Jason Fritzsche

The key discussion topics for this meeting include considering the minutes from February 10, 2026, and approving the current agenda. The agenda mandates an Executive Session. Business items cover Care of Poor matters, Old Business, New Business, and Public Comment. Specific operational items include review of travel requests, payroll consideration, monthly reports, and outstanding bills. The Highway Department portion of the meeting involves considering supply bids, a 2026 surfacing bid, parking lot updates, purchase of a new skid steer (with surplus of an old one), and purchase of new mowers for 2026, along with surplus equipment for auction. Other items include a closing audit presentation for 2023-2024, consideration of a Release of Lien, and discussions on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and LEMPG Grant program. The commission will also consider a Combined Election Agreement with the City of Huron and Huron School District 2-2, and consider several resolutions related to plats: 'Plat of Tract 1 of Stockstill Addition', 'Plat of Lot 2 B.L. Eden First Addition', 'Plat of L&E Homestead', and 'Plat of Baruth Outlot 2'. The meeting concludes with work on General Policies and other miscellaneous items.

The meeting commenced with organizational matters, including the election of the 2026 Chair and Vice Chair. Key actions included accepting the bid from TrueNorth Steel for Metal Pipe (Culverts) & Bridge materials and approving a Street Maintenance agreement with the towns of Virgil and Hitchcock. The Commission adopted Resolution 01-01-2026 concerning Beadle County Speed Limits & Weight Per Axle Limits, effective February 15, 2026, through April 30, 2026, for county oil roads, which also referenced a standing 40 MPH speed limit for trucks on these roads since March 1, 2012. The board approved travel requests for the County Highway Superintendent, accepted the retirement resignation of an Equipment Operator, accepted the resignation of a Deputy Register of Deeds, and approved the hiring of a Deputy Treasurer. The meeting concluded with a review of bills and an Executive Session regarding personnel matters.

The meeting agenda for January 27, 2026, included a pledge of allegiance, executive session consideration, and discussions on Old Business and New Business items. Key topics included the 'Care Poor' matter, a travel request for the Sheriff to attend a Winter Business Meeting, payroll review, consideration of monthly reports, and review of outstanding bills. Furthermore, the agenda covered employee actions such as considering resignations for the Highway Employee and the Beadle County Emergency Management/Weed Supervisor. Specific discussions were allocated for the Highway Department, including proposals for regrading on Rt 10, Temporary ROW Agreements, and the 2026 Bridge Inspection Resolution. Other items included considering the Employee Listing for 2026, quotes from 7 Sons LLC, the Kaboomers Firework Stand, ARS Roof Inspection for the Regional Correction Center and County Courthouse, renewal of appointed positions, an agreement with First District for GIS Website Hosting, County Opt Out considerations, setting a date for the Annual Meeting with Townships, and working on General Policies.

The agenda for the meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance, consideration of the previous minutes, and approval of the current agenda. Key discussion points involved an Executive Session, matters concerning Care Poor, Old Business, New Business, and Public Comment. Specific actions scheduled included a bid opening for culverts, consideration of setting a bid date for the annual supply bid, and discussion of a Resolution for Spring Load Limits with the Highway Superintendent. Other agenda items addressed personnel matters, including the consideration of an employee resignation/hiring for the Register of Deeds office and hiring for the Treasurer's office, as well as working on General Policies. The board also planned to address travel requests for the Highway Superintendent and review bills requiring payment by the end of January 2026, totaling $71,469.01.

The agenda for the meeting includes routine items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the agenda, and an Executive Session. Key business items include considering the Care of Poor fund status, Old Business, and New Business. Specific action items involve considering the resignation/hiring of a Jailer, reviewing and approving several travel requests for County employees including the States Attorney Office, County Highway Superintendent, and general county employees for various training events and conventions. The board will also consider payroll, monthly reports, and outstanding bills. Further agenda items include considering a Resolution for 2026 BIG Grant applications, a Salary Adjustment for the Register of Deeds employee, and considering Resolution 07-04-25 regarding Courthouse Parking Lot and Sidewalk Rehabilitation, and Resolution 07-05-25 for the Adoption of the Provisional Budget for Beadle County. Additionally, the Board of Adjustment has a scheduled meeting to consider a Variance Request related to Plooster.