Custer County

The regular session involved reviewing and approving claims for the General Fund, Road Fund, Communications Fund, and Preservation and Modernization Fund. Key actions included authorizing special purchases for a Pneumatic Roller and two Caterpillar Motor Graders for the Highway Department. The Board convened as the Board of Equalization to approve a tax list correction and accept an application for exemption. Furthermore, bids for Bridge Replacement Projects were closed, and the entire bids from Ace/Eaton Metals were accepted based on the Highway Superintendent's recommendation. Resolutions were approved for security substitutions at Pinnacle Bank and Flatwater Bank. The Treasurer presented the Semi-Annual Statement, and the CEDC presented six-month reports for CDBG income revolving loan funds and the Housing Program Income Report. A resolution concerning appointment to the Personnel Policy Board/Handbook Committee was tabled.

The regular session included committee reports and the approval of General Fund, Road Fund, and Communications Fund claims. The Board reviewed and accepted the 2024-2025 audit report and accepted a letter of understanding for the 2026-2027 budget assistance. Key capital equipment discussions resulted in the purchase approvals for a Pneumatic Roller and two used motor graders, all from NMC. The Board approved a right-of-way crossing application for a water pipe and a hydrant installation. The Sheriff presented matters including the acceptance of a bid for a 2026 Police Pursuit Vehicle, approval for a new HVAC unit for the jail, and a presentation on a potential LiveScan fingerprinting system. Following adjournment as the County Board, the entity convened as the Board of Equalization to approve numerous Tax List Corrections across several districts based on 2022 and 2023 State Audits and clerical errors. The Board also reviewed applications for Permissive Exemptions.

The combined proceedings of the Custer County Board of Supervisors meetings addressed numerous financial claims across multiple funds, including the General Fund, Road Fund, Communications Fund, Deeds Preservation and Modernization Fund, Reuse Grant Fund, Inheritance Tax Fund, and Highway Buy Back Fund. Key operational discussions and actions included the approval of several resolutions: Resolution #1-2022 authorizing the County Treasurer to invest county funds; Resolution #2-2022 increasing mileage reimbursement rates; Resolution #3-2022 setting salaries for Elected Officials for the term 2023-2026; Resolution #4R-2022 directing a road study on Road #98/#208; Resolution #5R-2022 authorizing load limit signs; Resolution #7R-2022 and #8R-2022 approving correct descriptions for road relocations; Resolution #10-2022 approving the 2022 Local Emergency Operation Plan; and Resolution #12-2022 authorizing the Highway Improvement Project on Hwy 2. The Board also approved the 2022 Committee appointments, appointed department officials, renewed the contract with Geo Comm for 911 mapping, approved the purchase of a Motor Grader (NMC, CAT bid) and a Wheel Loader (Titan Machinery bid), and conducted a public hearing regarding the vacation of Road #98/#208, ultimately offering to relinquish it to Woodriver Township with stipulations. A public hearing was held concerning a Conditional Use Permit for two Yurts to be used as Airbnb rentals, which was conditionally approved. The Board also reviewed and directed actions concerning Township Disaster Loans.

The meetings involved extensive review and approval of General Fund, Road Fund, Communications Fund, Deeds Preservation & Modernization Fund, Sinking Fund, Visitor's Promotion Fund, Reuse Grant Fund, Housing Reuse Grant Fund, and Repurposed Housing Fund claims across the sessions. Key operational discussions included the approval of salary and expense claims, approval of resolutions for fund transfers, appointments/reappointments to various committees (including the Extension Board and Planning Commission), changes to mileage rates, and handling of tax list corrections and permissive exemptions in the Board of Equalization sessions. Significant actions included approving bids for county structures, approving the purchase of a new vehicle for the Sheriff, approving a resolution to adopt the One and Six Year Highway Plan with modifications, setting a Fair Market Value and opening bids for a lease on Pamida Addition, Lot 3A, and adopting a Death Benefit Policy for employees effective January 1, 2024. Discussions also covered updating federal aid paperwork and addressing credit card procurement options.

The meetings addressed routine administrative and financial matters across multiple funds, including the approval of claims for the General Fund, Road Fund, Communications Fund, Modernization and Preservation Fund, Inheritance Tax Fund, and Building Project Fund. Key discussions and actions during the January 12 meeting involved appointing committee members and setting up public hearings for vacating Roads #431 and #1706 for February 9th. The January 26 meeting included authorizing a bank account for the Judicial Center Building Bond, re-appointing a board member, and approving construction agreements for federal aid projects. Subsequent meetings in February and March saw approvals for jail painting bids, the Custer County One and Six Year Highway Plan, denying a road vacation petition, and approving bids for bridge materials. Further discussions included reviewing insurance bidding and telecommunications service agreements.