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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 09/27/2005MINUTES OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room 500 Fir Avenue W., Fergus Falls, MN Tuesday, September 27, 2005 9:30 a.m. Call to Order The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, September 27, 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, Malcolm Lee, and Syd Nelson present. · Approval of Agenda Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services Board agenda of September 27, 2005, as mailed. Approval of Minutes Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services Board minutes of September 13, 2005, as mailed. Court Services Caseload Statistics Court Services Director, Chuck Kitzman, provided caseload statistics for 1990 through September of 2005. Average monthly caseload has decreased since 2002. Mr. Kitzman discussed possible reasons for reduced probation caseloads. Pre-trial supervision cases and their impact on the workload of the department were discussed. These cases are not reflected in the statistics. Public Health Department Information regarding the recent Community Health Services Conference, which is a meeting with local Public Health Agencies and the Minnesota Department of Health, was provided. Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, reported that the State is interested in managing the licensing process for the Food, Beverage, and Lodging industry and having local government units complete the day to day operations for their county or possibly, on a regional basis. She will bring this matter back to the County Board for future consideration. Ms. Thorson also reported on training for Public Health staff and the collaborative work between the Public Health Department and the local HRA as it relates to lead exposure prevention. Commissioner Nelson and Block attended the conference and reported on a concern for future shortage of healthcare workers and a need for increased awareness of the laws as they relate to Public Health agencies. Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and carried with Lee opposed, -to authorize the Chairman's signature to execute a Grart Contract between Otter Tail County and the Minnesota Office of Traffic·Safety;·in'the amount of $25,300.00, to be used for education to increase the use of passenger restraints, decrease fatalities and serious injuries that are alcohol related, and reduce economic loss to citizens through traffic safety crashes. The Grant Agreement is effective from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006. OTC Board of Commissioners Minutes September 27, 2005 Page 2 Human Services Adult Mental Health Program Human Seivices Supeivisor, Jodi Wentland, reported that October 3 -October 7, 2005, is Mental Illness awareness week. Ms. Wentland and Adult Mental Health Program staff briefed the County Board on the Adult Mental Health program and discussed barriers in the program such as lack of funding for vocational programs, affordable transportation, and prescription copays. They also reported that statistics show that community based seivices are decreasing re-hospitalizations and there continues to be an emphasis on regional planning to provide mental health seivices. Otter Tail County Proclamation Family Child Care Provider Week -October 9 -15, 2005 Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2005 -61 Commissioner Nelson offered the following and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has over 150 licensed family child care providers; and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County's family child care providers seive approximately 1,200 children and their families; and WHEREAS, children are Otter Tail County's most valuable asset and resource; and WHEREAS, the care and education of Otter Tail County's children provided by licensed family child care givers is an invaluable occupation; and WHEREAS, many Otter Tail County families choose child care outside their own homes; and WHEREAS, licensed family child care providers are highly competent, dedicated, caring, and concerned professionals NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim the week of October 9 -15, 2005, as Licensed Family Child Care Provider Week in Otter Tail County, in honor of its many licensed family child care providers, and asks the community to join in recognizing the valuable contributions these family child care providers make to our community. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion, and upon being put to a vote, was unanimously carried. Adopted this 27th day of September, 2005. Dated:. _ _..!l~o.i...