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Minnehaha County Commission approves pay changes, tax-deed sale and dozens of liquor-license renewals
Summary
The county commission on Nov. 2 approved a 3.0% pay-matrix increase for 2022, added June 19 as a county holiday, authorized a tax-deed sale for a Sioux Falls parcel and cleared numerous liquor-license renewals; commissioners also approved personnel actions and a highway change order. Voter roll-call votes were unanimous where recorded.
The Minnehaha County Commission on Nov. 2, 2021, approved a slate of routine and policy actions including a 3.0% matrix increase for 2022 pay for non-elected, full-time benefit-eligible positions and the addition of June 19 as a county holiday beginning in 2022.
Commissioner Bender moved to approve the pay-matrix adjustment and the holiday addition; Commissioner Heiberger seconded both motions and each carried on recorded 4-0 votes. The meeting opened at 9 a.m. under Chair Dean Karsky.
The commission approved payment of county vouchers totaling $585,662.53 after a separate motion; that vote was recorded as 4 ayes. Commissioners also approved new hires, promotions and multiple step increases across departments, actions the board recorded as routine personnel business.
Auditor Ben Kyte presented Resolution MC21-61 approving the sale of tax-deed property RDID 70628 (4208 N Jans Dr., Sioux Falls) to CAM Companies, LLC for $167,300. The motion to approve the resolution passed by roll call vote, 4-0, and authorized the county treasurer to issue a quitclaim deed and abate outstanding taxes, interest or penalties if necessary.
The commission also approved two resolutions rescinding previously approved property tax payment plans after owners failed to comply with their payment terms: Resolution MC21-62 (Parcel 28855) and Resolution MC21-63 (Parcel 75076). Both actions were taken by roll call votes of 4-0 and the county stated the treasurer may proceed with the tax-deed process under SDCL Chapter 10-25.
At the request of Engineering Supervisor Jacob Maras, the commission authorized the chair to sign a change order for project MC17-01 (Highway 146 Reconstruction). Finance and Budget Officer Susan Beaman presented a large slate of 2022 liquor and wine license renewal applications reviewed by the State’s Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office and Planning & Zoning; the commission approved the renewals by roll call vote (4-0). The meeting record lists each applicant and the type of license approved.
At Air Guard Division Supervisor Keith Wynia’s request, the commission authorized the chair to sign an air guard security protection agreement; that motion also passed 4-0. The board recessed briefly, entered executive session under SDCL 1-25-2(1),(3) and (4), then adjourned; the next regular meeting was set for Nov. 16, 2021.
Several routine motions at the start of the meeting approved the agenda and the Oct. 26 meeting minutes. The Auditor’s account with the Treasurer for September 2021 was placed on file during reports.
