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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 09/28/19930 0 0 Minutes of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B Otter Tail county courthouse Tuesday, September 28, 1993 1:00 p.m. Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, September 28, 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 Fortmann present. Stop Hitting Day Upon a motion by Fortmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the mission of the Minnesota Department of Human Services is to protect children whose health or welfare may be jeopardized through physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect; and WHEREAS, it is the State's Public Policy to strengthen the family and make the home and community safe for all children; and WHEREAS, the County goal in the CSSA Plan is that children shall live with their families in a safe and nurturing environment; and WHEREAS, acts of domestic violence and physical abuse of children are increasing each year; and WHEREAS, physical abuse of children causes emotional trauma to children and may lead to out of home placement of children; and WHEREAS, physical punishment teaches children that hitting is an acceptable way to settle conflict, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners supports community efforts to educate the public about alternatives to physical punishment and proclaims October 29, 1993, as STOP HITTING DAY, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that October 29 of each year be henceforth known as STOP HITTING DAY. Dated this 28th day of September, 1993. Dated: /J.cfo4tm ~ /f('7j OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Malcolm K. Lee, Chairman Attest: Larry Krohn, Clerk 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 28, 1993 Page 2 Mental Illness Awareness Week Upon a motion by Stone, seconded Portmann and unanimously carried the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, Mental Illness is a problem of grave concern and consequence in American society and is widely, but unnecessarily, feared and misunderstood; and WHEREAS, more than 10,000,000 people in the United States are disabled for long periods of time by schizophrenia, manic depressive disorders and major depression; and WHEREAS, over 250,000 Minnesotans suffer from these serious and disabling mental illnesses; and WHEREAS, approximately 400 people in Otter Tail County experience severe and persistent mental illness; and WHEREAS, approximately 5,000 County residents experience severe and persistent mental illness; and WHEREAS, Minnesota is in the process of developing a comprehensive system for the delivery of mental health services statewide; and WHEREAS, Mental disorders result in staggering economic costs to society, which are estimated to be in excess of $40 billion annually and include direct treatment and support cost, as well as indirect costs, such as lost productivity; and WHEREAS, Mental Illness is an increasingly treatable disability with excellent prospects for remedy and recovery when properly recognized; and WHEREAS, appropriate treatment of mental illness is cost effective because it restores productivity, reduces utilization of other health services and lessens social dependence; and WHEREAS, unprecedented major research developments in recent years have added new methods and technology to the sophisticated and objective study of the functioning of the brain and its linkages to normal and abnormal behavior; and WHEREAS, research in recent decades has led to a wide array of new and more effective somatic and psychosocial methods of treatment for some of the most incapacitating forms of mental illness, including schizophrenia, major affective disorders, phobias and phobic disorders; and WHEREAS, in Otter Tail County, as a way to reduce stigma and promote understanding of the mentally ill and their families, and encourage County residents to share their support and concern for individuals and families experiencing mental illness; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners proclaims October 3-9, 1993, to be MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK. Dated this 28th day of September, 1993. Dated:___,,,a_..,""W""""¼/"-'tft"-'-'-/,,_q""~"'-- Attest: i i OTT~;V~OiP~MMISSIONERS By .f'1• Malcolm K. Lee, Chalrman 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 28, 1993 Page 3 Approval of Minutes Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the September 21, 1993 minutes as submitted. Microfilm camera Steve Andrews, Treasurer, requested replacement of a microfilm camera and offered the following quotations: Office Systems Fargo, ND Information Systems Corp. Fargo, ND 3M 6620 Duplex Camera w/ endorser Service Agreement Xidex IC 3300 Camera Film Cassette Endorser, Wide Service Agreement $6,332.50 717.25 $5,920.00 292.00 915.00 495.00 Motion by Lindquist, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to authorize the purchase of the 3M 6620 Duplex Camera with Endorser and Service Agreement from Office Systems, Fargo, ND. Snowmobile Trail Agreements Motion by stone, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's signature on a Trails Assistance Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $8,600 for the L.R.T.A. for snowmobile trails. Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's signature on a Trails Assistance Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $17,200 for o.c.T.A. for snowmobile trails. Crane Lake Property owners Association Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to accept the request of the crane Lake Property owners Association to be placed on sewage system abatement list. Bureau of Justice Grant Gary Nelson and Dick Kausler, Sheriff and Chief Deputy respectively, discussed aspects of a Bureau of Justice Grant for the new Police Hiring Supplement Program. After lengthy discussion of support by the Commission, but budgeting concerns expressed, a motion was offered by Partmann, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to direct the Sheriff's Department to proceed with the grant process. County Drainage Ditch #23 The County Attorney outlined the process which had taken place with regard to the County's Drainage Ditch #23. A motion was offered by Lindquist, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to order an engineering report to examine Ditch #23 and report the findings to the County Board. Motion by Lindquist, seconded the amount of $22,555.41, to furnishing technical assistance Soil Survey Agreement Partmann and unanimously carried, to approve payment, in the Soil Conservation Service for costs incurred in in accordance with the Soil Survey agreement between the 0 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 28, 1993 Page'4 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners and the SCS for the period of July 1, 1993 to September 30, 1993. Cost Allocation Plan Motion by Partmann, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the amount of $9,400.00, to the Association of Minnesota Counties for the preparation of the Cost Allocation Plan by David M. Griffith and Associates, LTD. This amount agrees with the amount stated in our contract with the Association of Minnesota Counties dated December 2, 1992. Premise Permit Application Motion by Stone, seconded Windels and unanimously carried the following resolution was adopted by the otter Tail County Board of Commissioners: WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses and permits for conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and WHEREAS, the Dent Fire Fighters Relief Assoc., Dent, MN, has made application to the Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Galaxy Resort in Star Lake Township of Otter Tail County; and , WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 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 permit; and WHEREAS, the otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of lawful gambling by the Dent Fire Fighters Relief Assoc., Dent, MN, at the Galaxy Resort in Star Lake Township of Otter Tail County; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Dent Fire Fighters Relief Assoc., Dent, MN, at the Galaxy Resort in Star Lake Township of Otter Tail County, provided that the applicant meets all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits required by the Gambling Control Board. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Town Board of Star Lake Township by sending them a copy of this resolution. Dated this 28th day of September, 1993. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By?/4/~¥~ Malcblm K. Lee, chalrmin Attest: 0 0 "otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 28, 1993 Page 5 Northeast Landfill Contract Motion by Windels, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's signature on the Northeast Landfill contract with Kern & Tabery, Inc. as previously awarded. Building Committee Report Lindquist and Windels, representing the Building Committee, reported on the progress in the evaluation of the proposed County office building located in New York Mills. A report from the architects will be made at the next Board meeting. Braun Intertec Agreement Motion by Stone, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve a soils investigation exploration agreement with Braun Intertec on CSAHs 31, 35, 75 and 80 at a cost of $14,550. CSAB 16: '94 Construction Motion by Portmann, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway Engineer to set bid opening on CSAH 16: '94 Construction (Battle Lake) for 1:00 p.m. on November 16, 1993. Final Payment: CSAH 82 Project Motion by Lindquist, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to authorize final payment in the amount of $53,809.12 to Mark Sand & Gravel Company, Fergus Falls, MN, on CSAH 82 Project. Friends of Phelps Mill Meeting Chairman Lee announced receipt of an upcoming "Friends of Phelps Mill" meeting set for October 18, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. at the Phelps Mill Store. He requested Rick West and Andy Lindquist to attend this meeting. Representatives of regard to Phase I on discussed at length. County Drainage Ditch #21 Interstate Engineering updated the Board on their progress with County Drainage Ditch #21. Efforts to establish original grade was Further investigation will be made and reported. Minnesota Tax Court Motion by Windels, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's signature on a Stipulation for Entry of Judgment regarding the Westridge Mall Company's real property taxes for 1992 assessment. Adjournment Closed to the Public At 3:13 p.m. Chairman Lee declared the meeting adjourned and closed to the public for the purpose of continuing discussion on the performance of individuals subject to its authority pursuant to M.S. 471.705, Subd. ld.(d). The performances being discussed were those of Chester Toso, Veterans Service Officer and Diane Thorson, Public Health Director. A summary report of conclusions regarding the evaluations is to be provided at the next regular Board meeting. The Board also closed to discuss the matter of the .-. -. 0 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 28, 1993 Page 6 justice facility floor and potential litigation regarding the bid award at the Northeast Landfill construction, as authorized in M.S. 471.705, Subd. 1 d., Attorney-Client Privilege. The next scheduled County Board meeting is 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 1993. Dated: {jatJ-6.v.l ?, /4 e2 OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By~;r.1/4 Malcolm K. Lee, Chairman Attest: Clerk cb:kal