\ \~\.le\ o>,l.5,._,_ __ _ Attest: kw:i ~. Larry Kr lm,7erk OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD By:~ Robert Block, Human Seivices Board Chair : OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes September 27, 2005 Page 3 Human Service's Biennial Service Agreement -MFIP and CCSA Programs Human Services Director, John Dinsmore, presented the Biennial Service Agreement for citizens served by the Minnesota Family Investment Program and the Children's Community Services Program. He briefed the County Board regarding the purpose of the document. This Biennial Service Agreement will be submitted to the Department of Human Services, and after their review and approval, it will be used as the Human Services Planning Document. Chairman Block was absent at 10:35 a.m. with Vice-Chair Froemming assuming the Chair position. Contract Approval Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's signature to execute the following Residential Services/Assisted Living contracts effective from July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006: Perham Memorial Home Care Perham, MN Dave & Sandy Fithen Richville, MN For eligible persons receiving AC/EW, CAC and CADI Program assistance For eligible persons receiving AC/EW, CAC and CADI Program assistance Chairman Block was present at 10:39 a.m. and assumed the Chair. Re-Title/Promotion Request Human Services Director, John Dinsmore, presented information on the organizational structure of other Human Services agencies. He reported that most comparable-sized counties have more Social Service Supervisor positions based on the number of staff, programs and contracts managed by these positions. He requested two additional Human Service Supervisor positions, to be promoted from current Social Worker staff. Cost of both positions is included in the current 2005 budget and the 2006 proposed budget. Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to authorize two Human Services Supervisor positions to be filled by current Social Worker staff as recommended by the Human Services Director. Bills & Claims Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills & claims as presented. Adjournment At 10:48 a.m., Chairman Block declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2005. Dated : _ ___.l"""C>'-11-'-n'-\)_.,o ... s:.._ __ _ \ OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD Attest ~ ~ LarryK hn~lerk OTC Board of Commissioners Minutes September 27, 2005 Page 4 Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at 11 :00 a.m'. at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners Bob Block, Chair; Roger Froemming, Vice-Chair; Dennis Mosher, Malcolm Lee, and Syd Nelson present. Approval of Agenda Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of September 27, 2005, with the following addition: 1 :25 p.m. -Sheriff, Brian Schlueter Approval of Minutes Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of September 20, 2005, as presented. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes. Planning Commission Recommendations Preliminary Plat-Terrance E. & Lynn C. Fitzpatrick: Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat known as "Fitzpatrick Addition" consisting of 2 lots for single family residential use as presented. The property is' described as Lot 1 of Olsons Maplewood -Lida Beach, Section 32 of Lida Township; Lake Lida (56-747). Preliminary Plat -"Pine Crest"/Dennis Courneya: Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, to approve the Preliminary Plat known as "Pine Crest" consisting of 5 lots for single family residential use with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Sue Ulschmid, family member of neighboring property owners, Orville & Darlene Carlisle, presented a handout expressing concerns regarding the environmental affects this proposed development may have on the small unnamed lake (56-359). Lengthy discussion took place. Chairman Block called for a vote. Motion carried unanimously. The property is described as Pt of GL 5, 6 & 7 ... ,Section 8 of Hobart Township; Unnamed Lake (56-359) and Lake Seven (56-358). Conditional Use Permit -Joshua & Francesca Bakken: Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to construct a road to provide access to 4 lots with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is located in Pt GL 4 ... (28.16 AC), Section 30 of Edna Township; McDonald Lake (56-386). · . .:---·-. ' .-, ( " .. \.