Rock County Commissioners meet May 16
Herreid Board Room 9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse May 16, 2023
The meeting was called to order by Chair Thompson with all Commissioners
present. Also in attendance were County Administrator Kyle Oldre,
County Attorney Jeff Haubrich, Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum,
and Star-Herald Reporter Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the May 16, 2023,
County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the May 02, 2023, County
Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Williamson, seconded by Reisch, to approve the consent
agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Resolution No. 07-23, MnDOT Agreement for the use of Federal Funds for SP 067-601-014, a bridge replacement on CSAH 1 over Kanaranzi Creek.
Rachel Jacobs, Land Records Office Director, provided a follow up regarding a classification error on Parcel 02-0275-100 from year 2003 and a request for a refund of the tax payment difference. Jacobs reviewed appeal process as defined in MN Statutes, and highlighted that the property valuation oversight is on the burden of the property owner and that a classification error is not defined as clerical error. The property owner failed to notify the Assessor’s office of any concerns regarding the valuation of his property until 2023, and also did not allow or schedule previous assessments of the inside of the home. Upon notification to the Assessor’s office, a determination was made that the life of the home was incorrectly classified and has now been corrected reducing the valuation of the home; the new valuation will impact the taxes payable in 2024. After considerable discussion, motion by Reisch, seconded by Burger, to deny the tax refund request due to failure to follow assessment policy and procedures, declared carried on a voice vote.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims for payment; motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office.
MAY 16, 2023 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
BREMIK MATERIALS, INC $35,535.97
CHS INC 14,034.81
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH 7,167.77
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR 7,158.28
HANCOCK CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO IN 159,713.85
KETTERLING SERVICES INC 13,622.24
LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE 3,425.00
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC 4,902.43
LUVERNE/CITY OF 6,867.10
LYON COUNTY LANDFILL 20,082.65
MORRIS ELECTRONICS 4,049.46
STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC 8,994.00
TOLLEFSON PUBLISHING 2,072.75
WAHLTEK INC PAYMENT 10,500.00
ZIEGLER INC 10,649.53
82 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 42,075.38
TOTAL $350,851.22
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report reflects a large increase due to the first half of the property tax collection. Motion by Williamson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the Fund Balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the re-issuance of lost
warrant #14313 for the amount of $370.76 payable to Argus Leader Media,
declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was in receipt of the engagement letter from Clifton, Larsen and Allen to conduct the 2022 audit for Rock County, Rural Water and Community Corrections; motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson to approve, declared carried on a voice vote. The Auditor/Treasurer the 2022 audit will be a single audit.
The County Board was in receipt of a request to purchase and place a tornado siren located at an unincorporated portion of Kanaranzi Township. The Administrator stated that the estimated cost of a new siren is $30,000 and that the
expense is not eligible for any emergency management funds nor is it E911 eligible.
It was the consensus of the County Board to deny the request for the siren, but
notify the concerned resident of the Nixel Notification system.
The Administrator updates on a number of legislative issues that he has been
tracking, to include: Capitol Bonding, Police Aide, CPA, Paid Family Leave,
Staffing ratios/Bargaining right, Legalization of Cannanbis, Public Health funding,
Road & Bridge funding and Mental Health funding.
The County Board was informed the AMC District VIII Meeting is scheduled for June 8 from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. in Luverne at the Generations building.
The Administrator also reported on the following activities: Building issues – HVAC project and the Kahler Terrace repair project; landscape construction project at the school, the county is taking the excess black dirt; hosted a Regional HSEM; attended the Community Ventures Network event, Community Corrections, FEMA map project event and MACA Legislative meeting.
Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum stated that she had attended the
MCHRMA Spring Conference where the focus was on employee recruitment
and the impact of the proposed legislation; also met with insurance broker regarding
the addition of some ancillary benefits.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he attended the following meetings/
events: Community Corrections, and City/County Liaison.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he attended the following meetings/
events: Rural Water and the City of Beaver Creek.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he attended the following meetings/events:
Community Ventures Network event, Generations fundraising event and
City/County Liaison.
Commissioner Burger stated that he attended the following meetings/events: none
Commissioner Thompson stated that she attended the following meetings/events: Southwest Regional Development Commission, Generations fundraising event.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting was declared
adjourn by order of the Chair, declared carried on a voice vote.
(06-22)
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