditional use permit applications. One is for an accessory structure in an aquifer critical impact zone, and the other is for sand, gravel, or quarry operations in an agricultural district. The board will also approve minutes and handle routine procedural items.

• Conditional use permit 2023jjcu004 for accessory structure over 120 sq ft at 1202 58 Ave, Brookings, SD (Aquifer Protection Zone A)
• Conditional use permit 2023jjcu005 for sand, gravel, quarry operations, rock crushers, concrete/asphalt plants (Agricultural District, Aurora Township)
• Approval of August 1, 2023 joint board minutes
• Citizen comment period (5-minute limit, sign-in required)

The Joint Board of Adjustment approved two conditional use permits. One allows for a personal storage building in an aquifer critical impact zone, and the other permits a sand and gravel mining operation for a future retention pond.

• Approved conditional use permit for Cody Clifford to build a 66' x 96' personal storage building at 1202 58th Ave (3-2)
• Approved conditional use permit for Triple R Partners, LLC to operate a 3-acre sand and gravel mining site on a 52.7-acre parcel (5-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023, meeting minutes (All present voted aye)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider approving a $319,000 low bid for a maintenance equipment storage building in Bruce, and allocating up to $500,000 in additional funding for the Samara Avenue Project. They will also discuss rural access infrastructure funding and other routine business, including claims and reports.

• Approve Agreement #23-47 with Sioux Valley Energy for right of way occupancy in Sterling Township
• Approve low bid of $319,000 from Caliber, LLC for maintenance equipment storage building in Bruce
• Approve Letter of Funding Commitment for Hazard Mitigation Grant
• Declare Can-Am Outlander as surplus property
• Allocate up to $500,000 for Samara Avenue Project from Commission Project Funds

The Commission approved the agenda, consent agenda, and a series of vendor claims. Personnel actions included three annual salary reviews and the hiring of three correctional officers. Human services requests for burial and vision were approved, while a rent request was denied.

• Approved consent agenda including August 8 minutes (5-0)
• Approved annual salary reviews for John Austin, Maggie Harkness, and Jay Wulf
• Approved hiring of correctional officers Alyssa Norgaard, Sara Mikulec, and Heather Nielsen
• Approved human services case #23-166 (burial) and #23-167 (vision)
• Denied human services case #23-172 (rent)
• Approved various vendor claims including $113,896.90 to Brookings Fire Dept and $91,670.15 for asphalt from Flint Hills Resources (5-0)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Brookings County Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to review the Local Emergency Operations Plan and discuss the renewal of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Local Emergency Operations Plan review
• Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) renewal
• Meeting dates for 2023-2024 set

Commission

The Brookings County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving claims, minutes, and personnel actions. A public hearing is scheduled for a special events license for Lemke's Bar & Grill at Bennett Barn on August 19, 2023. The commission will also hold a first reading of an ordinance establishing alcoholic beverage license fees and regulations, with a second reading and public hearing set for September 5, 2023.

• Public hearing for Special Events License for Lemke's Bar & Grill at Bennett Barn on August 19, 2023
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-02 establishing alcoholic beverage license requirements, fees, and regulations
• Approval of Resolution #23-31 for plat of Block 1, Berreth Addition
• Approval of Resolution #23-32 for plat of David and Miriam Iverson Addition
• Approval of Agreement #23-45 for easement with Hammink Dairy, LLC and Agreement #23-46 for right of way with Sioux Valley Energy

The Brookings County Commission approved two land plats and two right-of-way agreements. The board also authorized a special events license for Lemke’s Bar & Grill and held the first reading of an ordinance regarding alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Approved Special Events License for Lemke’s Bar & Grill at Bennett Barn (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-31: plat of Block 1, Berreth Addition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-32: plat of David and Miriam Iverson Addition (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #23-45: easement for Hammink Dairy, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #23-46: right of way occupancy for Sioux Valley Energy (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 25 minutes and travel requests (5-0)
• Approved various claims including $220,169.95 to Flint Hills Resources and $295,459.97 to Prahm Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Human Service burial case #23-152 and vision case #23-158; denied medical case #23-151

Weed & Pest Board

The Brookings County Weed & Pest Board is holding a regular meeting on August 3, 2023, at 1:00 PM in Conference Room 221 of the City County Building. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes from April 25, 2023, plus updates on old business (DOT, townships/contracts, vehicles, employees) and new business (enforcements, City of Bruce, FSA/NRCS). No specific actions or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions detailed.

• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2023
• Old business: DOT, townships/contracts, vehicles, employees
• New business: enforcements, City of Bruce, FSA/NRCS
• Public comment opportunity (sign-in required before start)

The board approved replacing a CAN AM vehicle lost in a July 5 fire with a 2023 model using an insurance check. Members discussed future budget planning for a Honda 4-wheeler and the need to rewrite enforcement letters for landowners not controlling noxious weeds.

• Approved replacing 2022 CAN AM with a 2023 CAN AM using $7,300 insurance check
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes with addition of Joel Ripley as attendee
• Approved August 3, 2023 agenda

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved two property plats for homestead sites and granted two variances for building setbacks. One variance allowed a portable shed to be closer to property lines, and another allowed a new home and railing to be closer to a lake watermark.

• Approved 2023PLAT011 for 7.82-acre homestead site (9-0)
• Approved 2023PLAT012 for 10.51-acre homestead site (9-0)
• Approved 2023VAR006 front and side yard variances for portable shed (8-1)
• Approved 2023VAR008 lakeside variance for new home and railing at 50 feet from watermark (9-0)

Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment

The Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit application for a veterinary clinic at 2606 34 Ave, Brookings. A second application for a sand/gravel operation has been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes and handle routine procedural items.

