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Minnehaha County approves scores of personnel actions, tax abatements and a lien compromise
Summary
The commission approved new hires, promotions, step increases and dozens of variable-hour appointments; authorized several 2019 tax abatements and approved Resolution MC20-80 to release a county aid lien in full for DPNO 28736.
Minnehaha County commissioners on Dec. 15 approved a broad slate of personnel changes, multiple 2019 property tax abatements and a request to compromise a county aid lien.
Personnel actions approved by the board included new hires and promotions (for example, Kelvin Jones to Tax and License Technician; Cory Hartley promoted to sergeant in the Sheriff’s Department; Sarah Kerkvliet promoted to lead paralegal), step increases for several Equalization and Highway Department employees, and dozens of variable-hour appointments for airport deputy sheriffs, correctional officers, Safe Home program staff, museum aides and others. Effective dates and hourly rates were recorded in the public transcript; all personnel motions passed by roll call votes of 5 ayes.
On property taxes, Director of Equalization Chris Lilla requested and the commission approved tax abatements for parcels owned by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks (several parcels listed by parcel ID and amounts), and abatements for properties owned by Shirley Martell and Gregory & Jeannie Ammon due to heavy flood damage. The motions passed by roll call (5 ayes).
Melinda Storley, Commission Assistant, briefed the board on an application to compromise a County Aid Lien (DPNO 28736) totaling $7,422.69 for public defender and court-appointed attorney services provided between 1992 and 1996. The applicant attended and spoke in support of the compromise. After reviewing financial statements and payment history, the commission approved Resolution MC20-80 to release the lien in full with no payment. Motion by Beninga, seconded by Karsky; roll call vote 5 ayes.
During public comment, Steven Siano of Sioux Falls raised concerns about the county’s handling of COVID-19 and his own access to medical and psychological care; the comment was received and entered into the public record. The commission also authorized the Auditor to post notice of a Dec. 29 hearing to consider 2020 budget supplements for items including Highway contracted construction and various General Fund departments.
All personnel actions, abatements and the lien compromise were approved by roll call votes as recorded in the public transcript.
