PROCEEDINGS OF THE MARTIN COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
@9:00 A.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Boler at
9:00 a.m. Those Commissioners present were Steve Pierce, Jack Potter, Steve
Donnelly, and Dan Schmidtke. Also present were Terry Viesselman, County
Attorney, Jim Forshee, Auditor/Treasurer, Kevin Peyman, County Engineer, Scott
Higgins, County Coordinator, Christine Rupp, Fairmont Sentinel, Rod Halverson,
KSUM/KFMC and members of the Public.
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Schmidtke, Be It Resolved, that the Agenda with the following additions:
Consider Approval of Thyssenkrupp Elevator Full Maintenance Agreement, Delete
12e. and Consideration of the November
4,2003 Board meeting minutes, is hereby approved.
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Potter that the minutes for October 29, 2003 Board of Commissioners Special
meeting is hereby approved with corrections. Carried unanimously.
Judy Beckman presented the "World Aids Day
Proclamation."
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Schmidtke,
R-#52/03
WORLD AIDS DAY PROCLAMATION
DECEMBER 1,
2003
Whereas, the global epidemic of HIV
infection and AIDS requires a worldwide
Effort
to increase communication, education and united action to stop the spread of
HIV/AIDS; and,
Whereas, the Joint United Nations
Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) observes
December
1 of each year as World AIDS Day; and,
Whereas, UNAIDS estimates that over
36 million people worldwide and over
900,000
people in the United States, are currently living with HIV/AIDS, with
young
people under the age of 25 accounting for more than half of all new infections;
and
Whereas, in Minnesota in the past
year, women accounted for more than half of the new cases of HIV, the virus
that causes AIDS: and,
Whereas, there are over 4,600
people in Minnesota infected with HIV; and,
Whereas, all people in the United
States are urge to increase their awareness of the risk of HIV/AIDS for
themselves and help stem the tide of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Now, therefore, be it
proclaimed
that I, Gerald Boler, Chairman of the Board do hereby declare that Martin
County, will observe World AIDS Day on December 1, 2003.
I
urge all citizens to join the global effort to prevent the further spread of
HIV/AIDS.
Dates
this 18th day of November 2003.
BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS
___________________________
Gerald Boler, Chairman
ATTEST:___________________________
Scott Higgins, County Coordinator
Carried unanimously.
Terry Viesselman, County Attorney, informed the Board
that the proposed Clandestine Lab Cleanup Ordinance would not need to go before
the Martin County Planning and Zoning Commission and that the Board of Commissioners
can move forward and set a public hearing for the proposed Ordinance.
Viesselman informed the Board that the proposed Interim
Feedlot Ordinance would need to be referred to the Martin County Planning and
Zoning Commission for a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners and that
the Board can go ahead and hold the Public Hearing on the proposed Interim
Ordinance as published, if the Board desires.
Viesselman informed the board that an extension of a
Feedlot Interim Ordinance would be on shaky legal ground and would recommend
not to extend the Ordinance but to approve as a new Ordinance.
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Donnelly, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners go into
Closed Session for discussion on possible litigation against Gril-Del of
Truman, Minnesota. Per Minnesota Statute 13D.05 Subv.3B. The meeting closed at
9:10 A.M.
Those present were Commissioners Donnelly, Pierce,
Potter, Schmidtke, and Boler. Also present were Terry Viesselman, County
Attorney, Jim Forshee Auditor/Treasurer, and Scott Higgins, County Coordinator.
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Donnelly to go back into regular open session at 9:23 a.m. After discussion,
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Potter, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners, direct
the County Attorney to pursue the Martin County Area Economic Development
MACAEI loan debt, in the amount of $5, 905.35 to Gril-Del, Incorporated, via
small claims court. Carried unanimously.
Sheriff Brad Gerhardt gave the biweekly Sheriffs report
to the Board.
Gerhardt provided the "Projected Income and
Expenses" report from the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force for the
Board to review.
