Conference Room 9:00 A.M.Rock County Human Services Building May 20, 2003Chair Boyenga called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present.Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve the May 20, 2003 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the May 6, 2003 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Wildung, to approve the following consent agenda items, declared carried on a voice vote.1. Appoint the Luverne Fire Department Chief (Don Deutsch) to the E911 Committee2. Contract 22-533-03 with Southwestern Youth Services (formerly Pinnacle Programs Inc) to provide Non Secure residential treatment and Detention services. Contract effective 7-1-03 to 6-30-04.3. Day Care Licensing — Kairie Franken; Sherri Ladd4. Day Care Relicensing — Kathie Henrichs, Darla RiersonPat Saum, IT Director at First Farmers & Merchants Bank in Luverne presented a review of the Community Strategic Technology Plan. After the presentation, motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to provide county support for the Community Technology Committee and their efforts in building a community wide strategic plan, declared carried on a voice vote. Randy Ehlers, Family Services Director, introduced new employees Stacy DeBates, Financial Worker and D’Lisa McKenzie, Child Protection Worker. The County Board welcomed them to Rock County. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the following solid waste abatements: oParcel No. 20-1615-000 located in Lot 10 & W 2 1/2’ of Lot 11 Block 10 of the Warren & Kniss Addition in the City of Luverne - $106.00 oParcel No. 20-1609-000 located in Lot 3 Block 10 of the Warren & Kniss Addition of the City of Luverne - $74.00Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the solid waste abatements as both parties have been changed classifications from a residential to commercial, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to approve the following rural water split resolutions, declared carried on a voice vote. oResolution No. 22-03, rural water split on parcel 02-0270-000 located in the NW 1/4 of 35-102-47 and S 1/2 S 1/2 SW 1/4 of 26-0102-47; Petitioners Alvin K. Erickson and Michael L Vis oResolution 23-03, rural water split on parcel 08-0225-000 located in the W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of 11-101-47; Petitioners Stensland-Bos & Kessler.Motion by Hoime, seconded by Wildung to raise the fixed asset dollar amount from $300.00 to $5,000.00 effective 12/31/02, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to approve the claims as presented by the Auditor/Treasurer, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office. General $ 29,044.44LEC 71.30Road & Bridge 29,900.04Welfare 77,389.53Landfill 635.63TOTAL $137,040.94The County Board acknowledged receipt of the fund balance report.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to allow the over expenditure of the HazMat Fund with reimbursement to come from a grant through the Division of Emergency Management. Mike Winkels, Sheriff, requested to hire (2) Part-time Officers with an anticipated cost of $3,000 - $5,000 per officer for uniforms and training; motion by Hoime, seconded Bakken, to authorize the (2) Part-time positions, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board requested from the Sheriff and the County Administrator to present a Law Enforcement revenue and expenditure history. The County Board reviewed a 13-month claims report regarding the activity of Rock County’s health insurance group; no action was taken. The County Board acknowledged receipt of a video from AMC.The County Board acknowledged receipt of a letter from the University of Minnesota Extension; local Extension Committee will be meeting to discuss the information presented from the University of Minnesota Extension prior to any recommendation coming to the County Board. George Eilertson, Vice President/Partner of Northland Securities and County Attorney Don Klosterbuer presented Resolution No. 21-03, a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of $295,000 General Obligation Courthouse Bonds, Series 2003 and Levying a Tax for the payment thereof; motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to adopt Resolution No. 21-03, declared carried on a voice vote. Tabulation of Bids $295,000 General Obligation Courthouse Bonds, Series 2003First National Bank of Luverne, Minnesota1.80% 2005 2.05% 2006 2.45% 2007 2.75% 2008 3.05% 2009 Purchase Price: $295,000 Net Interest Cost: $28,071.33 (2.60268%)Minnwest Bank of Luverne, Minnesota 2.00% 2005 2.25% 2006 2.50% 2007 2.75% 2008 3.00% 2009 Purchase Price: $295,000 Net Interest Cost: $28,504.44 (2.64284%)The bid was awarded to First National Bank of Luverne, Minnesota.The County Board reviewed and discussed Resolution No. 20-03, a resolution approving special legislation to make the Office of Rock County Recorder an appointed office; motion by Jarchow, seconded by Wildung, to approve Resolution No. 20-03, declared carried on a voice vote.The County Board requested that the County Recorder attend the next meeting to discuss any concerns he may have regarding the legislation. There was a discussion of developing an ordinance for the decontamination of drug houses; the County Board directed the County Attorney research the matter. The County Board discussed Minnesota Statute 13.37, a statute providing for classifying data as private that the county would deem as sensitive. It was determined that further discussion will take place at the AMC District VIII meeting scheduled for June 5th. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Jarchow, to support the Florentine Film request and to authorize any county staff to assist the film crew with informational request. The County Board received information that the State of Minnesota Rest Areas will remain open through the year of 2005. The County Board directed to move the Board of Equalization to June 17th @ 8:30 A.M.; the County Assessor is responsible for the public notification. Commissioner Jarchow stated that he had attended the Private Industry Council meeting and they extended a thank you to the County Collaborative for the Job Councilor grant. Currently, they are working at the RDC on receiving appraisals on the building and are waiting for the Commissioner of Finance to make the determination as to whether or not the sale would be allowed. Commissioner Wildung informed the County Board that Julie Wynia has resigned as the Big Buddy Coordinator and the Rock County Collaborative Executive Director. Commissioner Wildung requested that Doug Bos, Assistant Director at the Land Management Office attend a future board meeting to discuss municipal solid waste alternatives. With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting was declared adjourned. Ron Boyenga, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(6-12
