PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

April 21 2015

The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of Jackson on April 21, 2015 at 9:00am. The following members were present: David Henkels, Kim Hummel, William Tusa, Rosemary Schultz and Don Wachal, Commissioners; County Coordinator, Janice Fransen and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician.

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 15-120 approving the April 7, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board.

Resolution 15-121 approving all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 74515 through 74647 in the amount of $265,271.98 - for Revenue Fund, $112,824.12; Road and Bridge, $36,541.34; CIP Bonds, $51,140.74; Ditch Fund, $47,080.42; Revolving Loan, $4,224.72; Septic, $6,695.11; Agency, $3,807.00; Forfeit, $1,144.00; Tax/Penalty, $1,133.00; and Library, $681.64. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office upon request.

Resolution 15-122 approving the following utility permits:Federated Rural Electric – bore electrical – CSAH 30 – Christiania TownshipFederated Rural Electric – bore electrical – CSAH 5 – Ewington TownshipFederated Rural Electric – bore electrical – CSAH 12 – Ewington TownshipMidcontinent Communications – bore fiber – CSAH 38 – Des Moines TownshipPhilip Paulson Farms – tile exploration – CSAH 16 – Heron Lake Township

Resolution 15-123 approving a Recycling Abatement for 2015 for the following parcel: R22.200.0782.

Resolution 15-124 setting a public hearing for May 19, 2015 at 10:00 am in the Jackson County Commissioner’s Board Room to consider the Impoundment/Abandonment WPA Restoration Project by US Fish and Wildlife, Pheasants Forever, and Ducks Unlimited for Judicial Ditch No. 33.

Resolution 15-125 requesting that Deputy Bradley Nestegard be accepted as a member of the Public Employees Police and Fire Plan as a part-time officer.

RESOLUTION 15-125 POLICE OFFICER DECLARATION

WHEREAS, the policy of the State of Minnesota as declared in Minnesota Statutes 353.63 is to give special consideration to employees who perform hazardous work and devote their time and skills to protecting the property and personal safety of others; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 353.64 permits governmental subdivisions to request coverage in the Public Employees Police and Fire plan for eligible employees of police or sheriff departments whose position duties meet the requirements stated therein and listed below.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Jackson County hereby declares that the position of Deputy Sheriff, held by Bradley Nestegard, meets all of the following Police and Fire Plan membership requirements:

1. Said position requires a license by the Minnesota peace officer standards and training board under sections 626.84 to 626.863 and this employee is so licensed;

2. Said position’s primary (over 50%) duty is to enforce the general criminal laws of the state;

3. Said position charges this employee with the prevention and detection of crime;4. Said position gives this employee the full power of arrest, and5. Said position is assigned to a designated police or sheriff’s department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this governing body hereby requests that the named employee be accepted as a member of the Public Employees Police and Fire Plan effective the date of this employee’s initial Police and Fire Plan salary deduction by the governmental subdivision.

Adopted this 21st day of April 2015.

_____________________________ David Henkels, Chair

ATTEST: ___________________________________ Janice Fransen, County Coordinator

Resolution 15-126 authorizing the issuance of a County Issued Credit Card with an Account Limit of $750 to Brooke Burmeister, Water Resources Technician.

Resolution 15-127 approving the renewal of a 6 month 3.2% Malt Liquor “On-Off Sale” Liquor License effective April 21, 2015 through September 30, 2015 for East Side Acres Campground.

MINNESOTA COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST

Joel Swanson of Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust presented an annual update.

REVOLVING LOAN FUND

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt Resolution 15-128 accepting the recommendation of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee and approving a loan to Osterberg Funeral Home, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 at 4.5% interest with a 15 year amortization and a 7 year balloon with the following security: (1) a 3 rd position (behind Fulda Area Credit and Southwest Regional Development Commission) on Real Estate Mortgage

and UCC business assets and inventory; (2) personal guaranties from Nic Osterberg, Heidi Osterberg and John Osterberg; (3) assignment of leases and rents; and (4) collateral assignment of life insurance from from Nic Osterberg and Heidi Osterberg in the amount of the loan pending County Attorney review. Motion carried unanimously.