Gerhardt informed the Board that due to the fact, the
Task Force was fiscally responsible this year.
The County's share of Deputy Peterson's salary will stay at current
levels. Gerhardt stated that normally the County would progressively pick up a
portion of the Deputy's salary, but due to forfeitures and other grant dollars
to the Task Force, the county will not have to pay more for its portion of the
salary.
Gerhardt updated the Board that the National Institute
of Corrections (NIC) will be providing a draft copy of the Planning on New
Institutions (PONI) study conducted in October. Gerhardt further stated that
the Board will need to consider appointing a "Justice Council to continue
to move ahead on the Jail Facilities Planning Study.
Gerhardt reported that the 800-mgh-radio system is
coming and that Federal dollars from the Homeland Security Funds are earmarked
and will be available at the state level, for this 800-megahertz statewide
radio system. Gerhardt stated that he foresees that counties will have to phase
radio system in, starting in 2006 and will be completed in 2010 or later and
projected that the 800-mgh system will cost the county several hundreds of
thousand dollars. Gerhardt further informed the Board that he would be
attending the 5th District Sheriffs meeting on Wednesday to discuss this issue
more at length. Gerhardt further informed the Board that there is a statewide
study being conducted to look at consolidation of dispatch centers otherwise
referred to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPS). The study is to be
completed by January 15, 2004.
Gerhardt reported that the Department will be initiating
a "Chaplaincy" program in the jail that will be handled by In-Pursuit
Ministries and that Pastor John Schofield, of the Baptist Church in Granada
will be spearheading the local effort. The purpose of this Chaplaincy program
is to develop a network of trust with ministerial people throughout the County
thus helping creating a smooth transition when a tragic event occurs, like a
death notification or accident.
Gerhardt informed the Board that he would be
distributing Letters of Commendation to Deputy Chad Petschke, Jail
Administrator, Mark Geerdes, Communications Officer, Jessica Gonzales and
Deputy Ginger Peterson.
Gerhardt also reported to the Board that he will be requesting that the Board take action that all civilian clothed personnel wear Identification Badges when working or doing business in the Courthouse and looking to implement this in January or February of 2004.
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Schmidtke, Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners in and for the County
of Martin, MN, that the Commissioners and certain other officials are hereby
appointed to serve for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2004, on designated
committees attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to each appointee and the sponsoring agency, where appropriate, by the County Coordinator.
2004
STANDING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
GERALD
BOLER JACK POTTER
F./M. Human Service Board F./M. Human Service Board
Prairieland Joint Powers Prairieland
Joint Powers
District One Ditch Inspector District Five Ditch Inspector
AMC Delegate MN
Extension Service Committee
R.I.M. & Soil Conservation County Water Plan Committee
MN Extension Committee Alt MN River Basin JPB
Labor/Management Committee 13 County water Plan JPB
County Park Board Delegate to M.V.A.C.
3 Rivers RC&D Economic Development Comm
Transit Advisory Committee (TAC) Library
Board Alt.
Planning/Zoning Commission Personnel Committee
A.M.C. Ag & Transportation Delegate AMC
Delegate
AMC
Human Service Alt.
STEVEN
PIERCE STEVE DONNELLY
A.M.C General Gov. 1st Alt. A.M.C. Environmental Delegate
F/M Human Service Board F./M. Human Service Board
Prairieland Joint Powers Prairieland
Joint Powers
District Two Ditch Inspector District Three Ditch Inspector
Law Library Board AMC Delegate
Workforce Council Region 9 E.M.S. Committee
M.V.A.C. Delegate Economic
Development Comm
AMC Delegate 13
County Water Policy Comm
South Central Multi-CoHRA Board County
Water Plan Committee-
County GASB Committee (11 County water alliance)
MAAH Building
Committee
Building Committee Minnesota
River Basin JPB
County Insurance Committee County Insurance Committee
DAN
SCHMIDTKE SCOTT HIGGINS
F./M. Human Services Board Building Committee
District Four Ditch Inspector Personnel Committee
Region Nine Delegate Labor/Management
Committee
Prairieland Joint Powers
AMC Delegate
Fox Lake Improvement District Board (non-active)
MN Extension Committee
Library Board
GIS Committee
Community Corrections
South-Central Business Finance Committee
Carried
unanimously.
