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Minnehaha County Commission approves $954,188 in bills, personnel changes and surplus-vehicle replacement
Summary
The Board unanimously approved the agenda, Dec. 1 minutes, vouchers totaling $954,188.35, a slate of personnel actions and the use of 2020 surplus funds to replace an Equalization truck; motions passed by 5-0 roll call.
Vice Chair Dean Karsky convened the Minnehaha County Commission on Dec. 8, where commissioners approved the agenda and Dec. 1 minutes and authorized payment of bills totaling $954,188.35.
Olivia Larson, deputy county auditor, placed the detailed vendor list on file. The disbursements included payments to county health and safety vendors, hospital and professional services, and multiple construction and contracted-construction invoices. The Commission approved the vouchers by a 5-0 roll call vote.
The board approved a package of personnel actions: new hires, step increases and corrective hire-date changes across the Sheriff’s Office, Juvenile Detention Center, Treasurer’s Office, Highway Department and other departments. Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, asked for a temporary additional duty salary adjustment for Kim Adamson, Finance and Budget Officer, increasing her rate to $52.27 per hour for Nov. 30–Dec. 31, 2020; the Commission approved the request by a 5-0 roll call.
Chris Lilla, director of equalization, requested use of surplus 2020 funds to replace a 2003 Chevrolet truck with mechanical and safety issues. The board authorized the purchase through the State bid process by a unanimous roll call vote.
The board received routine financial reports, including the Highway Department monthly construction report and Auditor’s accounts showing total cash on hand of roughly $40.7–40.8 million for Aug. and Sept. 2020.
