LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING – JANUARY 2, 2001 The regular meeting of the Lawrence County Commissioners was called to order by Chairman James J. Seward at 8:30 a.m. on January 2, 2001 in the Administrative Annex Building of the Lawrence County Courthouse located at 90 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD with Commissioners Connie Douglas, Terry Weisenberg, Barbara Mattson and George Opitz present. All motions were passed by unanimous vote unless stated otherwise. Judge Johnson was present to swear in the newly elected County Commissioners James J. Seward and Terry W. Weisenberg; and Officials Debora Tridle, Treasurer and K. Michael Chaput, Coroner. 2001 ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS & DESIGNATIONS CHAIRMAN OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Moved-Seconded (Opitz-Weisenberg) To appoint Commissioner Douglas as the Chairman of the Lawrence County Commissioners for 2001. Motion Carried. VICE-CHAIRMAN OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg- Seward) To appoint Commissioner Mattson as the Vice-Chairman of the Lawrence County Commissioners for 2001. Motion Carried. HIGHWAY & PHYSICAL PLANT SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTMENT: Moved- Seconded (Seward-Opitz) to appoint Chuck Williams as the Highway and Physical Plant Superintendent for a two-year term to expire 1-03. Motion Carried. LEGAL NEWSPAPERS: Moved-Seconded (Mattson-Weisenberg) To designate the B.H. Pioneer and the Lawrence County Centennial as the legal newspapers for 2001. Motion Carried. SHERIFF'S OFFICE POSITIONS: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg-Opitz) To restate the full time positions in the Lawrence County Sheriff's office for 2001 as follows: (1) Chief Deputy (6) Deputies, (3) Detective, (2) Process Servers, (9) Jailers, (1) Bailiff, (2) Cooks, (1) Dispatch Supervisor/911 Coordinator, and (7) Dispatchers. Motion Carried. INDIGENT FUNERAL EXPENSE: Moved-Seconded (Mattson-Weisenberg) To continue the indigent funeral expenses paid by the County as stated in the Lawrence County Welfare Program Rule. Motion Carried. COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: AIRPORT BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Opitz-Weisenberg) To appoint Commissioner Seward for 2001. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN: Moved-Seconded (Seward-Weisenberg) To appoint Commissioner Opitz for 2001. EXTENSION BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg-Seward) To appoint Steve Peters, Georgia Jensen, Robin Olson, Roxie Tetrault, Richard Sleep, Teah Pray and Commissioner Seward for a one year term to expire 1-2002. FAIR BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Seward-Weisenberg) To appoint Gerald Draine for a (3) year term to expire 1-2004 and Commissioner Douglas for a one year term. MENTAL ILLNESS BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Opitz-Seward) To appoint Ron Pray and Barbara Hansen as members for a three-year term to expire 1-2004. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg-Seward) To appoint Terry Kullbom for a five year term to expire 1-2005 and to appoint Commissioner Mattson for 2001. WEED BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg-Seward) To appoint Charles Nicholas and Russell Rantappa for a term to expire on 1-2004; appoint Richard Sleep to fill the term of Jim Jennings; and appoint Commissioner Mattson for 2001. BOARD OF HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg-Opitz) To appoint Chairman Douglas for 2001. INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Moved-Seconded (Seward-Weisenberg) To appoint Commissioner Opitz for 2001. B.H. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: Moved-Seconded (Opitz-Weisenberg) To appoint Commissioner Weisenberg as Representative and Commissioner Seward as Alternate. FIRE ADVISORY BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Seward-Weisenberg) To appoint Commissioner Opitz for 2001. RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT: Moved-Seconded (Seward-Weisenberg) To appoint Commissioner Mattson for 2001 and Chairman Douglas as an alternate. SOIL CONSERVATION BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Opitz-Seward) To appoint Commissioner Weisenberg for 2001. LIBRARY BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg-Seward) To appoint Chairman Douglas for 2001. STATE DIVISION OF FORESTRY CONTACT PERSON: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg- Opitz) To appoint Chairman Douglas and Commissioner Seward as alternate for 2001. USGS WATER & HYDROLOGY STUDY COMMITTEE: Moved-Seconded (Seward- Weisenberg) To appoint Chairman Douglas and Commissioner Opitz as alternate for 2001. WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLAN COMMITTEE: Moved-Seconded (Seward-Weisenberg) To appoint Chairman Douglas and Commissioner Opitz as alternate for 2001. MULTIPLE USE COMMITTEE: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg-Douglas) To appoint Commissioner Seward to the Multiple Use Committee. EDA REVOLVING LOAN BOARD: Moved-Seconded (Opitz-Mattson) To appoint Commissioner Weisenberg as the Commissioner Representative for 2001. WESTERN SD COMMUNITY ACTION: Moved-Seconded (Seward-Weisenberg) To appoint Ida Marie Snorteland for a one-year term. WESTERN SD JUVENILE SERVICES CENTER COMPACT: Moved-Seconded (Seward- Weisenberg) To appoint Commissioner Opitz to a three-year term to expire Feb 2004. LOCAL RULE OF ORDER: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg-Seward) to adopt the local rule of order requiring three commission members approval to pass a motion. Motion Carried. PERSONNEL: DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION: Moved-Seconded (Seward-Opitz) to approve the reclassification of Les Struble to an Appraiser IV at the base rate of $13.00 an hour effective 1-1- 2001. Motion Carried. 2001 WAGES: Moved-Seconded (Seward-Mattson) to accept the following 2001 wage scale and wages for the salaried personnel and per hour for hourly personnel, unless stated otherwise. Motion Carried. 2001 WAGES (per SDCL 6-1-10): Commissioners: Weisenberg,Terry-8,113; Douglas,Connie- 8,113; Opitz,George-8,113; Seward,James-$8,113; Mattson, Barbara-$8,113; Barrett,Marlene- 32,140.40.; Auditor: Atkinson,Connie-38,859; McGruder,Brenda-12.51; Nelson,Melody-10.53; Sargent,Debbie-8.61. Computer: Dias,Gregory-47,475.20; McGruder,Randall-14.60; Leatherman,Debra-$11.16;. Treasurer: Tridle,Debora-32,000; Hagerty,Sharon-11.56; Sjomeling,Carol-11.50; Winters,Doris-10.43; Haupt,Janice-10.37; Schwindt,Lisa-8.88; Atkinson,Sally-7.83. Register of Deeds: Meverden,Judy-34,961; Narem,Sharon-11.83; Green,Sheree-11.18; Slane,Mary-10.35; Lux,Teresa-9.70. Director of Equalization: