Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse June 7, 2005Chair Hoime called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the June 7, 2005, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the May 17, 2005, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Boyenga, to approve items on the consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. 1. FSA Contract 133-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Supported Living Services to (3) individuals living at the Walnut St. site. Services are funded through Medical Assistance waivered services fund. Contract effective 4-15-05 to 6-30-05.2. FSA Contract 134-55-05 with Client Community Services Inc. to provide Supported Living Services to (4) individuals living at the Christensen St. site. Services are funded through Medical Assistance waivered services funds. Contract effective 4-1-05 to 12-31-05. 3. FSA Contract #112-1644-05 with Avera McKennan Hospital to provide inpatient mental health services. Contract effective 7-1-05 to 6-30-06. 4. FSA contract 10-2110-05 with Southwestern Mental Health Center to provide Home Based Therapy services to eligible children and families; effective 07/01/05 — 06/30/05.Tom Houselog, County Assessor, presented an update regarding tax exempt properties within the City of Luverne and what qualifies the property as tax exempt. Mr. Houselog presented a new assessing contract with the City of Steen for years 2006 and 2007. Rates are as follows: $2,048.00 for 2006 and $2,130.00 for 2007 with the rates being consistent with contracts with other county municipalities. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to approve the assessing contract with City of Steen, declared carried on a voice vote. The Assessor reminded Commissioners of the County Board of Equalization scheduled for June 13, 2005, at 9:00 A.M.Motion by Jarchow, seconded Boyenga, to approve the adoption of Meth Exposure Protocol procedures, declared carried on a voice vote. Randy Ehlers, Family Services Agency Director and Nancy Lange, FSA Social Service Supervisor, presented information regarding a child protection peer review with final results to be presented on Friday, June 10th at 10:30 A.M. at the Family Services Agency. Mr. Ehlers presented information of a program entitled Minnesota Senior Health Options, which will combine medical assistance, Medicare and Medicare Part D Drug Program into one program for elderly persons over age 65. Participation in this program will result in hiring additional staff (Care Coordinator/Social Worker) to provide the medical and social services to a client. The FSA Director recommended designating a Care Coordinator/Social Worker at .5FTE and a .5FTE at Foster Care & Day Care licensing. This would allow an existing social worker time to work with Child Mental Health services and that the additional position becomes effective by 10/01/05. Following discussions of the Minnesota Senior Health Options program, motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to enter into contracts with U Care Minnesota and Blue Plus to provide Minnesota Senior Health Option services, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to authorize a 1 FTE Social Worker position for the Family Services Agency, declared carried on a voice vote. Mark Sehr, Engineer, presented the following bid results for bridge projects.Project SP 67-597-04, Replacement of Bridge L2258 on South River Road in Luverne. Duininck Brothers, Inc $253,778.00 Graves Construction Co. $390,420.50 M&K Bridge Construction $270,059.00 Minowa Construction $320,998.00 Project SAP 67-620-11, Replacement of Bridge L2258 on CSAH 20. Duininck Brothers, Inc. $233,950.00 Graves Construction Co. $338,900.00 M&K Bridge Construction $237,183.00 Minnowa Construction $293,448.00Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the low compliant bid(s) from Duininck Brothers, Inc. for $253,778.00 and $233,950.00, declared carried on a voice vote. The Engineer presented a construction update on a bridge project in Beaver Creek Township as well as a US Highway 75 project update. Due to the heavy rains, construction progress has been slow and that they are waiting for the weather to cooperate. There was a request to use the county highway building site as the gathering point for the CROP Walk event; the County Board Chair authorized the request. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Boyenga voting nay. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to approve Resolution No. 21-05, authorizing the issuance of general obligation capital improvement plan bonds up to $1.75 million dollars, declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Boyenga voting nay.Don Klosterbuer, County Attorney, discussed cemeteries throughout the county, but particularly one located in Beaver Creek township. He indicated that he would send a letter to the cemetery associations. There was a request for a raffle gaming permit for the Good Samaritan Mary Jane Brown Home; motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to approve the permit, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the claims, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office. General Revenue $ 21,055.86 Family Services $ 78,985.75 Road & Bridge $ 58,291.01 Land Management $ 4,840.36 Rural Water $ 0.00 TOTAL $163,172.98Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the fund balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.The County Board received a request to enter into an Emergency Operations Center grant with Homeland Security for $3,000.00. The Chair directed to authorize the Administrator to sign the grant documents.The County Board was in receipt of a rose bush that was distributed by the Capitol 2005 Centennial Commission as part of the celebration of the Minnesota State Capitol’s Centennial. The rose bush will be planted on county property. The County Board briefly discussed the Buffalo Ridge Regional Railroad Authority and the operator’s request to provide a 20% match for grant dollars. The County Board approved of the operator’s interest in applying for grant dollars and the 20% match. Doug Holst, auditor with Larsen Allen Associates, conducted the exit review for the 2004 audit. Rock County received an unqualified opinion. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented information regarding elections and electronic precinct voting equipment. Precincts are eligible to received $6,100.00 to be used toward the purchase of the equipment. The County Board directed the Auditor/Treasurer to send a letter to the precincts indicating that the change is a mandate from the State Auditor’s Office and all counties must comply. The County Board discussed joint powers agreements that are with Nobles County and directed that the following reply be sent back to Nobles County: the current seven member format is maintained for twelve months while we start participating with the Advisory Board(s) and continue to improve operations with the Advisory Board(s) and Executive Board(s) during that time frame. The County Board was in receipt of an architect update referencing the LEC building project. Formal plans with cost estimates will be ready by June 21st.The County Board received an update on Southwestern Mental Health and that there will be additional information presented to the Jackson County Board regarding their participation. The County Board requested that we bring back a carpet proposal for the Rock County Community Library for some carpeting to be done to that building. Commissioner Jarchow indicated that he had attended the Private Industry Council meeting and that they continue to be concerned about their funding going into their new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005.Commissioner Boyenga provided a Rock County Rural Water update as well as a DAC meeting update. With no further business to come before the County Board, meeting was declared adjourned. Ken Hoime, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the County Board(6-30)
