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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 02/05/19920 Minutes of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B Otter Tail County Courthouse Wednesday, February 5, 1992 9:30 a.m. Call To Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Wednesday, February S, 1992, at 9:3Q a.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Andy Lindquist, Chairman; Harley Windels, Bill Stone, Malcolm Lee and Virginia Partmann present. Minutes Approved Motion by Partmann, seconded Lee, and carried to approve the January 29, 1992, minutes as submitted. Joint Powers Board Proposal Bert Whitcombe outlined a proposal he has made to the Joint Powers Board for a staff position to serve the Joint Power counties. Discussion followed but it was pointed out that Otter Tail County has it's own staff and does not support a staff position on the Joint Powers Board, however, would not stand in the way of the possible needs of the other member counties. SAP 56-682-02 & 56-682-03 Bid Opening Highway Engineer Rick West, having previously advertised for bids to be received for Projects SAP 56-682-02 & 56-682-03 opened the following bids: Kern & Tabery, Inc. $1,706,781.04 Wadena, MN Mark Sand & Gravel Co. $1,547,858.50 Fergus Falls, MN Midwest Contracting, Inc. $1,876,505.86 Marshall, MN s .. J. Louis Construction, Inc. $1,903,426.27 St. Cloud, MN starry Construction Co., Inc. $1,588,610.50 Long Prairie, MN Strom Construction Co. $1,755,645.43 Moorhead, MN Possible award of bid was tabled until 1:05 on February 12, 1992, pending receipt of information concerning the no net loss wetland bill which could impact these projects. Support of Legislation -Postal Rate Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to adopt the following .resolution in support of legislation authorizing a new postal rate for counties and ,g, other local governments: 0 0 0 ., . ·otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 5, 1992 Page 2 WHEREAS, local government budgets and finances and in particular, those 0f counties, are currently under great stress; and WHEREAS, given the public purpose of county mailings such as homestead cards, voter registration cards, jury notices and payments, tax notices, truth in taxation letters and other necessary government items, they should receive at least a similar treatment a·s non-profit Third Class mailings; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners in and for the County of otter Tail, State of Minnesota, does hereby support federal legislation authorizing a Special county government postal rate not greater than that charged to non-profit Third Class mail for all legally required mailings. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Otter Tail County Congressional delegation, the National Association of Counties and the Association of Minnesota Counties. Dated: ,;2-/;;J_-'joL. OTTER TAIL COUNTY OF COMMISSIONERS B Attest: ! . /] ' I / 1/ ~/~- Larry Krohn,,Clerk Incineration Report Solid Waste Director Mike Hanan, along with members of the Solid Waste Advisory Board, presented the Otter Tail County Solid Waste Management Planning Report on Financial and Business Issues Relating to Agreements Between Otter Tail County and Two Solid Waste Facilities (Quadrant/Fergus Falls) prepared by Evensen Dodge, Inc. The Committee's recommendation was that Otter Tail County resume negotiations with Quadrant regarding the processing fee at the earliest possible date. Chairman Lindquist requested the Solid Waste Director to include one or two Solid Waste Advisory Committee members in the upcoming negotiation meeting(s). '92 Solid Waste Service Fee Points Mbtion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to set the Solid Waste Service Fee at $6.50 per point. '92 Solid Waste Fee Schedule Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the following Solid Waste Fee Schedule as presented by the