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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 06/05/1984MINU'IES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OITER TAIL COUNTY MINNESOTA Pursuant to adjourrurent, the Board of County Commissioners of otter Tail County met Tuesday, June 5, 1984, with Andy Leitch, Bert Hovland, Sydney Nelson, Van Ellig present at 9: 30, Hub Nordgren arriving at 10: 00 a .m. , having attended ano- ther rreeting. The matter of the Melvin McG:wan request for special use permit on Rush lake was brought before the Board and upon motion rrade by Sydney Nelson, secon- ded by Van Ellig and carried, with Andy Leitch voting "no" and Hub Nordgren absent, the permit-was approved, subject to approval by the Land & Resource Managerrent Office that the agreed upon fill either has been or will be rerroved, per the original agree- ment between Otter Tail County and Melvin McGowan. Gene Davenport, County Assessor, appeared before the Board with a re- quest that Karen Battles J::e changed fran a full-time part-tirre position to a regular full-time position, retroactive to June 1, 1984. M::>tion was rrade by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried to approve said ra:iuest. Motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, to approve a change in the rrowing contract for Area "F", fran Anthony M. Witt to Kenneth Anderson, returning the $100.00 surety to Witt and accepting a $100.00 surety fran Kenneth Anderson as replacerrent. Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, to accept a proposal from L.K. Menz Construction, Vergas, MN in the arrount of $1,389.58 for re-roofing the county garage in Vergas. Motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Van Elligand carried, to call a rreeting of the County Board for 9: 30 a.m., Tuesday, July 10, 1984. Motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Hub Nordgren and carried, to authorize advertising for bids to be received until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 10, 1984, for grading & aggregate surfacing under C.P. 84:124, 4.416 miles of County High- way 124, fran CSAH #33 east to CSAH #35. County-Board June 5, 1984 A request fran the City of Perham for a four-way top sign in the City ,qf Perham and diagonal parking was presented to the Board. After discussion County Engineer_ Berend was instructed to contact the State Highway Department on said natter. The County Board discussed the road right-of-way and ditch use policy recently published. After discussion, motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Van Ellig to allow 1984 as a year of grace with strict enforcement comrrencing 1985, all violations of road ditch use to be returned to original condition. The Board, having previously advertised for bids_to be received for bridge replacement under S.A.P. 56-599-42,· proceeded to open bids which were found to be as follows: Riley Bros. Const. , Inc~ , Morris , .MN Midwest Contracting,· . Inc. , Marshall, .MN Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc~ , Fargo, ND A. R. Brisk Co. , Pierz, .MN (lillopened at their request) .$ 85,139.00 88,948.00 229,500.00 After consideration, motion was rnade by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried, to accept the bid of Riley Bros. Const. , Inc. , Morris, .MN, in the arrount of $85,139.00, being the lowest bid. At the recammendation of the Colffity Extension Comnittee, motion was rnade by Andy Leitch to approve hiring a replacement in the West Otter1.Tail Colffity Extension Office in the position of County Agent 4-H, to fill a six month vacancy due to Steve Handegaard's request for study J:eave of-absence, to be paid by the State, reimbursed by the Colffity, at $950.00 per month. The motion was seconded by Sydney Nelson and nailed with Bert Hovland, Hub Nordgren and Van Ellig voting "no". After additional discussion with Ken Rose West Otter Tail County Extension Director, motion was made by Andy Leitch to approve a study leave of ab- sence for pteve Handegaard, West otter Tail County Extension Agent 4-H, and hire a replacerrent at $950.00 per month, for a six month period commencing September 4, 1984, to be paid by the University of Minnesota, reimbursed by the County. The motion was seconded by Van Ellig and carried with Hub Nordgren and Bert Hovland voting "no". County Board June 5, 1984 Richard Grewe, City of Fergus Falls buil~g inspector, appeared lJe,... fore the Board relative to his acting as county building inspector in the absence of a county building inspector. No action taken. Judge Donald Gray and Clerk of pistrict Court Ken Rudd, appeared be- fore the