Rock County Commissioners meet June 2
Rock County Board of Commissioners June 2, 2026
Herreid Board Room - Rock County Courthouse 9:00 A.M.
Chair Williamson called the meeting to order with all present. Also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum, County Attorney Jeff Haubrich, Star-Herald Reporter Nicole Ronchetti, county residents Alan Saakyan, Carol Morgan Deon Carriere, Rick Peterson and Keith Elbers.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to approve the June 2, 2026, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the May 19, 2026, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Chief Elected Officials Board (CEOB) Joint Powers Agreement – July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a unanimous vote. An itemized listing of all warrants over $2,000 and an aggregate total for warrants under $2,000 are published on the County website at the following address: www.co.rock.mn.us/department_directory/auditor_treasurer
Total Commissioner Warrants paid by Fund:
General Revenue Fund 41,856.63
Public Works Fund 40,346.99
Library Fund 1,817.14
Capital Projects Fund 134,784.19
Land Management Fund 2,532.51
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance; the Auditor/Treasurer stated that she made an advance of settlement funds to the Library Operations fund to cover negative balance. Settlement funds have been distributed to the school districts with the remaining settlement funds to be distributed within 7-10 days. Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch to approve the Fund Balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, acknowledging receipt of the Auditor warrant’s listing of May 22, 2026, May 28, 2026, May 29, 2026, declared carried on a voice vote.
Matthew Sorenson, Sheriff, requested to update the following departmental fees:
•Fingerprinting - $25 County Residents; $30 non-residents
•Breath/Urine Test - $25
•I-90 Gate Closure - $170/hr
The Sheriff indicated that the new pricing is in line with other law enforcement agencies within the region; there was a brief discussion to increase the Fingerprinting fee for non-county residents to $40 due to demand. Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to increase the fees for Fingerprinting to $25/county residents and $40/non county residents; Breath/Urine Test to $25 and I-90 Gate Closure to $170/hr, declared carried on a voice vote.
Jeff Haubrich, County Attorney presented Resolution No. 12-26, Petitioning for Municipal Powers as per MN Stats Chapter 116A for Rock County Rural Water; motion by Williamson, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the Deputy Union 2026-2028 Contract, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator informed the County Board that all Law Enforcement and Assessing contracts with city municipalities expire 12/31/2026; after brief discussion it was determined to schedule a meeting with the city minimalities on June 29 at 7:00 p.m. with the location to be determined.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to authorize a letter of support for MnDOT Signalization Modernization Project for a 2026 CRISI grant application, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was informed of a PowerOn Midwest Open House event scheduled for June 3, 2026, at Generations; the event is in reference to a series of new electric transmission projects anchored by a 765 kV backbone transmission line being developed by Great River Energy, ITC Midwest, Otter Tail Power Company and Excel Energy. The projects will connect eastern South Dakota, southern Minnesota and the broader region, enhancing grid reliability in the upper Midwest.
The County Board was informed of an AMC District VIII meeting on June 11, 2026, at the Pipestone Country Club.
The Administrator stated that he participated in a meeting with property owners in Hardwick referencing an assessment issue, working with FEMA in 2024 flood claim payments to the BRRRA, the new signage at the Land Management building site has been installed and that Household Hazardous Waste operations are still pending at the LMO site and HVAC project is progressing at the Courthouse.
Skattum stated that the county is accepting applications for an Engineering Technician and Part-time Administrative Assistant in the Land Management Office, Administrative Assistant in the License Center, Corrections Agent for Rock-Nobles Community Corrections and full time Deputy at the Sheriff’s office.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he attended the following meetings/events: no meetings.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he attended the following meetings/events: Southwest Health and Human Services, Hidden in Plain Sight event, Solid Waste and Rural Energy.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she attended the following meetings/events: Buffalo Ridge Regional Rail Authority.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he attended the following meetings/events: Buffalo Ridge Regional Rail Authority.
The Administrator reminded attendees that the June 16 County Board meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the County Board of Equalization to follow at 6:00 p.m.
With no further business coming before the County Board, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair.
(09-03)