Solid Waste Director with an implementation date of April 1, 1992, and to include no change in the Solid Waste Hauler Application fees. ITEMS: Mixed Municipal Waste/Household Waste: Per Ton Per Container (Minimum) Car Load (Trunk) Pickup/Trailer (Level Box) 1991 FEE: 25.00 1.00 5.00 12.00 1992 FEE: 27.50 1.00 5.00 12.00 1 w 0 • Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 5, 1992 Page 3 Demolition Debris (Wood, Concrete, etc.): Car (Trunk) Pickup/Trailer (Level Box) Dump Truck (10 yds) White Goods: All Major Household Appliances Batteries: Car/Boat/Motorcycle Truck/Tractor Tires: Passenger Car/Pickup Semi Truck/Trailer Tractor Do Not Accept Tires on Rims! Miscellaneous: Chairs/Sofas/Mattresses Scrap Iron: Refer to Local scrap Dealers Small volume {Cars) Pickup/Trailer (Level Box) Dump Truck (10 yds) Btush/Stumps: (Commercial Tree Services, Townships, MN Dot) Pickup/Trailer (Level Box) Dump Truck (10 yds) Cities, Non Otter Tail County Waste: (Hubbard, Wadena, Grant, Todd, Stevens, Traverses, Wilkin) (Per Ton) (Disposal 28.00 + GMLMF 6.60 + F.A. 8.40) At gate 1.5 x Otter Tail Rate Non Otter Tail/Non Joint Powers Counties: 5.00 10.00 35.00 8.00 .50 1.00 1.50 4.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 25.00 5.00 20.00 43.00 7 x Otter Tail Rate (For Financial Assurance) 175.00 Yard Waste: (Grass/Leaves) If material is clean and free of contaminates such as sticks, brush, etc. and material is dumped in the compost area. Removed from bags or containers. Environmental Assessment -Proposed Demolition Site 7.00 15.00 45.00 8.00 .50 1.00 1. 50 4.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 25. 00 5.00 20.00 43.00 192.50 FREE The Solid Waste Director presented a letter received from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regarding the petition for environmental assessment worksheet preparation relative to the proposed Scambler Township demolition site denying the request for the preparation of an assessment. The Solid Waste Director was then requested to proceed with scheduling a continued hearing on the Dale Pierce application. (Note: Date has been set for February 26, 1992 at 2:15 p.m.) Resolution of Support Accepted Quartermaster Kelly Ferber presented a resolution of support on behalf of the Harold T. Swenson Post #612, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fergus Falls, for the permanent appointment of Chester Toso as the County Veterans Service Officer at the expiration of his probationary term. The resolution went on to request for a published endorsement by the o Board of Commissioners in support of the entire Veterans Service Office staff. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to approve the payment of bills per Attachment A of these minutes. 0 0 ·' . Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 5, 1992 Page 4 Soil Survey Update Soil Conservation Service representative John Schmidt and Soil Survey Party Leaders David Aldeen and Michael Lieser provided the Board with an update on the status of the Soil survey. Employees' Committee -Bylaws Motion by Windels, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to accept the revised bylaws of the Employees' Committee as presented by their Chairman Terry Hoff. Tax Statement Insert Motion by Stone, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the substanance of the tax statement insert and to direct Commissioner Partmann to suggest minor changes in fbrmatting and headlines. DCA Benefit Enhancement Proposal M6tion by Partmann, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to direct the Coordinator to include Board members Lee and Partmann, to proceed with implementation of the DCA benefit enhancement proposal. Assessor Position Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to direct the Assessor's Search Committee to continue on with the hiring procedure with regard to the Assessor position. AMC District IV Meeting Report Commissioner Stone