Board regarding revanping the third floor courthouse facilities to accomplish a better utilization of the unified court systens. No action taken. fution was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Van Ellig and carried, to return the $10,000 certificate of deposit submitted by the otter Tail Lakes Area Property Orm.ers Ass'n as surety, upon receipt of grant funds for said proje8t. Representatives of Eagle Lake Property CMners Ass'n appeared before the Board and presented a petition requesting a check of Eagle Lake by the Land & Resource Managerrent Office for sewer violations. fution was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried,. to accept said petition and the County Auditor was instructed to place sane on file. Motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Van Ellig and carried, to place Eagle Lake on the list of priorities for checking sewage systems as soon as possible after Wall Lake has been ccrnpleted •. Representatives of the U. s. Fish and Wildlife Service met with the Board relative to a fee purchase agreement obtained from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Prisch- rnann and Helen Frischman on the NE¼SW¼ arid the north 4.0 chains of the SE¼SW¼, except the east 1.0 chain thereof, all in Section 19-134-43, having acquired the necessary approval by the Elizabeth Town Board. After consideration, motion was made by Bert Hovland to grant approval. The motion was seconded by Van Ellig but failed with Hub tbrdgren, Sydney Nelson and Andy Leitch voting "no", stated reason being the u. S. Fish and Wildlife Service owns too much land already. Upon the recomnendation of Corporate Risk Managers.,· Inc., Eden Prairie, MN, consultants, motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, -. . to continue the county's errors and anissions coverage with Republic Insurance Conpany, at an annual cost of $2,600.00. Upon motion made by Andy Leitch,.seconded by_Bert·Hovland and car- _ried with Sydney Nelson and Hub Nordgren voting "no", the follaving resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of otter Tail County Minnesota, that WHEREAS, in accordance with a Procedural Agreement between the Minne- sota Departirent of Natural Resources and the u. S. Fish and Wildlife Service,. dated May 23, 1962, certification by the County Board of Commissioners for aa:Jill.sition of lands by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requested, and WHEREAS, representatives of the u. s. Fish and Wildlife Service met with the County Board on June 5, 1984 and infonred said Board that a waterfavl ease- rrent had been secured from Mr. and Mrs. calvin R. Johansen on the E 545' of the NE¼ SE¼ lying.south of the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way in Section 29-132-42, NCXrJ,:•THEREFORE,. BE IT RESOLVED, the County Board does hereby approve the above ao::;i:uisition by the U. s·. Fish and Wildlife· Service. Dated at Fergus Falls, MN this ·5th ~Y of June, 1984. ATTEST: Clerk Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried, the following resolution was adopted; with Sydney Nelson and Hub Nordgren voting "no": RESOLVED by the Board of Cmmty Commissioners of otter Tail County Minnesota, that WHEREAS, in accordance with a Procedµral Agreement between the Minnesota Deparbrent of Natural REsources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, dated May 23, 1962, certification by the County Board for acquisition of lands by the u. W. Fish and Wildlife Service is requested, and WHEREAS, representatives of the U. s. Fish and Wildlife Service met with the County Board on June 5, 1984 and inforrred said Board that a waterfowl easement had been secured fran Mr. and Mrs. Soren Kugler on Lot 1, SW¼NE¼, W½SE¼: and that part of the SE¼:SE¼: located in the southwest comer north of the road, con- taining hog pasture and lake, in Section 22-134-42. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; the County Board dces hereby approve the aforementioned acquisition by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Dated at Fergus Falls, MN this 5th dayof June, 1984. ATI'EST: . o a , Clerk Upon motion made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Van Ellig and carried, the follo.ving resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County Minnesota, · that WHEREAS, a request has been.received from the City Council of the City of Deer Creek. the Otter Tail County Attorney be authorized to represent and prosecute violations of. traffic laws for the City of Deer Creek, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the County Board does hereby authorize the County Attorney to represent the,City