HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 10/14/2008MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room
500 W. Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. at
the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners Syd Nelson, Chair;
Everett Erickson, Vice-Chair; Bob Block, Roger Froemming and Dennis Mosher present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
Board agenda of October 14, 2008 as presented.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Mosher, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
Board minutes of September 30, 2008 as presented.
MCCC Ratification for PH-DOC Software
Motion by Froemming, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to ratify the ACS Maintenance
and Support Contract for 2009 -2013 between the CHS User Group and Minnesota Counties
Computer Cooperative. MCCC requires a ratification statement by County Boards because the
agreement commits the Public Health Department for the term of the contract and associated financial
obligations.
Grant Agreements with Minnesota Department of Health
Motion by Block, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a Grant agreement between
the County of Otter Tail and MDH for health related to childhood immunizations. These cases are for
perinatal Hepatitis B and immunization practices improvement. The Public Health Department
receives $500 for case management of each perinatal Hepatitis B case and $100 -$400 per site visit
for improved immunization practices.
Public Health Financial Report
Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, submitted a Financial Analysis for January through September
of 2008.
Dog Bite Hearing
At 9:35 a.m., County Attorney, David Hauser, opened a Dog Bite Hearing involving a Chihuahua
named Skippy owned by Tammy Lee Mavaro. The owner of the dog did not appear at the hearing.
The County Attorney gave an oath to Public Health Nurse, Kristen Erickson, and she provided
testimony in the case. She described the circumstances of the two bites that have occurred and the
fact that the dog is at a business where the public routinely enters the property. Mr. Hauser referred
to documentation provided which creates the record in the case. Motion by Mosher, second by Block,
and unanimously carried to require that the dog is either in a kennel or if out of the kennel, is wearing
a muzzle. If these requirements are not met by October 28, 2008, the owner has two weeks to
relocate the dog in an area not accessible to the public, not dependent on a wireless containment
system, and approved by the Public Health Department to ensure the relocation is safe for the public.
If another bite occurs, the remedy would require that the dog be euthanized.
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DWI Court Update
Probation Director, Chuck Kitzman, briefed the Board on the DWI Court and Family Court programs.
He noted that an Advisory Committee made up of community leaders is being developed.
Presentations regarding these new programs are taking place throughout the County at various
service organization meetings.
Human Services Contracts
Motion by Froemming, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve the following Human
Services Contracts:
Agency Program Effective Targeted Population Funding
Date Information
Lutheran Social Children's Therapeutic 10/01/08 through Children Cost shall not
Services Support Services-School 12/31/09 exceed $37,500 -
Based Program funding from County
and MA
Donald & Bonnie Residential Services/Home 10/01 /08 through Elderly and/or AC/EW/CADI or TBI
Puttonen Plus/Foster Care Services 06/30/09 Disabled Waivered Funds
Lake Region Halfway Chemical Dependency Effective Eligible Individuals 2% COLA -funding
Homes 10/01/08 from County, CCDT
Fund and MA
Approval to Pay Bills & Claims
Motion by Erickson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the Human
Services bills and claims as presented.
Adjournment
At 10:25 a.m., Chairman Nelson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board
adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
Dated: -~l~e:,+[2..8'.~+-/ o~8~---
Attest J {l(,tq ~ /J
Larry'1tohr, c~
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 11 :DO a.m.,
at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners Syd Nelson, Chair;
Everett Erickson, Vice-Chair, Bob Block, Roger Froemming and Dennis Mosher present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
agenda of October 14, 2008 with the following additions:
Ratification of MCCC Users Group for County Attorney
Closed Session for Labor Negotiation Strategy
Closed Session for Real Estate Discussion
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Froemming, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
minutes of October 7, 2008 as presented.
Approval to Pay Bills
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Motion by Erickson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County
Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Conditional Use Permit-Wee Villa LTD Partnership.
