Todd County Commissioners Minutes

County Board of Commissioners 

June 7, 2016

 

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 7th day of June, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Erickson. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners present with Commissioner Becker absent.

Approval of Agenda

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote. To approve the agenda with 4.11 Added for Todd County Ag Society Informational Item and remove 11.1 Approve Jail/Dispatcher Units Labor Agreement. 

Routine Business

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Auditor Warrants number 227259 through 227501 in the amount of $9,327,217.32.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number 43471 through 43597 in the amount of $88,958.52.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Warrants number 68591 through 68756 in the amount of $107,499.03 and 511163 through 511225 in the amount of $67,814.94.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

GAMBLING PERMIT FOR FOR 

CENTRACARE HEALTH-LONG 

LONG PRAIRIE 

WHEREAS the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for CentraCare Health-Long Prairie through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a one day Gambling Permit for CentraCare Health-Long Prairie to hold a raffle at the Long Prairie Country Club in Long Prairie Township at the address 406 6th St. SE, Long Prairie, MN on July 19, 2016.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

A RESOLUTION FOR ADMINISTERING THE RENTAL DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Todd County has made significant progress in meeting the need for housing rehabilitation in the cities and rural areas of the county, and;

WHEREAS, an unmet need remains for the repair and rehabilitation of rental housing units, and;

WHEREAS, the Rental Rehabilitation Deferred Loan program sponsored by Minnesota Housing (MHFA) may provide a means for rehabilitating rental housing units in Todd County.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership is hereby to approved to continue as the administrative body for implementing this program in Todd County subject to review and renewal in June 2018.

The County Board heard information on NJPA Contracted Services Agreement and the introduction of Dan Vogt from NJPA who will be assisting as contracted services for the Human Resources Dept.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve a one day Dance License for American Legion #417 Oscar Jacobson Post (Little Sauk Legion) to be held August 27, 2016 at the parking lot of the Legion at 16268 County 50, Long Prairie, MN.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve a 1 Day Temporary On Sale Liquor License for American Legion #417 Oscar Jacobson Post (Little Sauk Legion) for August 27, 2016 at 16268 County 50, Long Prairie, MN.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the transfer of funds of $9,000 from the Todd County Allocation Funds to the Todd County Park and Trails Board Fund.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

GAMBLING PERMIT FOR NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION STRUTTIN BLACK BEARDS CHAPTER 

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for National Wild Turkey Federation Struttin Black Beards Chapter through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a one day Gambling Permit for National Wild Turkey Federation Struttin Black Beards Chapter to hold a raffle at Thunder Lodge in Long Prairie Township at the address 22056 US 71, Long Prairie, MN on August 4, 2016.

The Todd County Ag Society, represented by Delvin Durheim, presented a report of activity to the County Board for their acknowledgement.

Public Works

On a motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

FINAL PAYMENT 

AUTHORIZATION - 

2015 BRIDGE 

CONSTRUCTION 

CONTRACT 

WHEREAS, the contract with Marvin Tretter, Inc. for the 2015 Bridge Construction Contract known as SAP 077-599-062 located on 250th Street in Long Prairie Township, has in all things been completed, and;

WHEREAS, construction work on this contract was completed in 2016 with the value of the total work certified being $103,419.75, and;

WHEREAS, partial payments amounting to $97,708.45 have been previously been made to the contractor as work progressed, and;

WHEREAS, it has been determined that $5,711.30 still remains to be paid to Marvin Tretter, Inc.

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 authorize final payment as specified.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To concur with the City of Long Prairie in awarding a construction contract to RL Larson Excavating of St. Cloud, Minnesota based on their low bid of $5,388,372.81.

