FARIBAULT COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 20, 2012
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met pursuant to the recess of March 6, 2012 at the Courthouse in the City of Blue Earth at 9:00 a.m. on March 20, 2012. The following members were present: Bill Groskreutz, Tom Loveall, John Roper, Tom Warmka, and Greg Young Commissioners. Auditor/Treasurer/Coordinator John Thompson and County Attorney Troy Timmerman were also present.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Roper.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
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Loveall/Young motion carried unanimously to approve the synopsis and official proceedings of the March 6, 2012 regular meeting.
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Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 20, 2012.
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The calendar was updated. During public comment Scott Robertson of Winnebago met to discuss his desire for a holding tank rather than a septic system. Robertson would like Planning and Zoning to reopen this issue as he has mitigating circumstances.
Warmka/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to refer the request from Scott Robertson of Winnebago to a work session with a date to be set later.
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Committee reports were given. Young gave a JD7 update; Loveall reported on LELS negotiations, Region 9 renewable energy task force, well head protection meeting hosted by Soil and Water, transit meeting with Martin County, and planning and zoning meeting.
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Central Services Director Brenda Ripley met regarding office business.
Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to hire Diane Obermeyer of Wells as technical clerk in the Driver Licenses Bureau effective March 30, 2012.
Groskreutz/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve a memorandum of agreement with LELS to address insurance language in the labor agreement.
Loveall/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to hire Kelly Smith of Winnebago as interim transit administrator and part time transit driver effective March 19, 2012.
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Ralph Prescher and Dan Woodring, Executive Director of Interfaith Caregivers met to discuss their 15th year of service. A resolution was presented to declare April as Interfaith Caregivers Month in Faribault County. Woodring gave an update on the organization’s activities.
Loveall/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 12-CB-12 declaring April as Interfaith Caregivers Month in Faribault County in recognition of their 15 years of service to the county. Commissioners Groskreutz, Loveall, Roper, Warmka, and Young voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
Whereas, Interfaith Caregivers-Faith in Action in Faribault County has provided non-medical services to seniors, helping them to remain living independently in their own homes, with dignity and quality of life for 15 years;
WHEREAS, over 100 volunteers have served seniors in need in Faribault County;
Be it resolved that April 2012 is designated as Interfaith Caregivers Month in Faribault County in honor of the organization’s contribution to the county.
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Sheriff Mike Gormley met regarding office business.
Warmka/Young motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 12-CB-13 for the 2012 boat and water safety agreement in the amount of $1,351. Commissioners Groskreutz, Loveall, Roper, Warmka, and Young voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, that the annual county Boat and Water Safety Agreement for the County of Faribault for payment by the State of Minnesota in the amount of $1,351 for the period from January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and that Faribault County Sheriff Mike Gormley, Chairman of the Faribault County Board of Commissioners John Roper, and Faribault County Auditor John Thompson, are hereby authorized to sign said agreement between the State of Minnesota, acting by and through the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources and the County of Faribault.
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Soil and Water/Planning and Zoning Program Administrator Michele Stindtman met regarding office business. Region Nine Community and Economic Development Coordinator John Considine also attended.
The planning and zoning board is progressing on adult use ordinance and pipeline ordinance.
Discussion was held regarding the requirement for permitting for grading/filling work within the ordinary high water area of public waters.
Discussion was held on the county’s land use plan. Considine gave a presentation to help draft a plan update and discuss the Region Nine plan.
Loveall/Young motion carried unanimously to add the county’s land use plan to the Planning and Zoning work session on holding tanks.
Young/Warmka motion carried unanimously to appoint Morris Hanson, Jr. of Winnebago as interim alternate to the Faribault County variance board.
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Public Works Director John McDonald met regarding office business. A construction update was given.
Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve sign, traffic marker, and pavement striping policy for Faribault County.
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Warmka/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to approve request from T. Timmerman to attend a 2-day new civil attorney training in St. Paul.
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Warmka/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve the liquor license applications of Derby Inn, Minn-Iowa Golf Club, and Riverside Town and Country Club.
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Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve allocation of $41,000 to Prairieland Solid Waste Board.
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Young/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve the final damages payment for the grass strip buffer on Judicial Ditch #7 M & F in the amount of $123,233.07.
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Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve subordination agreements on small cities development loans made to Blaine and Sharon Grunske of Minnesota Lake and to Richard and Linda Van Ravenhorst of Elmore.
