By Benjamin Chase
of the Plainsman
HURON –– An extended discussion on the timing of opioid settlement distributions and organizations and departments that could utilize those funds was a large part of Tuesday morning’s Beadle County Commission meeting.
After the discussion, the commissioners voted to distribute funds to the Hope House, to drug court, and to court services.
Commissioners opened the meeting talking about the burn ban, instituted Monday by area fire departments.
Highway superintendent Jason Fritzsche presented the purchase of a T86 T4 Bobcat compact track loader from Premier Equipment. He also discussed declaring the current skid steer loader as surplus for purpose of future sale. These were both approved by the commission.
He also talked with the commission about the changes in CDL requirements. The commission approved a conditional use permit filed by Frank Zepp for a seasonal rental home on his property. The rental is currently a building and will be rehabbed to work as temporary living quarters.
The commission approved three plats and approved a juvenile detention agreement with Buffalo County.
Commissioners also:
– Approved a contract with Sovell Law Office for the deputy state’s attorney to appear on behalf of the county in drug court.
– Approved a request from Dakota Air Spray to land aircraft on Beadle County highways.
– Approved two staff travel requests for training/workshop attendance.
The commission then closed the meeting in executive session to discuss the emergency management/veteran service officer position and a potential applicant.
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