Public Notices July 31, 2019
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Todd County Board of Commissioners
July 2, 2019
Call to Order
The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 2nd day of July, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kneisl. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present except Commissioner Kircher was absent.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for June 18th, 2019 as presented.
To approve promoting Douglas Johnson to Chief Deputy Recorder at Grade 10, step 1, $24.92 per hour effective July 3, 2019.
To approve the hire of Adam Ossefoort as the SWCD P&Z Division Director.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the June 2019 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 900371 through 900388 in the amount of $697,541.87, (Manual) 511 through 511 in the amount of $804.20 and (Regular) 233791 through 233912 in the amount of $560,991.86 for a total of $1,259,339.93.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 400263 through 400278 in the amount of $4,687.12 and (Regular) 51759 through 51846 in the amount of $96,044.48 for a total of $100,731.60.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 800000 through 800001 in the amount of $509.54 and (Regular) 705289 through 705365 in the amount of $53,912.64 for a total of $54,422.18.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number 515206 through 515238 in the amount of $52,886.67.
Policy Committee
On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the attached resolution for the Todd County Government Center Campus Parking Policy with the full resolution on file in the Todd County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office.
Public Works
On motion by Becker and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
GRANT AGREEMENT TO STATE
TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR
SAP 077-626-008
LOCAL BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (GRANT TERMS & CONDITIONS)
WHEREAS, Todd County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for construction of Bridge No. 77538, and;
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this project is available, and;
WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $444,205.63 by the reason of the lowest responsible bid.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, be it resolved Todd County does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Section 174.50, and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will return to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount appropriated for the bridge but not required. The Todd County Board Chairman and the Todd County Auditor/Treasurer are authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendments thereto with the Commissioner of Transportation concerning the above-referenced grant.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution as introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
FINAL PAYMENT
AUTHORIZATION - 2018 BOX CULVERT
CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the contract with Houle Excavating LLC for a 2018 Box Culvert Construction Contract known as SAP 077-599-061 located on 320th Street in Iona Township in all things has been completed, and;
WHEREAS, construction work on this contract was scheduled and completed in 2019 with the value of the total work certified being $175,009.99, and;
WHEREAS, partial payments amounting to $163,504.51 have previously been made to the contractor as work progressed, and;
WHEREAS, it has been determined that $11,505.48 still remains to be paid to Houle Excavating LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners does here accept said completed projects for and in behalf of the County of Todd and authorizes final payment as specified.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT STUDY ON COUNTY ROAD #95
WHEREAS, some Todd County residents have expressed concerns over the appropriateness of the 45 mile per hour speed limit on County Road 95 from County State Aid Highway 11 to just west of 183rd Avenue in Kandota Township, and;
WHEREAS, by Minnesota Statute 169.14, Subdivision 5, local authorities can request the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation to authorize a speed limit on a local (non-trunk highway) roadway.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby request the Commissioner of Transportation to make the necessary investigation to determine the reasonable and safe speed limit, as provided in Section 169.14, Subdivision 5, of the Minnesota Statutes, on Todd County Road 95 from County State Highway 11 to just west of 183rd Avenue in Kandota Township.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
FINAL PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION -
2019 DUST CONTROL CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the contract with Knife River Corporation for a 2019 Dust Control Construction Contract known as CP 77-19-08 located on various county roads in Todd County in all things been completed, and;
WHEREAS, construction work on this contract was scheduled and completed in 2019 with the value of the total work certified being $94,257.75, and;
WHEREAS, partial payments amounting to $43,899.67 have been previously been made to the contractor as work progressed, and;
WHEREAS, it has been determined that $50,358.08 still remains to be paid to Knife River Corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners does here accept said completed project for and in behalf of the County of Todd and authorizes final payment as specified.
County Ditch/Ag Inspector
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To acknowledge receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement petition from CCMorgan, LLC - Jeff Lopez, to clean part of County Ditch 15 on parcels 02-0023000, 02-0023100, 02-0023300 and 02-0023402, Bertha Twp Section 28.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
Hold Harmless
Agreement -
Ditch Maintenance - County Ditch 7
WHEREAS, Steve Gaugert is requesting to maintain approximately 200 feet of CD7 that is located on his parcel 01-0027600. The maintenance will be done at Steve’s own expense. A Hold Harmless Agreement has been signed and submitted to the Ditch Authority, and;
WHEREAS, an onsite inspection has been done; a Wetland Application has been submitted to the TEP, and;
WHEREAS, the sections of the ditch to be excavated are at the inlets and outlets of his two culverts. He will remove the silt and place it back on his cattle crossing paths.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Ditch Authority gives permission to Steve Gaugert to maintain approximately 200 feet of CD7 to repair his cattle crossings, on his own property, at his own expense.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Acting as the Ditch Authority, approves hiring Statema Backhoe Service LLC to complete the cleaning of the County Ditch 19 Sediment Pond as detailed in the Contractor Estimate #2346. The cost is not to exceed $1,700.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To acknowledge receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement petition from William Bontrager to clean part of County Ditch 31 on parcel 07-0007100, 07-0007200 and Pankonin parcel 07-0007300, located in section 8 of Eagle Valley Twp.
