Herreid Board Room 9:00 AM
Rock County Courthouse February 02, 2021
The meeting was called to order by Chair Williamson with all Commissioners present; also in attendance
were County Attorney Jeff Haubrich, Administrator Kyle Oldre, Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum and
Mavis Fodness.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson, to approve the Feb 2, 2021 County Board agenda, declared
carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve the January 19, 2021 County Board minutes,
declared carried on a voice vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Pastor Roger Spartz, Chair of the Rock County Food Shelf and Katie Baustian, Rock County Food Shelf Board
Member informed the County Board of their Capital Campaign project to raise $225,000 for improvements
and equipment for their new location at 208 W. Maple Street in Luverne. The building is owned by the City
of Luverne and will be leased to the Rock County Food Shelf organization; the Food Shelf organization is
responsible for raising funds for the building renovation. Currently fundraising efforts have netted $60,000
and requested the county to pledge $20,000. Spartz and Baustian also stated that in 2020 they distributed
79,000 pounds of food to over 4,249 residents and they anticipate that number to continue and/or increase.
The County Board thanked them for their presentation.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims and per diems of $2,700.00; motion by Reisch,
seconded by Burger, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is
available upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office.
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
A & B BUSINESS INC $2,512.68
BAKER & TAYLOR 2,539.08
BUSSE PLUMBING, HEATING, & A-C INC 25,250.00
CENTERPOINT ENERGY 4,075.99
CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES 26,164.98
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR 7,034.42
KRIS ENGINEERING INC 3,513.00
LUVERNE/CITY OF 21,097.08
NORTHERN TRUCK EQUIPMENT CORP 2,264.45
SW MN REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY BOARD 4,000.00
TOWMASTER 7,740.00
ZIEGLER INC 47,642.57
60 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 19,739.42
TOTAL $173,573.67
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report which included transactions of cash
investments, tax distribution and debt payments. Motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to approve the
Fund Balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, requested authorization to bid let the 2021 bituminous pavement rehabilitation and
overlay projects:
SAP 067-602-019 – CSAH 2
SAP 067-603-032 – CSAH 3 & 7 Bridge 67K55
SAP 067-605-013 – CSAH 5
SAP 067-607-019 - CSAH 3 & 7 Bridge 67K54
SAP 067-609-023 – CSAH 9
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to authorize the bid letting date of March 1st at 11:00AM for the
2021 bituminous pavement rehabilitation and overlay projects, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Engineer presented (2) bids from the state contract for new pickup, local dealers could not match the
state bid.
2021 Ram 2500 Crew Cab SB $33,952.00
Tommygate Liftgate $3,230.00
Galvanized Framework $630.00
TOTAL $37,812.00
2021 F250 Supercab $36,160.62
Tommygate Liftgate $3,230.00
Galvanized Framework $630.00
Weatherguard Aluminum Box $1,196.00
TOTAL $41,216.62
Motion by Burger, seconded by Williamson, to accept the low bid for a 2021 Ram 2500 Crew Cab SB for
$37,812.00, declared carried on a voice vote. The surplus pickup from the Highway Department will be
transferred to Building Maintenance and the Building Maintenance pickup will be sold on eGov auction.
Commissioner Burger stated that the Rock County Historical Society is establishing an Advisory Committee
comprised of representatives from each community and a County Commissioner representative; motion by
Burger, seconded by Reisch, to appoint Commissioner Overgaard to the Historical Society Advisory
Committee, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator informed the County Board of a Tax Abatement request from Rock River Properties, LLC
to abatement the county’s portion of property taxes for 10-years on a new construction building located in
Clinton Township; the Ag/Seed business will employ 5 employees. Motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch,
to set a Public Hearing on March 2, 2021 at 9:00AM in the Herreid Board meeting room to allow public
comment regarding the abatement and appoint Commissioners Thompson and Reisch to review with the
County Administrator details of the abatement request, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was in receipt of (3) agreements from Walleye Wind, LLC: Development Agreement, Road
Use & Repair and Drainage Agreement. Motion by Burger, seconded by Williamson, to approve the Road
Use & Repair agreement and the Drainage Agreement, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Williamson, seconded by Thompson, to approve the Walleye Wind Development Agreement
pending legal review from the County Attorney, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to approve the Board & Committee Appointments for 2021,
declared carried on a voice vote.