provided an overview of the recent AMC District IV meeting held in Fergus Falls. Regional Treatment Coalition Meeting Report c·ommissioner Partmann provided an update on a recent Regional Treatment Coalition meeting. Shoreland Management Ordinance Adopted Land & Resource Director Bill Kalar presented for adoption the Shoreland Management Ordinance for otter Tail County. Commissioner Lindquist read correspondence received by the Board on the matter. After lengthy discussion, there was a motion by Partmann, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to adopt the Shoreland Management Ordinance of Otter Tail County as mandated by the State of Minnesota, effective immediately, as presented by the Land & Resource Director. Right-of-Way Land Acquisition Motion by Stone, seconded Windels, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that WHEREAS, on January 7, 1992, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners authorized the acquisition of certain property owned by the Estate of Honorine J. Mathias through eminant domain and to take title and possession of that property prior to the filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Sections 163.02, Subd. 2; 117.011 and 117.042; and 0 Q 0 ,• . Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 5, 1992 Page 5 WHEREAS, prior to taking possession, Petitioner otter Tail County shall, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 117.042, deposit with the Court an amount equal to the Stipulated estimated market value as agreed upon between the parties; and WHEREAS , that petitioner and respondent have stipulated to an estimated market value of said property in the amount of $840.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the deposit of $840.00 with the Otter Tail County District Court for purposes of taking possession of said properties on April 23, 1992, prior to the filing of an award by court appointed commissioners pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 117.042; said amount representing the stipulated estimated market value of the subject property. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN, this 7th day of January, 1992. Larry Krohn, Clerk Closed to Public Adjournment IONERS At 4:15 p.m., Chairman Lindquist declared the meeting adjourned and closed to the public for purposes of discussing labor negotiation strategies with the county's four collective bargaining units and to discuss possible litigation with regard to the detention facility floor as well as pending litigation with regard to the David L. Olson matter pursuant to the Attorney-Client Privilege as authorized in 471.705 Subd 1 d. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on February 12, 1992. cb:kj Attachments OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s,[A_J~~ ~ Li , Chairman () 0 HOME HEALTH CERTIFICATION AND PLAN OF TREATMENT HI CLAIM NO. I soc DATE I CERTIFICATION PERIOD I RECORD ID I PROVIDER # 081691 020992 to 040892 8714 2 24 7006 PATIENT NAME AND ADDRESS Bargmann, Diane 803 E Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 DATE OF BIRTH: 100557 SEX I Ml X IF ICD-9-CM PRINCIPLE DIAGNOSIS DATE V23.9 Hinh Risk Prennancv ICD-9-CM SURGICAL PROCEDURE DATE ICD-9-CM OTHER DIAGNOSIS 648.8 Gestational DME AND SUPPLIES NUTRITIONAL REn: FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS AMPUTATION --PARALYSIS LEGALLY BLIND -INCONTINENT --ENDURANCE DYSPNEA - -CONTRACTURE _AMBULATION--11:0THER* -HEARING -SPEECH *Risk Score MENTAL STATUS JL..ORIENTED _FORGETFUL COMATOSE _DEPRESSED PROGNOSIS: _POOR _GUARDED 35 PROVIDER NAME AND ADDRESS OTTER TAIL COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COURT HOUSE FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA 56537 MEDICATIONS: DOSE/FREQ/RTE (N)EW (C)HG SAFETY MEASURES: ALLERGIES: ACTIVITIES PERMITTED BEDREST --PART WT BEARING _W/CH _BR/BRP _INDEP @HOME _WALKER JL_AS TOL -CRUTCHES -NO RES _BED/CHAIR -CANE OTHER - EXERCISES