Rock County Commissioners meet April 4
Herreid Board Room 9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse April 4, 2023
The meeting was called to order by Chair Thompson with Commissioners
Overgaard, Williamson, Burger and Reisch present. Also in attendance were
County Attorney Jeff Haubrich and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the April 04, 2023,
County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the County Board
minutes of March 21, 2023, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Williamson, seconded by Burger, to approve the consent agenda,
declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Judicial Ditch Advisory Appointment – Terry Hoogland
Beth Wilms, Southwest Health & Human Services Director and Lisa DeBoer, SWHHS Director of Business Management together presented the results of the most recent audit along with the current fund balances. Currently the organization has a 4-month reserve and received a clean audit. Wilms stated that the organization currently has (9) open positions. Wilms also went on to state that mental health services are currently being provided through Southwest Mental Health and that they will continue to review that delivery model.
The County Board was also in receipt of the SWHHS Annual report
for 2021, the report is available for public review as well.
Wilms stated that staff is preparing for the move from the current
building location to the temporary location (across the street/TCI building),
due to HVAC repairs that are scheduled to begin April 10.
Wilms requested that the County Board adopt Resolution No. 06-23, an amended Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement, which increases the participation in the number of opioid settlement; motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve Resolution No. 06-23, declared carried on a voice vote.
Doug Bos, Assistant Land Management Office Director and Brandon Bosch, Land Management Engineering Technician presented the 2022 Feedlot Report stating that Rock County has 551 feedlots of which 46 were inspected in 2022 to maintain compliance with the state feedlot delegation agreement. Activity in 2022 included (4) new hog barns, (1) new cattle barn and (2) cattle barn expansions. Motion by Williamson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the 2022 MPCA Feedlot Annual Report, declared carried on a voice vote.
While the Bos and Bosch were present, Commissioner Reisch provided an
update on his recent trip to Denmark to review the Natures Energy business
operation, he informed the County Board of his observations regarding
processes as well as their research activities.
Andy Haakenson, Assistant Highway Engineer, presented the bid results for SAP 067-559-185 and SAP 067-599-185, (2) Township Bridge replacements:
Henning Construction, Inc. $509,831.00
Midwest Contracting, LLC $517,981.00
A&C Excavating LLC $519,916.00
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the bid from Henning
Construction for $509,831.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Haakenson requested authorization to bid let for C.P. 067-501-026,
the 2023 Paint Striping project; motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard,
declared carried on a voice vote.
Haakenson provided an update regarding the spring road conditions and the work the county is doing to maintain roads against a very challenging spring.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims for approval; motion by Burger, seconded Overgaard, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office.
APRIL 4, 2023 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
A & B BUSINESS INC $2,849.60
BUTLER MACHINERY CO 2,586.03
CENTERPOINT ENERGY 3,277.98
EQUIPMENT BLADES INC 3,670.56
FIFTH ASSET INC DBA DEBTBOOK 6,500.00
HOWES OIL CO 2,959.55
KIMBALL MIDWEST 3,244.45
MN COUNTIES COMPUTER COOP 6,750.00
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER 4,860.00
ROCK COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER 3,228.12
SEACHANGE 7,276.99
THOMAS SCIENTIFIC 3,254.37
WAUSAU EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC 5,306.67
ZIEGLER INC 3,388.08
62 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 24,328.81
TOTAL $83,481.21
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report; motion by Williamson,
seconded by Burger, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board, Administrator and Auditor/Treasurer discussed the past meeting with city and township officials regarding elections and the use of mail-in ballots. Following the discussion, the Chair ordered that the mail-in ballot discussion be placed on the May 02, 2023, County Board agenda for possible action.
The County Board was in receipt of the schedule for the Board of Appeal and
Equalization; the County Board of Appeal and Equalization is scheduled for June 20,
2023, at 6:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the Herreid Board meeting room at
the Rock County Courthouse.
The County Board was informed that Senator Smith is in Luverne on April 4th touring the City of Luverne proposed Day Care Center; the County Board was invited to attend, however it conflicted with the County Board meeting.
The County Board was informed of Sioux Valley Energy Economic Development meeting scheduled for April 27th at 6:00 P.M. at Generations, the emphasis for the meeting will be on grant writing and bonding.
The Administrator presented a number legislative updates that could
potentially impact Rock County; no action was taken.
The Administrator presented a brief update regarding activities
of the Administrator’s office; no action was taken.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he attended the following
meetings/events: Nature Energy tour.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he attended the following meetings/events: Elections/Mail-Ballot process and Prairie Rose Community Fund.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he attended the following meetings/events: Road site visit in Magnolia Township, Solid Waste, Rural
Energy, Elections/Mail-In Ballot process, and Planning & Zoning.
Commissioner Burger stated that he attended the following
meetings/events: Elections/Mail-In Ballot process.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she attended the following
meetings/events: Elections/Mail-In Ballot process.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting
was declared adjourned by order of the Chair.
(06-15)
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