Advocate Connect Educate
Sherri Thompson
Greg Burger (Alternate)
AS400 Computer Committee
Kyle Oldre
Ashley Kurtz
Tom Houselog
Shawn Sweeney
Lana Henrichs
Association of Minnesota Counties
All Commissioners
Kyle Oldre
Mark Sehr
Susan Skattum
AMC Policy Committees
Environmental & Natural Resources –
Overgaard
General Government – Reisch
Health & Human Svcs – Thompson
Public Safety – Burger
Transportation – Williamson
AMC District VIII Committees
Ag & Transportation – Overgaard
Ag & Rural Development Task Force- Burger &
Overgaard
ATP – Burger (alternate)
Land Use – Overgaard
Health & Human Services - Thompson
Audit Committee
Greg Burger
Jody Reisch
Kyle Oldre
Susan Skattum
Ashley Kurtz
Lana Henrichs
Budget Committee
Greg Burger
Jody Reisch
Kyle Oldre
Ashley Kurtz
Susan Skattum
Buffalo Ridge Regional Railroad Authority
Stan Williamson
Sherri Thompson
Kyle Oldre, Exe Sec
Ashley Kurtz, Treas
Susan Skattum
Buildings Committee
Jody Reisch
Stan Williamson
Kyle Oldre
Children’s Justice Initiative
Stan Williamson
SWHHS Rep
Compliance Committee
Eric Hartman
Ashley Kurtz
Tom Houselog
911 Committee
Greg Burger
Evan Verbrugge
Aaron Blank
Dave Van Batavia
Kyle Oldre
Harlan Vande Kieft
Jeff Bass
John Call
Extension Committee
Gary Overgaard
Stan Williamson
Tom Sandager
Anna Haas
Matt Jessen
Kory Kruse
Teresa Kinsinger
Jordan Papik
Judicial Ditch Advisory Board
Stan Williamson
Gary Overgaard
Eugene Peterson
Dean Wenzel
Roger Brockberg
Robert Williamson
Kanaranzi-Little Rock Watershed
Bill Jansma
Law Library Committee
Jody Reisch
Tim Connell
Damon Eisma
Luverne City/County Liaison Committee
Jody Reisch
Gary Overgaard
Kyle Oldre
Luverne Community Economic Development
Corporation
Jody Reisch
Kyle Oldre (Alternate)
Lyon County Regional Landfill
Gary Overgaard
Greg Burger (Alternate)
Multi County HRA
Jody Reisch
Personnel Committee
Greg Burger
Jody Reisch
Jeff Haubrich
Kyle Oldre
Daryl Fuerstenberg
Steve Baumgard
Arlyn Gehrke
Ashley Kurtz
Personnel Board of Appeals
Craig Oftedahl
John Call
Todd Holthaus
Private Industry Council Chief Elected
Officials Board
Sherri Thompson
Planning & Zoning Committee
Gary Overgaard
Cliff Schilling
Brad Petersen
Gordon Mulder
Kurt Wenzel
Dave DeBoer
Mark Vander Pol
Mary Thompson (non-voting member)
Eric Hartman (non-voting member)
Jeff Haubrich (non-voting member)
Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments
Cliff Schilling
Brad Petersen
Gordon Mulder
Mark Vander Pol
Kurt Wenzel
David DeBoer
Plum Creek Library Committee
Jody Reisch
Greg Burger (Alternate)
Rock/Pipestone County Collaborative
Jody Reisch
SWHHS Rep
SW Mental Health Rep
PIC Representative
Todd Holthaus
Neal Steffl
Craig Oftedahl
Jon Ramlo
Bonnie Christensen
Kyle Oldre
Rock County Community Library
Jody Reisch
Barbie Meinerts
Marilyn Bergman
Molly Carbonneau
Margie Fuerstenberg
Holly Anderson
Vonnie Nergaard
Rock County EDA Committee
Gary Overgaard
Jody Reisch
Tammy Johnson
Keith Elbers
Tim Gust
David Riphagen
Lanette Elbers
Chad Overgaard
Josh Tuene
Kyle Oldre (ex-officio)
Ashely Kurtz (ex-officio)
Jeff Haubrich (ex-officio)
Rock County Opportunities
Nancy Walker
Rock County/HBC School Liaison
Stan Williamson
Jody Reisch
Kyle Oldre
Ali Breuer
Scott Johnson
Jeff Haubrich
Evan Verbrugge
Rock County Historical Society Advisory
Gary Overgaard
Rock County/Luverne School Liaison
Sherri Thompson
Gary Overgaard
Kyle Oldre
Stacy Schepel
Scott Johnson
Jeff Haubrich
Evan Verbrugge
Rock/Nobles Community Corrections
