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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 06/26/2007MINUTES OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room 500 Fir Avenue W., Fergus Falls, MN Tuesday,June26,2007 9:30 a.m. Call to Order The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at 9:31 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners Dennis Mosher, Chair; Syd Nelson, Vice-Chair; Bob Block, Roger Froemming, and Everett Erickson present. Approval of Agenda Motion by Block, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services Board Agenda of June 26, 2007, with the following addition: Bid/Quotation Opening for the County's Health Insurance Approval of Minutes , .. Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services Board Minutes of June 12, 2007, with clarifications as presented. Nurse Family Partnership Program Update Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, briefed the Board on potential funding for the Nurse Family Partnership program. Requests for funding have been submitted to both the Bremer and Mardag Foundations. Ms. Thorson noted that, within the next two weeks, there will be a national program on CBS with Katie Courie interviewing the founder of the Nurse Family Partnership. The outcome data for the past 15 years looks very good for this program. Freedom to Breathe Act and COOP Ms. Thorson provided a Fact Sheet from the Minnesota Department of Health regarding the Freedom to Breathe provisions in the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act. Motion by Nelson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the draft Otter Tail County- Wide Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) dated June, 2007. The draft must be sent to the State of Minnesota by June 30, 2007. The motion also appoints Commissioners Roger Froemming and Everett Erickson to the Otter Tail County-Wide Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee as County Board representatives. Human Services Contracts Motion by Froemming, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's signature to execute the following Human Services contracts for foster care providers for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008: Wes & Denise Borneman Terri & Duane Haugen Beth & Keith Janu Tawny & Erick Larson Joshua & Sara Lott Cory Synstelien Stanley & Karen Synstelien Christopher & Melissa Wiezorek Sigridlinda Tweeton Louis & Sonja Gunkel Coleen Houge Michael & Suzanne Koep Bob & Vicki Long Mary Soland Gerald & Joy Synstelien Joseph & Grace Wilhelmy Sandy Laub OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes June 26, 2007 Page 2 Bid/Quotation Opening-County Health Insurance At 10:05 a.m., the sealed Health Insurance bids were opened and the following announced to have submitted a bid: MN Public Employees Insurance Program (PEIP) Mercer Health & Benefits Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN Lakes Country Service Cooperative Bills & Claims Stanton Group Minneapolis, MN Medica AFG & Gallagher vendors were Motion by Erickson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills and claims as presented. Adjournment At 10: 15 a.m., Chairman Mosher declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Dated : _ _,_o"-7J...µ/ l'-"'fl'-1-f"'o-l] __ _ I I N SERVICES BOARD Attest: ,,,/.~t/t Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners Dennis Mosher, Chair; Syd Nelson, Vice-Chair; Bob Block, Roger Froemming, and Everett Erickson present. Approval of Agenda Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of June 26, 2007, with the following additions: 11 :50 a.m. -Land & Resource Committee Meeting 12:05 p.m. -GIS Coordinator, Brian Armstrong Approval of Minutes Motion by Erickson, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of June 19, 2007, with clarifications as presented. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Erickson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes. South Turtle Lake Storm Water System Project Highway Engineer, Rick West, reported that Highway Department personnel have met with the Gerhardsons and have come to a tentative agreement. He reviewed the tentative agreement and provided a handout entitled South Turtle Lake Stormwater System Drainage and Construction Easement Acquisition which showed a final value of $12,500.00 under category number 1. The project assessment for the property owner's share of the project will be paid in addition. Mr. West may go back to other property owners within the project and reappraise those values. Motion by Froemming, second by Erickson, to authorize the Highway Engineer to enter into a final agreement with the Gerhardsons to acquire the appropriate easement on their property for the South Turtle Lake Drainage Project. Chairman Mosher called for a vote. Motion carried with Mosher abstaining. OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes June 26, 2007 Page 3 Property Lease Agreement Motion by Erickson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve a Property Lease Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and the City of Battle Lake, which allows the City of Battle Lake to relocate a building on County property. Final Payment -S.A.P. 56-600-23 Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve Final Payment to Mark Sand & Gravel Co. of Fergus Falls, in the amount of $1,476.44 for completion of work in Dora and Edna Townships on Beaver Dam Road. Tax Forfeited Private Sale Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to enter into a private sale agreement with adjacent property owners for tax forfeited property in Perham (parcel no. 77-000-99-0251-001) at a sale price of $2,500.00. Payment Approvals Motion by Erickson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the amount of $250.00, to Mr. Timothy M. Stoll, License No. A 19454, for asbestos inspection services provided for the demolition of the structure located at 410 Great Northern Road in Pelican Rapids. Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the amount of $146.30 to the Otter Tail County Solid Waste Department for the following disposal costs: 41 O Great Northern Road $111.30 504 Hipple Ave -Henning $35.00 License Applications Motion by Froemming, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve the following applications for license: Amor Rumors Battle Lake, MN On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor (License subject to approval of the County Attorney and County Sheriffs offices.) BPO Elks #1093 Temporary On-Sale Sunday Liquor Fergus Falls, MN Sunday June 24, 2007-(Previous Request Canceled) Sunday, July 8, 2007 Seasonal On-Sale Liquor (License subject to the approval of the Dane Prairie Township Board of Supervisors.) The Cactus Perham, MN Lenny's Dining & Dancing Underwood, MN (License is subject to payment of appropriate fees.) Lida Greens Pelican Rapids, MN New Country Manor Motel and Trackside Lounge & Restaurant Wadena, MN On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor On-Sale Liquor Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor (Licenses are subject to the submission of the proper application forms, insurance certificate, County Attorney and County Sheriff offices' review and approval, and approval of the township.) OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes June 26, 2007 Page 4 Oakwood Supper Club LLC Henning, MN On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor Peak Supper Club On-Sale Wine Clitherall, MN On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor (Licenses are subject to the approval of the County Attorney and County Sheriffs' offices.) The Pickle Factory Bar and Grill Vergas, MN Playtime Sports Bar Perham, MN Rocky's Resort Dent, MN Vacationland Resort Battle Lake, MN On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor Tobacco On/Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Consumption and Display Permit On/Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Request to Repurchase Tax Forfeited Property Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2007 -50 Commissioner Froemming introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that WHEREAS, George B. Smith, owner, has made application to repurchase the following legally described parcel: Parcel No. 72-000-99-0344-000 Johnson's Addition North 150' of Reserve, Except West 152' Said property having forfeited to the State of Minnesota on the 19th day of October, 2006, for nonpayment of the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 property taxes, and WHEREAS, an application to repurchase the above described property was timely submitted on Friday, June 15, 2007, and WHEREAS, the sum of $7,731.70 represents the aggregate of all delinquent and current taxes, penalties, costs, assessments, and fees as of June 26, 2007, that would have been due and payable had the above described parcel not forfeited to the State of Minnesota, and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners consider his application to repurchase the above-described parcel and has requested that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approve the applicant's request to repurchase the above-described property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the repurchase of the above described tax forfeited property, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby finds that the repurchase is in the best public interest, and that it will relieve any undue hardship which has resulted from the forfeiture. OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes June 26, 2007 Page 5 Commissioner Block seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously carried. Adopted this 26th day of June, 2007. Dated: o-, / fo /.;}007 Attest b,,' ~ Larry Krohr~/Cler Part Time GIS Technician Position Motion by Nelson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to authorize the GIS Coordinator to proceed with filling a permanent, part-time GIS Technician position, which will take the place of two Data Verification Contractor positions. Ditch No. 16 Clitherall Lake Association President, Lyman Trutna, submitted a Clitherall Lake Outlet Engineering Study Petition. Ditch Inspector, Randy Wasvick, showed a map of the ditch area and explained the flow of water along with elevations. His opinion is that the ditch is flowing at full capacity and nothing will be gained by adding a culvert and further, he expressed concern that it could flood out other people by Clitherall Lake. Mr. Wasvick stated that the bottom of the ditch is sand, not silt, the ditch is operating as good as possible, water is over the top and the ditch cannot handle more water. He expressed opposition to an Engineer's Study. Engineer, Jeff Stabnow, stated that in the 1960's, Highway 210 was upgraded with a 54" culvert, which becomes the controlling