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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 01/13/1993., - 0 u Minutes of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B otter Tail county courthouse Wednesday, January 13, 1993 1:00 p.m. Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Wednesday, January 13, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. at the otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Malcolm Lee, Chairman; Andy Lindquist, Harley Windels, Bill Stone and Virginia Partmann present. Minutes Approved Motion by stone, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the January 5, 1993, as submitted. Empty Pesticide Container Collection Pesticide Collection Marie Tysdal, Public Information Officer from the Solid Waste Department, discussed a proposed Empty Pesticide Container Collection for 1993. Discussion followed regarding dates and location sites. Tysdal was directed to prepare a plan and return to the Board for final approval. Harold Stanislawski, Ag Extension Agent from the West Otter Tail Extension Service, discussed Pesticide Collection in Otter Tail County. He described a program offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, authorized by the 1989 Comprehensive Ground Water Protection Act, which is designed to help farmers and other pesticide users dispose of unusable or waste pesticides at no cost to themselves. After lengthy discussion of the cost share portion, Stanislawski was directed to work with Tysdal and prepare a plan to present to the Board at the next meeting. Request for Bids Motion by Lindquist, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to authorize the Hi9hway Engineer to set bid opening of '93 Highway Signe and Posts for 1:00 p.rn. on February 17, 1993. '93 Highway Construction Projects Rick West, Highway Engineer, in a general discussion with the Board regarding the 1993 Highway Construction Projects, shared his concern regarding the need to evaluate certain 1993 construction projects which require lengthy permitting as it relates to implementing projects in the '93 construction season. Speed Zone Study -Twp. Rd, T-261 Leaf Mountain Township Motion by Lindquist, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to offer the following resolution in support of a Speed Zone study on Township Road T-261 in Leaf Mountain Township: Q () i, Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 13, 1993 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Township of Leaf Mountain has requested of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on January 13, 1993, that the speed limit be reduced on a segment of Township Road T-261 in Leaf Mountain Township, and WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail also believes that a speed zone would be beneficial in this area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Otter Tail County does hereby request that the area be studied by the the Minnesota Department of Transportation to determine the need for a reduced speed zone, if any, BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that Minnesota Department of Transportation proceed with establishing a legal speed zone if the findings of the traffic study are supportive. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN, this 13th day of January, 1993. Dated: __ l,__-_.Jp=--_,ff'--'3..,_ __ _ OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ,.J·<'-1,/ /7 ,: / ,,--, / c ;;>' . L .. ./ -,-~ /' . By .<11 / ,:., ·::fd /~ ~ ·Malcolm K. Lee, Chairman State Transportation Funding Rick West, Highway Engineer, discussed transportation issues and various funding formulas as generally agreed by representatives of MICA, AMC, MCHEA and MTA in an effort to develop key elements of a State transportation policy. Motion by Stone, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to direct West to prepare letters on behalf of the Board to the AMC Executive Committee as well as local State representatives, indicating concern and dissatisfaction of the proposed transportation funding formula(s). The Chairman was authorized to sign these letters when they have been prepared. Ice on Roads Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to authorize the purchase of two liquid chloride storage/dispensing units when the temperature prohibits normal sand/salt applications. Use of this product will be an emergency measure only. Funding for these units will be from the Reserve Fund. Stone Absent At 2:45 p.m. Commissioner Stone was absent for the balance of the meeting. Soil Conservation Service Motion by Lindquist, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried, to approve payment, in the amount of $22,552 to reimburse the Soil Conservation Service for costs incurred in furnishing technical assistance in accordance with the Soil Survey Agreement between Otter Tail County and the Soil Conservation Service for the period October 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992. 