Piekkola,Darlene-43,482.20; Bridenstine,Nancy-12.27; Amende,Muriel-12.08; Struble,Les- 13.00; Writer,Jason-10.98; Carrico,Linda-11.04; Woodle,Sharon-11.05; Mund,Priscilla-8.36. States Attorney: Fitzgerald, John-52,300; Outka,Bruce-40,000; Madsen,Chris-40,000; O'Grady,Glenna-12.88; Baumann,Michelle-12.59; Crane,Shannon-9.43; Stoflet,Margie-11.32. Public Defender: Kosel,Joe-47,152; Landeen,Joel-35,416; Baloun,Thomas-15.09; Washburn,Lisa-9.43. Maintenance: Frerichs,Richard-15.85; Richards,Keith-10.45; Carr,Zoe- 9.63; Lee,Laura-8.03; Ekeren,Thomas-8.03. Veterans Service Officer: Loken,William-15,997. Emergency Management: Muchow,Howard-14,164.80; Roth,Sherri-9.50. Airport: Harmon,Jim- 11.95. Board of Health: Kuettle,Dan-26,456.00. Soil Conservation: Miller, Dianne-8.11. Weed: Heck,David-28,000. Extension: Bertch,Alyce-11.86; McGuinness,Sherry-6.37. Planning&Zoning: Birk,Erik-34,166.40; Maynard,Debora-9.77; Sheriff: Mowell, Richard- 46,857; Harmon,Joe-41,225.60; Hansen,Paul-15.76; Rosenau,Randall-15.81; Dean,Brian-15.83; Goetsch,Martin-15.22; Hulm,Andrew-13.91; Little,Tavis-15.14; Shafer,Mike-15.14; Thompson,Colin-15.14; Watt,James-13.91; Gabriel,Larry-12.90; Wurtele, Brian-12.77; Metzger,Judy-9.51; Richards,Dee-10.53; Nowell,Dona-11.25; Larson,Dale-13.87; Asheim,Roger-11.81; Antijunti-Lisa-11.76; Bradley,Anthony-11.76; Williams,Robert-11.96; Vickery,Mari-etta-11.76; Brennan,Seth-11.76; Stich,Lynn-11.76; Roth,Rhonda-10.22; Mcallister,Gary–10.22; Larson,Dan-10.30; Kaiser,Faith-10.40; Duncan,Debbie-10.40; Sandvick,Thomas-12.49; Hamilton,Marion-10.68; Nelson, Kesha-10.69; Black,Sue-10.60; Easter,Lisa-10.60; White,Richard-9.38; Cox,Vicki-10.60; Blanks,Katherine-10.60; Burrer,LeeAnn-10.22; Culver,Kim-10.22; Clark,Virginia-10.60; Fitzgerald,Sara-9.38; Whittington,Betty-9.38; Rohrer,Tara-9.38; Hagerty,Richard-10.00; Allen,Alicia-10.22; Baier,Brian-10.00; Harvey,Jerome-8.66; Jansevics,Jake-10.00; Kaiser,Daniel-10.00; Kotak,Joe- 9.52; Stotts,Stewart-10.00; Lechner,Shelly-8.66; Lechner,Tim-8.66; Nicholas,Verla-8.66; Rear,Kay-8.66; Symonds,Matthew-10.00; Mendoza,David-10.00; Highway: Williams, Charles- $52,136; Ryan,Steve-16.27; McCormick,Robert-16.39; Porter, Bonnie-12.68; Vandenberg,Maria-9.43; Agena,Timothy-13.82; Barret,Tim-13.74; Bey,John-14.67; Burleson, Norman-13.79; Dahl,Dennis-14.25; Eide,Curtis-14.22; Fystro,Terry-14.22; Grenstiner,Edwin- 14.49; Heying,Bradley-13.81; Hudson,Roger-13.74; Kopel,Lester-13.80; Lensegrav, Richard- 13.94; Patino,Mark-13.74; Rosencranz,Robert-13.74; Silvernail,Dennis-14.19; Williams,Kenneth-14.31. LAWRENCE COUNTY 2001 PAYROLL STEPS AND RATES ENTRY 6 MOS. 12 MOS. 24 MOS. 36 MOS. 60 MOS. 84 MOS. POSITION STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 CLERK I 6.37 6.88 7.14 7.40 7.66 8.15 8.66 CLERK II / CASHIER 7.33 7.83 8.09 8.36 8.61 9.12 9.63 ADM CLK / REC CLK III 7.66 8.15 8.42 8.66 8.93 9.43 9.96 ACCT CLK / REC CLK IV 7.83 8.36 8.61 8.88 9.12 9.63 10.15 SECRETARY / LEGAL SEC I 8.66 9.20 9.43 9.69 9.96 10.48 10.96 LEGAL SECRETARY II 9.30 9.83 9.96 10.33 10.59 11.12 11.62 OFFICE SUPERVISOR 8.74 9.25 9.52 9.74 10.15 10.64 11.18 ***** HIGHWAY ********** ***** MAINTENANCE ***** FOREMAN 15.76 CUSTODIAN I 8.03 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 13.74 CUSTODIAN II 9.63 LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 13.08 MAINT. WORKER I 8.61 MECHANIC 13.74 MAINT. WORKER II 10.45 MECHANIC FOREMAN 14.43 PT.