Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse July 14, 2005Acting Chair Bakken called the meeting to order with Commissioners Boyenga and Jarchow present; Commissioners Wildung and Hoime were absent.Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the July 19, 2005, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the July 7, 2005, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Boyenga, seconded Jarchow, to approve the consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.1. Family Foster Care Relicensing – Charles & Georgia Sorenson2. Resolution No. 23-05, an agreement with the state to provide public transportation and providing a local share of 15% for operating costs and 20% of the total capital costs.Randy Ehlers, Family Services Agency Director, presented a review of state operated community based inpatient psychiatric hospitals and briefly discussed the new contract formula; no action was taken.Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Boyenga, to approve a land use for Rural Energy Marketing and forward it to the City of Luverne, declared carried on a voice vote. Also renewed the commitment letter for the alternative ethanol project at $60,000.Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Jarchow, to authorize a payment of $1,000 to the Southwestern Meth Task Force, declared carried on a voice vote.The County Board was informed of an Open House event scheduled for July 29th sponsored by the Soil & Water Conservation District recognizing their 60th anniversary. The County Board was in receipt of a thank you from the Green Earth Players for the county’s contribution of $1,000.00.The County Board received a legislative wrap up from the Association of Minnesota Counties; no action was taken. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims for payment; motion by Jarchow, seconded by Boyenga, to pay the claims, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office. General Revenue $ 36,898.18 Family Services $ 49,122.72 Road & Bridge $ 62,469.85 Land Management $ 5,828.64 Rural Water $ 0.00 TOTAL $154,319.39Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Boyenga, to authorize the issuance of warrant #47030 payable to the Family Support & Recovery Council for $50.00, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the fund balances, declared carried on a voice vote. Eric Hartman, Land Management Office Director, presented an introduction of Justin Decker as the new Technician in the Land Management Office. Mark Sehr, Engineer, requested approval of Resolution No. 24-05, an agreement to State Transportation Fund (Bridge Bonds) Grant Terms and Conditions; motion by Jarchow, seconded by Boyenga, to approve Resolution No. 24-05, declared carried on a voice vote.The Engineer presented a brief discussion on the County State Aid Highway Maintenance agreement with the City of Luverne. The County Board directed that the agreement be presented at a future county board meeting for further discussion. The Engineer also discussed the current contract and rates with the City of Luverne. Mr. Sehr also presented a construction update informing the County Board that all construction projects are continuing to proceed forward.Don Klosterbuer, County Attorney, presented a contract between Rock County and Paulsen Architects for the construction of a new LEC building. The contract was put on hold due to a discussion with the City of Luverne; they are exploring the opportunity of constructing an Emergency Services building that would house law enforcement and fire protection services. The County Board briefly discussed Community Corrections and Public Health Joint Powers Agreements; the county is currently waiting on information from Nobles County regarding their concerns of the joint powers agreement. With no further business to come before the County Board, meeting was declared adjourned. Richard Bakken, Acting Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(8-4)
