FARIBAULT COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met pursuant to the recess of September 4 2007 at the Courthouse in the City of Blue Earth at 9:00 a.m. on September 18, 2007. The following members were present: Butch Erichsrud, Bill Groskreutz, Barb Steier, and Tom Warmka, Commissioners. Commissioner Tom Loveall was absent. County Auditor John Thompson and County Attorney Brian Roverud were also present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Warmka.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
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Erichsrud/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to approve the synopsis and official proceedings of August 29, 2007 CD 9 hearing, August 29, 2007 CD 43 hearing, and September 4, 2007 regular meeting.
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Groskreutz/Erichsrud motion carried unanimously to approve agenda of September 18, 2007.
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The calendar was updated. No member of the public appeared to make comment.
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Zach Patton of Patton Roofing reviewed a plan to repair the tower roof of the courthouse. The matter will be taken under consideration.
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A conference call was held with Martin County Board of Commissioners regarding JCD #204. The viewers report was presented by Ron Renquest. November 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. was set for a joint meeting for the re-determination of benefits for JCD 204. The viewer meetings will be held before that date.
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Central Services Director Brenda Ripley met regarding office business. Discussion was held on a possible joint powers board to provide transit services as requested by Martin County.
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Treasurer Dave Frank met regarding SSTS business.
Groskreutz/Erichsrud motion carried unanimously to approve the following SSTS loans: $12,440.95 to Dennis Swehla of Walnut Lake Township on Parcel #19.006.0300; $11,557.56 to Kevin Legred of Brush Creek Township on Parcel #03.029.0600; and $8,357.40 to Daniel Bump of Walnut Lake Township on Parcel #19.001.0201.
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Public Works Director John McDonald met regarding office business.
Groskreutz/Loveall motion carried unanimously to accept the low bid from Mathiowetz Construction in the amount of $109,647.00 for project SAP 22-599-96, the replacement of Bridge L9575. Other bids received were $112,305.00 from Midwest Contracting, LLC and $120,927.09 from Southern MN Construction Co. Inc.
A letter to townships on street sign replacement was reviewed.
A meeting notice of the Transportation Field hearings to be held September 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blue Earth County board room was presented.
Steier/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 07-RB5-31 for final payment of $20,497.10 on CP 07-600-07 and SAP 22-602-24 to Ulland Brothers, Inc. of Albert Lea. Commissioners Erichsrud, Groskreutz, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, CP 07-600-07 and SAP 22-602-24 has in all things been completed, and the County Board being fully advised in the premises,
NOW THEN, BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby accept said completed project for and in behalf of the County of Faribault and authorize final payment of $20,497.10 to Ulland Brothers, Inc. of Albert Lea.
A construction update was presented. Discussion was held on bridge inspections and regulations on weight restrictions.
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Loveall/Erichsrud motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 07-CB-33 supporting the efforts of the Mid-Minnesota Regional Development Commission, Region Nine Development Commissioner, and Southwest Regional Development Commissioner to enter into a new Joint Powers Board Agreement. Commissioners Erichsrud, Groskreutz, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Board on Aging has issued a Notice of Intent to Designate an Area Agency on Aging for the Southwest Planning and Service Area (PSA), comprised of Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine counties, and
WHEREAS, the Mid-Minnesota Regional Development Commission (MMDC), Region Nine Development Commissioner (RNDC) and Southwest Regional Development Commissioner (SRDC) have passed resolutions stating their intent to enter into a new Joint Powers Board Agreement, continue their strong advocacy for older adults, and continue the development of programs and services to address the needs of the elderly;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Faribault County supports the efforts of the MMDC, RNDC, and SRDC to enter into a new Joint Powers Board Agreement and to submit an application to the Minnesota Board on Aging for designation as the Area Agency on Aging for the Southwest PSA.
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Erichsrud/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve request from B. Blakesley to attend a three day annual feedlot conference in Morton; D. Leland to attend a one day Mn Association of Probation Officers annual support staff conference in St. Cloud; B. Meyers to attend a one day use of force refresher in St. Paul.
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Loveall/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to direct staff to propose language for the maintenance of Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) that have a SSTS loan.
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Discussion on a request to forgive a Small Cities Development Loan was tabled.
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Groskreutz/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve a check to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry of $31,088.66.
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The following committee reports were given: Groskreutz reported on the Resource Conservation and Development council, Public Safety, and Association of Minnesota Counties; Steier reported on the Association of Minnesota Counties; Erichsrud reported on the Association of Minnesota Counties meetings on green government; Loveall reported on Region Nine; and Warmka reported on the Energy committee meeting and the Association of Minnesota Counties meetings.
Discussion was held on drainage systems and federal CRP programs.
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Groskreutz/Steier motion carried unanimously to assign Commissioners Steier and Groskreutz to meet with the Court Services staff to consider future organizational structure.
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Loveall/Steier motion carried unanimously to pay bills totaling $935,685.70 as follows:
COUNTY REVENUE FUND $ 773,070.76
PUBLIC WORKS FUND 21,032.44
HUMAN SERVICES FUND 132,346.33
COUNTY LIBRARY FUND 640.09
DITCH FUNDS 8,596.08
$ 935,685.70
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The meeting was adjourned for the month of September, 2007.
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Tom Warmka, Chairman John Thompson, Auditor/Coordinator
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