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Pipestone County board handles personnel, facilities and travel items; commissioner announces retirement plans
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Summary
The board received HR updates including a retirement, approved an out‑of‑state training request for the county assessor, authorized staff to obtain quotes for elevator dampers and a humidifier, and heard Commissioner Dan Wildermuth announce he will not seek re‑election.
Pipestone County commissioners handled several administrative items on April 14, including personnel updates, travel approval and authorization to obtain facility project quotes.
Human Resources Director Charlotte Seager reported that Jailer/Dispatcher Melanie VerHey will retire effective May 14, 2026 after 21.5 years; the sheriff’s office position will remain open until filled. Seager also outlined open positions (IT internship) and provided an HRIS/payroll RFP update: vendor demonstrations are scheduled April 28 with a final recommendation planned for the May meeting. The board acknowledged employees Derek Claar and Liz Wensel with “Colleague Kudos” and noted upcoming employee recognition events.
Commissioner Dan Wildermuth told the board he will not seek re‑election; his term ends Dec. 31, 2026. Commissioners publicly thanked him for his service.
County Maintenance Director Kyle Evans requested authorization to obtain firm quotes to replace six pneumatic elevator fire dampers with electric actuation and to obtain quotes for a humidification system for the Law Enforcement Center dispatch area; the board verbally approved obtaining quotes and directed staff to return with recommendations at the April 28 meeting. Commissioners raised using reverse‑osmosis water for the humidifier as an option to investigate.
County Assessor Jean Nelson requested out‑of‑state travel to attend Vanguard commercial and industrial valuation training in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 3‑4; on a motion by Commissioner Dan Wildermuth, seconded by Commissioner Doug Nagel, the board approved the travel request unanimously.