• Conditional use permit 2023jjcu002 for veterinary clinic at 2606 34 Ave, Brookings (Lot 1 Telkamp Addition)
• Conditional use permit 2023jjcu003 for sand/gravel operation withdrawn by applicant on 7-28-2023
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2023 meeting
• Citizen comments limited to 5 minutes per person

The Joint Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for a veterinary clinic to be located in an existing barn on a 6.7-acre site. The facility will specialize in equine treatment and operate from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

• Approved conditional use permit for veterinary clinic at 2606 34th Ave (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023, meeting minutes (All present voted aye)

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Advisory Board approved the financial report and recommended the installation of three metal arrow sculptures at the northeast corner of the building. This recommendation will be sent to the Brookings County Commission for further action.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Recommended adding three metal arrow sculptures to the northeast corner of the building (unanimous)

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The agenda contains only routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, staff reports, and financials, with no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings listed. It appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive items for action.

• Roll call and citizen invitation for agenda items
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Staff reports and financials
• Old and new business sections with no listed items

The Commission approved the financial reports for the Brookings County Section 8 Voucher Program and MOD Rehab. Members discussed a plan to send three separate mailers to local residents and businesses to increase awareness of the Section 8 program.

• Approved July 27, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for Section 8 Voucher Program and MOD Rehab (unanimous)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider several resolutions and agreements, including approving a plat, authorizing applications for federal bridge programs, and approving bridge improvement grant agreements. They will also vote on calls for bids for the new Highway Shop in Bruce and the courthouse roof replacement, plus a request to fill a correctional officer vacancy. The agenda includes routine consent items, claims approval, and a discussion on the alcoholic beverage license ordinance.

• Resolution #23-28: plat of Lots 2B and 2C, Block 1, Country Club Estates
• Resolution #23-29 and #23-30: authorize applications for Local Federal Bridge Program and Bridge Improvement Grant
• Agreements #23-43 and #23-44: DOT Bridge Improvement Grant agreements (PCN 09GT, 09GU)
• Call for Bids for new Highway Shop in Bruce (destroyed by derecho May 2022) and courthouse roof replacement
• Request to Fill Vacancy for full-time male correctional officer

The Brookings County Commission approved a resolution to submit applications for the Local Federal Bridge Program and authorized a plat for Country Club Estates. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel changes and a list of county claims.

• Approved Resolution #23-28 for a plat of Lots 2B and 2C in Country Club Estates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-29 to submit applications for the Local Federal Bridge Program (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including travel requests and personnel actions (5-0)
• Approved claims for payment, including $448,017.43 to Duininck for patching (5-0)
• Approved Human Services case #23-139 for utilities
• Denied Human Services case #23-140 for rent
• Denied Human Services case #23-141 for utilities

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will discuss and potentially approve several resolutions, agreements, and a payout. Key items include a presentation on courthouse roof options, a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for a behavioral health facility expansion, and a payout of accrued leave for elected officials. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and personnel actions.

• Resolution #23-25: apply for Community Development Block Grant for Brookings Behavioral Health and Wellness facility expansion
• Payout of $51,339.73 in accrued vacation and sick leave for elected officials due to policy change
• Abatement #23-15: $29.13 for Teresa Ritzer, parcel #40999-00006-157-00
• Agreement #23-41: inmate housing with Roberts County Detention Center
• Courthouse roof project presentation and funding alternatives discussion

The Board approved a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for the Brookings Behavioral Health and Wellness facility expansion. The Commission also approved a list of uncollectible distress warrants and proclaimed July 29, 2023, as Korean War/Korean Defense Veterans Appreciation Day.

• Approved Resolution #23-25 to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for Brookings Behavioral Health and Wellness (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-26 listing uncollectible distress warrants (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-27 proclaiming July 29, 2023, as Korean War/Korean Defense Veterans Appreciation Day (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 20, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved various claims, including $561,194.55 to Midwest Contracting for structure/approach grading (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a plat for Country Club Estates and several variance requests for home additions and lakefront construction. It also granted conditional use permits for a secondary mobile home and a 260-foot cell phone tower. One variance request for a portable shed was tabled until August 1, 2023.

• Approved plat for Lots 2B and 2C in Country Club Estates (8-0)
• Approved front yard variance for house addition at 19994 463rd Ave (8-0)
• Tabled side yard variance for portable shed at Lot 4 Reaves Subdivision
• Approved lakefront variance for new house and deck at 17 & 18 Oakwood Shoreline Dr (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for secondary mobile home at 45530 213th St (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 260-foot cell phone tower in Afton Township (9-0)
• Approved amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4.02 regarding Commercial/Industrial Districts

Commission

The Brookings County Commission is holding budget hearings at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Community Room of the Brookings City & County Government Center. The agenda lists only public notices for upcoming events and no specific action items, so the meeting appears focused on budget discussions.

• Budget hearings scheduled for June 26, 2023
• STIP Review meeting on June 28 in Watertown
• County offices closed July 4 for Independence Day
• 108th Annual Brookings Firefighter's Dance on July 29

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will vote on several routine items including approval of minutes, claims, and personnel actions. They will also consider four plat approvals, an abatement for the City of White, a detention center inmate housing contract with Lake County, and second quarter General Fund transfers. Additionally, there will be discussions on the Big Sioux River diversion structure cost estimate, personnel manual changes, and a CDBG grant submission.

• Approval of Resolution #23-21 for Stime Addition plat
• Approval of Resolution #23-22 for Peterson Addition plat
• Approval of Resolution #23-23 for Goodfellow Acres Addition plat
• Approval of Resolution #23-24 for Sunset Point Addition plat
• Approval of Agreement #23-40: Lake County inmate housing contract

The commission approved second quarter General Fund transfers and authorized the signing of a plat resolution for the Stime Addition. The board also approved a series of claims and the consent agenda, including several personnel actions and travel requests.