MIS
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Service Agreement for Security Monitoring Program through the State of MN.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
MinnesotaCare
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has published a Request For Proposals (RFPs) to provide health care services to recipients of Families and Children and MinnesotaCare in eighty (80) Minnesota counties, including Todd County, and;
WHEREAS, DHS has requested County evaluations and recommendations regarding the RFP proposals from each respective county, and;
WHEREAS, HMO Minnesota d/b/a Blue Plus, Medica and UCare submitted proposals to provide managed health care services in Todd County, and;
WHEREAS, Representatives of Todd County Health & Human Services have reviewed and evaluated the proposals, and;
WHEREAS, UCare has submitted proposals suitable to meet our needs.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners supports the recommendation of Todd County Health & Human Services approving UCare as the Managed Care Organization (MCO) providing managed health care services in Todd County.
Administration
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the Separation Agreement for an Employee to be signed by the Chair and Vice Chair.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To appoint Chris Pelzer as Interim Coordinator.
Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported on meetings attended and projects in progress.
Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings attended.
Recess
Chairperson Kneisl recessed the meeting until July 16, 2019.
AUDITOr WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
BIG SAUK LAKE ASSOC $2,303.70
CENTRAL SPECIALTIES
INC 80,336.75
CLIFTON LARSON
ALLEN, LLP 8,000.00
HEALTH PARTNERS
DENTAL 4,428.30
KNIFE RIVER CORP 43,899.67
LIBERTY TIRE
SERVICES LLC 23,928.18
LONG PRAIRIE
SANITATION INC 5,185.18
PETERS LAW OFFICE,
P.A 4,080.00
TODD CO AG. SOC. 10,280.79
TODD CO AUD-TREAS 7,248.78
TODD SOIL & WATER
CONS DIST 2,740.08
WIDSETH SMITH
NOLTING INC 2,224.32
14 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 6,078.20
AMERICAN HERITAGE
BANK 4,702.81
CARDMEMBER
SERVICE 3,934.01
COUNTIES PROVIDING
TECHNOLOGY 4,988.80
COUNTRYSIDE REST 3,634.40
FLEET SERVICES/
WEX BANK 6,074.09
GREAT RIVER
REGIONAL LIBRARY 83,540.50
LONG PRAIRIE OIL CO 5,974.72
21 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 7,330.51
AMERICAN HERITAGE
BANK 47,216.45
HILLTOP REGIONAL
KITCHEN 40,000.00
JOHNSON/JASON 21,000.00
MINNESOTA POWER
& LIGHT 11,516.85
MN DEPT OF FINANCE 6,762.00
MORRISON COUNTY 53,354.00
P J SIGNS 2,500.00
Prairie Lakes Muni
Solid Waste Auth 78,672.00
SHIRLEY’S GAS &
GROCERIES 2,324.77
STEP 9,737.54
TODD TRAILS ASSOC 7,029.80
US POSTAL SERVICE 4,000.00
WATERGUARDS, LLC 16,131.35
WENCK ASSOC., INC. 5,040.10
38 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 22,661.85
AMERICAN HERITAGE 5,827.79
AMERICAN HERITAGE
BANK 44,694.24
BIG SAUK LAKE ASSOC 2,498.13
CARD SERV. COBORNS 2,084.06
CENTRAL SPECIALTIES
INC 251,528.80
CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE 9,000.00
EBSO INC 217,070.76
LATIMER LAKE ASSOC 2,906.86
METRO SALES INC 2,347.96
REGENTS OF THE
UNIV OF MN 35,793.98
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 3,025.99
US POSTAL SERVICE 17,449.97
VERIZON 3,415.51
VOYANT COMS., LLC 3,550.73
20 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 8,478.45
1 PAYMENT LESS
THAN $2,000 804.20
Total $1,259,337.93
COMMISSIONEr WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
BROCK WHITE
CO LLC 7,308.00
CONTECH CONSTRUCTION
PRODUCTS 26,934.73
IVERSON REUVERS LLC 2,547.00
JMD MANU., INC 2,466.54
MORRISON CO PUBLIC
HEALTH SERV 2,539.86
NEAT BRANDS, LLC 19,180.97
PHELAN CPA/FRANCIS 2,785.00
TURNKEY/THREE
SQUARE MARKET 2,747.02
WIDSETH SMITH
NOLTING INC 3,670.00
WOLF RIDGE ELC 3,606.00
94 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 26,946.48
Total $100,731.60
HEALTH & HUMAN
SERVICES WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
DHS - SWIFT $18,448.81
NOW MICRO INC 3,594.00
PERISH/ALAN 3,058.71
RURAL MN CEP INC 14,038.70
75 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 15,281.96
Total $54,422.18
Vendor Name $ Amount
CARLSON/BARBARA J $3,400.00
DHS - MSOP-MN SEX
OFFENDER PROG 5,781.50
DHS - ST PETER RTC - 472 9,036.50
#15702 2,875.96
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERV.
OF MN - ST PAUL 4,679.14
PINEHAVEN YOUTH
AND FAMILY SRVS INC 2,748.90
PORT OF CROW WING
BOYS HOME 7,619.80
WEST CENTRAL REG
JUV CTR 5,431.00
PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 11,313.87
TOTAL $52,886.67
On a motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held July 2, 2019 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on July 16, 2019.
Witness my hand and seal:
Gary Kneisl,
County Board Chairperson
Denise Gaida, Todd County
Auditor-Treasurer
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