Ditch Inspector

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To acknowledge receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement Petition from Henry Theisen for ditch maintenance on County Ditch 25 located in Sections 24 & 25 of Germania Township.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR DITCH MAINTENANCE - COUNTY DITCH 33

WHEREAS, Eric Denny has submitted an after-the-fact Hold Harmless Agreement petition for ditch maintenance. The maintenance was done on a portion of Lateral 9 on County Ditch 33, located on parcel 20-0031901, in Reynolds Twp Section 29, and;

WHEREAS, Eric had previously received permission from NRCS for the project, which also included a private lateral. He stated, he was not aware this ditch line was part of CD33, and;

WHEREAS, a site visit was done April 20, 2016. The project was discussed at multiple TEP meetings. The TEP called the cleaning of the CD33 portion maintenance/repair, and not a violation, and;

WHEREAS, if applicant had submitted a HHA petition before doing the work, he would have been allowed to maintain the drainage ditch to the original width, depth and grade. The excavation has been done and has been deemed maintenance so now spoil may be side cast and leveled staying within 16.5 feet of the ditch. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Ditch Authority is aware that maintenance was done on approximately 780 feet of Lateral 9 on CD33 and now gives Eric Denny permission to level spoil, staying within 16.5 feet of the ditch. This work has been done on his own property, at his own expense.

Planning & Zoning

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Zoning Amendment for Earl Peterson to change zoning district from Commercial to R2 for parcels 18-0017800 and 18-0018202.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

FINAL PLAT 

APPROVAL - “LITTLE SAUK HILL” 

SUBDIVISION

WHEREAS, Applicant Chris and Sandy Weisser applied to subdivide a property located in Section 32 of Little Sauk Township to create a three lot subdivision to be known as “Little Sauk Hill”. Plat consists of Lots 1,2, and 3 of Block 1 (25.34 total acres located on Little Sauk Lake, a Natural Environment lake located in a Shoreland Zoned District. 

WHEREAS, On January 7, 2016 the Todd County Planning Commission recommended the following property be considered for Subdivision pursuant to Todd County Subdivision Regulation and Ordinance:  

SECT-32 TWP-128 RANG-34 GOVT LOT 4 EX PART OF GOVT LOT 4 DESC AS: BEG AT SW COR OF LOT 14 BLK 1 OF EAST LITTLE SAUK SHORES, S 363.75 FT, SW 177.96 FT, NW 295.66 FT, NE 405 FT TO SHORELINE, NE-RLY ALONG SHORELINE 302 FT TO E LINE OF GOVT LOT 4, S 507 FT TO BEG & SE4 SW4 EX COMM AT SW COR OF SEC 32, E 1300 FT TO PT OF BEG; THENCE E 850 FT, NW 913 FT TO SHORELINE, W-RLY ALONG SHORELINE 420 FT, S 756 FT TO BEG

WHEREAS, On January 19, 2016 the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above described property and approved the Preliminary Plat (CUP #20160210894) with the following conditions: 1) Lots 1 and 2 shall share one driveway. 2) No structures shall be constructed on moderate steep slopes except access stairs. 3) Drain way easements shall be provided along each side of the centerline of the natural drain way running along the property lines shared between Lots 1 and 2, and 2 and 3. The easement shall extend for no less than 10 ft. from center line of the drain way. No topographic or vegetative alterations (including mowing) shall be allowed within these areas other than those needed to correct erosion or to construct a driveway crossing, 

WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Department has completed the necessary final plat review and find that all items required for final plat approval have been completed. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the final plat of “Little Sauk Hill” subdivision be approved as presented.

Parks & Trails

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the proposed paving project at Battle Point Park.

Sheriff’s Office

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To hire Brittney Just as a full-time Deputy at a Grade 20, Step 1, with an effective date of June 26, 2016 with the passing of a physical exam.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To hire Sam Larson as a full-time Deputy at a Grade 20, Step 1, with an effective date of June 27, 2016 with the passing of a physical exam.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To hire Joshua Nice as a full-time Deputy at a Grade 20, Step 1, with an effective date of June 28, 2016 pending the passing of a background check, psychological and physical exam.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the promotion of Samantha Cofell to the position of Nursing Supervisor, Grade 22, Step 5, as recommended by the Todd County Personnel Committee.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the request for TCHHS to recruit and hire a Public Health Nurse to fill the position left vacant by the promotion of Samantha Cofell, as recommended by the Todd County Personnel Committee.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept the retirement of Sandra Aamold effective June 30, 2016.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the request for Health & Human Services to recruit and hire a registered nurse to replace a Public Health Nurse position vacated by the retirement of Sandy Aamold as recommended by the Todd County Personnel Committee.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept the resignation of Kathy Johnson effective July 1, 2016.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the request for Health & Human Services to recruit, advertise, and post a Registered Nurse position to fill the position left vacant by the resignation of Kathy Johnson as recommended by the Todd County Personnel Committee.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Agreement between MTWCHB delegation counties for shared staffing to provide public health services.

