HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 04/12/2005MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government Services Center, 500 Fir Ave. W.
Commissioners' Room
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at
9:30 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners
Bob Block; Chair, Roger Froemming; Vice-Chair, Dennis Mosher, and Syd Nelson present.
Commissioner Malcolm Lee was absent.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the Human
Services Board agenda of April 12, 2005, as mailed.
. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human
Services Board minutes of March 22, 2005, as mailed.
Grant Agreement for Foreign Borne and Refugee Individuals
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute a Minnesota Department of Health Grant Project Agreement for
Community Health Boards .Eliminating Health Disparities for the period of May 1, 2005 to
June 30, 2005. The-Grant Agreement provides Otter Tail County Department of Public
Health $1,462.00 for health needs of foreign borne and refugee individuals.
Emergency Preparedness Drill
Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, briefed the County Board on an emergency
preparedness drill. Ms. Thorson stated that the plan was a test to find out if the Health Alert
message could be communicated to individuals identified as essential personnel in a timely
manner, which involved approximately 109 various organizations. She noted that the drill
went well; however, it showed that some areas of communication need improvement.
Temporary Position
Ms. Thorson requested authorization to hire a part time, temporary Public Health Nurse until
a permanent PHN position can be filled. Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and
unanimously carried to authorize the Public Health Director to hire a part time, temporary
Public Health Nurse for an interim period of time as requested by the Public Health Director.
2004 Child and Family Services Annual Report
Human Services Supervisor, Brad Vold, and staff presented the Otter Tail County Child and
Family Services 2004 Annual Report. They briefed the County Board on the report and
answered questions regarding Family Services.
Parent Support Outreach Program
Human Services Director, John Dinsmore, reported that Otter Tail County has been awarded
a grant for the Parent Support Outreach Program covering years 2005, 2006, and 2007. The
grants are made available through Federal IV B-2 and McKnight Foundation funds. Motion
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by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute an agreement for Acceptance of the Grant Award for the period of April 1, 2005
through December 31, 2007, for the Parent Support Outreach Program, in the amount of
$184,000.00.
Human Services Quarterly Report
Mr. Dinsmore presented the Human Services 2005 Quarterly Budget Report dated April 12,
2005 and briefed the Board on expenses and revenues to-date.
Bill & Claims
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human
Services bills and claims as presented.
West Central Regional Juvenile Center
Commissioner Nelson updated the Board on the budget of the WCR Juvenile Center in
Moorhead and reported that the next meeting of the Advisory Board is scheduled for
August 25, 2005, to establish the budget for next year.
Adjournment
At 10:36 a.m., Chairman Block declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human
Services Board adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2005.
Dated: oyb1,, I ,,c--~~7~~--., ....... _,__.,__ __ _ OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD
By: ~
Robert Block, Human Services Board Chair
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at
11 :00 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners
Bob Block; Chairman, Roger Froemming; Vice-Chair, Dennis Mosher, and Syd Nelson
present. Commissioner Malcolm Lee was absent.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the County
Board agenda of April 12, 2005, with additions as follows:
WACCO Board Appointment
Road Issue
Job Openings -County Attorney's Office
Fuel Credit Card Request
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
minutes of April 5, 2005, as presented.
Approval to Pay Bills
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Page 3
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve payment of
the County Board bills per Attachment A of the official minutes.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF RECYCLING
WITHIN OTTER TAIL COUNTY OFFICES
AND FACILITIES
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2005-22
Commissioner Froemming offered the following and moved adoption:
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has adopted a "Solid Waste Management Plan Update" dated
March 2002; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County's Solid Waste Management Plan and State of Minnesota's
Waste Hierarchy identify Recycling and Waste Reduction as the two most highly preferable
methods of managing waste; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County, through its Solid Waste Department, has invested
considerable financial and educational resources in Recycling and Waste Reduction to
assure that residents have convenient access to Recycling and Waste Reduction programs;
and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County recognizes April 22, 2005 as Earth Day and wishes to use this
opportunity and the Spring 2005 Annual Safety Training as a format to re-affirm a
commitment to Recycling and Waste Reduction; and
WHEREAS, The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners wish to see that Otter Tail
County employees are an example to the rest of the county that Recycling and Waste
Reduction works and are programs that we should all participate in;
BE IT NOW THEREFORE RESOLVED, That the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
support the efforts of Recycling and Waste Reduction both at work and in the home and
encourage its employees to participate in these programs.