PRESCRIBED - _DISORIENTED _AGITATED _LETHARGIC _OTHER _FAIR _GOOD JL_EXCELLENT ORDERS FOR DISCIPLINE AND TREATMENTS (SPECIFY AMOUNT/FREQUENCY/DURATION) RN to visit monthly and as necessary to provide patient education related to iden- tified risk factors; assess signs and symptoms of preterm labor; assess the outcome of behavioral change associated with identified risk factors; provide patient educa- tion related to pregnancy, and preparation for childbirth, and coordinate services with other agencies as needed. STATUS: See attached form dated 01/10/92. PATIENT EDUCATION: Have discussed PTL, smoking reduction,diabetic diet and financial services available. PRETERM LABOR: No S/S of PTL at present. BEHAVIOR CHANGES: Has reduced to 6-8 cigarettes/day. Managing diabetic diet well. LTG: To maintain pregnancy to term and deliver infant appropriate for gest. age. STG: Dietary management of gestational diabetes. REHAB POTENTIAL: Return to previous level after delivery. DISCHARGE PLAN: After delivery. VERBAL START OF CARE AND NURSE'S SIGNATURE AND DATE WHERE APPLICABLE: Marion Kershner PHYSICIANS NAME AND ADDRESS Dr. Pulido Fergus Falls Medical Group FerNus Falls MN 56537 PHYSICIAN' SIGNATURE ORDERS DATE HHA RECEIVED I _CERTIFY JL_RECERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE HOME HEALTH SERVICES ARE REQUIRED AND SIGNED POT ARE AUTHORIZED BY ME WITH A WRITTEN PLAN FOR TREATMENT WHICH WILL BE PERIODICALLY DATE SIGNED REVIEWED BY ME. THIS PATIENT IS UNDER MY MY CARE, AND IS IN NEED OF INTERMITTENT HOME CARE. 7 0 .:';·.ot.ner Tail County Board of Commissioners .. February 5, 1992 Page 6, Attachment A VENDOR NAME ....................... . ACME PACKAGING CORPORATION ALLAN,TODD AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY AMERIDATA ANDERSON LAND SURVEYING INC. ARCHIES BATTLE LAKE STANDARD BECKER CO SHERIFF'S DEPT BEN FRANKLIN BERGE,ANGELA BEST INC. BRUNSBERG,MELISSA COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC. DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY DALQUIST,RICHARD DCA INC. DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIV ECONO SALES AND SERVICE ELSNER,MARY FERGUS FALLS,CITY OF FERGUS MOTORS INC FERGUS TIRE CENTER FLOOR TO CEILING STORE FLOOR TO CEILING STORE GENERAL PARTS & SUPPLY CO INC HANDEGAARD,STEVE HANSON,MARJEAN HEFTE PEMBERTON SORLIE & RUFER HOLIDAY HONEYWELL INDIANHEAD SPECIALTY K&D PAPERING-KATHLEEN RUND KNUTSON HEATING & AIR COND INC LAKE REGION HOSPITAL LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE LAUSTEN CONSTRUCTION LINDQUIST,ANDY MARSHALL AND SWIFT MARTENS,LEROY MN C L E MN ON SITE TREATMENT NATIONAL BUSHING & PARTS CO. NATIONAL INFORMATION DATA NELSON BROTHERS PRINTING ORANDI MEDICAL PA OTTER TAIL AG CENTER PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN PHELPS-KLINGENBERG,JODIE PIERCE CO,THE POSTMASTER PRENTICE HALL INC. CHECK AMOUNT 37.87 34.00 18.00 4612,00 5645.00 19.59 115.44 26.30 2.07 102.95 85.40 10.00 571.87 201.80 25.00 1050.00 70.84 288.00 44.68 10.24 69939.26 238.88 108.43 54.99 96.56 34.25 72.97 254.82 2015.13 114.31 981.78 200.41 113.60 16.85 109.10 625.00 230.27 104.88 120.95 3.72 150.00 20.00 8.66 164.90 152.00 1400.00 164.97 22.00 239.00 18.50 75.00 45.22 f ·:;..; ·~ Ot.tcr Tail County Board of Commissioners February 5, 1992 Q 0 Page 7, Attachment A VENDOR NAME ....................... . PRIMETEC LEASING INC. QUADRANT COMPANY RICHARDS,MARIE ROTTA,DAVID SAUCK,ROLAND SHERWIN WILLIAMS SOUTH MILL SERVICE STANISLAWSKI,HAROLD STANKO PRODUCTS INC. STEFFENS STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPLY INC TRW U OF M U OF M OFFICE SPECIAL PROGRAM U OF M, MN EXTENSION SERVICE UNIVERSAL SERVICES VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY WEST CENTRAL LIGHTING SUPPLY WEST PUBLISHING. COMPANY 71 records listed. CHECK AMOUNT 2350.00 29722.88 72.00 600.00 273.35 40.87 235.60 28.44 7.25 101.89 2950.00 7429.50 35.00 170.00 639.55 359.85 55.06 189.10 39.00 136166.80