Kevin Peyman, County Engineer, presented the Final
Contract for C.P. 03:07 (Maintenance Gravel). Peyman informed the Board that
the contract amount bid was $55,936, but there was more material than was
anticipated. The contracted amount is $69,497.21, but due to liquidated damages
for the project, the final amount for the contract is $66,297.21 and
recommended approval.
Motion by Commissioner Potter, seconded by Commissioner
Schmidtke, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners, on the
recommendation of the County Engineer, hereby approve and certify that a Final
Examination has been made on the Contract C.P. 03:07, and that the Maintenance
Gravel Production and the contract has been completed; the entire amount of
work shown in the Final Voucher has been performed, and the total value of the
work performed in accordance with, and pursuant to, the terms of the contract
is hereby approved in the amount $66,297.21. Carried unanimously.
Peyman recommended step increase per the Highway Supervisors
Union contract for Scott Jones, Crew Foreman, from Range 14, Step Three, at
$18.53 to Range 14, Step Four $19.04/hour based on performance evaluation is
hereby approved.
Motion by Commissioner Donnelly, seconded by
Commissioner Pierce, Be It Resolved, upon recommendation of the County
Engineer, that Scott Jones, Crew Foreman, received a step increase from Range
14, Step 3, at $18.53/ hour to Range 14 Step 4 at $19.04/hour per the Martin
County Highway Supervisors Association union contract is hereby approved
effective November 1, 2003. Carried unanimously.
There was discussion concerning the total bill for black
topping at the Martin County Fairgrounds from the amount of $35,973.13 to
Hodgman W. & Sons Inc., Fairmont, MN.
Peyman informed the Board that the Fair would reimburse
the County for $29,000 for the project. Peyman request approval that the County
donates the labor and equipment to the project in the approximate amount of
$3,500. After further discussion,
Motion by Commissioner Potter, seconded by Commissioner
Pierce, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves that the Martin County Highway Department to provide for the labor and
equipment use for the Martin County Fairgrounds blacktop project in the approximate
amount of $3, 500 at the Martin County Fairgrounds is hereby approved. Carried
unanimously.
Peyman updated the Board pertaining to the proposed
"stub road to be constructed to Cedar Hanson Park. Peyman stated that the
initial reaction of the two landowners was not positive and if the Board wishes
to proceed with the construction of this road project, it appears that the use
of eminent domain would be needed. Peyman further stated that without the
permission of the property owners the Highway Department could not do a survey
to determine costs for the project. No action was taken.
Higgins presented information for consideration and to
establish the general wage adjustment for all Non-Union employees January 1,
2004. Higgins stated that a 1-= % General Wage Adjustment for the non-union
employees is included in the proposed CY2004 Budget for eligible employees.
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Schmidtke, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners
approve and establish a general wage adjustment for 2004 for all non-union
employees of 1.5 %, effective January 1, 2004. Carried unanimously.
Higgins requested that the bid opening date for the
Official County Newspaper be set for December 16, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. per
Minnesota Statute 375.12.
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Donnelly, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners, hereby
set the bid letting date for the Official County Newspaper for December 16,
2003 at 9:00 a.m. per Minnesota Statute 375.12. Carried unanimously.
Higgins presented list of the septic loan agreements to
be approved, certified, and placed as special assessments per the Martin County
Individual Septic Treatment Systems (ISTS) Loan Program. Higgins stated that seventeen septic loan
applications were made in 2003 for a total of $100,581.54 and includes loan
applications through the Watonwan Watershed Loan Program as well as the Blue
Earth Watershed Loan Program for septic systems.