0 Q ~ Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 13, 1993 Page 3 Payment Approved Motion by Partmann, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried, to approve payment, the amount of $112.50, to Arnold Lofthus for work performed at the Phelps Mill Dam. confession of Judgment -Delinquent Taxes in Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried, to designate the filing fee for Confession of Judgment of Delinquent Taxes as follows: Court Administrator County Auditor $15.00 $35.00 Transcript Billing Motion by Windels, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to continue to process the billing for transcripts which are prepared by court reporters, after approval of the Court Administrator, as in the past using an Auditor's Warrant. County Printing & Publishing Wayne Stein, Auditor, reported The Daily Journal has agreed to provide the publishing of the County's legal notices, legal publications and commissioners' minutes at the 1992 rate. Motion by Fortmann, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to accept the 1993 rate of The Daily Journal as presented by the Auditor. State Auditor's Office -'93 Audit Engagement Motion by Windels, seconded 'Portmann and unanimously carried, to authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign the 1993 audit engagement letter with the State Auditor's Office. Abatement Motion by Windels, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried, to approve the following abatement: City of Perham: Parcel# 77-000-99-0904-000 School District #549 Remove the payable 1992 tax as this parcel should have been tax exempt. Special assessment would remain in effect. Grant 15 days for payment without penalty from the date of approval. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the payment of bills per Attachment A of these minutes. Computer Update Tim Brand, Data Processing Director, updated the Board on the study of the proposed new computer system. At the recommendation of Windels, Chairman Lee will participate in the Committee's review process. 0 0 (J Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 13, 1993 Page 4 Regional Treatment Center Coalition Chairman Lee reappointed Tom Fawcett, Social Services Director, to an additional three year term on the Regional Treatment Center Coalition. Chairman Lee also appointed Jim Wilkus, Administrator of the Fergus Falls Medical Group, to replace Edward Mehl and he further appointed Larry Merxbaurer, Director of Productive Alternatives, to replace Steve Lorshbough. All three individuals will serve three year terms commencing as of this date. New Committees Named Motion by Lindquist, seconded Fortmann and unanimously carried to establish both the Rural Coalition Committee and the GIS Committee as new committees. Chairman Lee appointed Lindquist, along with himself, to serve on the Rural Coalition Committee and Partmann to serve on the GIS Committee for 1993. Insurance coverage: Honesty Bond Motion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the three year premium of the Honesty Bond issued through Meadowbrook Insurance Group at a rate of $1,216 and to authorize an increase in the base coverage to $25,000 at an annual premium of $115. Motion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to include each of the commissioners and other elected officials in the blanket bond coverage. Minnesota Red River Valley Development Association Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to name Commissioner Windels to the Minnesota Red River Valley Development Association for a three year term. Soil Survey Modification Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman to sign the working agreement between the USDA Soil Conservation Service and the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment station and the Otter Tail County Board of County Commissioners relative to acceleration and completion of the soil survey of Otter Tail County. Adjournment At 4:00 p.m., Chairman Lee declared the meeting adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 1993. Dated: _ _,/'-----'_;ie::0'-<----'9.,.3.,_ __ Larry Krohn, Clerk cb:kal Attachment ~Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 13, 1993 Page S, Attachment A VENDOR NAME •••••••••••••••••••••••. ALEXANDRIA DIESEL SERVICE AMERIDATA BARR ENGINEERING COMPANY BATTLE LAKE AUTO PARTS BATTLE LAKE STANDARD BIG A AUTO PARTS BOB'S MACHINE & MFG CO. BOB'S STANDARD BULK SERVICE BRANDON COMMUNICATIONS BRETZ HARDWARE CARQUEST AUTO PARTS COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION COPY EQUIPMENT INC. COUNTRY HTG & AIR CONDITIONING CRONATRON WELDING SYSTEMS INC. D-A LUBRICANT CO. DENNY'S ENTERPRISES INC. DENT HOMECENTER & HARDWARE FARNAM TIRE CENTER FERGUS FALLS,CITY OF FERGUS TIRE CENTER FISKUM AUTO PARTS-W HENNING AUTO PARTS INC. HENNING L.P. GAS CO. HENNING TRUSTWORTHY HDWE. HOMESTEAD BLDG SUPPLIES-H INTERSTATE ENGINEERING INC. JIM'S SERVICE LOCATORS & SUPPLIES M-R SIGN COMPANY MEYER'S GARBAGE SERVICE MINNESOTA BLUEPRINT MINNESOTA STATE AUDITOR NATIONAL BUSHING & PARTS CO. NORTH UNION TEXACO NORTHERN STATES SUPPLY INC. OTTER COUNTRY ELECTRIC PARK REGION CO-OP OIL CO. PELICAN CASH-N-DASH PERHAM FARM SUPPLY PERHAM STEEL PIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO. RICK'S REPAIR & SERVICE RUNESTONE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION SAFETY KLEEN CORP. SIGELMAN'S STEEL & SALVAGE CO STANDARD PARTS OF WADENA SUPER TRUCK SALES INC. VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY WASTE MANAGEMENT PARTNERS WESTSIDE MOBIL WORNER'S AUTO SALES INC. CHECK AMOUNT 50.79 260.40 1229.75 165.94 347.26 694.18 55.70 560.37 60.10 124.86 80.03 2136.85 13.78 48.00 61.90 315. 15 669.32 2.75 315.67 2549.89 100.16 62.59 193.25 580.43 60.04 4.35 9279.61 774.78 1517.63 142.17 25.56 239.99 1875.76 305.51 248.82 28. 09 . 90.02 4536.00 79.69 59.53 87.19 272.12 51.90 400.00 300.88 37.49 175.93 36.87 974.48 159.75 65.03 278.55