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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
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at 9:35 a.m. at
the Otter Tail County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners
Roger Froemming, Chair; John Lindquist, Vice-Chair; Everett Erickson, Doug Huebsch, and
Lee Rogness present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Rogness, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
Board agenda of November 30, 2010 as mailed.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lindquist, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
Board minutes of November 9, 2010, as presented.
Probation Department Contract Approval
Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's
signature to execute an Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and Lakeland Mental Health
Center for the administration of a Multi-System Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program known as
the "Keys to lnnervision" program. The agreement covers calendar year 2011.
2011 Enhancement Fund Fees
Probation Director, Chuck Kitzman, submitted the Corrections User Group Budget for each county
which pays for computer software and enhancements. He indicated that Otter Tail County's portion is
larger than budgeted due to Hennepin County's membership in the group and their need for
enhancements.
Public Health Contract Approvals
Motion by Erickson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's
signature to execute an Agreement between Otter Tail County Public Health and North Dakota State
Data Center (NDSDC) for NDSDC to conduct a random survey (NDSU Project #FAR0017850) of
health care providers to determine attitudes, perceptions, and barriers regarding lactation education
programs. Compensation, in the amount of $14,450.00, will be from the Statewide Health
Improvement Program (SHIP) grant from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to authorize the Public Health
Director's signature to execute a Contract between the County of Otter Tail and Becker & Wilkin
counties. Otter Tail County will purchase nurse time for case management and assessment services
from Becker and/or Wilkin counties due to an internal reduction in staffing for the program. The
motion authorizes contracting for one year with re-evaluation at that time.
Motion by Lindquist, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate
County Officials' signatures to execute a Contract between the Minnesota Department of Human
Services and the County of Otter Tail to accept the Child and Teen Checkup Outreach grant dollars of
$136,979.
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Electronic Health Records Training
Motion by Huebsch, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Public Health
Director to travel to Atlanta and Pittsburgh during 2011 to participate in a Leadership Academy to
learn more about electronic health information exchanges, i.e. informatics. The Public Health
Informatics Institute Academy will work with the local PH-Doc software system enhancements to meet
the mandates for electronic health records by 2015. All expenses for travel costs will be paid by the
Academy.
Smoke Free Policy
Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness, to declare all Otter Tail County grounds smoke free effective
January 1, 2013. Chairman Froemming called for a roll call vote:
Board of County Commissioners
Leland R. Rogness
Douglas A. Huebsch
Everett P. Erickson
John Lindquist
Roger Froemming
Motion carried 3 -2.
YEA
X
X
X
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
X
X
(see Attachment B of these minutes for all Board action regarding Smoke Free Policies)
Human Services Contracts
Motion by Erickson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's
signature to execute the following Purchase of Service Agreements with Otter Tail County Human
Services:
Effective Targeted
Agency Program Date Population Funding Source
Sha rehouse-Chemical Dependency 01-01-11 Eligible Individuals County of Financial Responsibility
Stepping Stones Treatment thru Consolidated CD Treatment Fund
12-31-11 and MA
Lutheran Social 01-01-11 Total Cost of Guardianship Services
Services Guardianship Services thru Elderly/Disabled for 2011 will be $67,900.
12-31-11 Otter Tail County and MSA (MN
Sunnlemental Assistancel
Nutrition Services, Home Delivered Meals 01-01-11 $6.16 per meal -CADI & 'EW Waiver
Inc. thru Elderly Dollars
12-31-12
Computer 01-01-11 Support to Human Otter Tail County as follows:
Trimin Systems, Management for thru Service Computer FY2011-$21,482.75
Inc. Human Services 12-31-15 Systems FY2012 -$21,482.75
(CMHS) FY2013-$22,451.50
FY2014 -$23,349.50
FY2015 -$24 167.25
A Place To Belong Social Club Type 01-01-11 Adults with Serious One-time fund payment of $18,310
Activities thru & Persistent Mental BCOW Initiative Funds
12-31-11 Illness
,
Lakeland Mental
Health Center
Department of
Human Services
State Operated
Children's & Adult's 01-01-11
Mental Health Services thru
&Chemical 12-31-11
Denendencv Services
Community Addiction 01-01-11
Recovery Enterprise thru
(CARE Program) 12-31-11
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Adults & Children Initiative Funding, County of
with Serious MI and Responsibility, MA, or State and
Individuals eligible Federal Funds Depending on the
for CD Services Proaram
Adults needing CD Consolidated CD Treatment Fund
Treatment Services County of Financial Responsibility
Health Plans, 3"' Party Coverage or
Self-Pav
Region IV Multi-County Collaborative Initiatives
Human Services Director, John Dinsmore, reported on shared services and regionalization.