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Potter, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners, hereby
approve and certify the Individual Septic Treatment System (ISTS) loans as
presented, and as properly recorded by the Martin County Recorders Office, and
that the appropriate portion of principle and interest for each loan be applied
to the tax statements and special assessments per the Individual Septic
Treatment Systems (ISTS) Loan Agreements Carried unanimously.
Loan Data
|
Name |
Parcel Number |
Loan % |
Years for Loan |
Loan Amount |
|
Owens, Dan |
19.027.0400 |
3 |
10 |
8165.00 |
|
Sharp, Stacey |
06.017.0550 |
3 |
10 |
5000.00 |
|
Becker, Arlyn |
16.011.0400 |
3 |
9 |
4805.00 |
|
Roforth, Kevin |
16.021.1100 |
3 |
9 |
4925.84 |
|
Hannaman, Michael |
03.011.0150 |
3 |
9 |
4748.00 |
|
Tow, Rodney |
15.002.0150 |
3 |
9 |
4900.00 |
|
Posivio, Nolan |
06.034.1400 |
3 |
10 |
5290.98 |
|
Krenz, Eva |
17.008.0100 |
3 |
10 |
8591.00 |
|
Lange, Mary |
06.030.0800 |
3 |
9 |
4650.00 |
|
Maday, Louis |
17.025.0250 |
6 |
10 |
7608.63 |
|
Krohn, Jim |
09.027.1150 |
6 |
9 |
4375.00 |
|
Krohn, Dorothy |
09.027.1100 |
3 |
9 |
4375.00 |
|
Hansen, Neil |
19.007.0400 |
3 |
10 |
7911.07 |
|
Anderson, Zane |
04.020.0500 |
3 |
10 |
9785.00 |
|
Anderson. Duane |
11.005.0200 |
6 |
8 |
4388.84 |
|
Miller, Laverne |
12.024.0300 |
3 |
5 |
2575.00 |
|
Whitehead, James |
12.036.0400 |
6 |
10 |
8489.00 |
Discussion ensued on the interest rates charged for the
ISTS loan program.
Motion by Commissioner Schmidtke, seconded by
Commissioner Potter, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of
Commissioners after review of the Martin County Individual Septic Treatment
Systems (ISTS) Loan Program hereby approves to continue interest charges of 3%
and 6% interest to be charged accordingly per the income level of the
applicants as described by the Martin County ISTS loan program. Carried
unanimously, for 2004.
The Board considered the Resolution "Order Fixing Ditch
Repair and Maintenance Levies and Assessments on County, Joint County, and
Judicial Ditches of Martin County.
R E
S O L U T I O N
ORDER FIXING DITCH REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
LEVIES AND ASSESSMENTS ON COUNTY, JOINT COUNTY, AND JUDICIAL DITCHES OF MARTIN
COUNTY, MN:
WHEREAS, ditch repair and maintenance expenditures having
been made, or to be made, on various County, Joint County, and Judicial Ditches
located wholly or partly within Martin County, MN and it appearing that there
are not sufficient funds to the credit of the ditches to finance said repairs
and maintenance expenditures; therefore the Martin County Board of
Commissioners do hereby, by resolution; levy and assess the following ditch
fund accounts to pay for current expenditures for repairs and maintenance or to
reimburse other funds where monies have been or will be loaned to the ditch
fund, or for the designated purpose of
payments on future repair and maintenance expenditures, and
WHEREAS, the various drainage system levy and assessments
hereby made by the County Board of Commissioners shall be apportioned and
assessed pro rata upon all lands, corporations, and municipalities which have
participated in the total benefits theretofore determined; and such levy and