Commissioner Mosher seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously
carried.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the 12'h day of April, 2005.
Date: __ Q~~...,.J.,_, 9.,_,/~n,_5:,__ __ _
Attest /,.,':;{, ~
Larry Kr n, Cerk
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
By:~
Robert Block, County Board Chair
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Temporary Positions
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize Department
Heads to fill temporary, replacement positions, upon completion of the appropriate paperwork
through the Coordinator's Office.
Recess & Reconvene
At 11:10 a.m., Chairman Block declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for a Highway Committee Meeting. The Board of Commissioners
meeting was reconvened at 11 :33 a.m.
Highway Department Contract Approval
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute a Contract between the County of Otter Tail and Wadena Asphalt, Inc.
of Wadena, MN, for seasonal supply of hot mix bituminous material for East Otter Tail
County, contingent upon the approval of the County Attorney.
Bid Award-S.A.P. 56-674-02
After previously advertising for bids, Highway Engineer, Rick West, opened the following bids
at 1 :00 p.m. on April 6, 2005, for Reconstruction of CSAH No. 74:
Central Specialties, Inc.
Alexandria, MN
Tri-City Paving, Inc.
Little Falls, MN
Kern & Tabery
Wadena, MN
$ 990,311.72
$1,037,116.02
$1,075,425.04
Mark Sand & Gravel Co. $1,171,582.12
Fergus Falls, MN
Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to award the
Reconstruction of CSAH No. 74, S.A.P. 56-674-02, to the low bidder, Central Specialties, Inc.
of Alexandria, MN, in the amount of $990,311.72.
Bid Award -S.A.P. 56-600-22
After previously advertising for bids, Highway Engineer, Rick West, opened the following bids
at 1:00 p.m. on April 6, 2005, for Aggregate Base & Bituminous Surfacing on Little McDonald
Dr N. in Edna Township:
Central Specialties, Inc.
Alexandria, MN
Sherbrooke Asphalt, Inc.
Detroit Lakes, MN
$ 60,864.00
; ' $ 65,062.04
Mark Sand & Gravel Co. $131,150.00
Fergus Falls, MN
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to award the Aggregate Base
& Bituminous Surfacing on Little McDonald Dr. N. in Edna Township, to the low bidder,
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Central Specialties, Inc., in the amount of $60,864.00. DNR State Park Road Account Grant
amount of $77,230.00 is available.
Final Payment -Phelps Mill Temporary Repairs
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve Final Payment, in
the amount of $1,231.70, for completion of the Phelps Mill Temporary Foundation Repair
Project payable to All Building Corporation of Fergus Falls, MN.
City of Vergas County Garage
Mr. West presented a letter from the City of Vergas regarding a preliminary proposal for
construction of a County Garage. The County Board directed Mr. West to discuss the
proposal further with the Vergas City Council
Road Closures
Mr. West informed the Board that·CSAH No. 10 at Oscar Lake is flooded over the crown of
the road and is closed to traffic for public safety reasons. CSAH No. 12 East of Johnson
Lake may also be closed because of flooding.
Dane Prairie Township Road Dispute
County Attorney, David Hauser, presented a petition submitted by five landowners under
MSA 163.16. The complaint is in regards to a one mile long road in Dane Prairie Township
off of 210 east of Fergus Falls. The road was paved several years ago for Birchwood
Estates, located in Aurdal Township, and it is also used as a short cut to Highway 210. The
road has fallen in disrepair and has been closed. Discussion took place. This issue will be
placed on the next County Board agenda in order to establish a Public Hearing date.
County Attorney Department Positions Approved
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried authorize the County
Attorney to proceed with the appropriate hiring procedures through the Coordinator's office to
replace an Assistant County Attorney position Gob #1103) and Collections' Officer position
Gob #1110).
Fuel Credit Card
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the Wright
Express gas card for vehicle related maintenance and repairs in addition to fuel purchases for
Otter Tail County vehicles.
