Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse October 5, 2004Chair Jarchow called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to approve the October 5, 2004, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Hoime, to approve the County Board minutes of September 21, 2004, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the following consent agenda items, declared carried on a voice vote. 1. Resolution No. 30-04, a rural water split on parcel 08-0137-000 located in the NW 1/4 of 24-101-46.2. Tower agreement with AAT CommunicationMark Sehr, Engineer, presented the following quotes for gravel stockpile:oW & N Construction 15,000 cu yds @ $2.80/cu. Yd = $42,000oHenning Brothers 15,000 cu yds @ $3.30/cu. Yd = $49,500Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to approve the bid from W & N Construction, declared carried on a voice vote. The Engineer provided a construction update on Bridge L2148 on CSAH 17 west of Beaver Creek. He stated the project will require a change order as they estimate an additional cost of $12,000 due to additional footings required for the piling; motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to authorize the change order of $12,000, declared carried on a voice vote. The Engineer also stated the box culvert projects are proceeding as scheduled. The County Board briefly reviewed the MnDOT District 7 long range plan. This information will be covered with additional detail at a future board meeting. The Engineer also reviewed the current AMC Transportation Funding formula for the state; this will also be presented at a future meeting. The County Board was informed of the first draft of the Homeland Security Grant for 2005, which allows for $25,000 to be allocated to each county. Don Klosterbuer, County Attorney, presented a draft letter addressed to the City Attorney regarding law enforcement and the county’s position regarding the 2005 budget amount; the board directed to send the letter. There was considerable discussion regarding the Rock County Pool & Fitness Center. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Boyenga, to send a letter to the City of Luverne regarding the pool status for 2005, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board directed that a presentation be developed for all candidates running for elected offices in Rock County and invite them to the presentation on October 18th at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room of the Rock County Human Services Building. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims for payment and per diems totaling $1,295.00; motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve payment of the claims, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.General $ 21,030.92LEC .00Road & Bridge 9,740.70 Welfare 56,613.76Landfill 1,516.29Rural Water 8,488.95TOTAL $ 97,390.62Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to authorize payment of the per diems totaling $1,295.00, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the union contract for AFSCME, Local Union No. 2558A (Highway) for 2005-2007, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to approve the 2005 COLA increase for non-union employees at 3%, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to set the 2005 cafeteria contribution for non-union at $435.00 plus the life insurance benefit, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, that the VEBA health plan option be available to all current union and non-union employees, and that the VEBA health plan will be the only option for new employees hired after January 1, 2005, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to accept the quote from Country Cupboards of $20,695.00 for office remodeling in the Land Records Office, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to authorize the office structure in the Land Records Office and to approve the placement of the following positions on the county pay plan: GIS Technician/Staff Assistant II position at an H10 and Assistant County Recorder position at an H12; the current Staff Assistant II in the Recorder’s Office will be assigned the Assistant County Recorder position with retro pay dated August 6, 2004, and reclassify the Staff Assistant II position in the Land Records Office as Deputy Assessor effective August 6, 2004, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to fill the GIS Technician/Staff Assistant II position, declared carried on a voice vote.Commissioner Boyenga provided an update on rural water activities. Commissioner Wildung stated that she had attended a recycling meeting with the City of Luverne. Commissioner Bakken stated that he had attended a SWCD Water Plan meeting stated the SWCD will be presenting a request to expend water plan money in 2005. Commissioner Bakken and Commissioner Hoime stated that they attended the Extension meeting in Worthington. Commissioner Hoime stated that he attend the Energy Task Force and requested that the Joint Powers Agreement for the Energy Task Enforce be placed on the October 19th agenda. With no further business to come before the County Board, meeting was declared adjourned. Bob Jarchow, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(10-21)
