HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 12/06/1989CALL TO ORDER
ALL PRESENT
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED ~EETING
OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COM~ISSIONERS
OTTER TAIL COUNTY MINNESOTA
December 6, 1989
Pursuant to adjournment, the Board of County Commissioners of Otter
Tail County Minnesota met Wednesday, December 6, 1989. Chairman
Nelson called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., with all members
present.
MINUTES APPROVED Motion was made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and car-
ried, to approve the minutes of the November 22nd meeting as mailed.
MADD VIGIL Motion was made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Mel 0. Olson and unani-
mously carried, to grant approval to the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
(MADD) to hold a vigil on the courthouse lawn, Sunday, December l 0th.
FORGIVENESS OF PENALTY Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and car-
APPROVED -THOMPSON ried, with Bert Hovland and Mel 0. Olson voting'"'no11 , to grant fore-
giveness of penalty on late payment of the 1987 tax on Burlington-
Northern property leased by Robert E. Thompson, Mid-State Auction
Service, New York Mills, as recommended by the County Assessor, due
to confusion and error in the county offices.
WCM INITIATIVE FUND Pat Conroy of the West Central Minnesota Initiative Fund again appeared
relatcfve 0 to -the Fund's request for matching funds. Conroy was
informed in order to obtain funds from the County, requests should be
submitted prior to establishment of the budget.
SAP 56-601-29, etc. The Board, having previously advertised for bids to be received for
BID -MARK SAND & GRAVEL grading, aggregate base, pl ant mixed bituminous base and surface,
under S.A.P. 56-601-29, proceeded to open bids which were found to
be as fo 11 ows:
S.A.P. 56-635-14
FINAL -STARRY CONST.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
RECYCLING CENTER
Mark Sand & Gravel Co., Fergus Falls, 11-'N
Starry Construction Co., Long Pnairie, MN.
$1 ,049 ,945. 18
1,051,151.69
After consideration~ motion was made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by
Bert Hovland and carried, Andy Lindquist absent during vote, to award
the bid to Mark Sand & Gravel, Fergus Falls, MN, in the amount of
$1 ,049.945.18, being the lowest bid.
Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, on November 16, 1988, the County Board accepted the bid of
Starry Construction·Co., Long Prairie, MN, in the amount of $494,497.69
for grading, aggregate base & bituminous surfacing under S.A.P.
56-635-14, and
WHEREAS the above contract has now been completed to the satisfaction
of the County Board at a total cost of $542,983.27, an increase of
$48,485.58 due go additional work for common excavation, bituminous
surface and materials for maintenance,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the County Auditor is here by authorized
and instructed to issue a warrant from the Road & Bridge Fund in the
amount of $26,652.27 payable to Starry Construction Co., in final
payment thereof.
Adopted at Fergus Fa 11 s, MN this 6th day of December, 1989.
Mike Hanan and Amy Beske, Solid Waste Department, appeared before the
Board and discussed the duties of the recycling committee, which re-
commended payment of the premium on workmen's compensation, as per
the recycling agreement with Jim Perrin. Motion was made by Mel 0.
Olson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unanimously carried, to pay
$1,590.00 representing one-half of the premium subject to billing
plan with Wausau Insurance Companies.
PEL !CAN RAP! DS
RECYCLING CENTER
9-1-1 CITY OF ROTHSAY
INCLUSION
ABATEMENTS APPROVED
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Beske reported on the property in the City of Pelican Rapids available
for purchase for a recycling redemption center, at a total cost of
$13,000, including the lot with a small building. No action taken.
Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Minnesota has enacted state
law which requires that each county of the State implement 9-1-1 Emer-
gency telephone Service by December 15, 1986; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has implemented the Otter Tail County 9-1-1
Plan which meets the requirements of those public service agencies
whose services are available by dialing 9-1-1; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rothsay has recommended that telephone exchange of
Rothsay Telephone Co., !Ne.~ should be included in the OtterTail County
Pl an;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of
Otter Tail County, State of Minnesota, endorse the concept of county
wide 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Number Service for Otter Tail County;
and intends to modify the 9-1-1 plan to include the Rothsay Telephone
Company. Inc., exchange;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners will
amend the contracts with the State of Minnesota and respective tele-
phone companies to modify the approve·d Otter Tail County 9-1-1 Plan
and hereby authorizes the Chairman to sign such agreement on behalf
of the County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the resolution be forwarded
to the State of Minnesota for inclusion in the State's copy of the
Otter Tail County 9-1-1 Plan.