• Approved $464,384.50 transfer to Highway Road & Bridge Fund (4-0)
• Approved $40,833.50 transfer to Emergency Management Fund (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-21 for a plat of Lots 1 and 2 of Stime Addition (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 6 minutes and travel requests (4-0)
• Approved various claims including $200,000 for Brookings Behavioral Health (4-0)
• Approved agenda for June 20, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider several routine items, including tax abatements, agreements for the Historic Courthouse Roof Replacement, and multiple voluntary right-of-way donations for road projects. They will also vote on a quote for additional storage and office space at the Outdoor Adventure Center, and a request to fill two Sheriff's Office vacancies. The meeting includes consent agenda, department reports, and an executive session for personnel and contract negotiations.

• Abatement #23-08 for Jones Optometric Clinic, LLC, $1,282.79
• Abatement #23-12 for disabled veteran's exemption, $2,323.07
• Agreement #23-29 with designArc Group, LLC for Historic Courthouse Roof Replacement
• Stanga Construction quote for 4-H storage and GFP office space at BCOAC, $52,750
• Request to fill vacancies for full-time Deputy and Correctional Officer in Sheriff's Office

The Brookings County Commission authorized a design agreement for the Historic Courthouse roof replacement. The board also approved several tax abatements, right-of-way donations, and a series of operational claims.

• Approved design agreement with designArc Group, LLC for Historic Courthouse Roof Replacement (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement #23-08 for Jones Optometric Clinic, LLC in the amount of $1,282.79 (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement #23-12 for a disabled veteran’s exemption in the amount of $2,323.07 (5-0)
• Approved alarm monitoring service agreement with Rapid Response Monitoring Services, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved five voluntary right-of-way donations for various highway projects (5-0)
• Approved occupancy of right-of-way application for Brookings-Deuel Rural Water Systems (5-0)
• Approved various claims including $496,539.26 to the Department of Revenue (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to start hiring process for approved full-time positions via consensus

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved four separate plat requests to subdivide land, establish building sites, or adjust property lines. Staff reported that revisions to section 4.02 and an ordinance review are pending for the July meeting.

• Approved 2023PLAT006 to subdivide 53.75 acres into two parcels (9-0)
• Approved 2023PLAT007 to plat a 13.9 acre building site (9-0)
• Approved 2023PLAT008 to plat 36.9 acres for a residence and other buildings (9-0)
• Approved 2023PLAT009 for a property line adjustment from 3 lots to 2 lots (9-0)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Brookings Regional Railroad Authority is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from March 30, 2023, and to discuss and possibly take action regarding the Brookings Regional Railroad Safety Authority. The agenda is mostly routine, with the main substantive item being the discussion of the safety authority.

• Discussion and possible action on the Brookings Regional Railroad Safety Authority
• Approval of minutes from 03-30-2023
• Approval of agenda

The Brookings Regional Railroad Authority voted to invite the City of Brookings and the City of Elkton to seat representation on the board. This follows discussions regarding the dissolution of the Brookings Regional Railroad Safety Authority.

• Approved invitation for City of Brookings and City of Elkton to seat representation (All aye)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting agenda (All aye)
• Approved March 30, 2023 meeting minutes (All aye)

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals of minutes and financial reports, along with committee updates. The main action item is a vote on removing a U-shaped landscape feature on the south side of the building. Other business includes discussions on office space/4-H storage, building pricing, and an RSO Appreciation Night.

• Vote on removing U-shaped landscape feature on south side of building
• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2023
• Approval of financial report
• Reports from archery, pistol, director, and 4-H youth advisor
• Discussion on office space/4-H storage, building pricing, and RSO Appreciation Night

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board approved the removal of a U-shaped landscape feature. The board reviewed financial reports and received updates on the archery and pistol ranges, as well as 4-H youth programming.

• Approved removal of U-shaped landscape feature on south side of building (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 27th, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Brookings County Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to conduct business including a presentation from 3M Brookings and a review of the 2014 HAZMAT Plan. The committee will also set meeting dates for the coming year. No old business is listed.

• 3M Brookings presentation
• Review of the 2014 HAZMAT Plan
• Meeting dates set through May 2024
• Next meeting: August 17, 2023

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will vote on several agreements, including a resolution approving annexation by the City of Brookings, an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Marshals for detention services, and an election services agreement with Election Systems & Software. They will also consider two property tax abatements, a liquor license renewal, and a road closure for a local festival. The meeting includes a presentation on pipeline safety and a discussion on intersection mitigation.

• Resolution #23-20: Approving annexation of territories by the City of Brookings
• Agreement #23-27: Detention services intergovernmental agreement with U.S. Marshals Service
• Agreement #23-28: Election services agreement with Election Systems & Software, LLC
• Abatement #23-11: $142.45 for Charles E. Dupraz Trust, parcel #04000-11049-133-00
• Abatement #23-13: $126.67 for Brandon Intermill, parcel #15995-00215-007-00

The Board approved the annexation of territories by the City of Brookings and authorized county assistance for an Eagle Scout project to restore Fountain Cemetery. The Commission also agreed to help the City of Aurora fund a severe weather siren and approved the addition of office space for Game, Fish & Parks.

