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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 02/24/19980 0 Call to Order The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, February 24, 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 Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services agenda of February 24, 1998 as presented. Approval of Minutes Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services minutes of February 10, 1998 as submitted. Juvenile Restitution Grant Program Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the Court Services Director to apply for a FY 1999 Juvenile Restitution Program grant of $2,000 from the Minnesota DOC with a $2,000 county funding match. Other Court Services Business Chuck Kitzman, Court Services Director, provided handouts detailing Otter Tail County restitution work sites and hours. Mr. Kitzman noted that work sites have been established in all areas of the county. Additionally, he provided copies of "kids count minnesota" brochure that focuses on out-of- home placement statistics. Family Services Collaborative Report Frances Eggen, Family Services Collaborative Coordinator, reviewed the recent collaborative meeting held on February 19. Benefits of involvement with the collaborative were listed relative to each community. An overall satisfaction was reported. The Student Assistance Program in Underwood, computer program in Parkers Prairie, and extended library hours in Henning were discussed. The Local Collaborative Time Study will be used to bring more money into schools/agencies working with at risk children and to develop preventive programming. Discussion followed regarding the governing board for the collaborative. Mr. Kitzman requested that a process to expend collaborative grant funds be clearly defined because of the large amount of potential funds and various agencies working within the collaborative. Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, advised use of the current system unless it proves unworkable. Motion by Partmann, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Court Services Department and Public Health Department to participate in the Local Collaborative Time Study as presented and recommended by the Collaborative Coordinator. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 24, 1998 Page 2 • Motion by Nelson, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the following funding requests from the Family Services Collaborative as recommended by the Collaborative's Finance Committee: 0 • New York Mill's request for funding of Coordinator's position for May and June of 1998 ($1,800), funding for group leadership of Teenage Health Consultants group ($1,800), and a divorce education group ($450). Recommended for funding -$4,050. • Perham-Dent's request for $2,000 in funding to support coordinator's expanding role and responsibilities. • Wadena-Deer Creek's request for $1,700 to underwrite keynote speaker for March 21 Regional Teens in Action Conference for high school students grades 9 through 12. Commissioner Lee -absent from Human Services meeting at 10: 15 a.m. Arsenic Research Study Ms. Thorson informed the board that the Minnesota ,Department of Health would be conducting an arsenic research study to measure arsenic levels in private wells in west central Minnesota. Contract Approval , Motion by Partmann, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to execute a contract between the Otter Tail County Public Health Department and Q Shared Solutions to train an individual to administer his/her medication pending approval of the --- contract by the County Attorney. Bills & Claims Motion by Nelson, se_cond by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills and claims as presented. Correspondence Provided The following correspondence was provided: January, 1998 Financial Statement Minnesota Institute of Public Health Policy on Tobacco Letter from Minnesota DHS Children's Mental Health Local Advisory Council meeting of January 9 and February 13, 1998 Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to reappoint Ardys Brensike and Val Nelson to the Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council. Recess Closed to the Public At 10:45 a.m., Chairman Stone declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board recessed. At 11 :20 a.m., Chairman Stone, with Commissioners Nelson, Stone, Partmann, ·o and Lindquist present, declared the meeting reconvened and closed to the public for the purpose --· of evaluating the performance of Mike Hanan; Solid Waste Director, pursuant to M.S. 471.705 Subd. 1d (d). A summary report of performance conclusions will be provided at the next regular board meeting. 