Rock County Commissioners meet Dec. 14
Herreid Board Room 4:00 P.M.
Rock County Courthouse Dec. 14, 2021
The meeting was called to order by the Chair with all Commissioners present. Also in attendance were 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 Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to approve the December 14, 2021,
County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the November 16, 2021,
County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the November 16, 2021, City of Luverne/Rock County Joint meeting minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve the Consent
Agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Rock County Opportunities (5) contracts
2. Authorizing Doug Bos as signature authority for BOWSR Block Grant
3. CAD Software & Maintenance renewal - $27,473.17 (E911 eligible)
4. 2022 County Board meeting schedule: January 04 & 25; February 08 & 22;
March 08 & 22;April 05 & 19; May 03 & 17; June 07 & 21; July 05 & 19; August
02 & 16; September 06 & 20; October 04 & 18; November 08 & 22; December 13 & 27.
Southwest Regional Development Commission Representatives Jessica Welu and Rosemary Bruce-White presented information regarding the development of a regional trails plan in the 9-county region of southwest Minnesota. Federal EDA request is a $209,000 project that requires a 20 percent match and the SRD Commission has committed to providing $14,800 in match and is requesting each of our nine counties for a match of $3,000 to put toward the regional trails planning effort. Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve Resolution No. 26-21, supporting the efforts of the Southwest Regional Trails Plan and committed the match of $3,000, declared carried on a voice vote.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, requested approval of Resolution No. 24-21, a County State Aid Highway Fund Advance of 2022 funds; motion by Williamson, seconded by Reisch, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Engineer requested to order/purchase a 2023 Mack Tandem Axle Dump Truck and attachments from the state bid for a total of $291,125.00; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve quote from Nuss Truck & Equipment from the state bid for $291,125.00 and to pay the expenditure
from the wind turbine revenues, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve Resolution No. 27-21, the Adoption of Title VI & Non Discrimination Plan, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board briefly discussed the intersection of US Highway 75 and Main Street in the City of Luverne stating they are opposing a round-a-about and would prefer a new stop light and right turning lanes; it was determined to draft a resolution and present at the next County Board meeting.
The County Board was informed that the Minnesota DMV Drivers Examiner will return to Rock County on January 26 and will utilize their existing pre-COVID schedule.
Sehr reported that the pickup truck that was order for Building Maintenance has been cancelled and that they will have to re-order from the 2022 state bid listing.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims and per diems of $1,400.00; motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s
office.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
A & B BUSINESS INC $ 2,647.47
BMO HARRIS COMMERCIAL CARD 2,348.90
CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES 7,500.19
CHS 9,393.54
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY 6,684.00
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 4,590.32
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR 7,619.02
FRONTIER PRECISION INC 2,605.50
GRAHAM TIRE-WORTHINGTON 2,781.39
HENNING CONSTRUCTION, INC 8,694.72
JOHNSON CONTROLS 52,605.00
KETTERLING SERVICES INC 11,008.48
LSQ FUNDING GROUP LC 2,985.11
LYON COUNTY LANDFILL 16,459.42
M-R SIGN CO INC 7,563.48
MN COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST 2,500.00
MORRIS ELECTRONICS 3,613.18
MVTL LABORATORIES INC 2,091.30
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER 5,800.00
RDO EQUIPMENT 2,740.00
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 18,814.00
RICHARZ REPAIR 2,171.03
SANDERS INC 4,594.13
SCHNEIDER GEOSPATIAL 2,300.00
STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC 3,135.49
STREICHER'S 2,833.08
TOLLEFSON PUBLISHING 3,502.04
W & N CONSTRUCTION INC 3,680.68
WEX BANK 3,563.60
ZIEGLER INC 9,492.54
91 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 41,103.02
TOTAL $257,420.63
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve the Fund
Balance report which reflected the first settlement of the second half Ag
tax collection, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Auditor/Treasurer along with the Administrator led a discussion regarding the CIP bonding and the issuance of GO 2022A bonds; after considerable discussion, motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve Resolution No. 25-21, authorizing Northland Securities for the competitive negotiated sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A for projects identified on the Capital Improvement Plan, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Williamson, to approve the 2021-22 Rock County Snowmasters agreement, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the Letter of Engagement for the 2021 Audit with Clifton, Larson, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was informed that Doug Bos, Assistant Land Management Office Director was named the Soil & Water Conservation District Employee of the Year by the Board of Soil Water Resources. The County Board expressed their congratulations to Mr. Bos for his recent award.
The Administrator and County Board discussed a recap of the AMC Annual Conference and stated that overall it was a very good conference.
The Administrator informed the County Board of proposed legislation that would allow counties the flexibility with the ARPA allocation. Currently, Rock County has allocated the first half of the $1.8 million ARPA funds, and if the proposed bill passes, the County Board will have options on how to spend the second half.
The Administrator informed the County Board of correspondence from the Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison regarding the settlement with opioid companies and is requesting Rock County to participate in both settlements with opioid distributors and manufacturer in obtaining $300 million to be used for treatment, prevention and other programs to assist with the crisis. Oldre stated that the distribution of the settlement funds will be spread over a period 18-years. Motion by Thompson, seconded by Burger, to authorize the Rock County Administrator Kyle Oldre to execute the following:
•The Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement
(MN MOA)
•The Distributor Subdivision Settlement Participation Form
•The Janssen Subdivision Settlement Participation Form
The motion was declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator discussed contracting services to conduct duct cleaning at the Courthouse and Human Services building; presented as information only.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson to approve the 2020-2022 Sergeant Union contract with Teamsters, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve a 3.25% COLA increase
for non-union employees, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator informed the County Board that the KAHR Foundation will
be making a $250,000 donation to Rock County for the repairs to the
tunnel and Kahler Terrace.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings: AMC Annual Conference, Community Corrections, Armory Groundbreaking ceremony.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following meetings: AMC Annual Conference, Southwest Health & Human Services,
Township Annual meeting and Armory Groundbreaking ceremony.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings: Hazardous Mitigation planning session, Solid Waste, Rural Energy, AMC Annual Conference, Planning & Zoning, Annual Township meeting, Townhall meeting with Senator Hagedorn, City/County Liaison, Armory Groundbreaking ceremony.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Southwest Health & Human Services, Townhall meeting with Senator
Hagedorn, AMC Annual Conference, Southwest Mental Health, Community
Corrections, Armory Groundbreaking ceremony.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following meetings: Southwest Mental Health, Soil & Water Conservation District, Township Annual meeting, GEVO, Rural Water, Armory Groundbreaking ceremony.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting
was declared adjourned by order of the Chair.
(02-10)
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