• Approved Resolution #23-20 for annexation of territories by the City of Brookings (5-0)
• Approved county participation in Fountain Cemetery restoration, including grading 477th Avenue and replacing the gate (5-0)
• Approved adding 180 square feet of office space for Game, Fish & Parks at BCOAC by consensus
• Approved assisting City of Aurora with the cost of installing a severe weather warning siren by consensus
• Approved advertising to hire a Deputy Sheriff by consensus
• Approved consent agenda including May 2, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved routine claims including $32,740.50 for Brock White Company and $39,950.40 for East River Electric Power (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance for Jon Himley to build a shed addition 38 feet from the rear property line (12-foot variance) and a conditional use permit for Joseph Ness to operate a home extended business selling used equipment and vehicles at 47610 US Hwy 14, Aurora. Both decisions were unanimous (9-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved variance for Jon Himley for non-conforming rear yard setback (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Joseph Ness for home extended business (9-0)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will vote on several routine items, including approval of claims, department reports, and various licenses. They will also discuss and possibly take action on providing additional funding for the Samara Avenue Reconstruction Project, authorizing bi-annual audits, and filling vacancies in the Sheriff's and State's Attorney's offices. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session for personnel and contract negotiations.

• Action to approve Agreement #23-26: Election Agreement between City of Brookings, Brookings School District, and Brookings County
• Action to approve Retail (On & Off Sale) Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine licenses for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (7 establishments listed)
• Action to approve a John Deere Investment Proposal Quote for a 2023 John Deere 744P Loader
• Discussion and possible action to provide additional funding for the Samara Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Action to authorize Sheriff Marty Stanwick to apply for a Highway Safety Grant

The Brookings County Commission approved an election agreement between the city, school district, and county; renewed seven retail malt beverage and farm wine licenses; and authorized a combined audit for fiscal years 2021 and 2022. A motion to switch to bi-annual audits was tabled. The board also declared surplus property for auction and approved a highway safety grant application.

• Approved Election Agreement #23-26 between City of Brookings, Brookings School District, and Brookings County (4-0)
• Approved retail malt beverage & SD Farm Wine license renewals for 7 establishments (4-0)
• Approved John Deere 744P Loader proposal quote (4-0)
• Authorized combined audit for FY2021 and FY2022 by SD Department of Legislative Audit (4-0)
• Tabled motion to switch to bi-annual audits (4-0)
• Declared surplus property (file cabinets, furniture, etc.) for online auction or disposal (4-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to apply for Highway Safety Grant (4-0)
• Approved filling vacancy for Courtroom Sheriff’s Deputy (4-0)

Weed & Pest Board

The board approved the budget and confirmed the receipt of a 2023 DOT spraying contract. Officials reported that 12 townships have signed up for spraying and 13 are participating in the gopher program.

• Approved the budget
• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes as written

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including agenda and minutes approval, staff reports, and financials. The main item is a vote to enter executive session under SDCL 1-25-2(4) to discuss contract negotiations for the RAM contract. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Action to enter executive session for contract negotiations (RAM contract)
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Staff reports and financials review
• Citizen request time for non-agenda items

The Commission approved the financial reports for the Section 8 Voucher Program and MOD Rehab. Members also voted to extend a two-year contract with Ram, including an indemnification clause.

• Approved January 12, 2023 minutes
• Approved March 30, 2023 minutes
• Approved financial reports for Section 8 Voucher Program and MOD Rehab
• Approved extension of two-year Ram contract with indemnification clause

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board is meeting to handle routine business, including the secretary's report, budget and financial review, and the 2024 budget request. They will also discuss a Swiftel Center use agreement and receive reports from the commissioner and 4-H advisor. No specific dollar amounts or action items are listed in the agenda.

• 2024 Budget Request
• Swiftel Center Use Agreement
• Budget and Financial Review

The board approved the 2024 budget, which includes $5,000 for shelving in a new storage area at the BCOAC. The board also approved the Secretary's Report and accepted the current financial information.

• Approved 2024 budget
• Approved $5,000 in budget for shelving
• Approved Secretary's Report
• Accepted financial information as presented
• Decided to leave Swiftel Center Use agreement as is

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two special events licenses for weddings at Bennett Barn, approve an easement agreement with Brookings Municipal Utilities, and consider several resolutions and agreements, including a bridge inspection program, a weed spraying joint powers agreement, and a 3-year lease with ChargePoint for the electric car charging station. The commission will also act on routine items like claims, travel requests, personnel actions, and first quarter transfers, and may enter executive session for personnel and contract negotiations.

• Public hearings for special events licenses (Lemke's Bar & Grill) for weddings on June 3 and September 9, 2023 at Bennett Barn
• Easement agreement with Brookings Municipal Utilities
• Resolution #23-18: plat of Block 1, Preston Church Addition
• Resolution #23-19: Bridge Inspection Program with SDDOT
• Agreement #23-25: 3-year lease with ChargePoint for EV charging station

The Brookings County Commission approved a bridge reinspection program and a plat for the Preston Church Addition. The board also approved first quarter budget transfers and various vendor claims.

• Approved Resolution #23-18 for a plat of Block 1, Preston Church Addition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-19 to participate in the SDDOT Bridge Inspection Program (5-0)
• Approved first quarter budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 4, April 5, and April 11 minutes (5-0)
• Approved various vendor claims, including $59,392.54 to Safe-N-Secure for courthouse security (5-0)

Commission

The Brookings County Board of Equalization will hear six appeals from Michael Moriarty, approve corrections to several property parcels, and act on numerous tax exemption applications including new tax-exempt status, owner-occupied, disabled veterans, and elderly freeze exemptions. The board will also receive presentations on the 2023 assessment of real property, building permits, tentative numbers for towns and school districts, and renewable energy tax credits. All actions are votes on the listed items, with no other substantive business on the agenda.