0 0 Adjournment Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 24, 1998 Page 3 At 11 :45 a.m., Chairman Stone declared the closed session meeting adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 1998. and the Human Services Board By ~/4,-hJ it; e✓ William Stone, C~r By TJ,.,,.ea, 111. -ifJ,,AZtf-~/ 1fv J<. &ML.,, It Thomas M. Fawcett,Soci I Se ices Director Dated '-IJ1r,uJ,) //J J 99g , Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, February 24, 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 Portmann present. Approval of Agenda Motion by Nelson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of February 24, 1998 with the following addition: Sheriff, Gary Nelson, Communications Resolution -1 :45 p.m. Approval of Minutes Motion by Lindquist, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of February 17, 1998 as presented. Tax Statement Insert Marie Tysdal, Public Information and Education officer, presented a draft Otter Tail County Newsletter as an insert with the tax statements. The newsletter consists of informative articles relating to county policies. Commissioner Lindquist requested that Burn Barrel be replaced with Burn Device. With that correction, commissioners approved of the newsletter as presented. HHW/Recycling Floater Position Solid Waste Director, Mike Hanan, requested approval to proceed with an HHW/Recycling Floater position. The DMG compensation grade for this position is 11. Motion by Portmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the new HHW/Recycling Floater position as described by Mr. Hanan. This position is included in the Solid Waste Budget. Proposed Legislation County Coordinator, Larry Krohn, briefed board members regarding proposed legislation (SF 2048, HF 2773), Private Property Protection Policy. Discussion Followed. Premise Permit Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98-10 Upon a motion by Lindquist, second by Portmann, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: Q 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 Board; and Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 24, 1998 Page4 WHEREAS, the Underwood Area Lions Club, Underwood, MN, has made an application to the Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Riverfront Lounge in Sverdrup Township of Otter Tail County; and Q 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 Underwood Area Lions Club, Underwood, MN, at the Riverfront Lounge, in Sverdrup Township of Otter Tail County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Underwood Area Lions Club, Underwood, MN, at the Riverfront Lounge, in Sverdrup 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 Sverdrup by sending them a copy of this resolution. Adopted this 24th day of February, 1998 Dated: 'fl1a,,..J., ~ 191P Attest ~~ ~ LarfyKro , Clrk Handouts Provided County Auditor, Wayne Stein, provided the following handouts: 1998 Town Road Allotment Handout. 1998 State Election Calendar. Correction to Certificate of Forfeiture Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98-11 issioners UPON a motion by Nelson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that WHEREAS, on September 30, 1970, a County Auditor's Certificate of Forfeiture was issued on the following described parcel: Sub Lot 1 of Government Lot 6, Section 32, Township 133 Range 41 WHEREAS, on September 30, 1970, the above referenced Forfeiture was recorded on Page 173, Book 76 of Miscellaneous. County Auditor's Certificate of 0 0 ; ·, Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 24, 1998 Page 5 WHEREAS, the above stated description, as contained in the County Auditor's Certificate of . Forfeiture, was not correct as it should have been for only a part of Sub Lot 1 of Government Lot 6 O as follows: 0 () Beginning 2,137.2' West from the East Quarter Corner, North 9 degrees 40 minutes East 226.2', West 20.8', South 45 degrees 47 minutes West 91.5' South 26 degrees 20 minutes West 68', South 12 degrees West 80', South 20', East 95.8' to beginning. Section 32, Township 133 Range 41. WHEREAS, Sub Lot 1 of Government Lot 6 was owned by the Underwood Co-op Creamery and by Bill Martinson at the time of the supposed forfeiture referred to iri the above referenced Certificate of Forfeiture and that the inclusion thereof of all of Sub Lot 1 of Government Lot 6 in said certificate was erroneous for the reason that only the portion referenced above had a delinquency and should have been the only portion of Sub Lot 1 of Government Lot 6 listed in the County Auditor's Certificate of Forfeiture dated September 30, 1970. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the County Auditor's Application for Cancellation of Forfeiture of a parcel described as Sub Lot 1 of Government Lot 6, Section 32 Township 133 Range 41, excepting therefrom all that part of Sub Lot 1 of Government Lot 6 described as follows: Beginning 2,137.2' West from the East Quarter Corner, North 9 degrees 40 minutes East 226.2', West 20.8', South 45 degrees 47 minutes West 91.5' South 26 degrees 20 minutes West 68', South 12 degrees West 80', South 20', East 95.8' to beginning, Section 32, Township 133 Range 41, and hereby request that the Minnesota Department of Revenue accept and approve such application. Adopted this 24th day of February, 1998 Dated: ~ c b ~ (1'18 ' Approval of Final Payment-S.A.P. 56-606-10 Motion by Stone, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve final payment for S.A.P. 56-606-10, overlay of CSAH No. 6, to Mark Sand & Gravel Co. in the amount of $31,979.50 as recommended by the Highway Engineer. Minnesota Sheriffs' Association Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98-12 