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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 03/24/19980 Call to Order The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, March 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 Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services agenda of March 24, 1998 as submitted. Approval of Minutes Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services minutes of March 10, 1998 as submitted. Approval of Supplemental Juvenile Restitution Grant Contract Chuck Kitzman, Court Services Director, requested approval of a supplement grant agreement for juvenile restitution funds in the amount of $3,200. Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the signatures of the Human Services Chair and Vice-Chair to execute FY 98 Supplement #1 to Grant No. 78000-PO 000-1334 as recommended by the Court Services Director. The agreement is between the State of Minnesota and Otter Tail.County. Approval of Supplemental Contract for Secretarial Services Mr. Kitzman reported that one secretarial position in the Court Services Department in New York Mills is 50% contracted to the MN DOC. Due to unanticipated increases in benefit expenses for the employee, an additional $500 is required from MN DOC to meet their 50% salary responsibility. Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the signatures of the Human Services Chair and Vice-Chair to execute FY 98 Supplement to Contract No. 000-1615 between the State of Minnesota and Otter Tail County for the above described purpose. Family Services Collaborative Family Services Collaborative, Frances Eggen, reported that the application for Local Collaborative Time Study funding looks positive for approval very soon. The collaborative's application for Welfare to Work implementation funding was approved, in the amount of $350,000, over a period of two years. Ms. Eggen provided a handout showing the funds requested for specific purposes and funds that were approved. Report -Grant Funds Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, reported that the WCAAA applied for funding for the nine- county region for dietician services to provide nutrition education in homes as well as in the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners March 24, 1998 Page2 community. The grant has been approved. Otter Tail County is the fiscal agent and funding will be provided to those counties in the region willing to participate in the program. Stevens and Traverse counties have applied for health assessment funds to assist the elderly in staying in their n own home. Otter Tail County will participate in the health assessment program for Otter Tail .._, County citizens and will be reimbursed by the StevensfTraverse grant. Car Seat Rodeo Diane Thorson, Public Health Director reported that the Public Health Department plans to have a rummage sale in conjunction with a Car Seat Rodeo during the next year. The Car Seat Rodeo would raise awareness of the proper use of car seats and proceeds from the rummage sale would be used to purchase bicycle helmets. The County Board agreed with the concepUplan. 1997 Otter Tail County Public Health Annual Report Diane Thorson provided the 1997 Otter Tail County Public Health Annual Report and reviewed programs, whether discretionary or mandated, and expenditures and revenues of each program. Discussion followed. Bills & Claims Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills and claims as submitted. Contract for Home Delivered Meals Motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate county officials' signatures to execute a contract between Lutheran Social Services and the Otter Tail County Social Services Department for home-delivered meals for CADI and ACEW at $4.25 per meal. Discount Request to Purchase Property Tom Fawcett, Social Services Director, presented a request for a discount on a contract for deed that the county is currently collecting on for a past MA claim. Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to deny the request to discount the property. Correspondence Acknowledged Mr. Fawcett provided several handouts including the Child Care Fund for 1998, February Financial Statement, and a letter from the DHS approving the 1998 and 1999 Community Social Services Plan. Retirement Announced Mr. Fawcett announced that he received a retirement notice effective April 30, 1998 from Social Services Supervisor, Rosann Sauck. Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to accept the resignation, with regret, and commend Rosann Sauck for over 30 years of service to Otter Tail County. Adjournment At 11 :14 a.m., Chairman Stone declared the Human Services 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1998. Byw~~< William Stone,~ Board meeting adjourned until Thomas M. Fawcett, Social Services Director By ~'f)J..ti: Kathymholt, Recording Secretary Dated _.l../!< 11~{)11,!,.l,!, • .&.0-'-, _!,/....L.£/1-· .LJ.L99,«..~!...._ ___ _ i .L, 0 0 Call to Order Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners March 24, 1998 Page 3 The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 1 :08 p.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Malcolm Lee, Chair; Syd Nelson Vice-Chair; Q Andy Lindquist, Bill Stone, and Virginia Partmann present. 0 0 Approval of Agenda Motion by Lindquist, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of March 24, 1998 as submitted. Approval of Minutes Motion by Lindquist, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the amended County Board minutes of March 17, 1998 as presented at the meeting. Additionally, page 6 under "Adjournment" should read Vice-Chairman Nelson rather than Vice-Chairman Stone. Approval of Consultant Agreements Motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to execute a consultant agreement between Otter Tail County and Interstate Engineering, Inc. for design services for CSAH 35 Bridge Replacement (BR. #L0868) as recommended by the Highway Engineer. Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to execute a consultant agreement between Otter Tail County and Interstate Engineering, Inc. for design services for Dead Lake Bridge Replacement (BR. #3580) in the amount of $6,100 as recommended by the Highway Engineer. Final Payment Approved -CSAH 88 Turnback Project Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve final payment to Mark Sand & Gravel Co., in the amount of $81,101.75, for S.A.P. 56-688-01TB & S.A.P. 126-104- 02TB. Premise Permit Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -21 Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: 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 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 Hamburger Hollow in Pine Lake 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 Hamburger Hollow in Pine Lake 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 Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners March 24, 1998 Page4 Hamburger Hollow in Pine Lake 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 0 Township of Pine Lake by sending a copy of this resolution. Adopted this 24th day of March, 1998. Dated: vflf& R , ?., 17?8 Attest: /41~ · /~ Larry Kroh, Cler Otter Tail Cm,mty Board of Commissioners By ,,,a~0t' a Ma{colfi Lee, Chair Premise Permit Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -22 Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: 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 WHEREAS, the Perham Lions Club, Perham MN, has made an application to the Gambling Q Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Stroms Steak House in Perham · · Lake 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 Stroms Steak House in Perham 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 Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Stroms Steak House in Perham 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 Perham Township by sending a copy of this resolution. Adopted this 24th day of March, 1998. Dated: 1 /'b rn; 0. ?i I '1?8 i Attest ~ ¢-Larry~Cle 0 i Premise Permit Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners March 24, 1998 Page 5 Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -23 Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board Q of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: 0 0 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 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 Dave & Louise's in Leaf Lake 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 Dave & Louise's in Leaf Lake 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 Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Dave & Louise's in Leaf Lake 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 Leaf Lake Township by sending a copy of this resolution. Adopted this 24th day of March, 1998. Dated: , A (',..µJ)~ 7, / '1 iJ Atlest ~~ d Larry Krorr, Clerk Otter ..• T.f~ .• ~9tmty Board ;!f C mmissioners . tz): ~. By /;//:✓~// /1 ~ Malcolm Lee, Chair Liquor License Application Motion by Stone, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the following application for license: Dave & Louise's Louise E. Trana RR 2 Box 137 Henning, MN Consumption and Display Permit Handout Provided Auditor, Wayne Stein, provided a handout of 1998 payable tax rates. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners March 24, 1998 Page6 Planning Commission Recommendation Conditional Use Permit-Gaylord & Joy Johnson: Commissioner Lee reported that he and the Land & Resource Director looked at the Gaylord and Q. Joy Johnson property as the County Board requested at the March 17, 1998 meeting. Mr. Lee stated that the Planning Commission did a good job setting the requirements. Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Gaylord & Joy Johnson (Sec. 8, Twp. 135, R. 42,South Arm of Lida Lake -56-747) for grading and filling to develop a homestead. The CUP is subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Support of Labor/Management Committee Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -24 Upon motion made by Partmann, second by Stone, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that WHEREAS, The State Bureau of Mediation Services is charged with providing training, staff resources and ongoing support to organized Labor/Management Committees, and WHEREAS, the employees of Otter Tail County, through their recognized bargaining units, have requested the formation of a Labor/Management Committee, and WHEREAS, two separate meetings have been held to determine the feasibility of a /\ Labor/Management Committee, and w WHEREAS, employees representing both labor and management have indicated their support for the creation of a Labor/Management Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners supports the creation of Labor/Management Committee and authorizes its employees to participate in the authorized training and functions of such a Committee on a trial basis for the next two years beginning in May, 1998. . Adopted this 241h day of March, 1998. Dated: 1 4pA; R, 71 / 9"(rf Attest k,;:( ~ Larry Kro , Clrk Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners By~//!/{ Malcolm Lee, Chair Phelps Mill Festival Request Commissioner Lee reported receipt of a letter from Teresa Brause, Phelps Mill Festival Manager. Ms. Brause requested that an Otter Tail County Commissioner carry on the tradition of welcoming the public at the Opening Ceremony at the festival. Commissioner Bill Stone offered to speak at Q the Opening Ceremony and commissioners concurred. i 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners March 24, 1998 Page7 Cormorant Lake Meeting Chairman Lee reported that the Cormorant Lake meeting is scheduled for April 2, 1998. County Board members requested that Chairman Lee attend the meeting on behalf of the board. Furniture Expenditure Approved Motion by Nelson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve computer equipment, stands, and furniture (chairs and/or desks) in the amount of $12,000, for the district judges and court reporters. The funds are lo be paid from the 1997 Court Administrator's budget. Adjournment At 2:00 p.m., Chairman Lee adjourned the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 1998. Dated: Attest: -L/4=,;,:,u;,,'./.djl¥------J.'r,4";E£:L&:L __ Larry Krol>l'n, C~ CB/kd OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOA~F COMMISSIONERS By~//( Malcolm K. Lee, Chair