•_· . "r' I Conditional Use Permit...: Jan Poque: -· ' Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to fill garage, apron, drive and retaining walls around garage to slow run-off toward neighbors as presented. The property is described as Klar-Jo-Beach Lot 12, Section 1 of Clitherall Township; West Battle Lake (56-239). OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes September 27, 2005 Page 5 Conditional Use Permit-Greenwood Lake Aire Villas/ Robert & Janet Saulsbury: Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to remodel a cabin and add a deck as presented. The property is described as Greenwood Lake Aire Villas, Condo #18 Cottage #6, Lots 6 & 19 Blk 1 & Int. in Lots 20 & 35, Blk 1, Section 29 of Otter Tail Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242). Conditional Use Permit -Greenwood Lake Aire Villas/ Patrick & Janell Yut,zenka: Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to remodel cabin #1 as presented. The property is described as Greenwood Lake Aire Villas, Lots 1 & 34 Blk 1 (Condo #18), Section 29 of Otter Tail Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242). Conditional Use Permit -Rufe Korman Tst: Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to deny, as recommended by the Planning Commission, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 66 foot wide road for access to recorded Metes & Bounds tracts. The property is described as GL 2 except tract to State & except tract & NE ¼ NE ¼ and Pt GL 2 & Pt NE ¼ NE ¼ ... , Section 27 of Dunn Township; Franklin Lake (56-759). Conditional Use Permit -Dennis Greenwaldt: Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to upgrade an existing easement road with a condition as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Pt of GL 4 & Pt of GL 2, Section 20 of Leaf Lake Township; West Leaf Lake (56-114). Conditional Use Permit -Royces Resort/ Richard & Priscilla Stegman: Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried approve a Conditional Use Permit to reclassify a resort to a condo status with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Lots 1, 2 & 3 Birch Dale Resort, Section 10 & tr 25' N & S & 217' E & W N of adjoining Lot 1 Birchdale Resort, Section 3 in Hobart Township; Wimer Lake (56-355). Conditional Use Permit -Bryan & Patti Smith: Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to deny, as recommended by the Planning Commission, a Conditional Use Permit to replace old steep, wood steps and landings for the reasons as stated in the Planning Commission . minutes of September 22, 2005. The property is described as PT GL 8 (1.30 AC), Section 3 of Dora Township; Loon Lake (56-523). Conditional Use Permit-Scambler Township: Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to rebuild a road with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as 470th Street starting at 30' E of 17021 470th Street to 580' E of 17021 470th Street, Pt of GL 6 & tr in SW cor SW¼ & Lot 4 & NE¼ ex tr, GL 5 ex tr, Section 29 and NE¼ & NW¼ & NE¼, Section 32 of Scambler Township; Pete Lake (56-941). Extension Requests Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to extend Conditional Use Permit #6204, until November 1, 2006, for Northern Lights Resort on Dead Lake (56-383). OTC Board of Commissioners Minutes September 27, 2005 Page 6 Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to extend the filing date for the Final Plat known as Pelican River Estates until October 28, 2005, as requested by Interstate Engineering. Shoreland Rules Revision Committee Land & Resource Office Manager, Marsha Bowman, provided comments dated September 22, 2005, from the Shoreland Rules Revision Committee. Discussion Regarding Development Roger Neitzke, Chairman of the Little McDonald, Kerbs and Paul Lakes Improvement District, expressed concern with confusing County ordinances as they relate to development. He stated that on the north shore of Little McDonald Lake, a development had been proposed which was denied for various reasons, but the main -reason being runoff into the lake. Mr. Neitzke expressed -concern that a road is being built in this area and that, if the development is more than 1,000 ft. away from the lake, it can be developed by metes and bounds property description with minimum lot size of 2½ acres without going through the Planning Commission. Mr. Neitzke spoke in favor of zoning and higher fees to pay for additional expenses. Comments were also given regarding the enforcement of violations relative to development. Recess At 11 :55 a.m., Chairman Block recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners for lunch break. Public Meeting -Ebersviller Dairy At 1 :00 p.m, Chairman Block opened a Public Meeting for the pending issuance of a Feedlot Permit for Ebersviller Dairy in Section 9 of Candor Township. No comment was received from the public, either in person or in writing, relative to this feedlot permit request. Chairman Block closed the comment period for this Public Meeting at 1 :03 p.m. 4-H Update 4-H Coordinator, Tammy Nordick, presented 4-H statistics for Otter Tail County. She reviewed the top ten 4-H projects and introduced Hannah Tysdal, a State 4-H Ambassador. · ., Veterans Service Budget Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a $4,200 increase in the Veterans Services 2005 Budget for expenditures that will be made· from a recently received grant. Payment Approval for County Ditch No. 37 Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve payment from the County Ditch No. 37 account, in the amount of $1,045.00, payable to Fergus Power Pump, Inc. for services provided to County Ditch No. 37. OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes September 27, 2005 Page 7 Liquor License Application Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the following application for license: *Keepers II On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor Sale of Vehicle Sheriff, Brian Schlueter, requested permission to sell a high mileage Crown Victoria vehicle owned by the Sheriffs Department. Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the sale of a high mileage 2000 Crown Victoria squad car with an approximate value of $3,000.00. Adjournment At 1 :32 p.m., Chairman Block declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2005. Dated: _ _,_) c"'-+'[ o""""'HY/ ... o ... S:..__ __ OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: G£. 1 84,_it Robert Block, County Board Chair CB/kd • I I. OTC Warrants September 27, 2005 Page 8 9/27/2005 14:43:04 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR MPEDERSO RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION WARRANTS APPROVED ON VENDOR NA.ME A'VIANDS LLC BEYER BODY SHOP INC BRANDT LAW OFFICE BRIGGS CORPOR.A.TION CHECKERS COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY DAKOTA FLUID POWER INC DAKOTA WOOD GRINDING INC DEX MEDIA EAST 9/2?/2005 FOR PAYMENT AMOUNT 5,508.60 453.30 603.40 65.95 44.98 2,37?.7,;, EGGE CONSTRUCTION INC FARGO GLASS AND PAINT CO FARNAM 1 S GENUINE PARTS INC FERGUS ELECTRIC FERGUS LOCKER ELROY FINKELSON FLEETWOOD FINANCIAL CORP FOTH & VAN DYKE GALL'S INC GR GRAPHICS INC ST LOUIS GUNION'S TOWER PAINTING INC. SHELDON HOLM HOOTS SPORTS I:NTERSTATE INC J C'S GENERAL STORE J.J. KELLER~ ASSOCIATES INC KELLY SERVICES INC LAKE REGION DENTAL CENTER LAWSON PRODUCTS INC LINK RECREATIONAL INC LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC MAAO MN ASSOC OF DRAINAGE INSPECTOR ELDON MOREY PHO NELSON BROS PRINTING NORTHLAND REBUILDING NORTHWEST DIVERS OFFICE DEPOT OFFICEMAX CONTRACT INC OTTER TAIL CO HUMANE SOCIETY OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER PAMIDA INC 008 PEPSIAMERICAS PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN PHELPS FAMILY FORD PHILLIPE LAW OFFICE PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER INC QUILL CORPORATION 503.64 411.04 21,072.70 19.40 100.64 4.88.97 32.67 194.18 209.65 177.11 8,273.03 11,552.06 70.07 503.39 3,500.00 189.97 116.14 67.15 26.99 981.00 1,499.06 4 74. 00 225.70 1.05.42 247.70 195.00 25.00 365.00 110.76 235.00 52.14 77.75 233.85 218.60 726.73 24.54 148.75 33.00 58.78 319.10 282.78 481.65 149.11 IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE l 9/27/2005 9/27/2005 1.4:43:04 •••• OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes September 27, 2005 Page 9 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR MPEDERSO RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WAR.RANTS FOR PUBLICATION IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 2 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 9/27/2005 FOR PAYMENT 9/27/2005 VENDOR NAME RAY'S OIL COMPANY ROAD EQUIPMENT PARTS CENTER JACK SANDBERG SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU SHERWIN WILLIAMS SIGELMAN STEEL & RECYCLING INC SOUTHTOWN C-STORE STEINS INC STEVE'S SANITATION INC STREICHERS THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES INC SCOTT THUNSELLE THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORA TOOL CRIB OF.THE NORTH TURCHIN PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL UNIFORMS UNLIMITED UNIVERSITY OF MN VIKING COCA-COLA VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS VOSS LIGHTING WADENA CO AUDITOR TREASURER WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER ROGER WALVATNE GARY WASKOSKY SHARON WICKLUND 4-H PLAT BOOK PROJECT FINAL TOTAL ...... . AMOUNT 1,393.61 602.25 180.00 194.87 50.62 92.02 46.90 795.74 313.56 139.46 12,048.94 130.00 1,107.29 77.53 105.30 193.20 105.00 85.00 122.39 29.l.4 392.35 3,127.46 648.00 51.28 83.68 1,675.00 $87.624.78 ••••