Upon a motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners acting with the Otter Tail County sheriff, local law enforcement and public safety officials believes the primary purpose of 911 systems is to enhance public safety and service; and WHEREAS, such interest would be best served by a 911 system in which all calls, including all wireless calls, are directed to a local public safety answering point; and Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 24, 1998 Page6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners resolves that responsibility for all wireless 911 calls be the responsibility of the local public safety answering point, and to the extent necessary, transferred from the Minnesota State Patrol of the Department of Public Safety. Q Adopted this 24th day of February, 1998 OUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Payment Approval for Vehicle Motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to authorize payment, in the amount of $16,880.78, to Schmidt Motors of Perham, MN for a Ford Pickup and payment to the Otter Tail County Auditor, in the amount of $1,089.21, for tax and license fees. Recess Chairman Lee declared the meeting recessed at 1 :53 p.m. for a short break. Ditch No. 63 Public Hearing At 2:00 p.m., Chairman Lee reconvened the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners for the Ditch No. 63 Public Hearing. Chairman Lee called on Ditch Inspector, Tiny Holm, to provide a background of events relative to Ditch No. 63. Mr. Holm stated that an informational meeting regarding Ditch No. 63 was held on August 6, 1996, a petition was presented and accepted by the County Board as the Ditch Authority on June 17, 1997. An Engineer's opinion was obtained at an approximate cost of $160. It was determined that the situation could.have been dangerous and a repair was necessary. The Ditch Viewers presented the Ditch No. 63 redetermination of benefits report to the County Board on January 27, 1998. The County Board accepted the report. The Ditch Viewers working on determining benefits for Ditch No. 63 are Howard Geese, Richard Bergquist, and Rod Brause. Richard Bergquist, spokesperson for the viewers, read a report of the process used to determine benefits. Chairman Lee asked for comments from the public. Leroy Rogholt questioned benefit from a drainage ditch when land is 100% woods. Mr. Holm noted that the assessment per acre for wooded land is $5. Mr. Rogholt questioned 18 acres of land that he stated drains to the south and does not contribute to the drainage ditch. Mr. Holm stated that the 18 acres is in the original ditch system and a cleanout would precipitate a benefit from the ditch. Mr. Rogholt questioned the drainage of some acreage relative to property he owns with other partners. Chairman Lee requested that the Ditch Inspector and Viewers take another look at this. Q Louie Nordick questioned 40 acres in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ that can drain only if the neighbor 0 doesn't decide to close the ditch on his property. Mr. Holm responded that the original tile could be put back in by petition and then all of this land would be tillable farmland. Mr. Nordick questioned whether or not the DNR should help pay for the ditch project if the DNR opens the tile. Mr. Holm noted that this property belongs to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife has a written 0 0 •. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners February 24, 1998 Page 7 request to take the block out and refill with clay block to block the drainage off. This is scheduled to be completed this fall and will correct the problem. Chairman Lee then asked for additional comments from the public. No additional comments were offered. At 2:30 p.m., Chairman Lee declared the Ditch No. 63 Public Hearing closed until Tuesday, March 3, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. The Chairman recessed the meeting for a short break. Reconvene Attorney Compensation The meeting was reconvened at 2:37 p.m. Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to move the compensation plan for Attorneys employed with Otter Tail County from a percentage of a District Court Judge's salary (as established in 1978 and continued) to the Otter Tail County compensation plan as outlined below with 1997 being a transition year: 1) Attorneys will receive the same 2½% increase as other employees, effective January 1, 1997. 2) 3) Attorneys will receive a 4% increase effective December 1, 1997 as allowed under the previous compensation agreement The District Court Judges received the same increase July 1, 1997. The Attorneys will not receive the additional 5% received by District Court Judges effective January 1, 1998. Effective January 1, 1998, Attorneys will be placed on the county's compensation schedule and be granted step increases and cost of living increases as other employees, and no longer receive longevity. Adjournment • At 2:50 p.m., Chairman Lee adjourned the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 1998. Dated: ~ ~-I 9 98 CB/kd OUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By_.,£e,t.._!1!:::I:::P::.~7...Ll.-'~.::::::::::.-----