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MINUTES OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Government Services Center, Commissioners’ Room 515 W. Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
October 9, 2018 9:30 a.m.
Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair;
John Lindquist, Lee Rogness, and Doug Huebsch present. Commissioner Roger Froemming was absent. Approval of Agenda Chairman Johnson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of October 9, 2018, with the following additions. LMKP Outlet Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony County Board Meetings Discussion Region IV Grant Contract with MN Department of Human Services Consent Agenda Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as follows:
1. October 2, 2018, Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes 2. Warrants/Bills for October 9, 2018 (Exhibit A) 3. Human Services Warrants/Bills (Exhibit A) 4. FY 2019 DWI Court Grant (up to $124,657.95) Agreement from the MN Department of Public Safety 5. LG240B Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo for Boys & Girls Club of Perham at Event Dec. 2, 2018 at The Cactus 6. Issue 2019 Tobacco License to: Carr Enterprises & Lakes Area Coop in Battle Lake, Dent, Ottertail, & Perham 7. Approval of Final Payments: --Riley Bros Construction – S.A.P. 056-599-062 --Traffic Marking Services – S.A.P. 056-070-023
County Ditch 8 Assessment Steve Albright, property owner on County Ditch 8, explained to the Board that, in his opinion, his property does not drain into County Ditch 8 and he was unfairly assessed. He indicated that there is a private road that blocks any water coming from his property. He also questioned the amount of maintenance dollars to be collected for the ditch. Discussion took place regarding the letters that were mailed to Mr. Albright and the fact that the Redetermination of Benefits for Ditch 8 has been finalized. Commissioners requested the Ditch Inspector look at the issue of drainage due to the private road or culvert(s) that may not be draining. They requested that the County Attorney counsel with Rinke Noonan to determine if benefits for Ditch 8 can be adjusted at this time. The maintenance fee process was explained. County officials will report back to the Board on this issue. Solid Waste Ordinance
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to schedule a Public Hearing to receive comments for adjusting the Solid Waste Management charges/fee schedule, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. The Public Hearing will be in the County Board room at the Government Services Center, 500 W. Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN.
OTC Board of Commissioners’ Meeting October 9, 2018 Page 2 Canvassing Board Appointments Motion by Huebsch, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to appoint Commissioners Rogness and Lindquist to the Otter Tail County Canvassing Board for the November 6, 2018, State General Election. The
Canvassing Board will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Government Services Center. Forgiveness of Tax Penalty Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve a tax penalty abatement of $23.61 for Parcel No. 12-000-99-0330-000 owned by Joan Martin Stobie as the payment in July was missed in the envelope. Meeting Date Discussion Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to request the County Administrator to coordinate an upcoming County Board meeting in Parkers Prairie, MN, to honor Commissioner Roger Froemming and his years of service to Otter Tail County. Proposed Minimum Age Tobacco Ordinance
Public Health Director Diane Thorson presented a draft Minimum Age Tobacco Ordinance with language
changes to clarify the title, compliance checks, enforcement, and grandfather clause for citizens who are 18, 19 and 20 years old. Discussion took place to simplify the draft grandfather language. Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist to table consideration of the draft Minimum Age Tobacco Ordinance as presented. Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to schedule consideration of the Minimum Age Tobacco Ordinance at the November 13, 2018, regular County Board meeting. Tdap Vaccine Motion by Lindquist, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve the Tdap combination vaccine (code 90715) at a cost of $58.00 that protects against three bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough). This will be added to the current Public Health fee schedule. Little McDonald, Kerbs, Paul (LMKP) and Devils Lakes Outlet Project Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize Commissioners’ attendance
at the LMKP/DLD project ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m., Thursday, October 11, 2018. Recess & Reconvene At 10:23 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 10:33 a.m. Human Services Region IV Grant Funding Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County Officials’ signatures on grant agreements (Contract # 148002) between the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) and the County of Otter Tail for Region IV integrated mental health interventions for children. Final Plat – “Beach on Crystal Lake” Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat of Robert &
Lynette Oschsner Revocable Living Trust and Scott & Kris Manthe known as “Beach on Crystal Lake” consisting of 8 riparian lots and 10 non-riparian lots in GL 3 and 6, Sec. 2, Twp 136N, R42W; Crystal Lake (56-749), RD.
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – CSAH 34 Reconstruction Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County Official’s signatures to execute a Negative EIS Declaration in the matter of CSAH 34 Reconstruction and Perham to Pelican Rapids Regional Trail project. Human Services Fiscal Quarterly Report Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom presented the Agency’s 2018 Budget Report dated October 2, 2018. She discussed revenues and expenditures and cost of mental health services and out of home placement. Adjournment At 11:02 a.m., a motion was offered by Lindquist, seconded by Rogness and unanimously carried to declare the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:
By: Attest: Wayne Johnson, Chair John W. Dinsmore, Clerk
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OTC Board of Commissioners’ Minutes October 9, 2018 Exhibit A, Page 1 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/09/2018
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