OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MARSHALL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 19, 2013 9:00 A.M.
Marshall County Boardroom
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Chairperson Bring called the meeting to order with the following present: Commissioners Gary Kiesow, Kenneth Borowicz, Sharon Bring, Rolland Miller, LeRoy Vonasek and Auditor-Treasurer Scott Peters.
The November 19, 2013 meeting agenda was approved with additions. M/S/C – Borowicz, Kiesow
The Board approved the November 5, 2013 meeting minutes with corrections. M/S/C – Vonasek, Miller
County Assessor Russ Steer met with the Board to discuss office changes and to perform an annual evaluation. Assessment duties have now been assigned to Alison Wall, who is now certified as an Assessor. The Board approved to increase her pay with these corresponding duties from a B 22 to a B 24 step 3 level, beginning December 1, 2013. M/S/C – Vonasek, Miller
Mr. Steer indicated that his office will be short staffed for a few months in 2014. He is currently working toward a plan of having County Wide Assessment in the future.
Extension Agent Howard Person addressed the Board with a Wheat/Soybean Growers request. Mr. Person has assisted with research and trial plots for these entities for the last three years. These associations have requested to pay for Howard’s time for one day a week so he can continue to provide service for these associations as needed for 2014. The Board approved to allow the grower groups to pay the County for Mr. Person’s time for one day a week as requested. M/S/C – Vonasek, Miller
Social Service Director Chris Kujava addressed the Board on the following items:
General Business
Mr. Kujava provided a Minnesota County Human Service Cost Report and MNSure Update to the Board.
Licensing and Contracts
The Board approved the Minnesota Family Investment Program and Diversionary Work Program (MFIP) Contract. M/S/C – Kiesow, Borowicz
The Special Needs Basic Care Program (SNBC) Contract received Board approval. M/S/C – Borowicz, Vonasek
Authorizations
Case Activity, Bills, and Director Actions received Board approval. M/S/C – Kiesow, Miller
Highway Engineer Lon Aune addressed the Board to provide project updates including:
County Road 30 – project is now completed
County Road 109 Bridge – pouring support beams today, projected completion some time next construction season.
Miscellaneous Highway Department activities - Bid lettings for CR 6, Farm Avenue and small bridge projects are scheduled for February. Gravel, Rock, and Clay are currently being stockpiled. Beaver dams are being removed, winter equipment is being prepped, and mowing of ditches is still being completed.
A phone conversation with attorneys Darcy Hitesman and Scott Wold was held to discuss the changes and options for the Marshall County Flexible Plan. Mike Williams, Lon Aune, Darlene Bates, Russ Steer, Tammy Johnson, Chris Kujava, and Bev Lydeen were present for this discussion.
The Board passed the following resolution regarding the 2014 Flexible Benefits Plan.
RESOLUTION 11-19-01
Policy Revison:
Section V – General – Item B. Flexible Benefits Plan
Employer Contribution Entitlement. For 2014, the employer contribution to the Marshall County Flexible Benefits plan will be the same amount the employee received as of November 1, 2013 plus $50 per month. New Hires and employees who previously did not participate in the plan will be eligible for $700 per month.
This language will be adopted by this resolution to the Marshall County Personnel Policy Handbook.
M/S/C – Borowicz, Miller
RESOLUTION 11-19-02
BE IT RESOLVED, that after review of the following bills, authorization for payment of the same in the following total amounts, are hereby approved, with a detailed listing kept on file at the Auditor’s office.
Commissioner Warrants
Total $222,139.80
M/S/C – Kiesow, Vonasek
RESOLUTION 11-19-03
PER DIEMS
Kenneth Borowicz $120.00
Sharon Bring $300.00
Gary Kiesow $240.00
Rolland Miller $180.00
LeRoy Vonasek $360.00
Darlene Bates $60.00
Totals $1260.00
M/S/C – Vonasek, Borowicz
The following Commissioner/Committee Reports were shared:
Commissioner Meeting/Report
Borowicz JD 11/21, Markit, Argyle Veterans Program, Employee Benefit Committee
Bring Markit , Hitesman Conference Call
Kiesow JD 11/21, Hitesman Insurance Meeting, Grygla City
Council
Miller BWSR Public Hearing, MST Watershed, JD 11/21,
Oslo LSS Meal Program, Hitesman Insurance Meeting
Employee Benefit Committee
Vonasek Area Agency on Aging, Northwest Mental Health
Wellness Speaker, Watershed Advisory, BWSR Public
Hearing, MST Watershed Meeting, Markit
Extension Service Nutrition Programmer Carolyn Matz addressed the Board to discuss
the announcement for funding reductions and cutting of our current program through the
University of Minnesota. The Extension Committee will discuss options on what the County
can pursue regarding this announcement.
Auditor-Treasurer Scott Peters provided the following items for his report:
1. 5-year Financial Report
2. Tax Collection update
3. TNT Review
4. Motor Vehicle Coverage Consideration
5. 2014 Budget Review
6. Policy Committee Information
7. Cafeteria Plan Update
The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m. by Chairperson Bring.
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CHAIRPERSON,
MARSHALL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ______
MARSHALL COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER