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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 10/10/2006MINUTES OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room 500 Fir Avenue W., Fergus Falls, MN Tuesday, October 10, 2006 9:30 a.m. Call to Order The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at 9:31 a.m., at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners Roger Froemming, Chair; Dennis Mosher, Vice-Chair; Syd Nelson, Bob Block, and Malcolm Lee present. Approval of Agenda Motion by Mosher, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services Board agenda of October 10, 2006, as mailed. Approval of Minutes Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services Board minutes of September 26, 2006, as mailed. Court Services Department Court Services Director, Chuck Kitzman, reported on Otter Tail County Court Services Probation Fees. He provided collection rates from 2003 to present. The current Probation Fees collection rate is 86.16%. Mr. Kitzman presented the "Keys to lnnervision" Program contract. He noted that the funding for this program is from the Probation Fees collected. Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, 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 a multi-system adolescent chemical dependency program for the period of July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. Public Health Department Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, and Commissioners Nelson and Froemming reported on the annual Board of Health conference. Ms. Thorson provided a DVD presentation on the Nurse-Family Partnership Program. The NFP is a national nonprofit organization committed to producing enduring improvements in the health and well-being of low-income, first-time parents and their children. Ms. Thorson stated that this is one of the most successful models in the country in terms of economic returns on the investment. She reported outcome data from use of the program 20 to 30 years ago as excellent in showing positive outcomes with families. Ms. Thorson recommended that the Otter Tail County Public Health Department transition to this model for working with families and reported that four Public Health Nurses would need to be trained. The training is offered in Denver, Co, and would be given in three different sequences. Commissioner Mosher directed Ms. Thorson to request that the trainers come here because there are other surrounding counties also in need of the Nurse-Family Partnership training and it would be more cost effective than sending all of the individuals being trained to Colorado. Motion by Block, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to support the Nurse-Family Partnership program development for implementation in 2007. OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes October 10, 2006 Page 2 Human Services Department Human Services Director, John Dinsmore, presented the Human Services quarterly fiscal report dated October 10, 2006. The report showed a deficit of approximately 1.2 million; however, approximately 1.1 million in County levy dollars is expected and not received at the time of the report. Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the following 2006 Provider Contract Amendments to increase reimbursement rates 2.2553% for providers of services effective October 1, 2006, as required by legislative law: Assisted Livina & Elderly Services State of MN -MN Extended Treatment Options Mill Street Residence Stanley & Karen Synstelien--East Vernon Home Care 2000 Home Health Services Tender Hearts Home Care CK Home Health Care Lakes Homes & Proaram Development, Inc. Spectrum Sunnort Services Pelican Vallev Health Center-Riverfront Manor Pioneer Home Pioneer Senior Cottaaes Pioneer Dav Care Rich's EOT Homes lnc-Larrv Kemoenich Midwest Communitv Residential Resources Our Home Your Home Nelson House West Central Communitv Services New Dimensions Home Health Care, Inc. Lake ReQion Health Care Coro. Adult Foster Care Norm & Joy Westbv Coleen Houae Marv Soland Sandy Laub Linda Jesinoski Gerald & Joy Synstelien Linda Larson Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's signature to execute a Host County Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and Catholic Charities -Intensive Treatment Unit for the period of January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The contract provides a 4% increase in the per diem to $332.25 for residential treatment. Bills & Claims Motion by Block, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills & claims as presented. Recess & Reconvene Closed to the Public At 10:32 a.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 10:37 a.m., at which time, Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners closed to the public for the purpose of evaluating the performance of Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, pursuant to M.S. Chapter 13D.05 Subd. 3. All commissioners were present for the evaluation. A summary of performance conclusions will be provided at the next regular County Board meeting. Adjournment OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes October 10, 2006 Page 3 At 11 :00 a.m., upon completion of the performance evaluation, Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Dated: -~l~c'-'"t=Z-4=-f="--'-~---OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD Attest: ~~ efJ= Lafryr n,lerk Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at 11 :04 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners Roger Froemming, Chair; Dennis Mosher, Vice-Chair; Bob Block, Syd Nelson, and Malcolm Lee present. Approval of Agenda Motion by Mosher, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of October 10, 2006, as mailed. Approval of Minutes Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of October 3, 2006, as presented. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County Board bills per Attachment A of the official minutes. Application for Exempt Permit Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the LG220 Application for Exempt Permit as submitted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota for an event scheduled for July 21, 2007, at Playtime Sports Bar located at 43974 3901h St., in Rush Lake Township. Payment Approval Motion by Mosher, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve payment to Wenck Associates, Inc. in the amount of $16,502.55, for Project Number 1589-01, Blue Heron Bay Development EIS. Credit Card Application Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve an Otter Tail County credit card for Ryan R. Brasel, Sheriff Deputy, at a limit of $1,000.00. Friends of Phelps Mill Committee Historical Society Executive Director, Chris Schuelke, and Friends of Phelps Mill Committee Member, Rich Osman, submitted a handout and reported on activities of the Committee. They noted that the Mill at Phelps Mill Park is one of the most recognized images in the State OTC Board of Comm1ss1oners' Minutes October 10, 2006 Page 4 of Minnesota. They discussed the turbine that has been installed, visitor interpretation plans, development of a handbook for volunteers to train people to provide tours of the Mill, security at the Mill and work that needs to be completed. Mr. Osman also discussed hopes of taking apart machines and partition them off so visitors can see how the machines work and incorporate the actual operation as part of the interpretive experience. Bid Opening S.P. 56-682-07 After previously advertising for bids, Highway Engineer, Rick West, opened the following bids at 1 :00 p.m. on September 6, 2006, for Reconstruction of CSAH No. 82 and replacement of Bridge No. 56J19: Central Specialties, Inc. $3,036.416.19 Alexandria, MN Riley Bros. Const. Inc. Morris, MN Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Fergus Falls, MN $3,056,694.13 $3,180,003.56 Bauerly Bros., Inc. $3,401,267.46 Sauk Rapids, MN Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and carried with Nelson abstaining, to award S.P. 56-682-07, Reconstruction of CSAH No. 82, to the low bidder, Central Specialties, Inc. of Alexandria, MN in the amount of $3,036,416.19. Agreement for S.A.P. 56-651-17 & S.A.P. 56-698-01 Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's signature to execute an Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and the City of Perham for repair and replacement of CSAH No. 51 & 98, contingent upon the approval of said agreement by the City of Perham. Engineering Technician Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway Engineer to proceed with the hiring process for an Engineering Technician due to a vacancy. Final Environmental Impact Statement The Final EIS completed by Consultant, Wenck & Associates, for Blue Heron Bay on Dead Lake was handed out to the commissioners. Discussion took place regarding the increased cost of the Final EIS over the estimated amount. Adjournment At 12:10 p.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2006. Dated: to/ tt lo<e OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS V By:,-------f-~~~~~~-:--" -,----=:--,-I ,,y,,,_ / jl Roger Fro rd of Commissioners Chair Lar~n.~ Attest: CB/kd 10/10/2006 12:18:13 OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes October 10, 2006 Attachment A, Page 1 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PA.NELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WAR.RANTS FOR PUBLICATION I FD6 .. 6 COUNTY :'6 PAGE 1 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/10/2006 FOR PAYMENT 10/10/2006 VENDOR NAME A'VIANDS LLC JANICE AABERG AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES me RICHARD AKERMAN AMERICAN INSTITIJTIONAL SUPPLY AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AMERIGAS BRIAN ARMSTRONG RUDOLPH AUCH AUTO VALUE FERGUS FALLS BATTLE LAKE AUTO PARTS JANE BAUMGARTNER BCA-BTS BEAR GRAPHICS INC BEST ACCESS SYSTEMS BEYER BODY SHOP INC BLUESTONE TECHNOLDGlES INC BOBCAT OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY SUSAN BOLSTAD BRANDON COMMUNICATIONS INC BRAUN VENDING INC C & H DISTRIBUTORS LLC CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPA CAROUEST AUTO PARTS CHECKERS CLAY CO TREASURER CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPT CO OP SERVICES 1NC COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP CRS INC DETENTION REPORTER DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY DENZEL'$ REGION WASTE INC DITCH WITCH OF MINNESOTA INC ECONO SALES AND SERVICE EGGE CONSTRUCTION INC EVERTS LUMBER CO FARMERS CO DP OIL ASSN FARNAM' S GENUINE PARTS INC FARNAM'S GENUINE PARTS INC PR FERGUS FALLS NEWSPAPERS INC CITY FERGUS FALLS FERGUS INTERNATIONAL INC FEP.GUS POWER PUMP IHC FERGUS TIRE CENTER FERRELLGAS FINGERPRINT EQUIPMENT LABS INC FLOOR TO CEILING STORE G & R:CONTROLS GALL'S INC AMOUNT 8,591.74 67.99 17,345.22 16.18 403.46 84.37 213.3'7 183. 71 40.00 208.15 22.60 189.94 750.00 202.85 14 .29 165.08 9,000.00 13.37 58.72 504.85 27.44 272. 95 636.31 31. 08 184.27 943.99 129.31 1,805.54 563.59 4 B. 00 361. 16 144.10 ~70.37 555.81 405.00 ~.60 4,n0.34 327.70 52.21 4,697.99 335.48 5,237.70 5,720.00 508.96 150.96 50.68 1,387.43 96. 05 :234.59 OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes October 10, 2006 Attachment A, Page 2 10/10/2006 12,10,13 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 2 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/10/2006 FOR PAYMENT 10/10/2006 VENDOR NAME GEORGE'S BODY SHOP & OTTERTAIL GODFATHERS EXTERMINATING INC GOODIN COMPANY GR GRAPHICS INC FARGO HALL GMC INC NEILL HARDINA OLIVER HARRISON HEDAHLS HEADQUARTERS HENNING AUTO PARTS INC HENNING HARDWARE HILLTOP LUMBER INC HOLIDAY CREDIT OFFICE SANDY HOLO INDOFF INCORPORATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORP INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INTERSTATE INC DEAN JOHNSON ERWIN JOHNSON JOHNSTON FARGO CULVERT INC KEEPRS INC CY'S UNIFORMS KELLY SERVICES INC KNUTSON ELECTRIC REBUILDING KOEP'S SEPTIC LARRY KROHN LAKE REGIOU DENTAL CENTER LAKES 99 FIVE LAKEWAY MARKET LLC LAP.RY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE LITTLE BEAR TOWING LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC LONG WEEKEND MCCC MI 33 MERCY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CARE C GEORGE MEYER THE MIDWEEK MIDWEST PRINTING CO MIDWESTERN MAT RENTAL & SUPPLY MINN KOTA COMMUNICATIONS INC MN CO ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION MN MOTOR COMPANY MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY MOORE MEDICAL LLC ANNE MUELLER JIM MYHRE NAP}\. OF PERHAM NAPA.STANDARD PARTS OF WA.DENA NELSON BP.OS PRINTING AMOUN1' 100.00 122.48 46.02 100.00 59.47 160.00 40. 00 13.36 ~3.BO 220.91 27.74 42.42 497. 09 180 .34 795.00 592.51 1,778.55 278.67 295.94 230.00 1,207.04 561.00 1,91-4.99 325.00 SO.OD 301.71 6)6.00 43.20 220.82 1,240.00 165.08 161.52 135.00 4,529.07 SO.OD 24.21 322.08 259.87 69.60 534.74 225.00 362.23 720.00 135.70 19.20 95.41 104.65 161.78 62.30 •. • 10/10/2006 12:18:13 OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes October 10, 2006 Attachment A, Page 3 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS ANO DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION IFD66 COUNrY 56 PAGE 3 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/10/2006 FOR PAYMENT 10/10/2006 VENDOR NAME NELSON DODGE GMC NELSON INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK MILLS HERALD NORTHERN PLUM.BING SUPPLY OFFICE DEPOT OLYMPIC SALES INC OSI ENVIRONMEl-ITAL INC OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY PAMIDA INC 008 VIRGINIA PAULSON PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS PEPSIAMERICAS PERHAM ACE HARDWARE PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN CITY PERHAM PETE'S AMOCO PETE'S BODY SHOP & TOWING GREGORY PETERSON HENRY PRICE QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS REVIEW ENTEP.PRTSES INC ROYAL TIRE INC RUTTGER$ BAY LAKE LODGE RENEE SAURER CHERI SCHULTZ VICKI SCHWANKE SCOTI' HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION lNC SE SERVICE AND CONSULTING SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU SEWER SERVICE SlGNWORKS PAUL STMENGAARD SOUTH MILL SERVICE ST JOSEPH EQUIPMENT lNC STEINS INC STENERSON LUMBER STEVE'S SANITATION INC STRJI..ND ACE HARDWARE GENEVIEVE STRANDE SUPER SEPTIC INC OF PELICAN RA THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORA TNT REPAIR INC US POSTAL SERVICE SUSAN ULSCHMID UN IF.OP.MS mu., IM] TED UNITE!D BUILDING CENTERS UNIVERSITY OF MN PRINTING SERV UNIVERSITY OF MN-EXTENSION SER AMOUNr 832.03 368.76 87.50 93.10 112. 41 322.62 100.00 13,079.80 82.50 144.76 40.00 90.10 206.10 so.so 142.29 82,402.35 1,013.67 127.80 750.00 385.00 140.76 125.36 6,388.39 2,421.90 43.98 119.26 41. 83 6,300.00 17,000.00 4~6.52 250.00 436. 90 60. 10 S84.14 989.57 1,180.70 9. 47 232.83 49.02 75.00 77.19 675.80 75.00 20,000.00 14 7. 83 173.47 1 B. 58 HB.56 2,787.00 OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes October 10, 2006 Attachment A. Page 4 IFD66 COUNTY 56 10/10/2006 12:18:13 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION PAGE 4 •••• WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/10/2006 FOR PAYMENT 10/10/2006 VENDOR NAME VERGAS ACE HARDWARE VIKING COCA-COLA WACCO WADENA ASPHALT INC WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER WELDING SUPPLIES & FIRE EQUIPM ZIEGLER INC 210 LUBE EXPRESS ~-H PLAT BOOK PROJECT FINAL TOTAL ...... . AMOUNT 28.53 1 74. 00 12S.00 95.85 2,100.06 62.77 723.90 27.05 1,675.00 $255,073.61 **** •.