Auditor-Treasurer Report

Nothing to report at this time.

Commissioners’ Report

The Commissioners reported on the meetings they had attended. 

Adjourn

Chairperson Erickson recessed the meeting until June 21, 2016.

 

AUDITOR WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

COMPUTER 

   PROFESSIONALS $4,729.00 

PHEASANTS 

   FOREVER 12,112.80 

VERIZON 2,409.39 

Payments Less than 

   $2,000 7,549.37 

ALLIANCE BUILDING 

   CORPORATION 5,241.15 

AMERICAN HERITAGE 

   BANK 42,912.82 

ANOKA CO GOV’T. 

   CENTER 15,159.00 

BOYER FORD TRUCKS 67,617.90 

FLEET SERVICES/WEX 

   BANK 3,660.76 

LATIMER LAKE 

   ASSOCIATION 2,444.00 

LONG PRAIRIE 

   SANITATION INC 3,261.79 

MN DEPT OF FINANCE 6,361.50 

MORRISON COUNTY 24,756.65 

PETERS & 

   CHURCHWELL 6,952.56 

SCHUMACHER’S 

   NURSERY AND 

   BAKERY 6,366.25 

STEP 4,567.50 

Payments Less than 

   $2,000 14,735.27 

CARD SERVICES 

   COBORNS 2,777.45 

GENE-O’S COUNTRYSIDE 

   REST. LLC 6,591.20 

GOULD/RHONDA M 2,727.00 

LONG PRAIRIE OIL 

   COMPANY 4,207.74 

MARTHALER CHEV. 

   OF GLENWOOD 29,703.00 

MINNESOTA POWER & 

   LIGHT 11,620.85 

Prairie Lakes Mun.

   Solid Waste Auth 43,613.24 

TODD TRAILS 

   ASSOCIATION 30,000.25 

ZAYO ENTERPRISE 

   NETWORKS 3,442.05 

Payments Less than 

   $2,000 12,543.01 

AMERICAN HERITAGE 9,714.34 

CENTERPOINT 

   ENERGY 2,080.10 

NELSON AUTO 

   CENTER INC 29,201.72 

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 2,683.59 

Payments Less than 

   $2,000 6,876.87 

ALLIANCE BUILDING 

   CORPORATION 118,655.00 

FAHRNER ASPHALT 

   SEALERS, LLC 59,852.53 

HARDRIVES INC 225,971.34 

INITIATIVE  FOUND. 5,200.00 

RESOURCE TRAINING 

   AND SOLUTIONS 220,398.00 

TODD CO AUD-TREAS 15,857.50 

TRAFFIC MARKING 

   SERVICE INC 57,275.89 

VERIZON 2,143.12 

Payments Less than 

   $2,000 9,127.16 

AMERICAN HERITAGE 

   BANK 1,090,288.92 

BIG SWAN LAKE 

   IMPROVEMENT DIST 8,272.04 

CITY OF BERTHA 118,633.67 

CITY OF 

   BROWERVILLE 149,469.74 

CITY OF BURTRUM 12,361.40 

CITY OF CLARISSA 121,450.43 

CITY OF EAGLE BEND 139,658.89 

CITY OF GREY EAGLE 48,422.69 

CITY OF HEWITT 38,131.89 

CITY OF 

   LONG PRAIRIE 452,720.76 

CITY OF OSAKIS 85,084.97 

CITY OF STAPLES 358,644.28 

CITY OF WEST UNION 6,986.22 

REGION V DEVELOP. 