flow. The culvert on the Township road is less than that and that restriction, theoretically, could be modified not to exceed the 54" capacity. Mr. Stabnow's other observation is that West Battle Lake, last summer, dropped dramatically relative to Clitherall Lake, and the goal would be to reduce the level of Clitherall Lake in the fall, which should be accomplished by this ditch. Lengthy discussion continued. Property owner, Ron Snyder spoke in favor of an Engineer's Study and the need for cleaning/repairing Ditch No. 16. Chairman Mosher directed that the Petition that was presented be reviewed by the County Auditor and further action may take place after proper review. Adjournment At 11 :45 a.m., Chairman Mosher declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Dated: o-i /1° P-0<>1 ---+-, -,~-~--- Attest: ~~&dL Larry Krohn, Clerk CB/kd 0 COUNTY B AR OF COMMISSIONERS By: ~!::....L-:-'-'::-'-:--J-L-4~..c::..:c.,-==:=::;==--,---,-----::-:--,- OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes June 26, 2007 Attachment A, Page 1 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 6/26/2007 FOR PAYMENT 6/26/2007 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT A'VIANDS LLC ADAMSON-NORMAN AMERICAN LEGION ALLIED FIRE PROTECTION INC CHERI ANDERSON ARK & SPARK SCOTT BACKSTROM BATTLE LAKE TOWING SHAWN BAUCK BEAR GRAPHICS INC BEYER BODY SHOP INC EDWARD BILDEN BRIGGS CORPORATION BUSETH TUSOW AMERICAN LEGION BUSHELLE AUCTION MARKETS LLC KAREN CANNELL CHARLES D CENTER POST 3289 CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE INC CLEMENT COMMUNICATIONS INC COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORNELL SYVERSON POST 17 CUTLER MAGNER COMPANY DENZEL'S REGION WASTE INC DEX MEDIA EAST DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS DICTAPHONE KATHY DOMHOLT EDWARD CARLSON POST 283 FARMERS CO OP OIL ASSN FERGUS FALLS MEDICAL GROUP FERGUS FALLS NEWSPAPERS INC FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPT CITY FERGUS FALLS FERGUS INTERNATIONAL INC FERGUS TIRE CENTER FERRELLGAS THE FORUM FRONTIER PRECISION INC GATEWAY COMPANIES INC GE CAPITAL (CA) GEOCOMM GEORGE BERGEM POST 3489 GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP MYRON GRAFF PATRICK GRIFFIN HAI MERL AMERICAN LEGION POST 1 HARMS TOWING & SERVICE DAVID HAUSER MARILYN HELLER HENRY'S FOODS INC HILL TOP TOWING HINTERMEISTER INC SHELDON HOLM SANDY HOLO HOUG-HAMMER AMERICAN LEGION PO THE INDEPENDENT INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INTERSTATE INC GREGORY JANUSZEWSKI JOHNSTON FARGO CULVERT INC 995.21 100.00 250.00 56.00 68.20 58.20 272.64 30.00 566.10 351.47 1,050.00 61.33 100.00 705.00 9.00 100.00 189.86 319.66 410.22 100.00 14,673.94 622.80 19.95 905.47 265.00 24.91 100.00 1,380.75 6,396.00 276.16 373.18 4,975.77 91.52 690.57 157.86 349.00 126.57 1,265.84 372.74 4,727.00 100.00 2,150.00 8.00 77.68 100.00 289.16 191.09 57.47 1,138.52 125.00 15.14 157.10 172.90 100.00 47.95 11,757.61 225.84 185.00 22,942.82 OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes June 26, 2007 Attachment A, Page 2 KELLY SERVICES INC JOEL KLEINSCHMIDT LAKE REGION DENTAL CENTER LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORP LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE SHERRON LEABO LIFE CHURCH LITTLE BEAR TOWING L YNK3 TECHNOLOGIES INC MAIN STREET GAS & GOODS MANNY'S -ROCKY'S BAIT MARK SAND & GRAVEL CO MARTIN'S PAINTING & MORE MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC WENDY METCALF MID-CENTRAL EQUIPMENT INC MIDWESTERN MAT RENTAL & SUPPLY MINNESOTA REVENUE MINNKOTA MN DEPT OF COMMERCE MN DEPT OF REVENUE MN HWY SAFETY AND RESEARCH GEN MN MOTOR COMPANY MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO MN STATE AUDITOR NETWORK CENTER INC NEW YORK MILLS HERALD NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS RICKY NORGREN NORTH DAKOTA LAW REVIEW NORTHWEST DIVERS OTTER TAIL CO PUBLIC HEALTH OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY OTTER TAIL TELCOM OTTER VFW POST 874 OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC P&H SERVICES PAUL PUTNAM AMERICAN LEGION PO PEPSIAMERICAS PERHAM AREA EMS PETE'S BODY SHOP & TOWING PITNEY BOWES PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC REED BUSINESS INFORMATION THE RENTAL STORE RICK LEITCH BACKHOE SRVC & PJ ROYAL TIRE INC ARNOLD SCHMIDT JERRY SCHMIDT NEAL SCHMIDT RODNEY SCHMIDT SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU SHERWIN WILLIAMS BRENDA SHOEMAKER SPRINT STEINS INC STENERSON LUMBER STINAR STURDEVANT STOLZ POST 1 STREICHERS SUPERCARS 1,879.23 1,600.00 373.00 353.68 524.00 1,040.00 58.20 3,583.75 495.23 295.59 36.50 101.99 101,793.86 6,000.00 89.15 126.10 229.58 69.60 413.00 29.00 180.00 300.00 415.00 353.21 1,200.00 1,687.50 4,753.60 40.75 209.22 460.00 30.00 56.63 238.80 1,586.81 720.00 750.00 100.00 6,783.00 10.00 100.00 71.82 756.00 186.38 1,718.25 103 09 755.97 74.54 5,224.50 417.26 2,730.00 1,215.00 950.00 990.00 49.38 17.21 203.20 680.48 39.17 70.56 100.00 1,813.00 100.00 . . ; . SUPERIOR JETTING INC TOM'S BODY SHOP TRANQUILITY BUILDING SERVICES SUSAN ULSCHMID UL TEIG ENGINEERS VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY VIKING COCA-COLA WASHINGTON REALITY INC WEST PAYMENT CENTER LAURIS WOESSNER •••• FINAL TOTAL ..... OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes June 26, 2007 Attachment A, Page 3 1,462.00 266.25 452.63 114.21 13,909.83 6.43 197.20 4,561.25 2,678.43 1,400.00 $265 809.22 ....