Conference Room 9:00 A.M.Rock County Human Services Building May 6, 2003Chair Boyenga called the meeting to order with Commissioners Wildung, Bakken and Hoime present and Commissioner Jarchow not present. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to approve the May 6th County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the April 22nd County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to approve the following consent agenda with the addition of the SBA agreement, declared carried on a voice vote. 1. FSA Contract 102-2110-03 with Southwestern Mental Health Center to provide Rule 79 Case Management services to eligible adults with severe and persistent mental illness; effective 5-1-03 to 4-30-04.2. Lease agreement between SBA Properties, Inc. and Rock County SheriffMike Winkels, Sheriff, presented information regarding the concealed permit issuance that has been recently adopted by legislation and equipment that he will need to issue permits. He requested to purchase a new digital camera and laminator for $650.00; motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to authorize the purchase of the digital camera and laminator, declared carried on a voice vote. The Sheriff discussed the Sergeant’s position that becomes vacant at the end of May and what the impact would be on the department. The County Board requested that budget figures be presented at the next meeting for additional discussion. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to enter into a monthly lease with the Senior Citizen Center for RSVP storage, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to adopt Resolution No. 19-03, in support of designating feedlot permit information as secure information for reasons of Bio Security and Bio Terrorism and to forward the resolution to Representative Magnus and Senator Vickerman, declared carried on a voice vote.Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented (2) solid waste abatements; after discussion the County Board tabled action until later in the meeting. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the claims as presented by the Auditor/Treasurer, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office.General $ 47,971.22LEC 9,908.32Road & Bridge 22,757.66Welfare 29,378.30Landfill 385.39TOTAL $110,400.89Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the fund balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to approve Resolution No. 18-03, requesting the state to advance county state aid construction funds to Rock County in the amount of $113,742.10, declared carried on a voice vote.The Engineer presented the following bids for Project SAP 67-604-19, CASH 4 from city of Luverne to CSAH 11:Central Specialties, Inc $1,340,014.79Duininck Brothers, Inc. $1,392,442.12McLaughlin & Schulz, Inc. $1,396.732.15Henning Construction Co. $1,442.061.10Kruse Paving, Inc. $1,452,486.16Midwest Contracting $1,506,206.56W. Hodgman & Sons, Inc. $1,516,913.91Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to award the bid to Central Specialties, Inc. for $1,340,014.79 for project SAP 67-604-19, declared carried on a voice vote.The Engineer presented the following bids for bituminous overlay projects SAP 67-603-18, SAP 67-608-08 and SAP 67-617-07:Central Specialties, Inc. $1,181,235.45Duininck Brothers, Inc. $1,189,509.84McLaughlin & Schultz, Inc. $1,344,122.56Kruse Paving, Inc. $1,375,522.51W. Hodgman & Sons $1,507,585.28Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to award the bid to Central Specialties, Inc. for $1,181,235.45 for the bituminous overlay projects, declared carried on a voice vote. The Engineer presented the bids for the resident signing hardware:Lyle Signs, Inc. $15,332,88M-R Signs Co. $16,225.74Newman Signs Inc. $16,258.32Motion by Wildung, seconded Hoime, to award the bid to Lyle Signs, Inc. for $15,332.88, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the following bids from the surplus equipment sale, declared carried on a voice vote.1998 Ford Crown Victoria auto $2,625.00 – Elaine Lupkes1998 Ford Crown Victoria auto $3,057.00 – Suburban Auto, Inc.1984 Dodge Pickup $ 250.00 – Paul Hamann1952 Military Amphibious Trailer $ 253.96 - Kari CsizmadiaInternational 3 point hitch rotary mower $ 200.00 – Todd Meinerts1991 Chev Bus $1,025.00 – Marvin KroontjeCrysteel Dump body & hoist $ 500.00 – Al HartzMotion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken to offer Century Dental insurance to employees through Hanratty & Associates, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded Bakken to authorize research and discussion on Section 105 Health Plan benefits offered by Hanratty & Associates and to meet with the Personnel Committee and employees declared carried on a voice vote.The Administrator presented an update on House Bill tax information; no action was taken.Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to enter into closed session at 10:40 A.M. to discuss litigation regarding Gold’n Plump, declared carried on a voice vote. Members present during closed sessions were: Assistant County Attorney Jeff Haubrich, County Assessor Tom Houselog, Commissioners Hoime, Boyenga, Wildung, Bakken and County Administrator Kyle Oldre. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to arise from closed session at 11:07 A.M.Motion by Hoime, seconded by Wildung, to approve the Assessor’s recommendation for an agreement with Gold’n Plump, declared carried on a voice vote. Dan Cook, Rock County Rural Water Manager, presented a pay request of $35,319.03 to Carstensen Construction; motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to pay the claim, declared carried on a voice vote.Mr. Cook led a discussion regarding the Lincoln-Pipestone interconnect agreement; motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to support the recommendation of the Rock County Rural Water Board for the price and rate of the interconnect with Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water, declared carried on a 2-1 vote with Commissioners Bakken and Boyenga voting aye, Commissioner Hoime voting nay and Commissioner Wildung abstaining. The County Board was informed that the Airport Zoning Board public hearing is scheduled for May 20th at City Hall. There was a discussion regarding the Rock/Nobles Community Corrections Director position that remains vacant; the County Board has agreed to a joint meeting with the Nobles County Commissioner and the Community Corrections Board on June 10th. The County Board acknowledged receipt of the Collaborative Search Institute data.Commissioner Hoime and Commissioner Bakken informed the County Board that they had attended the Foster Banquet. With no further business come before the County Board, the meeting was declared adjourned. Ron Boyenga, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(5-22)