   COMMISSION 14,284.27 

SAUK RIVER WATER 

   SHED DISTRICT 42,775.32 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 213 448,649.74 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2155 2,102.54 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

   2170 355,676.02 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

   2753 1,414,078.95 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

   2759 168,365.90 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 486 207,753.68 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 487 5,325.16 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 740 40,279.10 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 743 326,516.32 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 786 245,261.53 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 787 290,351.10 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 818 28,854.32 

TOWN OF BARTLETT 48,326.18 

TOWN OF BERTHA 42,014.30 

TOWN OF BIRCHDALE 75,602.88 

TOWN OF BRUCE 71,438.21 

TOWN OF BURLEENE 38,365.02 

TOWN OF 

   BURNHAMVILLE 84,602.64 

TOWN OF 

   EAGLE VALLEY 55,286.62 

TOWN OF FAWN LAKE 91,149.03 

TOWN OF GERMANIA 35,721.25 

TOWN OF GORDON 145,982.57 

TOWN OF GREY EAGLE 110,785.90 

TOWN OF HARTFORD 90,117.78 

TOWN OF IONA 52,346.01 

TOWN OF KANDOTA 48,428.55 

TOWN OF LESLIE 96,828.81 

TOWN OF LITTLE ELK 44,870.94 

TOWN OF LITTLE SAUK 66,530.61 

TOWN OF 

   LONG PRAIRIE 69,648.70 

TOWN OF MORAN 56,537.37 

TOWN OF REYNOLDS 50,457.05 

TOWN OF 

   ROUND PRAIRIE 100,807.02 

TOWN OF STAPLES 97,543.12 

TOWN OF 

   STOWE PRAIRIE 57,334.15 

TOWN OF 

   TURTLE CREEK 43,563.03 

TOWN OF VILLARD 120,527.08 

TOWN OF WARD 55,101.19 

TOWN OF WEST UNION 65,222.53 

TOWN OF WYKEHAM 47,003.80 

Payments Less than 

   $2,000 1,574.47 

Total: $9,327,217.32 

 

COMMISSIONERS 

WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

BENNING PRINTING & 

   PUBLISHING $7,932.60 

BUSKER CONCRETE 2,000.00 

CENTRACARE HEALTH 

   LONG PRAIRIE 3,220.66 

ELECTION SYSTEMS 

   & SOFTWARE INC 16,247.50 

LONG PRAIRIE 

   LEADER 6,788.30 

MORRISON CO PUBLIC 

   HEALTH SERV 2,378.22 

SPECTRUM PRINTING 3,423.06 

TURNKEY/THREE 

   SQUARE MARKET 4,063.53 

WARNER GARAGE 

   DOOR, INC. 6,322.13 

WIDSETH SMITH 

   NOLTING INC 3,246.16 

Payments Less than 

   $2,000 33,336.36 

Total: $88,958.52 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name   $ Amount

DHS - MSOP-MN SEX 

   OFFENDER PROG. $12,624.80 

DHS - SWIFT 20,833.63 

FRESHWATER ED. 

   DISTRICT 6004 14,877.00 

RURAL MN CEP INC 18,888.31 

Payments Less than 

   $2,000 40,275.29 

Total $107,499.03 

 

Vendor Name   $ Amount

CENTRACARE 

   HEALTH - LP 6,733.94 

EAGLE RIDGE BOYS 

   RANCH 2,550.00 

MID MINNESOTA DRUG

   TESTING INC 4,575.00 

NEXUS INC - MILLE 

   LACS ACADEMY 5,035.50 

NORTHERN PINES 

   MENTAL HLTH CTR 12,912.50 

STEP 6,460.92 

WEST CENTRAL REG 

   JUVENILE CTR 3,312.50 

Payments Less than 

   $2,000 $26,234.58 

Total $67,814.94 

 

On a motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held June 7, 2016 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on September 20, 2016.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barb Becker, Todd County Board Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd 

County Auditor-Treasurer

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Minutes 

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

June 21, 2016

 

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 21st day of June, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becker. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners present.

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 with 4.7 Added to Acknowledge Park Board Shoreland Report and remove 6.1 Abatement Policy. 