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Young/Warmka motion carried unanimously to set the hearing dates for the following drainage systems as follows: JD17F petition to add lands on April 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.; CD43 State of Minnesota petition to make minor alterations at 11:15 a.m. on April 17, 2012; JD1 State of Minnesota petition to make minor alterations at 11:30 a.m. on April 17, 2012 in the county board room.
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Warmka/Young motion carried unanimously to approve recycling / waste hauling licenses for The Trashman of Webster City IA and Sanimax of South St. Paul MN.
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Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve the purchase of three copies of ARCVIEW GIS software for $5,304.47 and $1,216.50 fee for annual maintenance.
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Discussion was held regarding Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust action alert on making the Workers’ Compensation Reinsurance Association subject to the Minnesota open meeting law and government data practices act.
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Economic Development Coordinator Linsey Warmka of Faribault County Development Corporation and Chuck Pettipiece of Pettipiece and Associates, LLC of Mankato met regarding the 2012 Small Cities Development loan program.
A public hearing was held regarding the application for a small cities development grant program.
Young/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 12-CB-14 designating the creation of a cooperative agreement policy for the 2012 Faribault County Small Cities Development Program. Commissioners Groskreutz, Loveall, Roper, Warmka, and Young voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Faribault County and the cities of Bricelyn, Elmore, and Kiester have recognized a common problem in providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing to the residents of Faribault County.
WHEREAS, a significant waiting list for housing rehabilitation has been developed by the Faribault County Economic Development Authority, and this waiting list of eligible households is distributed among the cities as follows:
City Number on Waiting List
Bricelyn 30
Elmore 40
Kiester 24
TOTAL 94
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WHEREAS, Faribault County has agreed to utilize recaptured Revolving Loan Funds for housing rehabilitation activities, private lenders have committed funds to assist in housing rehabilitation, and
WHEREAS, Faribault County has been invited by the Department of Employment and Economic Development to submit a full application on behalf of the cities of Bricelyn, Elmore, and Kiester to provide housing rehabilitation as defined in the Small Cities Development Program Full Application, and such activities are to be completed within thirty (30) months of project award.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County and each of the undersigned cities agree that Faribault County is hereby designated as the official applicant/recipient for the Faribault County 2012 Small Cities Development Program grant application to be submitted on or before April 12, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the undersigned cities recognize the need to deliver these funds on a equitable basis to the residents within the participating cities and also in a timely manner to comply with the grant delivery requirements. To assure availability to residents in all participating communities a preliminary unit goal has been developed and consists of the following goals by city:
Interested Proposed
And Eligible Percentage No. of
City Households of Total Projects
Bricelyn 30 32% 7
Elmore 40 43% 10
Kiester 24 25% 6
94 100% 23
To achieve the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation goals the County’s rehabilitation policies will provide that direct contact with all those on the submitted waiting list occur upon grant award and allow up to six (6) months for any owner rehabilitation applications to be submitted from residents of each community. After this six (6) month period, the policies will allow applications for funds to be committed in any other participating city and after eighteen (18) months applications from any community within Faribault County may be processed and funds for owner rehabilitation. The grant program administration policies shall allow that individual applications shall be processed on a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis to assure that all grant funds are delivered within the approved grant period.
Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 12-CB-15 to act as legal sponsor for the Small Cities Development Program Grant application to be submitted on April 12, 2012. Commissioners Groskreutz, Loveall, Roper, Warmka, and Young voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
BE IT RESOLVED that Faribault County act as the legal sponsor for the project contained in the Small Cities Development Program Grant Application to be submitted on April 12, 2012, and that the Chair and County Auditor are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of Faribault County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Faribault County has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Faribault County has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the State, Faribault County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the approved project, and that Faribault County certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that County Board Chair and the County Auditor, or their successors in office, are hereby authorized to execute such agreements, and amendments thereto, as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the Applicant.
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Committee reports continued. Groskreutz reported on the Region 9 renewable task force and Minnesota River board meeting and Roper reported on RC&D, MVAC, and Workforce contract.
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Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to pay bills totaling $278,304.03 as follows:
COUNTY REVENUE FUND $ 65,965.86
PUBLIC WORKS FUND 51,347.25
HUMAN SERVICES FUND 156,801.00
DITCH FUNDS 4,189.92
$ 278,304.03
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The meeting was adjourned for March 2012.
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John Roper, Chairman John Thompson, Auditor/Treasurer/Coordinator
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