assessments for repairs and maintenance of any one ditch system be limited in
any one calendar year based upon pro rata percentage of the original calendar
year based upon pro rata percentage of the original benefits of that particular
drainage system thereof in Martin County, MN under the provisions of Minnesota
Statutes Annotated 103-E.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Martin County Board of
Commissioners of Martin County, MN that the following County, Joint County, and
Judicial ditches hereby levied and assessed in the amounts so indicated as
sufficient to take care of their obligations for repairs and maintenance
heretofore made, or to be made, and equal installments be spread and made
payable where necessary, with and made payable where necessary, with and as apart
of the Real Estate Taxes in the indicated as follows, to-wit:
DITCHES LEVIED FOR ONE YEAR PAYABLE 2004 :
NUMBER DITCH
AMOUNT
1003 CD #2 Imp 5,000.00
1005 CD #3
1,500.00
1007 CD #8 1,000.00
1008 CD #9 1,500.00
1024 CD #28 3,000.00
1032 CD #33 1,000.00
1043 CD #46 2,500.00
1048 CD #53 3,000.00
1051 CD #55 1,500.00
9001 JD #1 1,500.00
9002 JD #2 M & F 5,000.00
9005 JD #3 4,000.00
9008 JD #6 3,000.00
9009 JD #7 M & F 4,000.00
9025 JD #15 M & J Imp 5,000.00
9026 JD #15 M & J Scholl
Pet 3,000.00
9027 JD #17 1,000.00
9035 JD #24 M,BE &
F- 500.00
9040 JD #26 Imp M & F 200.00
9041 JD#27 800.00
9048 JD #31 M & W 100.00
9052 JD #35 500.00
9058 JD #39 2,000.00
9059 JD #39 Br R 1,500.00
9063 JD #41 2,500.00
9068 JD #46
1,000.00
9072 JD #48 M & J 500.00
9073 JD #49 500.00
9080 JD #60 1,500.00
9082 JD #64 2,500.00
9085 JD #67 600.00
9092 JD #74 4,000.00
9095 JD #77 500.00
9098 JD #80 500.00
9115 JD #99 1,500.00
9122 JD #108 500.00
9129 JD #201 50.00
9132 JD #14 Orig 18,000.00
9137 JD #301 M & W 1500.00
Upon
motion by Commissioner Schmidtke, seconded by Commissioner Potter, and carried,
said resolution was duly passed and adopted this 18th day of November, 2003.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
______________________
Gerald Boler, Chairman
ATTEST:_________________________
James Forshee
Martin County Auditor/Treasurer
DITCHES
LEVIED FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Ditch #
Name of Ditch
Year Ending Year Ending
9026-1 Judicial Ditch #15 M
& J 2017
9140-0 Judicial Ditch #39 Main Drain 2007
9141-0 Judicial Ditch #39 Branch O 2007
9142-0 Judicial Ditch #14
Branch A-38 Impr 2007
9143-0 Judicial Ditch #34
Impr 2007
09133-9 Judicial Ditch #204
(Owens Petition) 2007
9062 Judicial Ditch #40 2005
9062 Judicial Ditch #40 2006
9054 Judicial Ditch #367 2006
9054 Judicial Ditch #367 2007
9074
Judicial Ditch #50 2007
9128 Judicial Ditch #116
M,F,& BE 2005
9130 Judicial Ditch #202 M & F 2005
1009 County Ditch #11 2006
1022 County Ditch #26 Impr 2006
1009 County Ditch 11 2013
($45,000)
9036 Judicial Ditch #25 2013 ($35,000)
9057 Judicial Ditch #38
Impr 2008
($10,000)
9071 Judicial Ditch #48 2008 ($8,000)
9074 Judicial Ditch #50 2008 ($5,000)
9054 Judicial Ditch #367 2013 ($45,000)
Those voting AYE: Commissioners Boler, Donnelly, Pierce,
Potter and Schmidtke NAYS: 0. Passed and approved this 18th day of November
2003.
Chairman Boler opened the Public Hearing for the
Consideration of Feedlot Interim Zoning Ordinance at 10:00 a.m.
Commissioner Boler reviewed the proposed Interim Feedlot
Ordinance.