Routine Business

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number 43598 through 43743 in the amount of $110,173.99.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Warrants number 511226 through 511314 in the amount of $134,474.82.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the two Budget Request Forms to properly align funds for the approved Battle Point Park Paving Project payments.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Budget Request Form to correct the account number for Federal Grants in the Public Works Fund 2016 Budget.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Lease Agreement between the Todd County Ag Society and Todd County Board of Commissioners to the Todd County Historical Society contingent upon agreement that the lease period be shortened to 2 years.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the decrease from $15 to $10 for the Law Library Fee adopted by the Law Library Committee on June 9, 2016.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To acknowledge the Battle Point Shoreland Restoration Inspection Report

Public Works

On a motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Cooperative Construction Agreement for Fiscal Year 2018 Construction.

Emergency Management

On a motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLUTION 

AUTHORIZING 

PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING PROCESS AND EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the County of Todd is participating in a hazard mitigation planning process as established under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and;

WHEREAS, the Act establishes a framework for the development of a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan; and

WHEREAS, the Act as part of the planning process requires public involvement and local coordination among neighboring local units of government and business; and

WHEREAS, the county will lead the planning effort with the assistance of consultants and State of Minnesota mitigation staff.

WHEREAS, the county will provide staff and resources from departments related to mitigation, will facilitate participation of jurisdiction within the county, and provide quarterly reporting on plan progress.

WHEREAS, the plan must include a risk assessment including past hazards, hazards that threaten the county, maps of hazards, an estimate of structures at risk, estimate of potential dollar losses for each hazard, a general description of land uses and future development trends; and

WHEREAS, the plan must include a mitigation strategy including goals and objectives and an action plan identifying specific mitigation projects and costs; and

WHEREAS, the plan must include a maintenance or implementation process including plan updates, integration of plan into other planning documents and how the county will maintain public participation and coordination; and

WHEREAS, the draft plan will be shared with the State of Minnesota and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for coordination of state and federal review and comment on the draft; and

WHEREAS, approval of the all hazard mitigation plan will make the county eligible to receive Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants as they become available; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Todd County will enter into an agreement with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the program entitled Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) for the update of the Todd County All-Hazard Mitigation plan. Michael Wisniewski, Emergency Management Director is hereby authorized to execute and sign such agreements and any amendments hereto as are necessary to implement the plan on behalf of Todd County.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the letter of commitment of funds for the 25% of the cost of the update for Todd County Hazard Mitigation.

Sheriff’s Office

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: 

PURCHASE OF 

3 POLICE VEHICLES

WHEREAS, Sheriff Asmus has informed the Todd County Board of Commissioners that it is vital that new squad vehicles be purchased as existing squad fleet vehicles need to be replaced, and;

WHEREAS, Sheriff Asmus has presented a three  year financing option to purchase three (3) 2017 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles through a state purchasing program, and;

WHEREAS, this financing option would cost $30,364.25 for the next three years and these funds are included the Sheriff’s Office budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Sheriff Asmus be authorized to enter into this agreement to purchase the above mentioned vehicles. 

Solid Waste

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the hooking up to natural gas through CenterPoint for heating the Solid Waste Dept.

Planning & Zoning

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the zoning amendment request by James Rowe to rezone parcels 05-0000500, 05-0000501, and part of 05-0000702 from T10 to AF-1.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve Conditional Use Permit for Joe Varner. Site address: 32610 County 3, Eagle Bend, MN. Parcel 05-0000500, 05-0000501, and 05-0000400. NW4 of Section 1 of Burleene Township (Approx 160 acres). Granted with the following conditions: Subject to one year review of CUP to monitor progress toward MN 7020 compliance.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Preliminary Plat for Sunset View Development with no conditions for Marc and Julie Brinkman Site Address: Directly East of 10491 Amigo Trail Parcel #03-0022400.On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

FINAL PLAT 

APPROVAL - “SEIDE ADDITION” 

SUBDIVISION

WHEREAS, Applicant Justin and Steven Seide applied to subdivide a property that is part of Govt. Lot 2 W of Highway 27 in Section 10 of Gordon Township. Plat is to be known as Seide Addition. Plat consists of 3 residential lots and 3 outlots located on Osakis Lake – a General Development Lake located in a Shoreland Zoned District. 