LINCOLN PIPESTONE RURAL WATER

Mark Johnson, CEO and Jerry Lonneman, Board member, of Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water presented an annual update and the 2014 audit for Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water to the Board.

PUBLIC WORKS

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-129 approving the purchase of a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu from Ranger GM of Hibbing, Minnesota on state contract #35646 for the total purchase price of $19,787.70, declaring as surplus a 2010 Chevrolet Impala, and authorizing the County Engineer to sell the vehicle through sealed bids or online auction. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-130 approving the purchase of a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 from Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet of White Bear Lake, Minnesota on state contract #73892 for the total purchase price of $40,669.86, declaring as surplus a 2001 Ford F350 and authorizing the County Engineer to sell the vehicle through sealed bids or online auction. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt Resolution 15-131 approving a redetermination of Judicial Ditch No. 73. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt Resolution 15-132 appointing Ron Ringquist as lead viewer, Dan Ruby as secondary viewer, Tom Mahoney as third viewer, and Dustin Voss as alternate for the redetermination of JD 73. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-133 approving 2015 tree spraying quotes from B & W Control Specialists. Motion carried unanimously.

PARKS

Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt Resolution 15-134 approving the Campground Host Program pending County Attorney review. Motion carried unanimously.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-135 approving the purchase of replacement copiers for the Assessor, Coordinator and Extension Offices from Advanced Systems, Inc. at a total cost of $25,000 after trade in. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt Resolution 15-136 appointing John Hay to the Planning and Zoning Board to complete the unexpired term of Jason Freking which is set to expire October 5, 2016.

Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-137 authorizing installation of the electrical service necessary to support a stove in the Government Center East Community Room at an estimated cost of $685.00 contingent upon Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services approval of the stove purchase. Voting in favor of the motion were Commissioners Henkels, Schultz, Wachal, and Tusa. Voting against the motion was Commissioner Hummel. Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-138 designating the disbursement from the dissolution of the Red Rock Ridge Learning Center in the amount of $21,956.24 to the Building Improvement fund to be used towards remodeling of the 1962 building to accommodate the Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services Fiscal Unit. Motion carried unanimously.

The Board of Commissioners recessed at 11:00 am and convened as the County Ditch Authority for a Public Hearing for Judicial Ditch No. 22. They re-convened at 11:10 am.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt Resolution 15-139 accepting the proposal of David Drown Associates to conduct an executive search to replace the County Coordinator at a cost not to exceed $13,500. Motion carried unanimously.

The Board of Commissioners recessed at 11:31 am and convened as the County Ditch Authority for a Public Hearing for Judicial Ditch No. 31. They re-convened at 11:35 am.

COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS

Commissioner Schultz reported on Sicora Workshop, Township Association Annual Meeting, Community Health Improvement, Local Mental Health Advisory Committee, Trails Committee, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) Board Meeting, Plum Creek Library Board, and Prairie Ecology Bus Center.

Commissioner Hummel reported on Sicora Workshop, Township Association Annual Meeting, Southwest Mental Health Center Governing Board and Annual Meeting, DVHHS Board Meeting, Fort Belmont, and Loon Lake Development – Wastewater Systems Meeting. Commissioner Tusa reported on Township Association Annual Meeting, DVHHS Board Meeting, Fair Association Meeting, Hunger Team, and Loon Lake Development – Wastewater Systems Meeting.

Commissioner Wachal reported on Township Association Annual Meeting, Sicora Workshop, and DVHHS Board Meeting.

Commissioner Henkels reported on Heron Lake Watershed District Meeting, DVHHS Benefits and Wellness Committee, MnSP Annual Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, Southwest Regional Development Transportation Committee, Governor’s Buffer Initiative, Joint Ditch Meeting, and South West Regional Board of Directors Retreat. Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_____________________________________________ Rosemary Schultz, Vice Chair

ATTEST: _______________________________ Janice Fransen, County Coordinator

The Board of Commissioners adjourned at 12:00 pm and convened as the County Ditch Authority for a Public Hearing for County Ditch No. 11.