Joanne Sherman presented information concerning setbacks
and stated that the Board consider placing larger setbacks on the larger
feedlots.
Ruth Carlson stated that the county needed to address
the issue of the large equipment using the county roads and the beating and
wear these roads take and inquired what the County is doing about this issue.
Carlson further inquired about the permitting of these feedlots and the amount
of notice that the surrounding landowners are getting for large feedlot
facilities being proposed.
Pam Flitter, Martin County Environmental Technologist,
stated that Minnesota Statute requires a waiting period of twenty- business day
before a permit is issued.
Carlson inquired when is it determined that the County
is saturated with feedlots and if there was a limit on the number of feedlots
in the County.
Flitter responded this is controlled through setbacks.
Carlson stated her concern of the threat of terrorism
and the use of these feedlot facilities (manure) to poison the drinking water
supply.
With no further public input,
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner Donnelly, that the public portion of the hearing is closed. Carried unanimously.
Commissioner Pierce suggested the following changes be made to the proposed Interim Feedlot Ordinance to revise and include:
q New
animal feedlots 1,000- 1499
1,000 plus Animal units shall not be
located within a half mile of dwelling or feedlot other than operators or any business or industrial
district,;
q Delete
New animal feedlots 1500 animal units or more shall not be located within a
mile of a dwelling or feedlot other
than the operators or any business or industrial district.;
q Revise
fifth provision as follows: Any existing animal feedlot shall not expand
closer to the a dwelling than
the existing permitted existing setback
other than the operators dwelling.;
q Revise
the final provision as follows: No feedlot permit shall be issued prior to
a 21 day waiting period following the public notification of neighbors and
township officials. Add reference
of State Statute pertaining to the 20 business days. After further
discussion,
As recommended by the County Attorney, the Board
referred the Interim Feedlot Ordinance with the aforementioned revisions for
consideration and recommendation by the Martin County Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Billeye Rabbe, University of Minnesota Regional
Extension Educator, was on hand to request setting a date to for a public
hearing for consideration of an increase the Solid Waste Assessment for
2004-2005. Rabbe reviewed the proposed adjustments in fees with the Board. After discussion,
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Donnelly, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners, set
the date for a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 4, Subv. section 4, the
Martin County Solid Waste Management Service Ordinance for Tuesday, December 2,
2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the Extension Office meeting room in the Martin County
Courthouse of Fairmont, MN, for consideration for proposed upward adjustment to
the Martin County Solid Waste Management Service Fee to reflect increase
recycling costs for households in the City of Fairmont and the rural areas of
Martin County. Carried unanimously.
Rabbe presented the Resolution "Household Hazardous
Waste Stipend"
Motion by Commissioner Donnelly, second by Commissioner
Pierce,
R-#54/03
Dated
this 18th day of November 2003.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
__________________________________
Gerald Boler, Chair
ATTEST:______________________________
Scott Higgins, County Coordinator
Roll call vote AYES: Commissioners Boler, Donnelly,
Pierce, Potter, Schmidtke NAYS: None. Passed and approved this 18th day of
November 2003.
Jerry Voyles, Martin County Soil and Water Conservation
District Director, was on hand to propose and request approval of a Service
Agreement between Martin County and the Martin Soil and Water Conservation
District (SWCD) to administer the Martin County Water Plan Program and the
Wetland Conservation Act for Martin County. Voyles stated that reimbursement
from Martin County to Martin SWCD to administer the Countys Water plan
activities would include only the grant portion of the 2004 Natural Resource
Block Grant (NRBG) to the County and the required 2004 County match in the
total of $23,807. Voyles further stated that reimbursement needed to administer
the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA)
projects and activities would be $15,000, which the County receives $10,000
through the NRGB grant (which $5,000 is allocated to the SWCD by statute) and
the required county match of $10,000.