WHEREAS, On March 3, 2016 the Todd County Planning Commission recommended the following property be considered for Subdivision pursuant to Todd County Subdivision Regulation and Ordinance:  

Section 20 TWP-128 Range - 35. Part of Govt. Lot 2 West of Highway 27 Except parts sold and except parts platted. Total of 4.90 acres

WHEREAS, On March 15, 2016 the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above described property and approved the Preliminary Plat (CUP #20160308898) with no conditions. 

WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Department has completed the necessary final plat review and find that all items required for final plat approval have been completed. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the final plat of “Seide Addition” subdivision be approved as presented.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the hire of Sarah Becker to fill an open position as a Child Protection Social Worker at Grade 20, Step 2-$20.49/hr.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the hire of Kali Rechtzigel to fill an open position as a Child Protection Social Worker at Grade 20, Step 2-$20.49/hr.

Human Resources

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

2015 - 2017 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 320 JAIL/

DISPATCHER 

BARGAINING 

AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the Todd County Negotiations Team met in negotiations with the Teamsters Jail/Dispatcher Unit, and;

WHEREAS, the parties have reached a tentative agreement, and;

WHEREAS, the Teamsters Local 320 Jail/Dispatchers voted to accept the agreement as presented.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, it is recommendation of the Todd County Negotiations Team that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve the adoption of the attached agreement for 2015 - 2017.

Auditor-Treas. Report

Budget Reports have been sent to departments for review. Absentee Ballots are now available for the Primary Election beginning June 24, 2016. Denise will be attending the Auditors Conference the remainder of this week.

Commissioners’ Report

The Commissioners reported on the meetings they had attended. 

Adjourn

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the meeting was adjourned for the month of June 2016.

 

COMMISSIONERS WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

BENNING PRINTING 

   & PUBLISHING $2,463.15 

CLOUD 9 SCREEN 

   PRINTING 2,875.00 

CORBIN PICKAR 

   EXC INC 11,617.50 

HANCOCK CONCRETE 

   PRODUCTS CO 4,406.08 

INFORMATION SYSTEM 

   CORP 2,199.00 

LONG PRAIRIE MACH. 

   CO INC 3,354.81 

OLSON’S TRUCK & 

   TRACTOR SER 2,730.33 

SOUTHWEST 

   EXPLOSIVES 2,175.00 

STREICHER’S 6,247.50 

THOMPSON/SARA 2,000.00 

TODD CO AUD.-TREAS. 2,337.39 

TODD CO MIS DEPT 7,431.18 

TRUENORTH STEEL 12,960.85 

TURNKEY/THREE 

   SQUARE MARKET 2,496.98 

WOLTERS BODY SHOP 4,052.98 

Payments less than 

   $2,000 40,826.24 

Total: $110,173.99 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name   $ Amount

#14471 $2,297.76

ANU FAMILY SERVICES 

   INC 2,274.19

#4453 2,635.00

FEDA/DENNIS 2,483.67

GREATER MN FAMILY 

   SRVS INC 6,786.85

HEARTLAND GIRLS 

   RANCH 6,801.09

#1911 2,242.85

KINDERCARE ED. LLC 2,412.00

#10746 3,173.31

NEXUS INC-MILLE LACS 

   ACADEMY-SHIP 5,203.35

#14051 3,470.76

PARENT EDUCATION 

   SERVICES 3,188.25

PARISH/JON 4,676.67

PESTA/JEANNETTE 

   OR KENNETH 3,033.95

PINEHAVEN YOUTH/ 

   FAMILY SRVS. INC 7,651.42

STEP 7,113.70

VILLAGE RANCH INC 14,229.20

#14480 2,262.59

Payments Less than 

   $2,000 52,538.21

Total: $134,474.82

 

On a motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held June 21, 2016 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on September 20, 2016.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barb Becker, Todd County Board Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd 

County Auditor-Treasurer

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