.JPG) | Brookings County Commission Meeting Brookings City & County Government Center 520 3rd Street, Brookings, SD Chambers, Suite 310 (3rd Floor) |
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Approval of Agenda
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Comments, Voice Vote
4.
Reorganization of the Board
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Action to Appoint a Chairperson for 2026
Action: Motion to Nominate, Comments, Voice Vote
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Action to Appoint a Vice-Chairperson for 2026
Action: Motion to Nominate, Comments, Voice Vote
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Invitation for a Citizen to schedule time on the Commission Agenda for an item not listed.
There is a five (5) minute time limit per person. Anyone wanting to speak during this agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting. No commission action will be taken during this agenda item. Any requested action item may be scheduled for a future meeting date.
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Consent Agenda Items
Action: Motion to Approve, Note Consent Agenda Items, Request Comments, Roll Call
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Cellular Authorizations
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Routine Business
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Approval of Claims
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Department Head Reports
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Scheduled Agenda Items - 9:00 AM
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Regular Business
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First Reading of Ordinance #26-01: An Ordinance Providing for the Adoption of the 2021 International Building Code and 2021 International Residential Code.
Action: First Reading Title Only, Note Date/Time of Second Reading: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM
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Action to approve Resolution #26-01: a Resolution Setting Pay for Election Officials in 2026.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve Resolution #26-02: a Resolution Setting Vote Center Locations for Countywide Elections.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve Resolution #26-03: a Resolution Setting Meeting Pay and Per Diem Rates for Volunteer County Boards for 2026.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve Resolution #26-04: a Resolution Establishing Hours of Operation for Brookings County Offices.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve Abatement #25-16: an Abatement Application made by Courtney Shyne for parcel #40999-00005-030-00 in the amount of $218.54, plus a Brookings City special assessment of $1,781.24.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve Agreement #26-01: the 2026 Roberts County Jail Bed Per Diem contract.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve Agreement #26-02: a Juvenile Detention Center agreement between Brookings County and Beadle County.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve Agreement #26-03: an Election Agreement for Brookings County.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve Agreement #26-04: a Short Form of Agreement between the Brookings County Highway Department and Banner Associates, Inc. for design and bidding services for SN 06-153-200.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve Agreement #26-05: a Short Form of Agreement between the Brookings County Highway Department and Banner Associates, Inc. for design and bidding services for SN 06-248-040.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve Agreement #26-06: a Short Form of Agreement between the Brookings County Highway Department and Banner Associates, Inc. for design and bidding services for SN 06-320-235.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve the Brookings Register, Volga Tribune, Tri-City Star, and Elkton Record as the legal papers of Brookings County for 2026.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Voice Vote
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Action to approve the official depositories for Brookings County funds and moneys for 2026 as follows: Richland State Bank, BankStar Financial, Citizens State Bank, First Bank & Trust of Brookings, Dacotah Bank, First Interstate Bank, and Central Bank.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Voice Vote
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Action to approve Rural Access Infrastructure Funding Applications for 2026.
Action: Motion to Approve each separately, Comments, Roll Call
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Action to approve a Request to Fill Vacancy for four (4) temporary election workers in the Finance Department.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Voice Vote
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Action to approve cell phone reimbursements for 2026.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Voice Vote
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Action to approve the Brookings County Media Relations Policy.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Voice Vote
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Action to approve the Exempt Employee Compensation Policy in 27-Pay-Period Years.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Voice Vote
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Discussion and action to approve Board Appointments and Liaison Assignments for 2026.
Action: Motion to Approve, Comments, Voice Vote
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Commission Department Director Report
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States Attorney's Office Report
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Commissioner Reports and Discussion Items
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13.
Executive Session - in accordance with SDCL §1-25-2
Action: Motion to Enter into Executive Session, Voice Vote
Action: Chair Declares Board Out of Executive Session
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Adjournment
Action: Motion to Approve, Voice Vote
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Public Notices
- January 1, Thursday: Offices closed in honor of the New Year's Day holiday
- January 12, Monday: Volga Fire Department County Feed, 5:30 PM, Volga Fire Hall
- January 14, Wednesday: PowerOn Midwest Open House, 4:00-6:00 PM, Brookings Inn & Convention Center
- January 19, Monday: Offices closed in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
- January 21, Wednesday: Brookings Day at the Capitol, Pierre
- February 16, Monday: Offices closed in honor of the Presidents Day holiday
- February 26, Thursday: Towns & Townships Meeting, 10:00 AM, BCOAC