Commissioners June 16 Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

June 16, 2015

The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of Jackson on June 16, 2015 at 9:00am. The following members were present: David Henkels, William Tusa, Rosemary Schultz, Kim Hummel and Don Wachal, Commissioners; and County Coordinator, Janice Fransen and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician.

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

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

Resolution 15-195 approving the June 2, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board.

Resolution 15-196 approving the June 9, 2015 Work Session Minutes.

Resolution 15-197 approving all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 75053 through 75245 in the amount of $6,184,815.50 - for Revenue Fund, $375,454.14; Road and Bridge, $132,495.06; CIP Bonds, $152,029.62; Ditch Fund, $35,406.10; Revolving Loan, $2,207.27; Insurance Trust, $576.00; Agency, $3,464.50; Forfeit, $2,640.63; Tax and Penalty, $5,479,994.69; Library, $154.17; and TIF, $393.32. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office upon request.

Resolution 15-198 authorizing the County Coordinator to fill the full-time position of a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Public Works Department.

Resolution 15-199 authorizing the County Coordinator to fill the part-time position of a Jailer in the Sheriff’s Office.

Resolution 15-200 granting Taylor Martin a one-step increase and setting his salary at $23.3814/hour effective February 1, 2015 for successful completion of his evaluation period.

Resolution 15-201 granting Brynn Muir a one-step increase and setting her salary at $17.6483/hour effective May 10, 2015 for successful completion of her evaluation period.

Resolution 15-202 granting Heather Hummel a one-step increase and setting her salary at $15.5598/hour effective May 24, 2015 for successful completion of her evaluation period.

Resolution 15-203 approving the following utility permits:Telecom Construction – bore service – CSAH 4 - Minneota TownshipNeutral Path Comm. LLC – bury fiber – CSAH 24 – Weimer TownshipSouth Central Electric Assn. - bore electric – CSAH 36 – Kimball TownshipMN Energy Resources – bore new service – Cush St. – Des Moines TownshipMN Energy Resources – retire service – CSAH 23 – Des Moines TownshipMN Energy Resources – repair service – CSAH 14 – Des Moines Township

Resolution 15-204 appointing Mike Curley and Jay Takle to the Red Rock Rural Water System Board of Commissioners.

RESOLUTION 15-204 RECOMMENDING THAT MIKE CURLEY AND JAY TAKLE BE APPOINTED TO THE

RED ROCK RURAL WATER SYSTEM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Mike Curley’s 4-year term as a Commissioner on the Red Rock Rural Water System (RRRWS) Board of Commissioners is scheduled to expire at midnight on December 31, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Jay Takle’s 4-year term as a Commissioner on the Red Rock Rural Water System (RRRWS) Board of Commissioners is scheduled to expire at midnight on December 31, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Mike Curley and Jay Takle would both like to serve another 4-year term on the RRRWS Board of Commissioners, which will commence at 12:00 a.m. on January 1, 2016, and will expire at midnight on December 31, 2019; and

WHEREAS, On May 14, 2015 the RRRWS Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a Motion which recommends that Mike Curley and Jay Takle be appointed for another 4-year term on the RRRWS Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS the Jackson County Board of Commissioners believes that Mike Curley and Jay Takle are qualified to act as Commissioners on the RRRWS Board of Commissioners and are worthy of appointment.

BE IT NOW RESOLVED, that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners hereby recommends that Mike Curley and Jay Takle be appointed to the RRRWS Board of Commissioners pursuant to and provided for by Minnesota Statutes §116A et seq, to a four-year term, which shall commence at 12:00 A.M. on January 1, 2016, and shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2019.

Adopted this 16th day of June 2015

_____________________________David Henkels, Chair

ATTEST: ___________________________________ Janice Fransen, County Coordinator

Resolution 15-205 approving an SSTS Loan for Bryce and Laura Vancura, Parcel Number 06.005.0500, in the amount of $8,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.

A letter and packet from Heron Lake Watershed District Manager Roger Hartman was presented for the Board’s information.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Randy Markl of the DNR presented information to the Board regarding tree cutting on DNR Wildlife Management Areas in Jackson County.

FAIR ASSOCIATION

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-206 accepting the low quote of Hohenstein Electric for $4,700.00 to replace existing campground electrical service at the Jackson County Fairgrounds per specifications. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt Resolution 15-207 approving a lease for use of the Middle Fair Building and Olson Pavillion at the Jackson County Fairgrounds by Jackpot Hog Show on June 26 and 27, 2015 for a total rate of $400.00. Motion carried unanimously.

WESTERN COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt Resolution 15-208 authorizing Application for Minnesota Housing and Finance Agency Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program.

