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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 01/27/1998Call to Order The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Bill Stone, Chair; Syd Nelson, Vice-Chair; Andy Lindquist, Secretary; Malcolm Lee, and Virginia Partmann present. Approval of Agenda Motion by Nelson, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services agenda of January 27, 1998 as submitted. Approval of Minutes Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services minutes of January 13, 1998 as presented. " , Youth Health Day C?ublic Health Director, Diane Thorson, reported that Youth Health Day is scheduled for Monday, March'9., 1998 at the Fergus Falls Community College. Ms. Thorson provided a draft handout of topics to be presented. Dental Clinic Update Ms. Thorson reported that the dental clinic is currently operating at the Public Health Department. . The University of Minnesota staff is lodging at the RTC. Delta Dental is coming today to observe the clinic and discuss a contract to serve Minnesota Care clients. Medical Surety Bonds The Public Health Director reported that new federal regulations require home care agencies to obtain surety bonds for Medicare to cut down fraud and abuse for home health services. The regulations are a problem because Surety Bond companies are not offering surety insurance. BCBS of Wisconsin informed us that, as a Government Agency, we are exempt until June of 1998. At that time, they will analyze government agencies to determine if this exemption will remain in effect. McKnight Welfare-to-Work Application Ms. Thorson reported that the McKnight Welfare-to-Work application has been finalized. She briefed the commissioners regarding the eleven major services the grant would provide for eligible recipients. V . . . , . EPSDT Outreach . . ·.• · The Otter Tail County EPSDT outreach contract has been approved by OHS. Money is received ' by Social Services and Social Services contracts with Public Health to provide the service. -l~VI , cm VVUI llY coara or l,;0mm1ssioners January 27, 1998 Page2 DOC District Lines ... .. • Chuck Kitzman, Court Services Director, provided a map of the new DOC district that includes Otter Tail County. A new district supervisor will service this area. Caseload/workload reductiot"'\. funds will be addressed at a later date. "1£·" DOC Proposed Legislation Mr. Kitzman provided a copy of H.F. 2258 which proposes that juvenile probation services be fully funded by the State of Minnesota. Discussion followed. Bills & Claims Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills and claims as presented. Fathering Grant Motion by Partmann, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Social Services Director's signature to execute the Fathering Grant from the Department of Children, Families, and Learning. Meals by Wheels of Fergus Falls Contract Motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate county officials' signatures to execute the Meals by Wheels of Fergus Falls Contract effective January 1, through December 31, 1998. Mental Health Services Grant Motion by Nelson, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate,~ county officials' signatures to execute a contract between the Otter Tail County Department o•~ Social Services and the Regional Treatment Center. The RTC is reimbursed for community-based · mental health services. Appointment to the Community Health Services Committee Motion by Stone, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to appoint Cindy Hermanson to the Otter Tail County CHS Committee to replace the term of Dick Cloeter. Adjournment At 10:30 a.m., Chair Stone declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board adjou~d ntilr--9:30 a.m. ~,_February 10, 1998. :;l By · · ~ By~~)-,e,. ~ William Stone, Chair Thomas M. Fawcett, soil'al Services Director By ~ fb....~ Kathy omholt, Recording Secretary Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 1 :20 p.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Malcolm Lee, Chair; Syd Nelson Vice- Chair; Andy Lindquist, Bill Stone, and Virginia Partmann present. AMC Executive Director, n Jim Mulder, spoke to commissioners regarding upcoming legislation previous to the beginning of._, the meeting. J Approval of Agenda Motion by Stone, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of January 27, 1998 with the following addition: . Otter Tail County Beare or 1.,omrrm,,.,u,..,, ~ January 27, 1998 Page 3 Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar -EAW Needs Determination ,c-,_(") . . Approval of Minutes Notion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of January 20, 1998 as presented. Final Payment-One Ton Crew Cab Pickup Motion by Stone, second by Partmann, and carried with Lindquist abstaining, to approve final payment, in the amount of $21,343 (Purchase Order #57808) for purchase of a one ton crew cab pickup. This final payment is payable to Falls Automotive, Inc. Final Payment-½ Ton 4 x 4 Pickup Highway Engineer Rick West, provided a summary of quotations for purchase of one ½ ton 4 x 4 pickup. Motion by Partmann, second by Stone, and carried, with Lindquist abstaining, to approve purchase of one ½ ton 4 x 4 pickup from Falls Automotive, Inc. in the amount of $21,873 (lowest quotation). Transfer of Vehicle The Highway Engineer reported that unit 54 will be transferred to the Phelps Mill Park from the Highway Department and that unit 23, the current Phelps Mill pickup, will be sold at the city/county auction this spring. Final Payment-S.A.P. 56-680-02 Motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to approve final payment to R. L. r'}arson Excavating, Inc: for S.A.P._ 56-680-02, CSAH No. 80, in the amount of $125,704.79 as "--'recommended by the Highway Engineer. · Discussion -EAW Needs Determination Bill Kalar, Land & Resource Director, reported that citizens have petitioned for the preparation of an EAW on "Pleasant Lake Estates". Otter Tail County has been designated as being the responsible government unit and is responsible for the first step which is a needs determinati1;m for an EAW. Mr. Kalar noted that he has received a letter from the developer, Taylor Investment, withdrawing their request for a Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit for "Pleasant ·Lake Estates". The commissioners requested that the Land & Resource Director notify all people who have signed this petition to inform them of the receipt of the letter withdrawing the application. Mr. Kalar requested direction if another Preliminary Plat/CUP application is received. The Chairman stated that the process that has been previously used for determination of an EAW by the Planning Commission should be followed. Ditch No. 63 Ditch Inspector, Tiny Holm, and Ditch Viewers submitted a Redetermination of Benefits report on Ditch No. 63. Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to accept the Ditch Viewers Report as presented. A public hearing must be established within thirty days of the time the owner's report is mailed to affected property owners. , Premise Permit Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98-05 Upon a motion by Nelson, seconded by Stone, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: ........... , Cllll ,._,vu, "Y ouara or 1..,omm1ssioners January 27, 1998 Page4 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 Boarc-'Q. and ' 1 WHEREAS, the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, has made an application to the Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Spanky's Stone Hearth in Hobart Township of Otter Tail County; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a 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 Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Spanky's Stone Hearth in Hobart Township of Otter Tail County; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Spanky's Stone Hearth in Hobart 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 Hobart by sending them a copy of this resolution. ,_ ' Adopted this 2]1h day of January, 1998. Dated: 't:c. tz:'1 .. 1 ~ J: I 'f 12 o. . ' ~ Attest: b LarryK~n, ~ OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS -;?'.'./;? / //1 By .: /1/! ,,:,~t( ~l-u- Malcolm K. Lee, Ch'air Consulting Services Agreement Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate county officials' signatures to execute a Consulting Services Agreement for the development of a parcel level GIS system between the County of Otter Tail and Otter Tail Power Company subject to the approval of the County Attorney. Approval of Letter in Support of NYM Public School Grant Application Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to support the New York Mills Public Schools Chemical Prevention Grant application and to authorize the County Coordinator to send a letter of approval. Blue Cross Blue Shield Amendment , ___ .., Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve an amendment too the service agreement between BCBSM and the County of Otter Tail to administer the employee · , _ health benefit plan. The amendment clarifies the mandatory arbitration process. .J Otter Tail County Board of Comm1ss1oners January 27, 1998 Page 5 Labor Agreement Approved . Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's '""(. ··;ignature to execute a Labor Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and the Minnesota Meamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union, Local No. 320, (essential, non-licensed jail unit) effective January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1999. Adjournment At 2:17 p.m., Chairman Lee declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners' meeting adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 1998. Dated: _$....!'I.C,• £'l:'t1k!<' •:.ea.._, ~~.;3~, ...1.L..t."l.1.J'ijll-.-_ CB/kd OTTER TAIL,,COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ,..,,-?7/1) ,;, /✓/'/1 By //;/:ecr.,,ccc:f":,,r~ Malcoim K. Lee, Chair