of Deer Creek and prosecute violations of the traffic laws for said city. Dated at Fergus Falls, MN this 5th day of June, 1984. ATTEST: Clerk Upon rrotion :rrade by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, the follaving resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by .the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County · Minnesota, that, WHEREAS, application has been made by Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Bernu, for the repurchase of the W½ of South 10' of I.ot B, Block 1, Southside Add'n to the City of New York Mills, said property having forfeited to the State of Minnesota O:::tober 21, 1981, and WHEREAS, the sum of Thirty-seven ,and 37/li.OO dolla.Iis, representing delinquent taxes, penalties and costs, has been paid, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the County Board does hereby approve the repurchase which is to relieve undue hardship and be to the best public interest. Dated at Fergus Falls, MN this 5th day of June, 1984. ATI'EST: Clerk Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried, the folla,.,ing resolution was adopted: , RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for the reconstruction of Bridge No. 95334 over the Pelican River, and; WHEREAS, the application for the grant has been reviewed by the proper Agencies, and; WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $16,591.80 by reason of the lowest responsible bid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Otter Tail does hereby affirm that any cost of the bridge in excess of the ~rant will be appropriated from funds available to. the County of Otter Tail, and that any grant monies appropriated for the bridge but not required, based on the final estimate, shall be returned to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund. Adopted this 5th ATTEST: couty Auditor ' (SEAL) day of June , 1984. ------ 1 County. oar o ommissioners .:.'. County Board June 5, 1984 Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Hub Nordgren and carried, .payment was approved for the follavin9: Penrose Oil Co., Parkers Prairie, MN Perham Co-op Oil Co., Perham, MN A & B Autanotive Center, Detroit Lakes, MN $462.21 615.00 332.00 Larry Krohn, County Coordinator, advised the Board two individuals have filed a c:crnplaint on the fact they had been hired as part-time employees, but ·worked full tine without fringe benefits. After oonsideration, motion was made by Van Ellig and carried, to authorize Krohn to negotiate accumulated vacation and insurance benefits with the two grieving individuals. Krohn also advised the Board that a transitional plan regarding handicapped re:i:uirements must be prepared and presented to the Office of Revenue Sharing by October 1, 1984, with implementation .by 1987. Motion was made by Van Ellig, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried, to pay the arrount of $3,000 to Moody's Investors Service, New York, NY. for obtaining Otter Tail County's municipal bond rating. Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried, the following applications for permit to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor -were approved, subject to County Sheriff approval: Cyril Flem Scott Mandolfo Rolling Hilis Golf Course Battle View Resort Scambler Township Girard Township Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and car- ried, to approve a one-day on-sale beer license, at no fee, for the Sacred Heart Church, Edna Township. Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried, the following applications for pennit to allav consumption and display of intoxicating liquor were approved: Reuben Finkelson Elks Point Donald G. Blank Albert G. Blaida James Boedigheirrer Clear Lake Resort, Dalton, MN Dane Prairie Township Hidden Acre, Vergas, MN vee Town, Fergus Falls, MN Blue Horizon B3.llroom, Perham, MN I Cmmty Board Jme 5, 1984 Motion was lll?,l.cle by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Sydney Nelson and carried, to approve the .·application of David Cushman for license to sell intoxicating liquor at The Lanterns, Rush Lake Ta-mship ._, Motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Hub Nordgren and carried, to close the meeting of the County Board scheduled for Friday, June 8th, fran 12:30 to 1:00 p.m., for labor negotiations strategy. Motion was made.by Andy Leitch, seconded by Van Ellig and carried, authorizing the County Engineer to r~st permission to place directional signs for Phelps Mill Park on State Highways. With no further business, at 2:45 p.m., Chainnan Nelson declared the meeting adjourned until the afternoon of Jme 8, 1984. A'ITEST: Clerk