• Six appeals by Michael Moriarty (8:40–9:30 AM)
• Corrections to parcels for Joseph Arthur, Terry D Schwenk, Edward M Krueger, Paul M Ekern, Robert A Hoogwerf, Robert Cheatham
• 2023 Assessment of Real Property and building permit information presentation
• Approval of new tax-exempt status applications and continuing exemptions
• Approval of owner-occupied, riparian buffer, disabled veterans, tax moratorium, partially taxed, discretionary formula, and elderly freeze exemptions

The Brookings County Board of Equalization approved several property assessment corrections and tax-exempt status applications. The board heard and decided on five property appeals for Moriarty parcels, including one reconsideration of a previous decision.

• Approved corrections for parcels owned by Joseph Arthur Et Ux, Terry D Schwenk, Edward M Krueger Et Ux, Paul M Ekern, Robert A Hoogwerf, and Robert Cheatham Et Ux
• Approved three tax-exempt status applications for South Dakota State University Foundation
• Approved Appeal 23-02 (Moriarty 3rd Addition) total value $999,800 (3-1), later reconsidered and approved at $800,000 (4-0)
• Approved Appeal 23-03 (Moriarty 3rd Addition) total value $400,000 (3-1)
• Approved Appeal 23-04 (Moriarty 4th Addition) total value $800,000 (4-0)
• Approved Appeal 23-05 (Moriarty 4th Addition) total value $830,000 (4-0)
• Approved Appeal 23-06 (Moriarty 4th Addition) total value $850,000 (3-1)
• Approved various exemptions including disabled veteran's, elderly tax freeze, and tax moratorium exemptions

Commission

The Brookings County Commission is meeting to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items, including county grant dollars for townships, a severe weather policy, potential cellular authorization changes, and upcoming projects. The agenda also includes updates on the courthouse roof project, courthouse security upgrades, Highway Department buildings, and roads like Samara Avenue and 214th Street. No formal votes are scheduled except for approving the agenda and adjournment.

• County grant dollars for townships
• Severe weather policy
• Courthouse roof project
• Courthouse security upgrades
• Highway Department buildings/new location

The board held a special session to discuss several county projects and policies. No substantive votes were taken on the discussion items, though the board agreed to maintain the current severe weather policy.

• Approved the April 5, 2023 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Decided to keep the severe weather policy the same
• Proposed keeping $100,000 in the 2023 budget for township needs
• Proposed swapping locations of the County Development/Planning & Zoning and Equalization offices

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a property line adjustment plat and three requests via the Board of Adjustment. These included two variances for building setbacks and one conditional use permit for a home-based metal works shop.

• Approved property line adjustment plat for Preston Church Addition (9-0)
• Approved variance for second story addition and deck at 240 S Lake Dr (9-0)
• Approved front yard variance for overhead grain bin in Sterling Township (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for home extended business metal works shop at 45577 Hwy 14 (9-0)
• Decided to maintain current meeting start times

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a supplemental budget resolution, approve an annexation resolution for the City of Brookings, and consider a security installation contract with Safe N Secure. The agenda also includes routine approvals of claims, minutes, travel requests, personnel actions, and a tax abatement. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and contract negotiations.

• Public hearing and action on Resolution #23-16 (Supplemental Budget)
• Resolution #23-17 approving annexation of territories by City of Brookings
• Agreement #23-23: Security Installation Contract with Safe N Secure
• Abatement #23-09 for parcel #40265-01500-066-00 in the amount of $3,204.28
• Request to fill vacancy for full-time Deputy in Sheriff's Office

The Brookings County Commission approved the annexation of territories by the City of Brookings and passed a supplemental budget resolution. The board also authorized a security installation contract and a request to fill a full-time Deputy vacancy in the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved Resolution #23-17 for annexation of territories by the City of Brookings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-16 Supplemental Budget Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #23-23 security installation contract with Safe N Secure (5-0)
• Approved request to fill full-time Deputy vacancy in Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved Abatement #23-09 for parcel #40265-01500-066-00 in the amount of $3,204.28 (5-0)
• Approved late elderly tax freeze #23-04 (5-0)
• Approved claims including $191,349.61 for City of Brookings 20th St Interchange Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including travel requests and personnel actions (5-0)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Brookings Regional Railroad Authority is meeting to reorganize its board by electing a chairperson and secretary/treasurer, and to discuss the Brookings Regional Railroad Safety Authority, annual meetings, and member terms. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major financial or zoning items.

• Election of a Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer
• Discussion and possible action on the Brookings Regional Railroad Safety Authority
• Discussion and possible action on holding annual meetings and member terms
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2015

The Brookings County Railroad Authority appointed Josh Jones as an at-large member. The board also elected its 2023 leadership and discussed the potential dissolution of the City of Brookings' separate railroad safety entity.

• Approved March 30, 2023 agenda (All aye)
• Approved April 10, 2015 minutes (All aye)
• Elected Larry Jensen as Chairperson for 2023 (All aye)
• Elected Kelly VanderWal as Vice-Chairperson for 2023 (All aye)
• Appointed Josh Jones as an at-large member

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and then enter executive session under SDCL 1-25-2(4) for contract negotiations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed beyond the closed session and adjournment.

• Action to enter executive session for contract negotiations (SDCL 1-25-2(4))
• Invitation for citizens to request agenda time for unlisted items
• Approval of agenda
• Roll call and adjournment

The commission met on March 30, 2023, and entered an executive session to discuss contract negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered executive session for contract negotiations
• Exited executive session

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board is meeting to approve routine items (agenda, minutes, financial report) and hear committee reports. Regular business includes a motion to approve the 2024 budget and a quote to reseal the parking lot, with other discussion items on instructors, office space, a summer event, and a GFP grant.

