Minnehaha County Commission approves $1.33 million in bills, authorizes equipment and vehicle purchases and a lien compromise

The Minnehaha County Commission on Oct. 26, 2021, approved payment of $1,326,210.34 in county bills, authorized several equipment purchases for county operations, approved modest increases to employee health and dental premiums for 2022, and adopted Resolution MC21-60 to compromise and release a county aid lien.

The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Barth, Bender, Heiberger and Karsky recorded present. Commissioner Barth moved and Commissioner Bender seconded approval of the meeting agenda and the Oct. 19 minutes; both motions passed by voice vote (4 ayes).

In routine business the board approved a voucher batch totaling $1,326,210.34. The voucher listing (included in the minutes) itemized payments to dozens of vendors, among the largest line items a $658,247.00 payment to Henry Carlson Construction and $195,611.31 to Metro Comms. The minutes also listed October payroll amounts by department, including $1,162,324.82 for the Sheriff’s Office and $140,175.47 for Highway payroll.

The Commission approved multiple personnel…