Rock County Commissioners meet Dec. 28
Herreid Board Room 9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse Dec. 28, 2021
The meeting was called to order by the Chair with all Commissioners present. Also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, Deputy Administrator Susan
Skattum and Star-Herald Reporter and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Burger, to approve the County Board
agenda of December 28, 2021, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve the County Board
minutes of December 14, 2021, declared carried on a voice vote.
Evan Verbrugge, Sheriff, presented an update regarding status of the Law Enforcement contracts with city municipalities and stated that the county was notified by the City of Kenneth of their intent not to renew the service contract. Verbrugge informed the County Board what services the Sheriff’s Office has to provide as per statute and also provided an activity update of the number of 911 calls from the City of Kenneth. After considerable discussion, it determined to further discuss at the next meeting with the County Attorney present.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, requested authorization to make final payment on SAP 067-604-032 to Musch Construction Inc for $14,941.20 for the curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway repair project on CSAH4 in the City of Luverne. Motion by Burger,
seconded by Overgaard, to approve the final payment, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Engineer requested to adjust the fees at the Rock County Transfer Station:
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) $80.00/Ton to $90.00/Ton
Demolition Solid Waste $20.00/Ton to $30.00/Ton
Car-Light Truck, Truck, OTR Tires $350.00/Ton to $375.00/Ton
Purpose of the rate increase is to stay current with regional rates. Motion by
Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve the new fees schedule at the Rock
County Transfer Station with a January 01, 2022, effective date, declared carried
on a voice vote.
The Engineer responded to an inquiry regarding amnesty of tires, electronics and garbage to allow Rock County citizens to bring those items to the Transfer Station at no cost and stated that the promotion would create a large unfunded cost and recommended to not promote. After discussion, no action was taken.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve Resolution No. 28-21, supporting traffic improvements of right hand turning lanes and new traffic lights instead of a round-a-bout at the intersection of US Highway 75 and CSAH 4 in the City of Luverne, declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Reisch voting nay.
Doug Bos, Land Management Office Assistant Director was present to receive
recognition and congratulations from the County Board for his recent award of Soil &
Water Conservation District Employee of the Year and for his 25 years of service
to Rock County.
Eric Hartman, Land Management Office Director, presented an update of the Northern Conn Ag LLP mining expansion project the need for Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) due to the size of the project. Upon receipt of the public comments through the EAW process, an Environmental Impact Statement is needed. Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to issue a positive declaration of the need for an Environmental Impact Study, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Williamson, to authorize Eric Hartman as the signature authority to execute a service contract with SEH for
engineering services at the Landfill, declared carried on a voice vote.
Krista Burkman, University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Ambassador
presented a program update of the Ambassador program and the various leadership
roles it has in the 4-H organization. The County Board thanked her for her
outstanding presentation.
Ashley Kurtz presented per diems of $5,200 and requested authorization to pay claims on December 31st; no claims were presented at the current meeting due to the holiday schedule. Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the per diems and to pay year end claims on December 31st, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve the Fund Balance report,
declared carried on a voice vote.
The Auditor/Treasurer and Administrator led a discussion regarding adoption of the 2022 Budget. Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to adopt the 2022 Budget of $13,326,072.00, an increase of $6,533,570 of levy dollars reflecting a 2.97 percent increase, declared carried on a voice vote.
PLACE BUDGET HERE
On a recommendation from the Budget Committee, motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to adopt a Debt Management Policy, declared carried on a voice vote.
On a recommendation from the Personnel Committee of the County
Board, motion by Reisch, seconded Burger to approve the following salaries
for 2022, declared carried on a voice vote.
•Sheriff-$105,375.92 + PEHCSP Contribution of $80 Monthly (4.5% increase)
•County Attorney- $94,000 ( rounded 2.74% increase)
•Commissioners- $20,698.42 (3.25% increase)
The Administrator requested approval to move forward with a contract with
Service Master for $62,563.20 to clean air ducts at the Courthouse and Human
Services buildings; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve,
declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve the purchase (2) data storage servers from Morris Electronics for $27,806.16, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was informed the legal rate at Tollefson Publishing will
reflect a 2.5% increase in 2022; no action was taken.
The Administrator stated that he will be meeting with New Vision Coop
regarding a $10.5 million dollar expansion project and will be issuing a tax abatement application. Also stated that Rock County is in receipt of (3) ARPA
funding requests, a request to assist with demolition expenses in the City of Hardwick, stated that there will be upcoming meetings regarding daycare and that the Administrator’s office has filled the vacant position of LMO Engineering Technician and LRO Administrative Assistant positions.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings: Budget
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following
meetings: Southwest Health and Human Services.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings: Blue Mound Tower Open House event and Rose Dell Township meeting.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Southwest Health and Human Services and Budget meeting.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Soil & Water Conservation District and GEVO meeting.
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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