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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 02/10/1998... -. __ ...... u 0 Q ,,,,' ',, '" " ' ,.: .. ;•, ·.:" ,::::, t"'. -·.;--. ''. ''" ~ ~ " ' ' . ',,, >''""""" '"•,t· .,-,-;;,, __ ,, -,,.", : )t ·· >1MINUTEsi1'oi=:;-rt-fE,, .. ·. , .. ; ,c , > -,n.:•._oTTE_R:l"AllliCOUr,.j'fy ·so~RD0F:6©MMISSl©NERS;; . · · . Otter Tail County i:ourthouse . . · :; . Corrirni~~i.?n~rif Ro"orn/:F,loot1,~lB ... ;.··· . •.• . f~esday ;. 1;~~ .. u~ry:,J q; 1 ~.ss . •./ •:g:Jo,a.m:'• Call to Order The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, February 10, 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 Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services agenda of February 10, 1998 as submitted. Approval of Minutes Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services minutes of January 27, 1998 as presented. Court Services 1997 Organizational Plan Court Services 1997 Annual Report Chuck Kitzman, Court Services Director, provided the 1997 Otter Tail County Court Services Organizational Plan. Mr. Kitzman provided the 1997 Otter Tail County Court Services Annual Report. He briefed commissioners on the information and compared statistics to previous years. Lengthy discussion followed. Juvenile Restitution Program Grant Opportunity Mr. Kitzman requested County Board approval to apply for additional J.R.P. funds for the Juvenile Restitution Program for FY1998. County Board members confirmed that Mr. Kitzman should apply for these additional funds as described in the Department of Corrections letter shared with the board. Welfare Fraud Report Investigator, Al Anderson, provided the 1997 Fraud Report. Mr. Anderson reviewed statistics and cases handled. Mr. Anderson discussed administrative disqualifications, the total restitution assigned/collected, and concerns in dealing with the proposed electronic welfare card. Discussion followed. . Dental Sliding Fee Scale Diane Thorson, Public Health Director, reported that the Public Health Department would be a provider for MNCARE clients. Ms. Thorson requested approval of a dental sliding fee scale for MA, MNCARE, and below poverty guideline reimbursements. Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to adopt the Dental Sliding Fee Scale detailed as Attachment A of the official minutes. This fee schedule is for the temporary dental clinic(s) purchased through the University of Minnesota. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 10, 1998 Page2 Tobacco-Free Communities for Children Grant Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, requested authorization to sign an agreement with the State of Minnesota for a $10,000 Tobacco-Free Communities for Children Grant. Commissioner Lindquist read a letter from the county's insurance carrier (MCIT) that conveyed issues of liability O relative to compliance checks. Ms. Thorson explained that this agreement is a separate contract with the state for FDA compliance. Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the Public Health Director's signature to execute the Tobacco-Free Community for Children Grant agreement subject to the approval of the County Attorney. Bills & Claims Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and carried, with Partmann and Lindquist absent from the room, to approve the Human Services bills and claims as presented. Fathering Proposal with LCCR Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate county officials' signatures to execute an agreement between the Otter Tail County Social Service Department and Lake Country Community Resources, Inc. The agreement provides for the fathering proposal services to be performed by LCCR. Dual Licensure Day Care and Foster Care Provider, Val Lalonde, provided background information to commissioners regarding the issue of dual licensure. Ms. Lalonde appeared as spokesperson for herself and two other day care providers. She reviewed previous meetings and decisions relative to dual licensure. Lengthy discussion took place. Chair Stone asked the providers for their request(s). Ms. Lalonde provided a list of requests including consistency in the handling of licenses for foster care and day care, input from Social Workers regarding the use of dual licensure homes, and consistency in licensure procedures. The Social Services Director responded that all staff involved with placements will be asked for their input and a response will be made to each written concern/request made by the providers present at the meeting. Commissioner Partmann stressed that this is an administrative issue and the Social Services Director will need to work with his staff for resolution/solution to the concerns raised. American Public Welfare Association Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve 1998 annual dues, in the amount of $313, to the American Public Welfare Association. Process Parenting Program Grant Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the submission of the Process Parenting Program grant application to the chemical dependency division of the DHS. Diversionary Assistance Program Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to accept the Diversionary Assistance Program per the state guidelines as presented by the Social Services Director. 