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Buffalo County certifies Nov. 5 election, approves fuel bid and routine contracts
Summary
The Buffalo County Board certified the Nov. 5 general election, approved a fuel contract with Total Oil, Inc., accepted a State DOT agreement, authorized an Enhanced 911 contract with the City of Winner and passed liquor-license renewals contingent on tribal resolutions; vouchers and payroll were also approved.
The Buffalo County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 7 certified the Nov. 5, 2024 general election and approved multiple routine contracts and claims.
The board convened as the Election Canvassing Board and, by motion of Vice‑Chair Donita Loudner and second by Commissioner Rex Zastrow, found the official tally matched the unofficial tally; all members voted Aye. The canvass concluded and the board reconvened as the Buffalo County Commissioners.
Vice‑Chair Donita Loudner moved several of the meeting’s recorded actions. The board approved a fuel bid from Total Oil, Inc. with bulk prices listed in the minutes as: Unleaded $2.92; Ethanol $2.67; #1 Dyed Premium $3.13; #2 Dyed Premium $2.79. The board also voted to approve an agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation and to enter a contract with the City of Winner for Enhanced 911 service; Commissioner Rex Zastrow later moved that Chair Dawn Cable be authorized to call and sign the E911 contract. Each motion was seconded and carried with all voting Aye.
The board passed the 2025 liquor and wine license renewals with the stated condition that approvals be contingent on receipt of tribal resolutions. The minutes record that the motion was moved by Vice‑Chair Loudner, seconded by Commissioner Zastrow, and carried unanimously.
The board approved vouchers, payroll and reimbursements by motion; the minutes list totals and several named vendors and claimants. Recorded totals include Total Payroll $32,272.51; Total Reimbursements $261.34; Total Payroll Deductions $18,946.49; and Total Claims $35,460.18.
Chairman Dawn Cable called the meeting to order and the board adjourned at the close after approving the day’s business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