RESOLUTION 15-208 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR MINNESOTA HOUSING AND FINANCE AGENCY

FAMILY HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, State of Minnesota, has been authorized to undertake a program to provide funds for Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance Projects; and,

WHEREAS, Western Community Action has developed an application for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program; and

WHEREAS, Western Community Action has demonstrated the ability to perform the required activities of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Western Community Action is hereby authorized as an entity to be charged with the administration of funds made available through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program in the county of Jackson, in Minnesota for the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017.


_____________________________ David Henkels, Chair


PUBLIC WORKS

Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-209 approving the Contract and Bond for Pearson Brothers Inc. for SAP 032-030-019 and CP 032-100-019 pending County Attorney approval. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-210 approving the final payment of $4,198.04 to M-K Bridge Construction, Inc. of Walnut Grove, MN for SAP 032-599-099. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY BOARD ACKNOWLEDGMENT

WHEREAS, Contract No. 9999 has in all things been completed, and the County Board being fully advised on the premises,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we do hereby accept said completed project for and on behalf of the County of Jackson and authorize final payment as specified herein.




Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt Resolution 15-211 authorizing the Public Works Director to advertise at his discretion the following projects: Removal of Bridge 1804 in Round Lake Township; Replacement of Bridge 1706 in Petersburg Township; and Replacement of Bridge 2809 in Kimball Township. Motion carried unanimously.

PARKS AND TRAILS

Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt Resolution 15-212 authorizing a Regional Designation Application for Anderson County Park. Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 15-212 OF SPONSORSHIP

BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners representing Jackson County agree to act as the sponsoring agency for the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission – Designation Application, regarding Anderson County Park Campground.

Sponsorship includes a willingness to act as the fiscal agent and maintain reponsibility for overseeing the sustainability of this park including, but not limited to: maintaininng current facilities as well as planning and implementing future projects through to completion, with compliance of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jacqueline Knips, Parks and Trails Director, is hereby authorized to act as agent on behalf of this applicant.




Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt Resolution 15-213 authorizing a Regional Designation Application for Brown County Park. Motion carried unanimously.


BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners representing Jackson County agree to act as the sponsoring agency for the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission – Designation Application, regarding Brown County Park Campground.

Sponsorship includes a willingness to act as the fiscal agent and maintain reposnisibility for overseeing the sustainability of this park including, but not limited to: maintaininng current facilities as well as planning and implementing future projects through to completion, with compliance of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.





Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-214 authorizing a Regional Designation Application for Brown South County Park. Motion carried unanimously.


BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners representing Jackson County agree to act as the sponsoring agency for the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission – Designation Application, regarding Brown South County Park Campground.



Adopted this 16th day of June 2015 _____________________________

David Henkels, Chair


Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-215 authorizing a Regional Designation Application for Robertson County Park. Motion carried unanimously.


BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners representing Jackson County agree to act as the sponsoring agency for the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission – Designation Application, regarding Robertson County Park Campground.






Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt Resolution 15-216 authorizing a Regional Designation Application for Loon Lake Trail. Voting in favor of the motion were Commissioners Tusa, Wachal, Henkels, and Schultz. Voting against the motion was Commissioner Hummel. Motion carried.


BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners representing Jackson County agree to act as the sponsoring agency for the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission – Designation Application, regarding the Loon Lake Trail.






DAVID DROWN ASSOCIATES

Gary Weiers of David Drown Associates reviewed options for hiring a Coordinator or Administrator to replace County Coordinator Fransen upon her retirement.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt Resolution 15-217 approving a “modified” Coordinator position. Voting in favor of the motion were Commissioners Tusa, Wachal, Henkels, and Hummel. Voting against the motion was Commissioner Schultz. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS

Commissioner Schultz reported on Heron Lake Watershed District Citizen’s Advisory Committee, Research in Action Conference Call, Board Worksession, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) Joint Board Meeting, and Board of Equalization.

Commissioner Hummel reported on Personnel Committee, Building Committee, Board Work session, Board of Equalization, Public Works Open House, and Fort Belmont/JCT Inc.

Commissioner Tusa reported on Meeting regarding Fair Board Legal Issues, Fair Board, Building Committee, Board Worksession, DVHHS Joint Board Meeting, Public Works Open House, and Board of Equalization.

Commissioner Wachal reported on CIP Committee, Board Worksession, DVHHS Joint Board Meeting, Private Industry Council, and Board of Equalization.

Commissioner Henkels reported on Personnel Committee, CIP Committee, Board Worksession, SW Mental Health Center Governing Board, DVHHS Joint Board Meeting, South West Regional Development Commission, Public Works Open House, and Board of Equalization.

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_____________________________________________ David Henkels, Chair

ATTEST: _______________________________ Janice Fransen, County Coordinator

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