A handout was provided entitled "Region IV Multi-County Collaborative Initiatives". Mr. Dinsmore
discussed the original legislation regarding Human Services regionalization, the alternative legislation,
and developing performance standards for program areas. By 2013, Counties would develop Service
Development Authorities (SDA) to join with other counties and share resources and staff. Many
Human Services Agencies have been sharing staff for many years in various program areas.
Approval to Pay Bills & Claims
Motion by Erickson, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the Human
Services bills and claims as presented.
Adjournment
At 10:05 a.m., Chairman Froemming adjourned the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services
Board until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.
Dated: T)>ve 001,..,. l'-1 ;:,.o,o I OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at
11 :02 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with
Commissioners Roger Froemming, Chair; John Lindquist, Vice-Chair; Everett Erickson,
Doug Huebsch, and Lee Rogness present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Erickson, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to approve the Board of
Commissioners agenda of November 30, 2010, with the following additions:
Request for Approval of Special Meeting Minutes for November 23, 2010
Request for Approval of Geotechnical Study for CSAH 1 & CSAH 27
Closed Session for Labor Negotiation Strategies
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Huebsch, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Board of
Commissioners minutes of November 16, 2010 and Board of Commissioners' Special Meeting
minutes of November 23, 2010 as mailed.
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Approval to Pay Bills
Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County
Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Preliminary Plat -"Miller's Buchanan Oaks''. Marv D. Banz & Greg Miller:
Motion by Erickson, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to deny the proposed Preliminary
Plat known as "Miller's Buchanan Oaks" consisting of two single family residential lots for the reasons
stated in the November 17, 2010, Planning Commission minutes. The property is described as Lot 6
Block 1, Buchanan Oaks, Section 35 of Rush Lake Township; Buchanan Lake (56-209), GD.
Conditional Use Permit-Marvin & Ann Hexum:
Motion by Huebsch, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit for operation of a Bar & Grill (short-order food) based on the revised plan dated October 28,
2010. The property is described as Lots 4, 5 ex trs and ex platted, Sec 24 of Dora Township; Big
McDonald Lake (56-386), RD & Brown Lake (56-1628), NE.
Conditional Use Permit-Robert 0. Leaders Tst:
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit for an After-The Fact earthmoving request subject to conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission which includes partial project restoration. The property is described as Pt of
GL 4 (.65 AC), Section 18 of Leaf Lake Township; West Leaf Lake (56-114), RD.
Request from US Fish & Wildlife Service
On behalf of the USFWS, Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, requested an exemption to Otter Tail
County's grade and fill permit requirement when the USFWS is working on wetland restoration
projects. No support was expressed for a change in the Shoreland Management Ordinance. No
action was taken.
Association of Minnesota Counties Committee Appointments
Chairman, Roger Froemming, appointed Commissioners to AMC Committees as follows:
Environment & Natural Resources -Wayne Johnson
General Government -Roger Froemming
Public Safety -John Lindquist
Health & Human Services -Lee Rogness
Transportation -Lee Rogness
License Applications
Motion by Erickson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the following
applications for license:
Carr's Enterprises, Inc. Tobacco
320 State Highway 78 N
PO Box38
Ottertail, MN 56571
Elizabeth General Store Tobacco
102 West Broadway
Elizabeth, MN 56533
Erhard Municipal Liquor Store
622 Fergus Ave
PO Box96
Erhard, MN 56534
Lakes Area Coop -Dent Oasis
112 Main St
Dent, MN 56528
Extension Program Funding
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Tobacco
Tobacco
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate
signatures on the 2011 Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Minnesota and Otter
Tail County for providing Extension programs locally and employing Extension staff.