Western Area City County Cooperative Appointment
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2005 -23
Commissioner Froemming offered the following and moved adoption:
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has become a member of the Western Area County
Cooperative (YVACCO) for Calendar Year 2005; and
WHEREAS, WACCO has requested an appointee from Otter Tail County to serve on the
WACCO Board of Directors for Calendar Year 2005; and
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WHEREAS, WACCO Board of Directors meetings are scheduled for April 20th, July 20th, and
October 1911', 2005. . .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Commissioner Sydney Nelson and alternate,
Commissioner Roger Froemming, have been appointed to the WACCO Board of Directors for
a one-year term.
Commissioner Mosher seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously
carried.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the 1ih day of April, 2005.
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
By:~~
Robert Block, County Board Chair
Discussion -County Board Special Meeting
Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, provided copies of a Shoreland Management Ordinance
Revision Timeline and a Special Meeting Discussion Outline that could be used to facilitate
specific discussion topics at the April 14, 2005, Special Meeting. He briefed the Board on the
timeline. Proposals that the State Shoreland Committee is working on were also provided.
Adjournment
At 12:35 p.m., Chair Block declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adjourned until Tuesday, April 19, 2005.
Dated :._----""'°½+1-'h~;.,_,J o""',;y.,__ __
Attest ~¢
LarryKr n:-lerk
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Robert Block, County Board Chair
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Otter Tail County Warrants
April 12, 2005
Page 1, Attachment A
OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/12/2005 FOR PAYMENT
VENDOR NAME
A-1 LOCK AND KEY
A'VIANDS LLC
SCOTT ARNDT ARVIG COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS INC
BALLARD SANITATION INC
BATTLE LAKE AUTO PARTS BATTLE LAKE STANDARD
BCA TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
BEYER BODY SHOP . INC
BOB'S STANDARD BULK SERVICE
BRANDON COMMUNICATIONS INC
BRAUN VENDING INC
CALL ONE INC CARQUEST AUTO PARTS CHECKERS .
CLERK US DISTRICT COURT
CO OP SERVICES INC
COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP CRANE JOHNSON LUMBER CO
CUTLER MAGNER COMPANY
D & V'S PERHAM BAKERY
DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY
DAKOTA FOOD EQUIPMENT INC
EAST SIDE OIL COMPANIES CHUCK EHRENBERG
ERHARD VILLAGE STORE
JAMES ESPELAND
ESRI INC
MAYNARD FALK
FARMERS CO OP OIL ASSN
FARNAM'S GENUINE PARTS INC PR
FERGUS ELECTRIC
FERGUS FALLS MEDICAL GROUP
FERGUS FALLS NEWSPAPERS INC FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPT CITY FERGUS FALLS
FERGUS INTERNATIONAL INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER
FERRELLGAS
FORCE AMERICA
FRANKLIN FENCE CO INC FRONTIER PRECISION INC
GALL'S INC
GERALD N EVENSON INC
GERRY'S PARTS SUPPLY
BENJAMIN GEYER MYRON GRAFF
GRAINGER INC
AMOUNT
64.60
3,860.06
1,125.00 200.00
40.00
35.92 217.86 113.90
30.00
69.23 72.46 648.88
36.32
52.50
7.02
64.81
25.00
35.25
1,394.61
943.32
6,581.22
36.60
909.68
21.87
50.00 119.95
962.62
200.00
5,470.20 140.00 1,611.97 50.66
656.08
431.55 4,512.30 465.09 4,873.74
30.00
122.44
18.90
192. 92
86.40
538.36
11. 00
19.29 5.75 4,500.00
100.00
130.33
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Otter Tail County Warrants
April 12, 2005
Page 2, Attachment A
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR
PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
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WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/12/2005 FOR PAYMENT 4/12/2005
VENDOR NAME
KATHRYN HANSON
CITY HENNING
HENRY'S FOODS INC·
SHELDON HOLM
INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR
INTERTECHNOLOGIES GROUP
JK SPORTS KEEPRS KELLY SERVICES INC
L & L SERVICE
