Rock County Commissioners
meet July 20
Herreid Board Room 5:00 P.M.
Rock County Courthouse July 20, 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 and Star-Herald Reporter and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve the July 20, 2021,County
Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve the July 06, 2021,
County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve the consent agenda,
declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Authorization to bid let 2021 Box Culvert projects – SAP 067-599-184,
SAP 067-594-001, SAP 067-599-180, SAP 067-599-183.
Dan Larson, Director Rural Counties Caucus and Luke Johnson, Pipestone County Commissioner and Chair Rural Counties Caucus, presented an overview of the mission and current work of MN Rural Counties Caucus. Following the presentation they asked Rock County to join and informed the Rock County Board that the dues to belong are $2,100 annually. The Rock County Board thanked them for the presentation and referred the request to the budget committee. Commissioner Johnson also spoke about supporting the MN Highway 23 Coalition, no action was taken at this time.
Arlyn Gerhke, Land Management Office Engineer Technician presented a request to participate in the regional LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) project. LIDAR is a tool used for enhanced survey work. The cost to Rock County to participate is $16,200. Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard to authorize the expenditure and have the payment taken from Water Plan budget, declared carried on a voice vote.
Ryan Holtz, Rock County Rural Water System Director presented an agreement between RCRW and Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water to sell water back and forth between the entities on an emergency and as needed basis. Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard to approve the agreement pending review of the Rock County Attorney, declared carried on a voice vote.
Holtz informed the County Board that RCRW has been awarded a grant to work with the State MPCA and Federal EPA to protect aquifers from surface contaminants using vegetative filtration of sensitive areas. The grant would authorize RCRW to offer compensation to landowners to take the cropland out of regular production, but could still do limited small grain production on the property. The board thanked Holtz for his work on the project.
Holtz requested authorization to attend the National Rural Water Conference
in Milwaukee, WI on September 13-16, 2021; motion by Reisch, seconded
by Overgaard to authorize Holtz to attend the National Rural Water Conference,
declared carried on a voice vote.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims and per diems of $1,100.00; motion by Burger, 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.
JULY 20, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
BREMIK MATERIALS, INC $4,358.97
BROCK WHITE 6,195.84
CHS 11,634.48
COMMUNITY EDUCATION 4,000.00
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY 6,664.00
FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC 2,737.98
KETTERLING SERVICES INC 12,281.66
LUVERNE/CITY OF 8,566.83
LYON COUNTY LANDFILL 17,637.80
M-R SIGN CO INC 8,178.60
SANFORD HEALTH 2,366.00
SOUTHWEST HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 34,639.90
STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC 2,001.22
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION 3,690.94
TOWMASTER 2,434.57
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC 3,019.12
ZIEGLER INC 2,480.80
71 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 23,917.66
TOTAL $156,806.37
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report; motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board received a request to consider accepting
credit cards for payment for county services. After discussion the board
determined to not accept credit cards for payment.
Administrator provided updates on a number of topics to include: Building HVAC Systems as part of the CIP, Workforce Center updates and job solicitations, advertising for Land Records Director, budget development, employee benefit meetings, contract work for law enforcement and assessment contracts.
The Administrator led a discussion regarding the renewal of the Law Enforcement contract with the City of Luverne stating that both sub-committees have agreed to a tentative contract to present to their respective board/council. Motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve a 5-year law enforcement contract with the City of Luverne, effective January 01, 2022, declared carried on a voice vote. Commissioners Burger and Reisch expressed their gratitude in working through the contractual process with the City of Luverne leadership.
The County Board was informed that a re-zoning request in Section 30 of Vienna Township has withdrawn their application; presented as information.
The Administrator informed the County Board that the state has received the bids for the National Guard Armory to be built in Luverne and are curr
ently reviewing the bids and will make an announcement in the near future.
The County Board was informed that Rural Water’s grant request to Congressional Directed Spending for water tower project in Springwater Township has advanced to the next round in the federal process for consideration; presented as information.
The Administrator requested approval to contract with Integrity Employee Benefits, LLC for Agent of Record designation for Rock County’s ancillary benefits; motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to contract with Gallegar Benefit Services, Inc in developing an Request for Proposal (RFP)
for group health insurance, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board scheduled a meeting date of August 17th at 5:30 P.M. inviting the mayors of small city municipalities to discuss law enforcement contract, assessment contract and the utilization of America Recovery Plan Funding.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings: Community Corrections, Library Board and Southwestern MN Opportunity Council.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following meetings:
Southwest Regional Development Commission.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Land Use meeting.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Community Corrections, Southwest Mental Health.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following meetings: Rural Water, Southwest Mental Health, Soil and Water Conservation District.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting was declared adjourned by order of the Chair. A Road and Bridge tour followed the regular board meeting.
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