• 2024 budget approval
• Quote to reseal parking lot
• Archery Range Committee Report
• Pistol Range Committee Report
• GFP Grant discussion

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board approved the financial report and a request for parking lot sealing and re-striping. The board reviewed activity reports and discussed firearms instructor requirements and potential office space construction.

• Approved agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved year financial report
• Approved parking lot sealing and re-striping

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will vote on a resolution establishing motor vehicle fees, approve two right-of-way agreements with Sioux Valley Energy, and a joint powers agreement for pocket gopher baiting. They will also consider consent agenda items including minutes, travel requests, personnel actions, and claims, plus surplus an asset. The meeting includes routine reports and an executive session for personnel and contract negotiations.

• Resolution #23-15: establishment of certain motor vehicle fees
• Agreement #23-20: Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way occupancy in Argo Township
• Agreement #23-21: Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way occupancy in Argo Township
• Agreement #23-22: SD DOT Joint Powers Agreement for Pocket Gopher Baiting Services
• Surplus asset #79265: 8-drawer card file to be sold via online auction

The Board approved a resolution to charge a $25 administrative fee for motor vehicle and boat title or registration applications processed by mail. The Commission also approved several right-of-way agreements and a gopher baiting contract. Personnel updates and various claims were approved via the consent agenda and routine business.

• Approved Resolution #23-15 establishing a $25 mail-in title processing fee (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #23-20 for Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way in Argo Township (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #23-21 for Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way in Argo Township (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #23-22 for SDDOT Pocket Gopher Baiting Services (5-0)
• Approved sale of asset #79265 (8-drawer card file) via Public Surplus (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 7 minutes and personnel actions (5-0)
• Approved routine claims for county expenses (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission will convene as the Board of Adjustment to consider seven applications: one variance and six conditional use permits. The requests include a front/rear yard variance, a home extended business, and multiple sand/gravel quarry and rock crusher operations. The board will also discuss a matter with Brad Adams and handle routine items like minutes approval and department reports.

• Variance 2023var001: Daniel Hamilton requests front/rear yard variances at 45496 218A St, Arlington, SD (Lake Sinai Township)
• Conditional use 2023cu004: Teresa Holloman, home extended business at 21437 477 Ave, Aurora, SD (Trenton Township)
• Conditional uses 2023cu002, 2023cu003, 2023cu007: Dan Ackerwold, quarry and rock crushers at 47122 219 St, Brookings, SD (Medary Township)
• Conditional uses 2023cu005, 2023cu006: Tom and Joe Davis, quarry and rock crushers in Sherman Township
• Discussion with Brad Adams

The commission approved several conditional use permits for sand and gravel mining and rock crushing operations. It also approved a variance for a detached garage and a permit for a home-based children's boutique. All votes for these items passed unanimously.

• Approved front yard variance for detached garage at 45496 218A St (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for children's boutique at 21437 477th Ave (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for sand/gravel mining at 47122 219th St (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for rock crushers to process onsite material at 47122 219th St (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit to crush imported concrete at 47122 219th St (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for sand/gravel mining in Sherman Township (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for rock crushers in Sherman Township (9-0)

Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment

The Joint Board of Adjustment will consider a conditional use permit application (2023jjcu001) from L.G. Everist, Inc. for sand, gravel, or quarry operations on a property in Aurora Township. The board also plans to elect officers and handle routine agenda items. Approval of the variance requires a 2/3 vote, while the conditional use item needs a majority of members present.

• Conditional use permit 2023jjcu001 for L.G. Everist, Inc. for sand/gravel/quarry operations
• Property: N1/2 SW1/4 Exc H-2 of Section 32, T110N, R49W (Aurora Township)
• Election of officers
• Citizen comment period (5-minute limit per person)

The Joint Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for L.G. Everist, Inc to mine sand and gravel on 79.79 acres in Aurora Township. The permit is valid for 25 years, expiring March 7, 2048.

• Appointed Chad Ford as Chairperson for 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Appointed Wayne Avery as Vice Chairperson for 2023 (All present voted aye)
• Approved conditional use permit for L.G. Everist, Inc sand and gravel mining (5-0)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold a public hearing on a retail on-sale liquor license for Schade Vineyard, approve several highway construction bids and agreements, and consider an inmate housing contract with Moody County. The agenda also includes routine consent items like claims, minutes, and personnel actions.

• Public hearing for Schade Vineyard retail on-sale liquor license
• Resolution #23-14 authorizing purchase of corrugated metal pipe, bridge materials, and grader blades via Beadle County bid process
• Agreement #23-11: inmate housing contract with Moody County for Brookings County Detention Center
• Award bids for 2023 highway materials (gravel, rip rap, asphalt, road oil, CIPP, equipment rentals) to multiple contractors
• Award 2023 Chip Seal Project to The Road Guy Construction Company (Yankton, SD) and Surfacing Project to Bowes Construction (Brookings, SD)

The Commission approved numerous bids for road materials, including gravel, asphalt, and road oil. They also authorized an inmate housing contract with Moody County and a retail liquor license for Schade Vineyard.

• Approved Resolution #23-14 to purchase pipe, bridge materials, and grader blades from Truenorth Steel Company (4-0)
• Approved inmate housing contract with Moody County (4-0)
• Awarded 2023 Chip Seal Project to The Road Guy Construction Company (4-0)
• Awarded 2023 Surfacing Project to Bowes Construction (4-0)
• Approved retail on-sale liquor license for Schade Vineyard (4-0)
• Awarded gravel bids to Bowes Construction, Sterzinger Construction, and Rogge Excavating (4-0)
• Awarded asphalt patching bid to Duininck, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved filling a vacancy for a Veterans Service Assistant (4-0)

Weed & Pest Board

The Brookings County Weed & Pest Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, and discussing possible action on the 2023 Department of Transportation weed spraying bid. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the spraying bid as the only substantive item.