Motion by Erickson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
for modifications to various mobile homes at the resort as presented. The property is described as
Lot 4 ex trs (36.15 AC), Section 14 of Elizabeth Township; Long Lake (56-784), RD.
Conditional Use Permit-James & Victoria Trites.
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit for earthmoving with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property
is described as Lot 6 Kimber Shores, Section 21 of Girard Township; West Battle Lake (56-239), GD.
Conditional Use Permit -Sunset Beach Resort/Scott & Cathy Olson:
Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to convert the existing owners' home to a rental unit and remove some camping units as
presented. The property is described as Sunset Heights Lots 1 -6 & Lot 8 and pt SL A of GL 1,
(13.14 AC), Section 28 of Girard Township; West Battle Lake (56-239), GD.
Conditional Use Permit-Rodney & Linda Schmidt:
Motion by Erickson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit for a driveway relocation with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The
property is described as Pt of GL 1 lying S of Hwy 22 & W of Hwy 43, ex SLY 405', Section 15 of
Friberg Township; Heilberger Lake (56-695), RD.
Conditional Use Permit-Dead Lake Township:
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
to reconstruct 385th St. beginning at its intersection with County Rd 44 and extending East with
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The project is located on 385th St. & Lot
4, Pt GL 5 lying SELY of Hwy 44, NE1I4 SW1I4 and SE1/4 NW1I4, Section 10 of Dead Lake
Township; Tamarack Lake (56-320), NE.
Conditional Use Permit -Hagen's Point/Allen Chase:
Motion by Mosher, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to deny a Conditional Use Permit to
expand the resort for the reasons cited in the October 8, 2008 Planning Commission minutes. The
property is described as All that pt of GL's 8 & 9, Section 6 of Sverdrup Township; Pleasant Lake
(56-449), RD.
County Wide Zoning Discussion
Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, opened discussion regarding County Wide Zoning. Eagle Lake
Township Officer, David Broud, discussed the challenges of Eagle Lake's enactment of an Interim
Ordinance. Mr. Kalar talked about the wide variety of regulatory agencies relative to water quality and
the variety of land uses. Mr. Kalar stated that the first thing the County needs to do relative to zoning
is to map out where the current land uses are in the County. The GIS Department could assist in the
mapping. Commissioners requested that Mr. Kalar proceed with mapping the current uses in Eagle
Lake Township and around Dead Lake to use them as samples of what can be done throughout the
County. Mr. Broud will ask townships, over the winter, to document what they want relative to zoning.
Mr. Kalar provided a document from the Minnesota DNR entitled "Shoreland Rules Update Project".
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Extension for Filing the Final Plat of R.J. Estates
Motion by Erickson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to extend the filing date for the
Final Plat of Ronald and Joann Bina entitled ''R.J. Estates" for one year to October 14, 2009. The plat
is located in Section 3 of Star Lake Township; Star Lake (56-385).
Recess & Reconvene
At 11 :55 a.m., Chairman Nelson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for lunch break. The meeting was reconvened at 1 :30 p.m. with Vice-Chair
Erickson, and Commissioners Block, Froemming and Mosher present.
CSAH 8 Ditch Cleanout
After previously advertising for quotations, the Highway Department received the following quotes for
the CSAH 8 Ditch Cleanout project located East of Perham by Big Pine Lake:
Mark & Brenda Construction, Inc. $11,500.00
Fergus Falls, MN
Ottertail Aggregate, Inc. $12,710.00
Ottertail, MN
Barry Construction of Fergus Falls, Inc. $15,446.96
Fergus Falls, MN
Hough Inc. $18,595.00
Detroit Lakes, MN
Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to award the CSAH 8 Ditch
Cleanout project to the low bidder, Mark & Brenda Construction, Inc. at the low quotation of
$11,500.00.
Final Payment -S.P. 056-683-009
Motion by Block, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve Final Payment per Final
Estimate No. 14, in the amount of $30,856.95 to Korby Contracting Co., Inc. as final payment for work
completed on S.P. 056-683-009, MN Project No. BROS 5606 (034) Bridge #5636.
Change Orders Approved -60-Bed CD Building
Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to authorize payment of the
following Change Orders for the construction of the 60-Bed Chemical Dependency building:
Change Order #16 $11,405.00
Change Order#17 $7,364.00
Change Order #18 $3,704.00
ChangeOrder#19 $1,513.40
Change Order #20 $9,144.00
Change Order #21 $24,268.65
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2008 -57
Commissioner Froemming offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses and
permits for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and
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WHEREAS, the Humane Society of the Lakes, Detroit Lakes, MN, has made an application to the
Gambling Control Board for the purpose of conducting lawful gambling at Heisler's Campground and
Pub, located at 31870 County Highway 130 in Candor Township of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a
premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
approving the application for a permit; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the
conduct of lawful gambling by the Humane Society of the Lakes, Detroit Lakes, MN, at Heister's
Campground and Pub, located at 31870 County Highway 130 in Candor Township of Otter Tail
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Humane Society of the Lakes, Detroit Lakes, MN, at
Heister's Campground and Pub, located at 31870 Count Highway 130 in Candor Township of Otter
Tail County, provided the applicant meets all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as
required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the
Township of Candor by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Commissioner Mosher seconded the motion, and upon being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
Adopted and signed this 14th day of October, 2008.
Dated: to [2..1 I og I I :A-IL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Delayed Payroll
Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried, to implement Delayed Payroll
Option No. 1 beginning January 1, 2009.
Payment Approvals
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the following cost
incurred under the provision of Minnesota Statute 609.35:
Fergus Falls Medical Group Case No. 07027868 $20. 00
Motion by Block, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve payment in the amount of
$2,682.81 to Young and Associates from the Capital Improvement Fund for services provided for the
60-Bed Chemical Dependency Health Center project.
MCCC Ratification for MCAPS Support Services Agreement
Motion by Block, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to ratify the MCAPS Maintenance and
Support Contract for 2009 -2011 between Docutech and Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative.
MCCC requires a ratification statement by County Boards because the agreement commits the
County Attorney's office for the term of the contract and associated financial obligations.
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Closed to the Public -Labor Negotiation Strategies
At 2: 19 p.m., Vice-Chairman Erickson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners closed to the public for purposes of discussing labor negotiation strategies relative to
the Facilities Maintenance Union. Present were Commissioners Erickson, Block, Froemming and
Mosher, the County Attorney, County Coordinator and Board Secretary.
Closed to the Public -Consideration of Purchase of Real Estate
At 2:28 p.m., Vice-Chairman Erickson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners closed to the public for discussion regarding the Sara Lee property in Fergus Falls.
The closed session is authorized under Chapter 13D.05 Subd. 3(c) (1 ). Present were Commissioners
Erickson, Block, Froemming and Mosher, the County Attorney, County Coordinator and Board
Secretary.
Performance Evaluation Summary
At 2:33 p.m., upon completion of the previous closed session, Vice-Chair Erickson declared the Board
of Commissioners' meeting open to the public. The County Board discussed clarifications regarding
the performance of County Assessor, Bob Moe, on October 7, 2008 and the prior assessment
summary was upheld.
