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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 06/03/1992Minutes of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B Otter Tail County Courthouse Wednesday, June 3, 1992 9:30 a.m. Call To Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Wednesday, June 3, 1992, at 9:30 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 Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the May 27, 1992, minutes as submitted. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Partmann, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to authorize the payment of bills per Attachment A of these minutes. Soil Conservation Service, Perham, MN 0 Commissioner Windels reported to the Board regarding the lack of space available to the Public Health Department and the Soil Conservation Service at the Perham location. u Motion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to direct Larry Krohn to give notice, in writing, to the Soil Conservation Service to terminate our contract with them at the Perham location due to a lack of space. Closed to Public At 9:35 a.m., the otter Tail County Board of Commissioners closed it's regular Board meeting to the public for the purpose of discussing litigation with regard to the David L. Olson matter pursuant to the Attorney-Client Privilege as authorized in 471.705 Subd 1 d. At 10:10 a.m., the Chairman opened the meeting to the public to resume the Boards's regular meeting. Pesticide Container Collection Public Information Officer, Marie Tysdal, along with Ag Inspectors, Roland Sauck and Ken Becker, reported on progress with regard to the Pesticide Container Collection efforts. They have received positive responses from chemical dealers around the County and further advertising will take place closer to the collection date. Ditch 56 Motion by Stone, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to authorize Dale Velo to donate to the Ditch 56 Fund for necessary tile line repair, as recommended by the Weed & Ditch Inspector. Q 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners June 3, 1992 Page 2 Board of Equalization Handout The Chairman directed Bob Moe, County Assessor, to prepare an informational handout to explain the Board of Equalization process to the public attending the meeting on June 17, 1992, and to submit a draft copy at the next regular Board meeting. Solid Waste Issues Mike Hanan, Solid Waste Director, discussed with the Board the service fee system now in use in Otter Tail County, pros and cons, and the possibility of separating the solid waste fee from other assessments on the tax statement. Gambling Application Motion by Lindquist, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to acknowledge an application for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License for Ducks Unlimited raffles, with no objection by the Board. Henning Transfer Station Road Henning Mayor, Henry Holmgren, along with residents living near the Henning Transfer Station Road, discussed with the Board, their concerns of dust and traffic problems on a two mile stretch of gravel road. Three-quarters of a mile of this road is within the City of Henning and one and one-quarter of a mile belongs to Henning Township. Short and long term solutions were discussed. The Chairman directed the Highway Engineer, Rick West, to look at the road and assess costs of possible solutions and meet with the Mayor of Henning and the Town Board. Overlay Projects Highway Engineer, Rick West, discussed with the Board the possibility of adding work to the East and West Overlay Projects, however, because this work is outside the original scope of the projects, it was decided not to pursue the additional work. South Cascade Project Motion Partmann, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve an Amendment to the City/County Agreement in the reconstruction of Cascade Street from South Corporate Limits to a point 200' north of Hilltop Drive to revise the allocations of costs for the construction of the participating storm sewer system to meet MnDOT State Aid Funding regulations. Urbank Parade Motion by Stone, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to grant permission to use County Road 59 and 38 for a Parade in Urbank, MN, on June 28, 1992, subject to conditions that Otter Tail County is not liable and that the City of Urbank is responsible for traffic control. 0 0 otter Tail County Board of commissioners June 3, 1992 Page 3 Payment: Seasonal Supply of Culverts Motion Windels, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve payment of $11,245.80 to Fargo Culvert Company, Fargo, ND, for the seasonal supply of culverts as previously awarded and recommended by the Highway Engineer. Payment: Highway Signing Materials Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve payment of $31,567.70 to M-R Sign Company, Inc., Fergus Falls, MN, for highway signing materials as previously awarded and recommended by the Highway Engineer. Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center Commissioner Partmann reported on an informational meeting regarding the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center. Payment: Squad Cars Motion by Lee, seconded Portmann and unanimously carried to approve payment of $39,063 to Superior Ford Inc, Minneapolis, MN, for three new squad cars for the Sheriff's Department as previously awarded. Truth In Local Taxation (TILT} Assessor, Bob Moe; Treasurer, Steve Andrews; and representatives of the Data Processing Department appeared to discuss the Truth In Local Taxation requirements, costs and tax law changes for tax payable in 1993. A handout was provided to the Board which included Truth In Taxation laws, a sample notice of proposed property tax form and deadlines for completion of specific goals in this process. It was noted that the Proposed Property Tax statement would not reflect the actual amount of tax payable as it does not include any special assessments. Assessments: Pelican Rapids Property The Board delayed a decision on payment of assessments on property purchased in Pelican Rapids from Roger Schleske until further information can be obtained. Shoreland Regulations Commissioner Lee discussed the potential for small cities (less than 500 people) to turn over the authority to implement the new shoreland regulations to Otter Tail County as they lack staff required to implement these regulations. The Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, will discuss this issue with the Board at their next regular Board meeting. County Employment Motion by Portmann, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to limit Otter Tail County employees to one full time position with Otter Tail County. Employees may not work full time in one position and also work in another position for Otter Tail County. 0 Q Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners June 3, 1992 Page 4 Adjournment Closed to Public At 3:03 p.m., Chairman Lindquist declared the meeting adjourned and closed to the public for purposes of discussing pending litigation under the Attorney-Client Privilege as authorized in 471.705 Subd 1 d. and for the discussion of labor negotiation strategies with the County's collective bargaining units. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on June 10, 1992. Dated: pw 101 Jqq:r: OTTER //., Y BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By( "(?l Andy Li>racruL Larry Krohn, Clerk cb:kd 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners June 3., 1992 Page S, Attachmenf A VENDOR NAME ....................... . A-1 LOCK AND KEY A.M.I. AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY AMOCO OIL COMPANY ANDERSON,MARILYNN ARCHIES AUTO GLASS ASSOCIATES BERNE SCALE BIG A AUTO PARTS CASH AND DASH CENTRAL SALES INC. COFFEE CUP FUEL STOP COMMUNITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK DALQUIST,RICHARD DIVERSIFIED MACHINERY AND DOUG'S FRONTIER ELDERS COMM FAIRBANKS SCALES FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP. FERGUS ELECTRIC FERGUS FALLS MEDICAL GROUP FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPT FERGUS FALLS,CITY OF GOV. FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOC. GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICES GRANT CO. SHERIFF HANSON,MARJEAN HEDAHLS AUTO CENTER HEFTE PEMBERTON SORLIE & RUFER INDIANHEAD SPECIALTY ITL PATCH & MONOGRAM KARVONEN AND SON FUNERAL KARVONEN FUNERAL CHAPEL KOEP'S CLITHERALL CORNER LAKE REGION HOSPITAL LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE LARSON FUNERAL HOME LINDQUIST,ANDY LLOYD'S MARINE M-R SIGN CO MAAHS 1-94 SERVICE MADDEN'S ON GULL LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HOMES MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MN MOTOR COMPANY NATIONAL BUSHING & PARTS CO. NATURES GARDEN WORLD NELSON BROTHERS PRINTING NORTH UNION TEXACO ORANDI MEDICAL PA OTTER TAIL AG CENTER CHECK AMOUNT 11.61 147.00 18.00 153.24 109.84 72.80 40.00 207.40 44.80 293.84 15.68 24.15 7.50 175.00 160.00 20.49 55.75 691.25 22.50 1098.35 126.50 387.92 342.11 300.00 194.00 27.50 255.49 71.91 1650.38 23.68 101.00 225.00 75.00 203 .16 208.00 116.00 900.00 100.00 133.20 536.65 37.18 52.37 312.33 127.57 420.00 862.48 412.26 151.48 599.75 85.55 2800.00 84.60 0 0 ·otter Tail County Board of Commissioners June 3, 1992 Page 6, Attachment A VENDOR NAME ..•....•............•... OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY P.J'S GAS AND GROCERY PAMIDA INC. PEDERSON,MITZI PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS PELICAN TOWING AND REPAIRS PERHAM CITY PERHAM JEWELRY & REPAIR PHILLIPS 66 PRIMETEC LEASING INC. PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC. RENTAL STORE,THE REVIEW ENTERPRISES INC. SCHMIDT,JOYCE SECRETARIAL SERVICE SHERWIN WILLIAMS SOUTH MILL SERVICE STAR TRIBUNE STEIN'S INC. STRAND ACE HARDWARE STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPLY INC SULLIVAN,JOURDAN SWANSON SURPLUS CENTER TOM'S STANDARD TRANSPORT CLEARINGS US WEST DIRECT VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS VOSS LIGHTING WADENA CO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT WELDING SUPPLIES & FIRE EQUIP WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY 85 records listed. CHECK AMOUNT 102.64 79.02 20.80 32.51 347.46 14.00 47.00 15.57 43.28 33.87 2350.00 10304.62 19.17 44.50 4.10 129.95 717.80 25.35 124.80 611.96 9.72 2950.00 57.49 31.99 18.00 48.11 10.60 589.95 288.52 159.26 18.00 112.15 12.00 =-=========== 34666.46