• Discussion and possible action on 2023 DOT Weed Spraying Bid
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2023
• Public comment opportunity for items not on the agenda

The board met to review the agenda and hold an executive session. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Added executive session to the agenda

Weed & Pest Board

The board met for its annual session to provide information to towns and townships. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the previous meeting minutes

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider approving several plats, resolutions, agreements, and abatements, including a correction to a supplemental budget resolution and a right-of-way agreement with Sioux Valley Energy. They will also hear an annual update from the First District Association of Local Governments and discuss a possible intersection improvement at 204th Street and 459th Avenue.

• Resolution #23-09 correcting supplemental budget resolution
• Plats for Chris Diedrich, Wells, Allison's, and Meyer additions
• Agreement #23-09 with Sioux Valley Energy for right-of-way in Medary Township
• Abatement #23-01 for Madison Air Craft, LLC ($1,040.24)
• Abatement #23-07 for Sunny Ridge, Inc ($102.54)

The Board approved four separate land plats and a resolution correcting a previous supplemental budget. The Commission also authorized several tax abatements, a community health service contract, and a $1,500 donation to the Uncle Sam Jam event.

• Approved Resolution #23-09 to correct supplemental budget Resolution #23-06 (5-0)
• Approved plats for Chris Diedrich addition, Wells Addition, Allison’s Addition, and Meyer Addition (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #23-09 for Sioux Valley Energy right of way occupancy (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #23-10 for Community Health Service consultant contract (5-0)
• Approved tax abatements for Madison Air Craft, LLC ($1,0440.24) and Sunny Ridge, Inc ($102.54) (5-0)
• Approved $2,965.65 supplement for opioid settlement payment to States Attorney (5-0)
• Appointed Kelly VanderWal to the First District Association of Local Governments board (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 donation to Uncle Sam Jam event (by consensus)

Weed & Pest Board

This meeting was cancelled and rescheduled to March 2, 2023. The agenda included routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes, plus discussion and possible action on the 2023 Department of Transportation weed spraying bid.

• Meeting cancelled, rescheduled to 3/2/2023
• Discussion and possible action on 2023 DOT Weed Spraying Bid
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2023

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Brookings County Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to handle administrative tasks, including the election of 2023 officers and approval of the committee roster. The agenda includes a discussion on a 2023 grant that was never received and plans for a booth at the Brookings Regional Home Show. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Election of Officers for 2023
• Approval of LEPC Roster for 2023
• Discussion of LEPC 2023 Grant (noted as never received)
• Community outreach plan for Brookings Regional Home Show Booth
• Approval of 2023 meeting dates: Feb 16, May 18, Aug 17, Nov 16

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including electing officers, reviewing the budget and financials, and receiving reports from the commissioner and 4-H advisor. The agenda also includes planning for Achievement Days & BBQ and scheduling future meetings.

• Election of Chair, Vice-chair, and Secretary
• Budget and Financial Review
• Achievement Days & BBQ planning
• Commissioner Report
• 4-H Advisor Report

The board elected its leadership for the 2023 year and approved the Secretary's report. Members reviewed financial information and discussed volunteer needs for 4-H Achievement Days and the BBQ. Commissioner Jensen provided updates on county construction and legislative activities.

• Approved Secretary's Report
• Elected Ronny Parmely as Chair
• Elected Ronda Steward-Houtman as Vice-Chair
• Elected Laura Stern as Secretary
• Accepted financial information as presented

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider four plats and a conditional use application for a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) by Kodiak Pork RE, LLC. The board will also elect officers for 2023 and hear a discussion from a mobile home park owner. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment scheduling.

• Conditional use application 2023cu001 for a Class A-D CAFO at 21493 482 Ave, Elkton, SD (Kodiak Pork RE, LLC)
• Plat of Chris Diedrich Addition, NE1/4 Section 31, T109N, R48W
• Plat of Lot 1 of Wells Addition, SE1/4 Section 8, T109N, R49W
• Plat of Lot 1 of Allison's Addition, SW1/4 Section 8, T109N, R49W
• Plat of Block 1, Meyer Addition, N1/2 NE1/4 Section 11, T111N, R48W

The Commission approved a conditional use permit to increase the animal capacity of a swine operation. Four separate property plats for building sites were approved, and officers for 2023 were elected.

• Approved conditional use permit for Kodiak Pork RE, LLC to expand swine operation to 10,483 head (9-0)
• Approved 2023PLAT001 for Chris Diedrich Addition building site (8-0)
• Approved 2023PLAT002 for Wells Addition building site (9-0)
• Approved 2023PLAT003 for Allison’s Addition building site (9-0)
• Approved 2023PLAT004 for Meyer Addition building site (9-0)
• Appointed Chad Ford as Chairperson for 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Darrel Kleinjan as Vice Chairperson for 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Chad Ford, Kyle Vanderwal, and Mike Bartley to the Joint Jurisdiction Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Commission

The Commission approved Resolution #23-06 for a supplemental budget and authorized a $3,214,427.43 cash transfer from the General Fund to the Highway Road & Bridge Fund. The board also approved several inmate housing contracts and a solid waste facility for building demolition in Aurora.