Issuance of County Credit Cards
Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to authorize the issuance of an
Otter Tail County Credit Card to the following employees:
Deputy Sheriff, Christopher Lane Peterson -$1,000.00 30-day limit
Interim Assessor, Douglas Norman Walvatne -$1,000.00 30-day limit
Payment Approvals
Motion by Lindquist, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the amount
of $1,358.75, to Lindquist and Venn um for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy legal services provided during the
month of October.
Motion by Erickson, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the amount
of $10,042.50, to Houston Engineering, Inc. for County Drainage System No. 16 engineering services
provided during the period of September 20, 201 O and October 12, 2010.
Recess & Reconvene
At 11 :42 a.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for lunch break.
Continuation of Drainage System No. 70 Re-determination Hearing
Chairman Froemming reconvened the Board of Commissioners' meeting at 1 :00 p.m. and welcomed
those in attendance for the Ditch No. 70 Re-determination Public Hearing. This Public Hearing is a
continuation of the Hearing that took place at 7:00 p.m. on September 23, 2010, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls.
The following individuals represented Otter Tail County:
Ditch Inspector, Randy Wasvick County Attorney, David Hauser
County Auditor, Wayne Stein Ditch Viewers, Richard Bergquist, Eldor Kugler,
and Howard Goese
The following individuals signed the attendance roster or submitted written comment:
Robert Fossan Gerhard Knutson
Brian Fronning Mike Jaenisch
Mark L. Bratvold Christopher E Steffen
Don Vodegel Russ Dewey
Paul Moe Wayne Johnson
Pat Fitzgerald (written comment)
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County Attorney, David Hauser, provided background information. The Ditch Viewers submitted a
Ditch Viewers Report previously and there were a number of questions about specific properties. The
Ditch Viewers went back into the field to view these properties again and, as a result, have submitted
County Ditch No. 70 Ditch Viewers Amended Report dated October 27, 2010. Ditch Inspector,
Randy Wasvick, reported that the benefit to lake properties has been reduced from 10% to 5%. Ditch
No. 70 is an unusual ditch system because of the tiling going into Sewell Lake. He indicated that
several other properties had been re-evaluated as stated on the Amended Report. He referred to an
email from Pat Fitzgerald and stated that the Ditch Viewers have determined that the value of the
property should be 10%.
Chairman Froemming opened the Hearing for public input and discussion is summarized as follows:
1. Why is the outlet restricted to an 8" pipe when the outflow from Sewell Lake was a 12" pipe?
An Engineer's Study is needed to determine if a 12" pipe can be used and in order to do an
Engineer's Study, the benefits of the ditch must be redetermined.
2. At what point in time is the redetermination of benefits based on?
The redetermination of benefits is based on the current situation; however, benefits could change
if improvements are made on the ditch system.
3. If property is flooding and the redetermination is based on today's condition, what is the value?
The redetermination process assumes the ditch is working.
4. The value of the ditch is $356,000, which is a decrease from the previous value of $526,000.
5. After the Ditch Authority accepts the redetermination of benefits, an Engineer will be hired to
determine what the repair or improvement should be, and another Public Hearing will be
scheduled.
6. Discussion took place regarding the DNR's authority to determine the height of the lake (OHWL).
7. Sewell Lake is a public body of water and cannot be lowered below the DNR's established
Ordinary High Water Level without a permit.
8. If the OHWL is 1298 as determined in 1987 and the current elevation of the lake is close to that
measurement, does it make sense to move forward with the process?
9. How can a farm that is on higher land be assessed a benefit when the majority of the land was not
in the original ditch system?
If land drains into a ditch system, the land can be assessed.
10. Jeremy Fronning questioned his assessment because it increased from the original Ditch Viewer's
report and neighboring land is valued lower.
11. Mike Jaenisch questioned his assessment because it is a cattle pasture full of cattails and is
connected to the lake by a channel. It will always be a wetland and should reduce the value of the
property.
Mr. Wasvick requested that anyone wanting their land looked at again should give their parcel
numbers to the County Auditor.
Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to continue the Drainage System
No. 70 Public Hearing at 1 :00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Recess & Reconvene
At 1 :56 p.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
Detention Staffing
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Motion by Erickson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize the Sheriff to proceed
with the hiring process for a part time Detention Officer to replace a vacant position.