0 Adjournment 0 At 11 :40 a.m., Chair Stone declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 1998. 0 0 0 By 9d~l~;~, lLiV William Stone, Chair Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 10, 1998 By ~~cz;;q-:- Page3 Thomas M. Fawcett, Social Services Director By~i,)~ K11thymholt, Recording Secretary Dated _i3..,....dfu:Yl""ka.1"""""r--.A_,,_,'4.;.-,..l-'-9~'1f<.._ ___ _ Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 1 :00 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. Approval of Agenda Motion by Stone, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of February 10, 1998 with the following addition: Treasurer, Steve Andrews -1 :40 p.m. Approval of Minutes .Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of February 3, 1998 as presented. Public Utilities Meeting Update Assessor, Bob Moe, reported on a Public Utilities Task Force meeting. Mr. Moe reported that the primary reason the AMC is setting up the task force is to deal with electric deregulation. The task force is opposed to removing personal property tax on utilities before deregulation. He reported that the next meeting would be during the AMC Legislative Conference in March. 1997 Ag Sales Ratio Study Mr. Moe provided a 1997 Ag Sales Ratio Study handout. The median ratio of sales between October 1, 1996 and September 30, 1997 in Otter Tail County is 88%. The State Board of Equalization requires a minimum median ratio of 90%. TH 59 South Turnback Project Rick West, Highway Engineer, reported that Otter Tail County is eligible for funding in 1999 for the TH 59 South Turnback project that runs from the 210 East Junction south 4 ½ miles to Big Chief. The plans for this project must be to MnDOT by May 15, 1998. The Highway Engineer will return to the board next week for further information regarding this turnback project. Bridge Replacement Project Mr. West reported on a Bridge Replacement Program public meeting. Five townships were represented at the meeting and discussed replacement plans. Payment Approval Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve payment to Springsted, in the amount of $1,500, for the preparation and submission of the Continuing Disclosure Report for the County's $1,500,000 General Obligation Veterans Home Bonds, Series 1996A. Approval of Engagement Letter Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate county officials' signatures to execute the engagement letter for the services that will be provided pursuant to Minnesota Statute 6.48, by the Office of the State Auditor, for Otter Tail County for the year ended December 31, 1997. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 10, 1998 Page 4 Approval of Liquor Licenses Motion by Stone, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried applications for license: to approve the following Balmoral Golf Course, Inc. Balmoral Golf Course Battle Lake, MN Consumption and Display Permit The Peak Supper Club Thomas Michael Lorine Clitherall, MN Consumption and Display Permit Conference Report Mr. Stein reported on a recent conference he attended. Items discussed at the conference were legislative issues, the proposed electronic licensing system, redistricting, and TIF. Request to Pay for Tax Treasurer, Steve Andrews, explained that, in error, taxes on a specific parcel were certified as paid for the year of 1997, when, in fact, only the first one-half of the taxes were actually paid. Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize Otter Tail County to pay for one-half the 1997 payable taxes on parcel number 25-000-99-0789-000 (Mary Good}, in the amount of $168, and write-off the penalty and interest effective February 10, 1998 because of county error. Waterfowl Easements Approved Don Kleven, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, requested approval of five waterfowl easements. Motion by Lindquist, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to certify, for acquisition of lands by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the following waterfowl easements: Troy Becker: T.. 131 N .. R. 39 W., th P.M. Section 1, as described on the attached sheet. Section 1, that part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at the west quarter corner of said Section 1; thence South 87 degrees 59 minutes 53 seconds East assumed bearing, along the north line of aforesaid Norhtwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW¼ SW¼) 5.14 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; (said point being located on the center line of a public roadway) thence continuing South 87 degrees 59 minutes 53 seconds East, along said north line, 1315.69 feet to the east line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW¼ SW¼); thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West, along said east line, 1296.70 feet to the south line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW¼ SW¼); thence North 87 degrees 42 minutes 52 seconds West, along said south line, 114.82 feet to the center line of a public roadway; · thence North 42 degrees 02 minutes 48 seconds West, along said center line 87.82 feet; Q 0 .. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 10, 1998 Page 5 thence North 51 degrees 35 minutes 36 seconds West, along said center line, 357.71 feet; Q thence North 65 degrees 26 minutes 51 seconds West, along said center line, 227.92 feet; thence northwesterly, along said center line and along a tangential curve, concave to the northeast, radius 343.83 feet, central angle 29 degrees 20 minutes 14 seconds, 176.05 feet; 0 0 thence North 36 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West, along said center line and along tangent, 139.03 feet; thence North 38 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds West, along said center line, 129.99 feet; thence North 28 degrees 43 minutes 42 seconds West, along said center line, 243.51 feet; thence North 29 degrees 18 minutes 33 seconds West, along said center line, 359.01 feet; thence northerly, along said center line and along a tangential curve, concave to the east, radius 333.85 feet, central angle 19 degrees 16 minutes 22 seconds, 112.30 feet to the point of beginning. Robert A. Curtis and Melody J. Curtis: T., 132 N., R. 38 W., 5th P.M. Section 25, E ½ NW¼, NE ¼, SE ¼. James B. Davis and Penelope L. Davis: T., 135 N., R. 43 W., 5th P.M. Section 25, NE ¼ NW¼. Michael W. Heinks and Jane F. Heinks: T., 133 N., R. 37 W., 5th P.M. Section 29, S ½ SE ¼. Wayne A. Shearer: T., 135 N., R. 42 W., 5th P.M. Section 27, NW ¼ SE ¼, together with an easement for ingress and egress one rod in width across an existing cartway commencing on the township road located on the west line of said Section Twenty-seven (27) and going in a generally easterly direction across the North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N ½ SW ¼) of said Section Twenty-seven (27) to the west line of the above- described premises. 1998 Haulers License Motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to approve a 1998 Hauler's License renewal for Pope County Sanitation, Inc. County Board Schedule Change The Chairman, with consensus of other members, rescheduled the regular Otter Tail County Board meeting on March 10, 1998 to begin at 10:30 a.m. rather than 1 :00 p.m. to allow commissioners Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 10, 1998 Page6 time to attend the annual AMC conference. The Human Services Board meeting will begin at the regularly scheduled time of 9:30 a.m. Q Public Hearing At 2:05 p.m., Chairman Lee convened the Public Hearing for consideration of enactment of amendments to the Board of Adjustment Ordinance. Three staff members were in attendance. County Attorney, David Hauser, reviewed the proposed changes. The Chairman noted that no comments had been received from the public. Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to enact the amendments to the Board of Adjustment Ordinance as presented. The ordinance, in entirety, is Attachment B of the official minutes of February 10, 1998 and on file in the office of the County Auditor. Adjournment At 2:28 p.m., Chairman Lee declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners' meeting adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 1998. Dated: ~/2 19U Attest: /~~ ~ Larry Kron, Clrk OTT:.~A~OUNTY BOAR~F COMMISSIONERS By g d/4~4,£~ Malcolm K. Lee, Chair CB/kd Attachments 0 C 0 0 Otter Tall County Public Health Dental Sliding Fee Scale 2/9/98 Service Oeserh:ition ADA Code Fee Income Level Income Level Income Level Income Level Income Level Income Level Income Level Income Level Income Level MA Eligible MNCARE 200% ""',.,rtv 250% nr,y9m 300% oovert, 350% ~""rh 400% .....,:vert 450% .....,vert, 500% rv.verh Eligible Annual 7890 Annual 11835 Annual 15780 Annual 19725 Annual 23670 Annual 27615 Annual 31560 Annual 35505 Annual 3°Aa.:, Monthl, 658 Monthl, 986 Monthly 1315 Monthlv 1644 Monthhl 1973 Monthhl 2301 Monthlv2630 Monthlv 2959 Montfiiv 3288 Limited Examination 00140 23.00 18.02 19.82 20.00 20.50 21.00 21.50 22.00 22.50 23.00 Comclete Examination 00150 35.00 18.02 19.83 22.00 24.00 26.00 28.00 30.00 32.00 35.00 OHi 01330 31.00 17.301 19.03 21.00 23.00 25.00 26.00 28.00 30.00 31.00 Flourlde Treatment-Child 01203 22.00 13.83 15.21 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 ~e_!!-. laxis-Child 01120 30.00 20.76 22.84 23.00 24.00 25.00 26.00 27.00 28.00 30.00 Sealant 01351 25.00 16.15 11.n 18.00 18.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 23.00 25.00 Prnnhvlaxis-Adult 01110 50.00 30.00 33.00 34.50 36.50 38.50 40.50 42.50. 