• Approved Resolution #23-06 Supplemental Budget (5-0)
• Approved $3,214,427.43 cash transfer to Highway Road & Bridge Fund (5-0)
• Approved inmate housing contracts with Deuel County, Kingsbury County, and Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-08 for a solid waste facility in Aurora (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-07 designating Robert Hill as Wildland Fire Coordinator contact (5-0)
• Approved MOU with City of Volga regarding Samara Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Weed Department chemical bids (5-0)
• Approved requests to fill vacancies for a male correctional officer and a Deputy (5-0)

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will reorganize for 2023 by electing a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary. The board will also approve the agenda, minutes from November 21, 2022, and a financial report, and receive committee and director reports. Regular business includes approving PRC members, RSO volunteers, and Class A, plus discussing PRC representatives for archery and pistol.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary for 2023
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2022
• Approval of financial report
• Approval of PRC members, RSO volunteers, and Class A
• Discussion on PRC representatives for archery and pistol

The board reorganized its leadership and approved the financial report. Members also accepted the current list of Pistol Range Committee members, volunteers, and Class A personnel.

• Elected Larry Jensen as chair
• Elected Shawn Hostler as vice chair
• Elected Rocco Murano as secretary
• Approved November 21, 2022 minutes
• Approved financial report of year-to-date and 2022 revenues/expenditures
• Accepted list of PRC members, volunteers, and Class A

Weed & Pest Board

The board accepted all bids for chemicals despite price increases. Members also approved the purchase of gopher traps to be used as door prizes for the annual meeting on March 2, 2023.

• Approved agenda as written
• Approved minutes as written
• Accepted all chemical bids
• Approved purchase of gopher traps for annual meeting door prizes

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will hold its January 23, 2023 meeting, primarily conducting routine business: electing a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary for 2023, and approving the agenda, prior minutes, and financial report. The board will also hear committee reports and discuss regular business items, including approving PRC members and RSO volunteers.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary for 2023
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2022
• Approval of financial report
• Approval of PRC members, RSO volunteers, and Class A
• Discussion on PRC representatives for archery and pistol

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, a conservation district funding request, and several resolutions. Key actions include a proposed emergency/disaster declaration, setting weight limits on county highways, and a $4,539 drug fund supplement for sheriff's equipment. The meeting also includes a drainage board session on a Big Sioux River diversion study and an executive session on personnel.

• Resolution #23-04: declaration of emergency/disaster
• Resolution #23-05: weight limit enforcement on county highways
• Funding request from Brookings County Conservation District (9:00 AM)
• Automatic supplement of $4,539 to Sheriff's Department from Drug Control Fund
• Appointment of Behnoosh Amandi to Human Rights Commission

The Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution requesting the Governor petition the U.S. President to declare the county an emergency/disaster area following December 2022 winter storms. The board also established seasonal weight limits for county highways and approved several funding and personnel requests.

• Approved Resolution #23-04 declaring emergency/disaster for Dec 12-16 winter storms (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-05 setting 7-ton per axle weight limit on asphalt roads (5-0)
• Approved $54,715 for Brookings County Conservation District to purchase a 2023 Chevy pickup (5-0)
• Approved various claims including $55,000 for Brookings Area Transit and $45,793.15 for ESRI (5-0)
• Approved request to fill Office Manager vacancy in the Highway Department (5-0)
• Appointed Behnoosh Amandi to the Human Rights Commission (5-0)
• Approved $4,539 supplement from Drug Control Fund for Sheriff's Department equipment (5-0)
• Declared two Dell computers, one monitor, one server rack, and three chairs as surplus for disposal (5-0)

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, receiving staff reports and financials, and discussing new business items related to a security deposit and a civil rights form. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Security Deposit discussion
• Civil Rights Form discussion
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Staff reports and financials review

The Commission approved the November 17, 2022 minutes and the financial reports for the Section 8 Voucher Program and MOD Rehab. Members decided to keep the security deposit contribution for qualified persons at 80% following a $25,000 grant from the SDHDA Home Program.

• Approved November 17, 2022 minutes
• Approved financial reports for Section 8 Voucher Program and MOD Rehab
• Maintained security deposit contribution at 80% for qualified persons

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023, was cancelled due to inclement weather. No official business was conducted, and all agenda items, including a conditional use application for a concentrated animal feeding operation, were postponed.

• Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather
• Conditional use application 2023cu001 by Kodiak Pork RE, LLC for a Class A-D concentrated animal feeding operation at 21493 482 Ave, Elkton, SD (postponed)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will reorganize for 2023, approve routine claims and consent items, and set pay for volunteer boards and election workers. It will also consider multiple Rural Access Infrastructure Funding applications from townships and approve official newspapers, depositories, and cell phone reimbursements for the year.

• Resolution #23-01 setting meeting pay and per diem rates for volunteer county boards
• Resolution #23-02 setting election worker pay for 2023
• Resolution #23-03 for compromise and settlement of a county aid lien
• Approval of 20 Rural Access Infrastructure Funding applications from townships (Bangor, Brookings, Eureka, Medary, Oakwood, Oslo, Trenton, Volga)
• Approval of official newspapers and depositories for 2023

The Commission appointed Ryan Krogman as Chairperson and Larry Jensen as Vice-Chairperson for 2023. The board approved pay rates for volunteer boards and election workers, as well as several rural infrastructure funding applications for various townships.

• Appointed Ryan Krogman as Chairperson for 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Larry Jensen as Vice-Chairperson for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-01 setting 2023 volunteer board meeting pay and per diem (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-02 setting 2023 election worker pay (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-03 to release a County Aid lien in full with no payment (5-0)
• Approved Rural Access Infrastructure Funding Applications for Bangor, Eureka, Oakwood, Oslo, Trenton, and Volga townships (5-0)
• Approved Rural Access Infrastructure Funding for Brookings and Medary townships contingent on updated quotes (5-0)
• Approved 2023 official depositories, legal papers, and cell phone reimbursements (5-0)