Law Library 9:00 AMRock County Courthouse March 2, 2004Chair Jarchow called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the March 2, 2004 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to approve the February 17, 2004 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.Mark Sehr, Engineer, informed the County Board that the Weed/Road & Bridge annual meeting would be held on April 6th at 1:00PM in the basement of the Rock County Community Library. The Engineer presented Resolution No. 10-04, a Minnesota State Wide Transit plan; motion by Boyenga, seconded by Hoime, to approve Resolution No. 10-04, declared carried on a voice vote. The Engineer requested approval for final payment on the Lincoln Street project, SAP 67-63-01 for the amount of $12,170.40. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to authorize that final payment, declared carried on a voice vote.The Engineer requested to purchase an Aficio Rico 1232C photocopier; motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken to authorize that purchase for the amount of $8,675.00, declared carried on a voice vote. The Engineer requested to purchase a new grass mower, broom, and snow blower with attachments for the Courthouse Maintenance Department and presented the following bids: Case International, Grasshopper 72202 w/trade in (2) M & W mowers - $14,575.00 Dave’s Repair Farm Equipment, Wood F23 w/no trade in - $15,475.00Motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to approve the low bid of $14,575.00 from Case International, declared carried on a voice vote.The Engineer requested to purchase a new snow blower unit and a benching wing truck unit to replace the existing Unimog truck and 1964 Oshkosh benching wing truck. Following discussion, motion by Boyenga, seconded Hoime, to go to bid on both trucks, declared carried on a voice vote. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims with additions/corrections; motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the claims as presented, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office. General $ 20,687.60LEC 337.80Road & Bridge 35,831.82Welfare 61,273.58Landfill 636.49TOTAL $118,767.29Fund balance report was approved on a motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, and declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve a liquor license for the Luverne Country Club with an effective date of April 15, 2004 – April 14, 2005, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the following solid waste abatements, declared carried on a voice vote. Parcel #05-0147-100, Lot 11, Blk 4 Kanaranzi - $21.00 Parcel #09-0037-000, a tract in the SW 1/4 of 08-103-45 - $42.00 Parcel #08-0044-000, a tract in the SW 1/4 of 04-101-46 - $42.00 Parcel 10-0222-000, a tract in the NE 1/4 of 26-104-47 - $42.00Randy Ehlers, Family Services Director, stated that Rock and Pipestone County representatives are currently drafting an interagency agreement to develop a joint collaborative. A final draft will be presented at a later date. The FSA Director informed the County Board that South Dakota had passed legislation on mental health holds. Motion by Hoime, seconded Bakken, directing the FSA Director to send thank you letters to Mr. Lindquist of Avera McKennan as well as to the authors in the South Dakota Senate and House of Representatives, declared carried on a voice vote. Mr. Ehlers presented an update regarding out of home placements as well as an income maintenance report. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, approve consent agenda item #2 - #8, declared carried on a voice vote.1. FSA Contract 45-2111-04 with Rock County Developmental Achievement Center to provide structured day programming to one person with Traumatic Brain Injury. Rate for January 1, 2004 through March 5, 2004 is $112.22/day. Rate for March 8, 2004 through 12-31-04 is $80/day. Services are paid through Medical Assistance waiver programs. (approved as a separate action item)2. FSA Contract 76-533-04 with PRAXIS Shelter Care to provide Rule 8 Emergency shelter care and respite care for children. Contract includes provision for a $2900 one time block grant and $140 per diem. Contract effective April 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. 3. FSA Contract 59-1126-04 with Habilitative Services Inc., to provide Home and Community Based services to three individuals receiving Supported Living Services. Services funded through Medical Assistance Waivered programs. Contract effective 1-1-04 to 12-31-04.4. FSA Contract 79-1689-04 with Habilitative Services Inc., to provide Home and Community Based services to one individual. Services funded through Medical Assistance Waivered programs. Contract effective 1-1-04 through 12-31-04.5. FSA Contract 110-1689-04 with Habilitative Services Inc., to provide Home and Community Based services to one individual. Services funded through Medical Assistance Waivered programs. Contract effective 1-1-04 to 12-31-04.6. Foster Care Licensing (new) – Dan and Colleen Nath7. Resolution No. 11-04, King of Trails8. MOU with the University of Minnesota for the provision of nutrition education to eligible client. There was a discussion regarding Consent Agenda item #1, FSA Contract 45-2111-04 with Rock County Developmental Achievement Center. Following discussion, there was a motion by Wildung, seconded Hoime, to submit the contract to the DAC at an $80 per day rate and that the issue would not come back to the County Board for any further discussion. Motion was declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Boyenga voting nay.Sheriff Mike Winkels and Dispatch Supervisor Terri Ebert requested authorization to submit a grant to Homeland Security Emergency Management for upgrades and enhancements in the radio system to include the purchase of a console and (2) towers as well as upgrades to the E911 system to allow the receiving of cellular phone calls. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to approve authorization to submit the grant application to Home Security Emergency Management. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to move the March 16th County Board date to March 23rd, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was informed that they would be hosting the District VIII AMC meeting on May 27th; the Administrator was directed to contact the Blue Mound Banquet Center for reservations. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to appoint Spencer Sells to the Planning & Zoning Board, declared carried on a voice vote. There was a motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to authorize signature on a Home Security Emergency Management grant award allocating $16,000 to Rock County, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to replace the county fleet vehicles currently maintained at the courthouse, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to not pay the jail educator costs of $8,000 from Community Corrections, declared carried on a voice vote.Eric Hartman, Land Management Office Director and Doug Bos, Assistant Land Management Office Director, requested authorization on a conditional use permit for a cell phone tower located on CR #20, twelve feet north of the existing tower. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve the conditional use permit, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to schedule at the March 23rd County Board additional discussion regarding the Wind Towers, to more specifically include information on the cost and frequency of annual inspections, declared carried on a voice vote. There was a discussion regarding Research Plot for Field Testing; motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to direct LMO to participate in the school project if requested, declared carried on a voice vote.Commissioner Boyenga informed the County Board that the Rock County Rural Water Annual Water meeting is scheduled for March 18th and that the deadline for the Lewis & Clark new agreement is May 27th and that additional information will be presented at a future date. Commissioner Wildung requested to discuss facility needs for the Law Enforcement Center; by mutual consent, the County Board authorized that meeting. Commissioner Bakken stated that he had attended the Children’s Justice Initiative meeting and that he had found the meeting to be very informational. Commissioner Hoime provided an update from the Extension Committee meeting. Currently, Extension is in the process of selecting the Farm Family of the Year and that any suggestions could be forwarded to the Extension Committee. With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was declared adjourned. Bob Jarchow, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board.(3-25)
