September 1, 2026 | Pennington County Board of Commissioners Meeting - Live

The Pennington County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 1, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included awarding a $316,500 contract to Seco Construction for wind damage repairs to a county building, and authorizing the advertisement of bids for a county campus transformer replacement project involving Black Hills Energy. The board also approved a letter of support for a regional public safety training grant initiative. Budget discussions were extensive, focusing on the county's personnel costs, self-insurance fund status, and health insurance premium renewals. The board reviewed options for compensating employees affected by a recent cyber incident, ultimately voting on a motion related to emergency facility closure pay. Additionally, the commissioners discussed capital expenditures, vacant positions, and funding for outside agencies such as senior transportation and libraries. The meeting included updates on the county's phone system issues and ongoing efforts to improve cybersecurity and IT infrastructure. Several motions were passed to continue budget deliberations to the September 17th meeting, with a focus on finalizing health insurance plan designs and budget adjustments. The board also entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and emergency management matters.