The Meeting Was Called to Order by Chairman Meyer

FARIBAULT COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

JULY 1, 2003

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Blue Earth at 9:00 a.m. on July 1, 2003. The following members were present: Loren Lein, Tom Loveall, Paul Meyer, Barb Steier, and Tom Warmka Commissioners. Auditor John Thompson and County Attorney Brian Roverud were also present.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Meyer.

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

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Steier/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve the synopsis and the official proceedings of June 17, 2003.

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Lein/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve agenda of July 1, 2003.

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The calendar was updated. Committee reports were presented.

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No member of the public appeared to make comment.

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Sheriff Scott Campbell met to introduce the recently hired department employees: Chief Deputy Lance Lehman, Technical Administrative Assistant Sharon Determan, and Fraud Investigator Tom Dybvik.

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Warmka/Lein motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 03-CB-32 the annual county boat and water safety agreement for 2003 in the amount of $921. Commissioners Lein, Loveall, Meyer, Steier, and Warmka 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 $921 for the period from January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003, is hereby approved and Faribault County Sheriff Scott Campbell, Chairman of the Faribault County Board of Commissioners Paul Meyer, 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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Warmka/Loveall motion carried unanimously to set July 31, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the courthouse for the final acceptance hearing on CD43 Improvement.

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County Assessor Sue Wiltse met regarding office business. Wiltse updated the board on state Board of Equalization and other office business.

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Public Works Director John McDonald met regarding office business. A construction update was given.

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Warmka/Steier motion carried unanimously to pay bills totaling $147,147.53 as follows:

COUNTY REVENUE FUND $ 36,933.31

PUBLIC WORKS FUND 58,144.12

COUNTY LIBRARY FUND 411.04

DARE 34.61

DITCH FUNDS 51,624.45

$ 147,147.53

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The meeting was recessed to July 15, 2003.

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Paul Meyer, Chairman John Thompson, Auditor

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