Advisory Board
Greg Burger
Jody Reisch
Jeff Haubrich
Jon Ramlo
Rock/Nobles Community Corrections
Executive Board
Greg Burger
Jody Reisch
Jeff Haubrich
Rock County Rural Water
Stan Williamson
Chad Overgaard
Shelia Steinhoff
Vernon VandenBerg
Andrew Hoyme
Wayne Thompson
Scott Loosbrock
Rock County Veterans Memorial
Rick Peterson
Annabelle Frakes
Gregg Groepel
Kyle Oldre
Safety Committee
Kyle Oldre
Susan Skattum
Highway Union Rep
Deputy Union Rep
Arlyn Gehrke
Justin Feikema
Al Hartz
Gary Kurtz
Soil & Water Conservation District Board
Stan Williamson
SWCD/Rock County Liaison
Stan Williamson
Jody Reisch
Roger Hoff
Jim Veldkamp
Southern Prairie Community Care
Greg Burger
Sherri Thompson(alt)
Southwest Health & Human Services
Sherri Thompson
Greg Burger
Southwest Health & Human Services Nursing
Hands Family Partnership
Greg Burger
Southwestern Mental Health Center
Greg Burger
Stan Williamson
Jane Lanphere
Southwest MN Adult Mental Health
Consortium
Stan Williamson
Southwest Minnesota Opportunities Council
Jody Reisch
Southwest Regional Development
Commission
Sherri Thompson
Keith Elbers
Emergency Communications Board
Jody Reisch
Kyle Oldre (alternate)
Southwest Regional Radio Committee
Evan Verbrugge
Southwest Regional Rural Energy Task Force
Gary Overgaard
Greg Burger (Alternate)
Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERT)
Gary Overgaard
Southwest Solid Waste Board
Gary Overgaard
Greg Burger (Alternate)
Southwest Regional EMS Board
Harlan Vande Kieft
Jody Reisch (alternate)
SWMN Tourism
Jane Lanphere
Transit Advisory Committee
Jody Reisch
Gary Overgaard
Beth Shearer
Tammy Johnson
Todd Holthaus
Mike Altena
Molly Peterson
Kyle Oldre
The Administrator presented an update regarding the Business Relief Grant program. As to date, applicants
requests have totaled $432,500 with only $250,000 available. The committee recommends awarding 58%
of each request with the following eligibility requirements: Step 1 – a clean lien search; Step 2 – verifying
receipt of other business relief funding. Motion by Reisch, seconded by Burger, to approve the distribution
formula and eligibility process to distribute Business Relief Grant funds, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator informed the County Board that SWHHS is conducting a COVID19 Vaccination Clinic for
persons age 75 and over scheduled on February 3rd at the Prairie Event Center in Luverne from 1:00PM –
5:00PM; 300 doses are available for the targeted group and are currently taking appointments.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings: Rock/Pipestone Collaborative and
City/County Liaison.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following meetings: Southwest Health & Human
Services; stated the she had passed Board of Equalization certification.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings: SW Rural Energy, SW Clean
Energy Resource Teams, Solid Waste, (2) Business Relief committee, and City/County Liaison.
Commission Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings: (2) Business Relief Grant
committee, Southwest Health Human Services, Nursing Hands Family Partnership.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following meetings: no meetings to report.
With no further business to come before the County Board, motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson, to
adjourn the meeting, declared carried on a voice vote.
(02-25)
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