Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse October 8, 2003Chair Boyenga called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to approve the October 8, 2003 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Jarchow, seconded Wildung, to approve the September 16, 2003 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to approve the following consent agenda items, declared carried on a voice vote.1. Advertise and accept bids for the transportation of MSW Demolition materials to and from the Rock County Transfer Station to the Lyon County Regional Landfill; bid letting date is Oct. 17th @ 1:00PMRaevette Loonan, Director of the Southwest Minnesota Crisis Center, presented a program overview and also informed the County Board that October was Domestic Violence month. Ms. Loonan thanked the board for allowing the recognition of the Domestic Victim Display on the Courthouse lawn. Land Management Office Director Eric Hartman and Assistant Director Doug Bos presented a feedlot quarterly report and program update; no action was taken.They also presented a Solid Waste Management Plan review and requested approval of Resolution No. 38-03, the adoption of the updated plan; motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve Resolution No. 38-03, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board had considerable discussion regarding the proposed Southwest Minnesota Waste to Energy Facility located in Lamberton, Minnesota as part of a Redwood County project. After discussion, the County Board determined that they are reluctant in participating in this project and to express this direction at the upcoming District VIII AMC meeting. The County Board discussed the Water Plan and conducted a review of its budget and administrative fees; motion Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the Water Plan and submit it to the state for their review and approval, declared carried on a voice vote. Randy Ehlers, Family Services Agency Director, presented an update of their departmental budget and a current listing of out-of-home placements. Mr. Ehlers also presented a final draft of the Community Social Services Act Plan entitled the 2004-2005 Biennial Service Agreement. He stated that public comment had been received from a few individuals specifically dealing with adults with disabilities and that some of the language was added modifying the plan. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the final draft 2004-2005 Biennial Service Agreement, declared carried on a voice vote. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the fund balance report with no action taken.Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to approve the claims, declared carried on a voice vote with the removal of a FSA claim for $135.95. A complete listing of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office. General $ 68,008.34LEC 1,250.28Road & Bridge 36,763.81Welfare 92,024.29Landfill 1,724.87TOTAL $199,771.59The Auditor/Treasurer presented a grant request for the snowmobile trail on behalf of the Buffalo Ridge SnoMasters for $8,715.00 from the Department of Natural Resources; motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to approve the grant request, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve the per diem listing totaling $1,400.00, declared carried on a voice vote. The Auditor/Treasurer presented a GASB34 update and reviewed a timeline implementation; no action was taken. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to submit RFPs for the county’s audit for one year with an additional two year optional to be made available through the RFP, declared carried on a voice vote. Mike Winkels, Sheriff, presented issues with the E911 system in receiving wireless phone calls entitled 20-digit dialing. Following discussion, the County Board directed the E911 Committee to meet and discuss specific issues involving response times relating to 911 cell phone calls, the number of cell phone calls, the dollars associated with the upgrades to accept cell phone calls and the concept of a regional dispatch center. Dan Cook, Rock County Rural Water Manager, presented a request or expenditures of Lewis & Clark monies, specifically $33,000 of rural water dues be paid directly to Lewis & Clark from Rock County repair and replacement dollars; motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, for the County Board to expend direct payment to Lewis & Clark for the purposes of the Lewis & Clark dues, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was reminded of the following upcoming activities: oA dedication ceremony for the Bill Brakke bench would be held on Monday morning at 10:00AMoThere was an AMC District VIII meeting scheduled for Thursday morning in Redwood FallsMotion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to adopt a Solicitation Policy, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to accept a resignation submitted by the County Recorder Jere Ohme, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to adopt Resolution No. 39-03, appointing a Department Head to serve as County Recorder, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to enter into an employment agreement with Jere Ohme, to serve as County Recorder, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to serve as sponsor to the grant application being submitted by the Buffalo Ridge Regional Railroad Authority for railroad upgrades on the east line, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was informed of a resignation submitted by the Rock County Community Pool & Fitness Center Manager Carol Wessels effective October 20, 2003. Commissioner Bakken discussed with the County Board community access for books in the City of Hills due to the loss of the bookmobile and that he is continuing to work on solutions regarding that issue. With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was declared adjourned. Ron Boyenga, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(10-23)
