Rock County Commissioners meet June 28
Herreid Board Room 4:30 P.M.
Rock County Courthouse June 28, 2022
The meeting was called to order by the Chair with all Commissioners present.
Also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, County and Star-Herald Reporter
Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Williamson, seconded by Thompson, to approve the June 28,
2022, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the June 07, 2022, County
Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Elizabeth Hoffman, Plum Creek Library Director, introduced herself as the new director and stated that she began in October of 2021 and that she has been out visiting the member counties and reviewing their programs. Plum Creek Library
system is comprised of 9-counties serving the southwest portion of the state.
Harlan Vande Kieft, Rock County Ambulance and Tammy Loosbrock, Sanford Hospital Luverne Administrator, requested funding (formerly known as ARPA) to purchase a power lift cot for the third ambulance; Sanford has purchased (2) power lift cots for ambulances one and two. Benefits of the power lift cots are to reduce injuries to EMS staff when transferring patients into the ambulance unit. After discussion, motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the purchase of (1) power lift cot for the cost of $42,220.07 and utilize funds formerly known as ARPA funds, declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Williamson voting nay.
Ryan Holtz, Rural Water Systems Manager, presented a request for out of
state travel to attend the National Water Pro Conference in National Harbor
Harbor, Maryland, scheduled for September 26-29, 2022; expenses are covered
through a grant from the state MN Rural Water Board Association. Motion by
Williamson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the out of state trave to attendl
the conference, declared carried on a voice vote.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims with additions and per diems of $3,300; motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, declared carried on a voice vote.
JUNE 28, 2022 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING CORPORATION $5,060.00
BREMIK MATERIALS, INC 2,300.27
BROCK WHITE 30,850.92
BUSSE PLUMBING, HEATING, & A-C INC 11,400.00
C & B OPERATIONS LLC 3,000.00
CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2,326.34
CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES 3,402.73
COMMUNITY EDUCATION 4,000.00
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY 6,755.00
ERICKSON ENGINEERING 20,384.50
HOWES OIL CO 2,395.19
LOOSBROCK ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION LLC 3,809.19
LUVERNE/CITY OF 7,494.61
MORRIS ELECTRONICS 5,384.95
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER 7,820.00
NORTHERN TRUCK EQUIPMENT CORP 3,790.00
ROCK COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES 2,175.46
S W DUST TREATMENT INC 2,340.70
SIR LINES-A-LOT 49,841.06
STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC 5,391.18
ZIEGLER INC 128,214.08
82 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 29,173.70
TOTAL $337,309.88
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.
Kurtz requested approval to proceed with a renewal of a lease agreement
for the postage machine; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve
the renewal, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was in receipt of the 2022 Appropriation Listing; the Administrator requested to add an additional appropriation of $300 to the Wilmont, MN VFW which serves Rock County VFW members; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the additional appropriation, declared carried on a voice vote.
JASPER AMBULANCE $5,000.00
EDGERTON AMBULANCE $2,500.00
ROCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY $25,000.00
ROCK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY $20,000.00
SW ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL $1,000.00
LUVERNE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION $24,746.00
SOUTHERN MN TOURISM ASSOCIATION $500.00
GREEN EARTH PLAYERS $1,000.00
SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION $2,920.00
LUVERNE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION $30,000.00
LUVERNE AMERICAN LEGION $300.00
HARDWICK AMERICAN LEGION $300.00
SW MN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD $2,300.00
HILLS AMERICAN LEGION $300.00
PACHOLL-MOSER POST #2603 $300.00
$116,166.00
The Administrator informed the County Board that the IRS mileage reimbursement rate has changed from $.585/mile to $.625/mile effective July 01, 2022; motion by Williamson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve Resolution No. 24-22, amending the Housekeeping Resolution No. 01-22, to reflect the new IRS mileage rate of $.625/mile, effective July 01, 2022, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was in receipt of a request from the SWMN Private Industry
Council to approve the renewal of the Joint Powers Agreement, effective July 1,
2022, – June 30, 2026; motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve,
declared carried on a voice vote.
Administrator presented an update regarding funds formerly known
as ARPA and stated that agreements are starting to be signed and the first
batch of checks went out last week.
The Administrator stated that the County Attorney is currently drafting a lease agreement for the ACE office to rent from Generations; presented as information.
The Administrator informed the County Board that the state will be conducting a
preliminary damage assessment regarding the disaster declaration of May 30, but it
will only be with L&O power and Sioux Valley Energy as the only eligible
entities reporting damage.
The County Board was in receipt of a letter from the State Historical Preservation Office to Department of Natural Resources indicating the property commonly known
as Manfred property in the state park has been listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he attended the following meetings: Southwestern Mental Health, Extension, and Walleye Wind Ground Breaking ceremony.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she attended the following meetings: Plum Creek Library, Chief Elected Officials Board/Private Industry Council and A.C.E.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he attended the following meetings: Extension,
Liaison, AMC District VIII, County Economic Development Authority and Walleye
Wind Ground Breaking ceremony.
Commissioner Burger stated that he attended the following meetings: Southwest Mental Health, AMC District VIII, Southwest Health & Human Services, Southwestern Mental Health Consortium, Supporting Hands-Nurse Family Partnership.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he attended the following meetings:
County Economic Development Authority, Southwestern MN Opportunity Council
and City/County Liaison.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting
was declared adjourned by order of the chair.
(08-18)
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