L & 0 ACRES TRANSPORT INC LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORP
LAKELAND TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE CO OP
LAKEWAY MARKET LLC
LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATES INC WAYNE LEE
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
KAREN LUNDIN
MAIN STREET GAS & GOODS MANNING MECHANICAL INC MCCC MI 33 GEORGE MCCOLLOUGH
MIDWEST PRINTING CO
MIDWESTERN MAT RENTAL & SUPPLY MARY MITLYNG MN MOTOR COMPANY MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
MONITOR TIRE DISPOSAL INC
ELDON MOREY PHD
MULTIBAND
JIM MYHRE NATURES GARDEN WORLD
NELSON DODGE GMC
NELSON FORD LINCOLN MERCURY IN
NELSON INTERNATIONAL NETWORK CENTER COMMUNICATIONS
NEW YORK MILLS HERALD
NORTH UNION TEXACO
NORTHWEST DIVERS
NORTHWEST IRON FIREMEN INC
OFFICEMAX A BOISE COMPANY OK TIRE STORES ONE CALL LOCATORS LTD NEAL OSCARSON OTTER RISERS KIWANIS CLUB OTTER TAIL TELCOM OUTDOOR RENOVATIONS LANDSCAPE
AMOUNT
91.00 1,007.00
1,009.64
262.85 2,287.52
780.24
109.99 87.95
2,265.00
327.44
4,627.15
1,525.10 21.28
1,303.78
1,966.42
805.00 3,015.00 4,491.00 1,352.02
39.00
647 .22
63.90 3,731.82 1,029.00 58.58
81.58
27.30
103.00 400.00 1,110.40
365.00
465.00
48.00
31. 95
310.60
658.69
76.68
575.00
19.60
22.50
112.00 334.66 80.67 25.00
46.00
352.00
195.00
60.00
1,715.00
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April 12, 2005
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4/12/2005
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR
PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/12/2005 FOR PAYMENT
VENDOR NAME
OVERLAND MECHANICAL SERVICES
ANN PACKER PAMIDA INC 008 PAMIDA PHARMACY
PEBBLE LAKE TAKE 5
PELICAN CASH & DASH PELICAN RAPIDS BP
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PENROSE OIL COMPANY PEPSIAMERICAS
PERHAM ACE HARDWARE
PERHAM CO OP CREAMERY
PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN CITY PERHAM
PRAIRIE IMPLEMENT INC
PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RAYMOND LEE SAND GRAVEL & EXCA REAL VISION SOFTWARE INC REED BUSINESS INFORMATION
RINGDAHL AMBULANCE SERVICE
SCHMITZ FORD INC
CHERI SCHULTZ SCOTT HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION INC DOROTHY SCOTT SEWER SERVICE
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
SIGELMAN STEEL & SALVAGE CO IN SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP GERALD SKIBNESS DANIEL SMITH SOUTH MILL SERVICE
STANDARD PARTS OF WADENA STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STOP-N-GO STORES INC
STRAND ACE HARDWARE
THE SUPER SUCKER
SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP
GERALD SWARTZ
JOHN THALMANN THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORA TOOL CRIB OF THE NORTH
RICHARD TRANA
UNDERWOOD QUIK STOP UNICEL FERGUS FALLS UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
UNITED BUILDING CENTERS
UPPER MISSISSIPPI MENTAL HEALT
AMOUNT
162.50 1,375.00 . 9.55
112.70
54.95
10.60
12.00
75.00
876.25
120.00
89.34
2,492.39
15,137.12 59,872.02
91.07 10,979.00 15.01 927.50
3,195.00
803.96
734.75 289.06 41.23 2,950.00
55.20
760.00
120.10 697.24
3,248.62
200.00
4,520.00
156.26 223.63
4,247.53
2,144.00
6.38 227.15 72.19
29,713.50
7,149.00 1,126.00 2,874.95
272.55 4,648.00
28.19
20.22
660.50 44.71
27.75
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April 12, 2005
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WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION PAGE 4
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WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/12/2005 FOR PAYMENT 4/12/2005
VENDOR NAME
VARITECH INDUSTRIES
VERGAS ACE HARDWARE
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY VIKING COCA-COLA
VOSS LIGHTING
WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER
ROGER WALVATNE
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WEST GROUP PAYMENT CTR WHITE BANNER UNIFORM SHOP
WOESSNER CONSTRUCTION INC
FINAL TOTAL ...... .
AMOUNT
524.38
245.75
89.70 127.50
156.51 65.81 12:00
578.17
168.09 ·69.74 5,317.80
$253,091.31 ****
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