Rock County Commissioners meet Jan. 4
Herreid Board Room 9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse Jan. 4, 2022
The meeting was called order by Administrator Oldre with Commissioners Gary Overgaard (District 1), Stan Williamson (District 2), Greg Burger (District 3), and Jody Reisch (District 5) present, Sherri Thompson (District 4) present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Also in attendance were County Attorney Jeff Haubrich and Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
The Administrator requested nominations for the County Board Chair; Commissioner Burger nominated Commissioner Reisch. The Administrator called three times for nominations for County Board Chair; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson to have nominations cease and cast a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Reisch to serve as the Chair, declared carried on a voice vote.
The meeting was turned over to Chair Reisch.
The Chair requested nominations for Vice Chair of the County Board; Commissioner Overgaard nominated Commissioner Thompson. The Chair called three times for nominations for Vice Chair; motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard to have nominations cease and cast a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Thompson to serve as Vice Chair, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the January 04, 2022 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the December 28, 2021 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Burger, to approve the consent
agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Resolution No. 01-22, a Housekeeping Resolution
Evan Verbrugge, Sheriff led a discussion regarding the non-renewal the law enforcement contract with the City Kenneth. After considerable discussion to include the County Attorney, it was determined the Sheriff will notify the city council of what law enforcement services his office will and will not provide.
Senator Bill Weber and Representative Joe Schomaker discussed the upcoming 2022 legislative session stating that it is a bonding bill year, but it will take a super majority and that they do not anticipate much getting done due to non-partisanship. The state has a large surplus, however a good share of those funds are due to the federal stimulus; and re-districting will impact current legislative staff. The County Board stated they would like to see an increase in funding for Mental Health services to include long term treatment; they would also like to see ARPA funds dedicated to water and highway infrastructure. The County
Board thanked Weber and Schomacker for their time in attending the meeting.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer reviewed the claims listing of December 30, 2021, and January 4, 2022; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve the claims, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
ASSN OF MN COUNTIES $2,625.00
BEAVER CREEK/CITY OF 9,580.13
BMO HARRIS COMMERCIAL CARD 3,423.68
BUFFALO RIDGE CONCRETE 3,560.00
CENTERPOINT ENERGY 4,039.04
DAKOTA DIESEL SERVICE INC 3,864.87
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 2,058.01
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR 9,250.19
GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES INC 4,750.00
HARDWICK/CITY OF 6,525.00
HILLS/CITY OF 2,645.00
JOHNSON CONTROLS 3,400.85
LSQ FUNDING GROUP LC 3,446.96
LUVERNE/CITY OF 5,765.28
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER 10,720.00
OFFICE OF MN.IT SERVICES 16,967.47
POWERPLAN 2,733.91
REKER CONSTRUCTION & AGGREGATE LLC 24,832.47
ROCK COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES 2,126.70
SANDERS INC 2,238.60
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC 2,247.55
81 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 27,578.93
TOTAL $154,379.64
JANUARY 4, 2022 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
ASSN OF MN COUNTIES $9,548.00
HEAT TACTICAL TEAM 2,260.85
KRUGE AIR INC, A DIVISION OF NCI 2,378.00
MN COUNTIES COMPUTER COOP 6,520.00
WEX BANK 3,666.39
15 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 4,516.02
TOTAL $28,889.26
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report; motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve Resolution No. 02-22, setting the statutory minimum salaries for elected County Attorney at $5,000 and County Sheriff at $4,000, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to accept the cash gift from the K.A.H.R. Foundation for repair work to be conducted on the tunnel and
terrace within the Courthouse Square, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board briefly reviewed a draft of the Boards and Committee
assignments; presented as information only.
The Administrator informed the County Board that he had met with the New
Vision manager regarding an expansion and improvements to the New Vision Feed
Mill located west of Magnolia; Oldre stated that they will be submitting a tax
abatement application.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he attended the following
meetings/events: Meals on Wheels delivery
Commissioner Williamson stated that he attended the following
meetings/events: Meals on Wheels delivery
Commissioner Burger stated that he attended the following
meetings/events: Meals on Wheels delivery
Commissioner Reisch stated that he attended the following meetings/events:
Meals on Wheels delivery
With no further business to come before the County Board, the
meeting was declared adjourned.
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