Adjournment
At 2:35 p.m., Vice-Chairman Erickson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adjourned until Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
Dated: lo I 2..1 / oS ---,~+-"~----
Attest ~fr~ LarryKro n, ~k
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OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
October 14, 2008
Attachment A, Page 1
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/14/2008 FOR PAYMENT 10/14/2008
VENDOR NAME
HENNING HARDWARE
CRYSTAL HERMAN
HINTERMEISTER INC
HITESMAN & ASSOCIATES PA
SANDY HOLO
HOME LINE
HONEYWELL
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
INDEPENDENT EMERGENCY SERVICES
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS
INTERSTATE INC
JON KARGER
KELLY INN ST CLOUD
KELLY SERVICES INC
L & L SERVICE
LAKE REGION DENTAL CENTER
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORP
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE CO OP
LAKEWAY MARKET LLC
LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE
DEAN LARSON
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
LONG WEEKEND GARMENTS
LYNN PEAVEY CO
MANNY'S -ROCKY'S BAIT
MCCC Ml 33
MCHRMA
MERITCARE MEDICAL GROUP
MICK'S SCUBA INC
THE MIDWEEK
MIDWEST PRINTING CO
MIDWEST TESTING LABORATORY
MINN KOTA COMMUNICATIONS INC
MN MOTOR COMPANY
MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO
NAPA FERGUS FALLS
NAPA OF PERHAM
NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT
NATIONAL HIGHWAY INSTITUTE
NELSON AUTO CENTER
NETWORK CENTER COMMUNICATIONS
NORTHSTAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC
NORTHWEST DIVERS
OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED
OLSON OIL CO INC
ONE CALL LOCATORS LTD
OTTER TAIL CO EMPLOYEES COMMIT
OTTERTAIL HOME CENTER & HARDWA
OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC
PARK REGION CO OP
PENROSE OIL COMPANY
PERHAM ACE HARDWARE
PERHAM CO OP CREAMERY
PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN
CITY PERHAM
AMOUNT
40.59
113.49
1.69
606.00
24.00
16.00
1,865.25
5,287.95
64.00
62.84
26.63
14.22
156.80
704.20
167.36
1,040.00
1,028.00
71.89
7,120.86
625.00
7.50
1,678.51
2,670.00
154.85
1,970.51
8,056.60
80.00
150.00
135.11
88.65
609.18
2,516.00
257.30
296.46
1,200.00
68.62
114.88
183.11
1,400.00
520.62
3,369.14
9,000.00
51.00
998.16
531.03
218.50
44.00
25.95
6,961.30
142.05
1,300.03
22.24
60.00
192.68
81,366.90
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October 14, 2008
Attachment A, Page 2
PETE'S AMOCO
PRAIRIE IMPLEMENT INC
PREMIUM WATERS INC
PRO AG FARMERS CO OP
PURCHASE POWER
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RDO EQUIPMENT CO FARGO
RDO TRUCK CENTERS
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF M
REVIEW ENTERPRISES INC
RILEY DETTMANN & KELSY
RITZ CAMERA
SBLC-FF
CHERI SCHULTZ
SCHWAAB INC
SCOTT HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION INC
SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU
SEWER SERVICE
SIGELMAN STEEL & RECYCLING INC
SOUTHTOWN C-STORE
STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STRAND HARDWARE & RADIO SHACK
STREICHERS
CHRIS STUBER
SUPER SEPTIC INC OF PELICAN RA
SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP
TITAN ACCESS ACCOUNT
TOM AVANT PAINTING
TRIMIN SYSTEMS INC
SUSAN ULSCHMID
UNITED BUILDING CENTERS
VERGAS ACE HARDWARE
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VIKING COCA-COLA
VISUAL GOV SOLUTIONS LLC
VOSS LIGHTING
WADENA ASPHALT I NC
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WELLER OIL CO
WEST PAYMENT CENTER
WHITE BANNER UNIFORM SHOP
XEROX CORPORATION
''" FINAL TOTAL ...
1,671.99
18.79
24.08
386.31
3,640.58
62.50
81.81
619.06
51,499.98
45.00
12,775.00
4,003.39
94.28
58.30
74.53
5,670.00
12.90
260.00
61.38
1,028.58
129.41
550.41
228.15
115.20
2,752.70
329.12
77.19
4,644.67
776.59
5,200.00
2,279.25
24.00
84.96
45.49
3.83
341.28
48.00
50.91
198,294.48
506.19
127.05
3,430.22
588.49
203.10
$526,333.29 ....