Higgins stated that after reviewed the proposed
agreement suggested to include a termination clause, and that all equipment and
work completed on behalf of the County for the Water Plan and WCA programs is
the property of the County.
The Board directed that the Coordinator work with the
Martin SWCD to work out the needed language. After discussion,
Motion by Commissioner Schmidtke, seconded by
Commissioner Potter, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of
Commissioners hereby approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Service
Agreement between Martin County and Martin County SWCD for Martin SWCD to
administer the Martin County Water plan Program in the amount of $23,807 and
the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) for Martin County in the amount of $20,000,
for one year, effective January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004; to include
at termination clause in the agreement. Carried unanimously.
Higgins recommended approval for a full maintenance
elevator agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Incorporated, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. The full maintenance contract will cover four elevators, two located
in the Human Resource Center (Human Services), one in the Courthouse, one
located in the Security Building. Higgins further stated that the contract is
for a three-year period beginning January 1, 2004- December 31, 2006. The
initial contract amount for the first year is $460/month and to be adjusted per
year thereafter. Higgins informed the
Board that currently the contract is with Minnesota Elevator, Inc., at $570.09
per month and that the savings between the two contracts is $110.09 per month.
The new contract will provide initial savings of $1,321.08. After discussion,
Motion by Commissioner Potter, seconded by Commissioner
Schmidtke, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners hereby
approve and authorize the Chair to sign the full service elevator maintenance
agreement contract with ThyssenKrupp, Minneapolis, Minnesota, as presented, for
service of four elevators, two elevators located in the Human Service Building,
one elevator in the Courthouse, and one in the Security Building for a
three-year contract, for $460/month for all four elevators, effective January
1, 2004 through December 31, 2006;
contingent upon review and approval by the County Attorney. Carried
unanimously.
The Board reviewed the warrants to be paid November 18,
2003 as presented. After review,
Motion by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner
Schmidtke, Be It Resolved, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners hereby
approve the warrants to be paid November 18, 2003 as presented with the
addition of the MOD reimbursement for Steve Pierce in the amount of $500.00. Carried unanimously.
The complete listings of the bills that are approved are
located in the Martin County Coordinators Office.
REVENUE FUND- Warrants
to be paid 11-18-03 Totaled: $92,391.45
ENHANCED 911
FUND- Warrants to be paid 11-18-03 Totaled: $ 455.12
SOLID WASTE
MANGT- Warrants to be paid 11-18-03 Totaled: $14,026.67
LAW LIBRARY FUND-
Warrants to be paid
11-18-03 totaled: $ 235.31
BANK BUILDING FUND- Warrants to be paid 11-18-03
totaled: $ 2,463.14
Debt
Serv.-PRAIRIELAND- Warrants
to be paid 11-18-03 totaled: $ 375.00
RECREATION &
SAFETY- Warrants to be paid
11-18-03 totaled: $ 3.86
TAXES AND PENALTIES- Warrants to be paid 11-18-03
totaled: $ 1,227.00
ROAD & BRIDGE
FUND- Warrants to be paid
11-18-03 totaled $76,392.74
DITCH FUND- Warrants to be paid 11-18-03
totaled $5,290.77
The Board gave their reports and reviewed calendars of
previous and upcoming meetings.
Higgins informed the Board that the Planning Commission
would be meeting November 25, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in the Extension meeting
room. Higgins also gave a brief update
on the remodeling project to the Board.
Higgins informed the Board that the personnel committee
would be meeting and conducting Department Head performance evaluations
Thursday, November 20, 2003.
The Chair opened it up for Public Input.
Beverly Zander, CEO of the Chain of Lakes Halfway House,
provided information about the Chain of Lakes Halfway House and will be
discussing a proposal to assist with treatment and housing of inmates at the
Halfway house at the December 2, 2003 regular Board meeting.
With no further business to wit, Motion by Commissioner
Pierce, to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Donnelly. All voting
in favor, the meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.
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Attest:____________________________
Scott
Higgins, County Coordinator