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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 09/22/19980 , 0 Call to Order The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 9:30 a.m, at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Syd Nelson, Chair; Virginia Partmann, Vice-Chair; Malcolm Lee, Secretary; Andy Lindquist, and Bill Stone present Approval of Agenda Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services agenda of September 22, 1998 as mailed, Approval of Minutes Motion by Stone, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services minutes of September 8, 1998 as mailed, Adult Mental Health LAC Update Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Committee members, LuAnn Hanson and Lorraine Erickson updated the board regarding mental illness awareness and upcoming educational events/activities provided by the committee, Mental Illness Awareness Week Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -52 UPON a motion by Stone, second by Lee, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, mental illness is a problem of grave concern and consequence in American society and is widely, but unnecessarily feared and misunderstood; and WHEREAS, one in five Americans will suffer from mental illness at some point in their living; and WHEREAS, schizophrenia strikes more than 2,5 million Americans over the course of their lifetimes; and WHEREAS, major depression and manic-depressive disorders affect approximately one of every 10 Americans'; and WHEREAS, approximately 10% of Otter Tail County residents suffer from these same illnesses; and 0 WHEREAS, the national dollar cost of mental illness is estimated at a staggering $129 billion; and WHEREAS, mental illnesses is not the result of personal failure, lack of willpower or a moral weakness; and Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 22, 1998 Page 2 WHEREAS, appropriate treatment productivity, reduces utilization of contributes to recovery; and • of mental illness is cost effective because it restores other health services and lessons social dependence; Q WHEREAS, the stigma associated with mental illness contributes toward people not seeking appropriate and timely treatment; and WHEREAS, in Otter Tail County, there is a need to reduce stigma and promote better understanding of the mentally ill and their families; and WHEREAS, county residents are encouraged 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 proclaim October 4 -10, 1998 to be MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK. Dated: /O-/a--q( Attest~~ Larry K hn,lerk OUNTY N SERVICE BOARD By~'£C:f)!?~~~~~=-=----- Rate Increase Proposed Social Worker Barb Madole, reported that Prairie Community Service group home (Arlington Q Home) has requested a one-tern rate increase because of the increased needs of their clients. Ms. Madole supports the request, completed a needs determination and requested permission to send the request to the State of Minnesota OHS. The OHS is responsible for determining appropriate rates. Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the Otter Tail County Department of Social Services to submit this one-time rate increase to OHS as requested. Prepaid Medical Assistance Program Resolution Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -53 UPON a motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, on June 24, 1998, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to implement the Prepaid Medical Assistance Program (PMAP) Prepaid General Assistance Medical Care Program (PGAMCP) with recipient enrollment to begin on January 1, 1999; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Human Services issued a Request for Proposal on July 6, 1998 to health plans interested in expanding prepaid health services to Otter Tail County; and WHEREAS, Blue Plus, Medica, and Ucare responded to the Request for Proposal, and Otter Tail 0 County health and human services staff have reviewed the responses and have recommended health plans who meet the health service network needs of PMAP enrollees; 0 0 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 22, 1998 Page 3 THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, §2568.69, subdivision 3a(a), the Otter Tail County Board of ·Commissioners hereby recommends that the Minnesota Department of Human Services negotiate contracts with Blue Plus, Medica, and Ucare to provide prepaid health care services to PMAP and PGAMCP enrollees in this county. IL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICE BOARD By~J::'.194~~~-I-~~~--- Update -Reducing and Preventing Tobacco Use Desta Hunt, representing the Smoke Free 2000 Coalition, provided handouts regarding the tobacco settlement, the coalition's vision for the future, and a request from the committee for 11 % of the total tobacco settlement funds. The funds are to be managed by a non-profit agency and used for tobacco use prevention and reduction. Discussion followed. Motion by Stone, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried that Otter Tail County endorses the principles and goals of "A Vision for the Future" for reducing and preventing tobacco use in Minnesota presented by the MN Smoke Free Coalition. Approval of Contract -Child & Teen Checkup Public Health Director Diane Thorson, requested approval of the Child & Teen Checkup contract. Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate county officials' signatures to execute the 1999 Child and Teen Checkup contract between Otter Tail County Social Services and Department of Public Health. The plan will be forwarded to the OHS. Approval of Contract -Ucare Health Plan Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to execute a provider agreement between the Department of Public Health and Ucare Health Insurance to provide home care and public health services to persons enrolled in the Ucare health plan. Purchase of Service Contract for Prevention Services Court Services Director, Chuck Kitzman, submitted a signed copy of the mental health prevention services contract between Otter Tail County and the Village Family Service Center. Probation Statistics Mr. Kitzman submitted 1998 juvenile probation statistics that revealed a drop in juvenile offenses during the month of August, 1998. Adult -juvenile caseload statistics were also provided. Discussion followed. Bills & Claims Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills and claims as submitted. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 22, 1998 Page4 Adult Mental Health Program Update Social Workers, Dana McClaflin and Jodi Wentland, explained screening, placement, and commitment processes relative to adult mental health cases. Mr. Jensen briefed the board on the four-county mental health initiative and read the mission statement for the record. Discussion Q followed. Dog Bite Findings and Orders of Determination County Attorney, David Hauser, submitted the findings and orders of determination for two dog bite cases; 1) German Shephard cross named Outlaw owned by Jeff Borstad, and 2) small dog owned by Thomas Stanfield. Adjournment At 11 :24 a.m., Chairman Lee declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 1998. Dated: 10-;q--q( OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD Attest /4,~ d. Larry rohn, Clerk man Services Chair Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, September 22, 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. O Approval of Agenda Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of September 22, 1998 with the following changes: 1 :25 p.m. -Highway Engineer canceled 1 :55 p.m. -add Auditor, Wayne Stein for Correction to Plat and Repurchase Approval of Minutes Motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of September 15, 1998 as mailed. Final Plat -"Wildlife Lane" Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the final plat of "Wildlife Lane" (Sec. 27, Twp. 126, R. 44, Norwegian Grove Township near Jacobs Lake). Extension Request for CUP Land & Resource Director Bill Kalar, submitted a request from Candor Township to extend the date of September 1, 1998 to perform work on Trowbridge Point. Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve an extension for earthmoving (Conditional Use Permit 5656, Candor Township) to October 15, 1998 at Trowbridge Point on Trowbridge Lake. NRCS & SWCD Request Scott Smith of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provided a pamphlet describing the conservation and environmental farming practices of the NRCS and SWCD. He addressed the projects that fall under the Shoreland Management Ordinance in Otter Tail County. Q Q l I Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 22, 1998 Page 5 Currently, these projects require a Conditional Use Permit from the county. Conservation practices are generally constructed after the crops are harvested which creates a hardship for the owner to obtain a CUP because of limited time. The NRCS and SWCD requested an exemption to the CUP provision of the Shoreland Management Ordinance for the application of conservation practices. Discussion followed regarding the notification process. The County Attorney noted that this change would require a public hearing and an amendment to the SMO. Commissioners requested that the representatives from NRCS and SWCD meet with Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar and County Attorney, David Hauser to research the details in this matter. Certificates of Correction to Plat Motion by Lindquist, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to approve the Land Surveyors Certificate of Correction to the following plats as prepared by Terry Lee Anderson, Registered Land Surveyor: First Addition to Augustan Beach, and Recreation Beach. Request to Repurchase Tax Forfeited Property Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -54 UPON a motion by Stone, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that: WHEREAS, Eugene H. Heald, former fee owner of record, has made application to repurchase the following legally described parcels: 46-000-99-0597-000 and 46-000-99-0598-000 Lots 17 and 18, Block 2 Echo Ranch Riviera Second Addition Said property having forfeited to the State of Minnesota on the 24th day of September, 1997 for nonpayment of the 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 property taxes, and WHEREAS, an application to repurchase was timely submitted on September 22, 1998, and WHEREAS, the sum of $1,091.95 has been submitted representing the aggregate of all delinquent taxes, penalties, costs assessments, and fees as of September 30, 1998 that would have been due and payable had the above described parcels not forfeited to the State of Minnesota, and; WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners consider the application to repurchase the above-described parcels and has requested that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approve the applicant's request to repurchase. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the repurchase of the above described tax forfeited properties and finds that the repurchase is in the best public interest and that it will relieve undue hardship resulting from the forfeiture. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 22, 1998 Page6 Adopted this 22nd, day of September, 1998 Dated: ::ter T ii Co nty Bo~sioners M lcolm K. Lee, Chair Abatement Request Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to deny an abatement request from John and Ruth Somerville of $58.96 for penalty of unpaid taxes as the situation did not involve county error. Recess & Reconvene At 1 :50 p.m., Chairman Lee declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 2:37 p.m. Discussion -Tourism Funding Jane Ashnewitz, Judy Stringer, and JoAnn Backstrom, representing area Chambers provided information of the tourism work and activities sponsored by the Chambers. Ms. Ashnewitz stated 0 that tourism is a growing industry and requested that the Chambers work is recognized in Otter Tail County and they are looking to the county for some money to promote tourism. Commissioners noted that the county has given $5,000 to the Otter Tail Tourism Association every year. Mr. Don Q Gladson, representing the Tourism Association, briefed the board on the organization's formation · and work with the resorts throughout the entire county. Cheryl Harris, resort owner, spoke about the positive effects of the referral system operated by the Otter Tail Tourism Association. Joe Zellmer of the Tourism Board spoke about the need to work together with the Chambers in promoting tourism. Fergus Falls Visitor and Convention Bureau Director, Judy Stringer, stated that Otter Tail County needs one comprehensive tourism guide/book to promote all areas of the county rather than many different publications. Commissioners noted that the state is putting money into tourism. This could be an opportunity for the Chambers and the Otter Tail Tourism Association to work together to receive some funding from the state for promoting tourism countywide. Performance Evaluations Motion by Partmann, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to approve positive performance evaluations for VSO, Chet Toso, and Public Health Director, Diane Thorson. Approval to Hire Benefit Consultant Coordinator, Larry Krohn, briefed the County Board regarding the consulting services previously provided by DCA for the county's benefit plans. He reported that Johnson/Mccann is a consulting firm that would provide proposals (RFP's) for the county's benefits and on-going consulting services on a commission basis. In addition, Mr. Krohn requested on-going direct and consulting services, i.e. COBRA/continuation administration, for a fee not to exceed $6,500 annually with the funds to be paid from the Insurance Reserve Account. Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the County Coordinator Q to retain benefit consulting services from Johnson/Mccann as described. 0 0 Adjournment Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners September 22, 1998 Page 7 At 3:18 p.m., Chairman Lee declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 1998. Dated: ~ b; /'f'tJ OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARLOMMISSIONERS By~i~ CB/kd