County Drainage System No. 30
Mr. Wasvick presented a request from Dennis and Charles Schlotfeld to install tile and a standpipe on
their property for drainage for spring runoff purposes. The open ditch will continue to operate as
designed. Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize Dennis and
Charles Schlotfeld to install tile and standpipe in County Ditch No. 30, at their own expense, for runoff
in the spring which will reduce erosion and silt buildup. Property owners are responsible for ongoing
maintenance.
County Drainage System No. 37
Motion by Rogness, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to authorize payment, in the
amount of $3,333.55, for pipe and supplies for work that has been authorized in Ditch No. 37 on
Lujean Schei property in Underwood. Materials have been delivered; however, the work will not be
completed until next fall due to high water from Bass Lake.
Recess & Reconvene
At 2:19 p.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for a Highway Committee meeting. The meeting was reconvened at
2:47 p.m.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY AS THE SPONSORING AGENCY
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2010 -59
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Otter Tail County act as sponsoring agency for a "Transportation
Enhancements" project identified as the Lake Adley Bicycle Path Project and acknowledges
herewith that it is willing to be the project sponsor; knowing full well that such sponsorship includes a
willingness to secure and guarantee the local share of costs associated with this project and
responsibility for seeing this project through to its completion, with compliance of all applicable laws,
rules, and regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Richard K. West, P.E, County Engineer, is hereby authorized to
act as agent on behalf of this applicant.
Dated: t,ecerob:c I':/, 2.olp OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Att~I ~ ¢-Larry KrohCler
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AGREEMENT TO MAINTAIN FACILITY
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2010 60
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires that states agree to operate and
maintain facilities constructed with federal transportation funds for the useful life of the improvement
and not change the use of right of way acquired without prior approval from the FHWA; and
WHEREAS: Transportation enhancement projects receive federal funding from the Surface
Transportation Program (STP) of the 2005 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity
Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).; and
WHEREAS: the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has determined that for projects
implemented with transportation enhancement funds, this requirement should be applied to the project
sponsor; and
WHEREAS: Otter Tail County is the project sponsor for the transportation enhancement project
identified as Lake Adley Bicycle Path Project.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Project Sponsor hereby agrees to assume full
responsibility for the operation and maintenance of property and facilities related to the
aforementioned transportation enhancement project.
Dated: DeeecnNc 14, ,?,o/o OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A«.& ~ r;;{/
Larry Krn n, Clerk
ommissioners Chair
Grant Application for TH10 Interchange/Highway 34 Improvement
Highway Engineer, Rick West and Perham City Administrator, Kelcy Klemm, briefed the Board on a
grant application process for a proposed TH10 Interchange/Highway 34 Improvement project. The
intent is to submit a grant application by December 10, 2010, to a transportation/economic
development (TED) pilot project program. Interchange funding is a 70/30 split with additional dollars
available through MN DEED greater MN business development program. Motion by Huebsch,
second by Froemming, and carried with Rogness abstaining, to confirm Otter Tail County's financial
commitment to the TH10 Interchange/Highway 34 Improvement project subject to grant approval.
CSAH 1 & CSAH 27 Geotechnical Evaluations
Motion by Erickson, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway Engineer
to execute the following contracts between the County of Otter Tail and Braun lntertec:
CSAH No. 1 Overlay: From CSAH 35 to CH 145 Northeast of Fergus Falls
From CSAH 35 to CSAH 45 -$5,104.00
From CSAH 45 to CH 145 -$6,313.00
CSAH No. 27 Reconstruction: From East Fir Ave to CSAH 10 North of Fergus Falls
From East Fir Ave to 1 Mile North -$3,453.00
From 1 Mile North of Fir Ave to CSAH 10 -$6,994.00
Closed to the Public
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At 3:21 p.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Board of Commissioners closed to
the public for purposes of discussing labor negotiation strategies relative to the Highway, GST,
Facilities Operations, and Sheriff's collective bargaining unions. Present were all five seated
Commissioners, County Coordinator, County Attorney, and Board Secretary. Upon conclusion of the
closed session, Chairman Froemming declared the Board of Commissioners' meeting open to the
public at 3:47 p.m.