44.40 50,00 Full Mouth X-ravs 00210 70.00 43.85 48.23 50.00 53.50 57.00 50.00 63.00 66.00 70.00 Peria~ ical X-ray-First Film 00220 12.00 6.91 7.60 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 11.00 12.00 Periac ical X-ray-Addn Film 00230 9.00 4.60 5.06 5.25 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 9.00 Bite Wing X-rav 00270 15.00 6.91 7.60 8.00 9.00 10.25 11.75 12.50 13.75 15.00 Bite Wings-Two Films 00272 20.00 12.68 13.95 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 Bite Winas-Four Films 00274 30.00 18.45 20.30 23.00 24.00 25.00 26.00 27.00 28.00 30.00 Amalaam 1-Surface PrimaN 02110 51.00 30.00 33.00 34.50 36.50 38.50 40.50 42.50 44.40 51.00 Amaloam 2-Surface Primary 02120 67.00 41.53 45.68 48.00 51.00 54.00 57.00 60.00 63.00 67.00 Amalgam 3-Surface Primarv 02130 81.00 56.54 62.20 64.50 67.00 69.50 72.00 74.50 77.001 81.00 Amal"""m 4-Surface Primary 02131 92.00 63.47 69.81 73.00 76.00 79.00 82.00 85.00 88.00 92.00 Amalgam 1-Surfaee Permanent 02140 55.00 32.30 35.53 38.00 40.00 44.00 47.00 50.00 53.00 55.00 Amalgam 2-Surface Permanent 02150 75.00 45.00 49.50 51.00 55.00 59.00 63.00 67.00 71.00 75.00 Amalaam 3-Surface Permanent 02160 90.00 56.54 62.20 68.00 70.00 74.00 78.00 82.00 86.00 90.00 AmaJaam 4-Surfaee Permanent 02161 110.00 69.24 76.16 80.00 84.00 88.00 90.001 96.00 103.00 110.00 Resin 1•Surface Anterior Permanent 02330 75.00 41.53 45.69 51.00 55.00 59.00 63.00 67.00 71.00 75.00 Resin 2-Surface Anterior Permanent 02331 95.001 55.38 60.92 65.00 70.00 75.00 80.00 85.00 90.00 95.00 Resin 3-Surface Anterior Permanent 02332 115.00 68.09 74.90 80.00 85.00 90.00 95.00 100.00 107.00 117.00 ComnMiite Restoration 02335 135.00 69.24 76.16 84.50 93.00 101.50 109.00 117.50 126.00 135.00 Preventive Restorative Restoration 02385 80.00 37.60 41.36 47.00 52.001 55.00 62.00 68.00 73.00 80.00 Prefabricated SSC-Primary 02930 130.00 Prefabricated SSC.Permanent 02931 160.00 Prefabricated Resin Crown 02932 170.00 Pulnnromy 03220 120.00 I Sine le Tooth Extraction 07110 77.00 38.071 41.88 47.00 52.00 57.00 62.00 68,00 73.00 77.00 Each Additional Extraction 07120 67.00 34.62 38.08 42.00 46.00 50.00 54.00 58.00 62.00 67.00 Root Removal·Exposed Roots 07130 110.00 46.16 50.78 59.00 67.00 75.00 83.00 91.00 99.00 110.00 Full Mouth Debridement 04355 35.00 Anterior RCT 03310 353.00 I Initiate RCT ~3 Canals 09110 90.00 23.07 34.00 43.00 52.00 61.00 70.00 79.00 88.00 90.00 Sedative Filtina 29010 35.00 IH ,,~~ ~~ [ :;i, i. Prepared by: Diane Thorson ~-~ Adopted by Human Services Board on February 10, 1998 Page 1 dentlfee.xls 0 ORDINANCE otter Tail Canty B:ard of Ctmnissiaa:s FEh:rary 10, 1998 Atlcdnart; B The County Board of Otter Tail County ordains: I. General Provisions A. Title: This Ordinance from the date of its passage shall be entitled: THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ORDINANCE B. Purpose: The purpose of this Ordinance shall be to implement official controls established by Otter Tail County, Minnesota, under Chapter 294 of Minnesota Statutes. C. Legal Authority: This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §394.27 to maintain and confirm the Board of Adjustment previously created without an Ordinance. II. Establishment of Board of Adjustment and Its Powers and Duties A. The Board of Adjustment previously established by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners by resolution is hereby confirmed and maintained as the Board of Adjustment defined in Minnesota Statute 394.27. B. The Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment shall consist of six members: five of these members shall be appointed at large by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, at least one of these five individuals shall be a resident of an unincorporated area of the county; and the sixth member shall be a member of the Otter Tail County Planning Commission, designated by the Chair of the Planning Commission. C. The term of office of members of the Board of Adjustment shall be for a period of at least one year. Any member shall be reappointed for successive one year terms by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. This provision shall not apply to the member from the Planning Commission0 D. Any member of the Board of Adjustment may be removed by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners for malfeasance or nonfeasance in the performance of his or her official duties. E. No elected officer of Otter Tail County, nor any employee of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners shall serve as a member of the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment. F. The powers and duties of the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment shall be as set forth in Minnesota Statutes §394.27. Ill. Effective Date This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS . --·, / ~ _/. / _.;:!-/··/"• By /,L/ (C:// L~ Ma1c~lm Lee, Chair