Chemical Health Grant
Motion by Huebsch, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Human Services
Department, through the Otter Tail Family Services Collaborative, to submit a grant application to the
Minnesota Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division to implement evidence-
based alcohol prevention programs and strategies in local communities to reduce underage drinking.
Adjournment
At 3:56 p.m., Chairman Froemming adjourned the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners until Tuesday, December 14, 2010.
Dated: De'!eo:-bv 1'-f, .;)..c,1c OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Attachment A, Page 1
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 11/30/2010 FOR PAYMENT 11/30/2010
VENDOR NAME
AMAZON ENVIRONMENTAL INC
BACHMAN PRINTING COMPANIES
GAYLON BAKKEN
BLUESTONE TECHNOLOGIES INC
BRETZ HARDWARE
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
COMSTOCK CONSTRUCTION OF MN
COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
CUSTOM EXPRESSIONS INC
D & V'S PERHAM BAKERY
DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY
CITY FERGUS FALLS
GALL'S INC
GRAINGER INC
ERVIN HAGEN
MIKE HANAN
HELP SYSTEMS IL INC
HENRY'S FOODS INC
HESS EXCAVATING
HIGH PLAINS TECHNOLOGY
HOMETOWN REPAIR
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS
JK SPORTS
DEAN JOHNSON
KELLY SERVICES INC
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORP
LAKES AREA PEST CONTROL LLC
LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
MARCO INC ST LOUIS
MCFARLANE INC
MID-CENTRAL EQUIPMENT INC
MIDWEST PRINTING CO
MIDWESTERN MAT RENTAL & SUPPLY
MN CO ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION
MN SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION
NORTH AMERICAN SALT CO
RICHARD OLSON
OTIS ELEVATOR CO
OTTER TAIL CO EMPLOYEES COMMIT
OTTER TAIL TELCOM
OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PEPSI-COLA
PERHAM AREA EMS
PITNEY BOWES
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
RAY'S OIL COMPANY
RDO TRUST #80-6130
RED BARN PLAT BOOKS
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES
RENEWABLE RESOURCE CONSULTANTS
ROYAL TIRE INC
SANITATION PRODUCTS INC
SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
AMOUNT
6,760.00
379.22
129.99
6,000.00
4.80
1,883.30
1,134.00
133.59
693.00
22.50
144.63
6,930.00
660.29
588.08
30.33
55.53
293.98
12.83
150.00
4,630.90
167.82
1,161.09
119.99
180.00
872.12
4,844.00
78.00
1,375.00
149.99
569.76
4,800.00
21.64
422.16
84.48
51.31
280.00
71,361.04
3,875.80
118.64
299.00
150.00
5,559.00
351.96
367.25
335.00
2,352.01
73.90
969:36
112,683.03
720.00
49.77
4,994.79
450.74
52,336.56
1,240.00
2,574.78
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Attachment A, Page 2
STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
STEINS INC
STREICHERS
TASER INTERNATIONAL
DARREN TORGUSSON
TRANQUILITY BUILDING SERVICES
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
UNITED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
VOSS LIGHTING
DOUGLAS WALVATNE
ZIEGLER INC
••-FINAL TOTAL. ..... .
266.98
171.12
76.57
809.95
430.00
483.44
234.52
529.98
450.16
30.45
2,334.78
$312,494.91--
Otter Tail County
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Attachment B, Page 1
Smoking Free Policy/County Board Actions
February 27, 1991:
Motion by Lindquist, seconded by Windels and unanimously carried to adopt a smoke free policy to include all
county buildings, with the exception of highway garages and county vehicles, and to offer a Stop Smoking
Program through the Public Health Department at no cost to interested employees effective April 1, 1991.
August 19, 2003:
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to revise the County Smoking Policy to
include the following language:
• To prohibit smoking in all Otter Tail County buildings, and
• To prohibit smoking by entrances near air intake vents, and
• To prohibit smoking in all Otter Tail County pool cars.
November 30, 2010:
Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness, to declare all Otter Tail County grounds smoke free effective
January 1, 2013. Chairman Froemming called for a roll call vote:
Board of County Commissioners
Leland R. Rogness
Douglas A. Huebsch
Everett P. Erickson
John Lindquist
Roger Froemming
Motion carried 3 -2.
YEA
X
X
X
X
X
ABSENT ABSTAIN