Adopted at Fergus Fa 11 s, MN this 6th day of December, 1989.
Motion was made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carded, to approve the following applications for reduction
of tax capacity:
Selvin & Maole Grimstad
Randy & Sheryl Hanstad
Shirley J, Warld
Dale B. Brock
Fergus Falls C
Fergus Fa 11 s C
Clitheral C
Parkers Pr .C.
Building overvalued
Building overvalued
No garage, assed on
wrong lot
Should have full disability
TILT TRUCKS AND HOPPERS Upon motion made by Mel O. Olson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
FINAL -BLATZHEIM mously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
FORGIVENESS OF PENALTY
DENIED -LEHMAN
FORGIVENESS OF PENALTY
DENIED -MILGROM
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, on October 17, 1989, the County Board accepted the bid of
Blatzheim Sales Co., Inc, Shakopee, MN, in the amount of $4,883.00
for rubber tilt trucks and self dumping hoppers, and
WHEREAS, the above equipment has now been deliver~d to the satisfaction
of the County Board at a total cost of $4,883.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the County Auditor is hereby directed
to issue a warrant in the amount of $4,883.00 to Blatzheim Sales Co.,
Inc., in full payment thereof.
:\ I ·, "-' P:dopted at Fergus Falls, MN ·this 6th day of December, 1989.
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, to deny forgiveness of penalty on late payment of tax
by Vernon & Ricky Lehman, in Gorman Township.
Motion was made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, to deny forgiveness of penalty on late payment of tax
by Aaron Milqrom in Aurdal Township.
BUDGET
SET-UP LICENSE
APPROVED
PROPOSED COUNTY PARK
DONATION -DENIED
GROUP INSURANCE
BLUE CRO~StBLUE SHIELD
HEARING -HRA
SCDG
AUTO & LIABILITY
INSURANCE
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
MODULAR SYSTEMS &
CARPETING
GROUP INSURANCE
LEGISLATIVE MEETING
E.O.T. EXTENSION
OFFICE
EDA COMMITTEE
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion was made by Mel 0. Olson ,to approve the budget as presented
upon recommendation of the budget committee. The motion was seconded
by Andy Lindquist but withdrawn prior to vote.
Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, to approve the application of Rita M. Krog for ·a set-up
license at Wee Villa Resort, Elizabeth Township.
Commissioner Lindquist infotmed the Board that Mrs. Harold Mik~elson
had offered to donate approximately 22 acres near Dayton Hollow Dam
to the County for the purpose of a public park. After consideration,
motion was made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Bert Hovland and unani-
mously carried, to not accept the property for a park, due to the
increased liability on such property and the cost of maintenance.
Jeff Bowlby, Consultant, Meadowbrook Insurance Group, reviewed the
group insurance bids received at the Board meeting November 22nd,
analysing all bids received and discussed renewal of the current
carrier coverage. After considerable discussion, motion was made
by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unanimously carried,
to accept the bid of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, under the self-funded
plan, as recommended by Bowlby, being the lowest acceptable bid.
Pursuant to published notice thereof, the County Board, together
with Dennis Christenson, Jeff Gaffaney and Penny Anderson of the
H.R.A., conducted a hearing on the Small Cities Development Grant
Application to be submitted. After listening to the various
interested parties, Chairman Nelson declared the hearing closed
at 2:30 p.m ..
Jeff Bowlby of Meadowbrook Insurance discussed with the Board the
county's automobile insurance and liability coverage. No action
taken.
County Sheriff Gary Nelson, together with Dick Kausler, Joe Peloquin
and Rick Sytsma, appeared before the Board relative to the installation
of modular work space systems and new carpeting in the space in the
law enforcement center vacated when the dispatch center was moved.
After consideration, motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by
Hub Nordgren and unanimously carried, to review the matter and
proceed.as such committee feels necessary.
Larry Krohn, County Coordinator, discussed options to take during
the run-out period of claims in the switch over of the county'
health insurance coverage, with no formal action taken.
Krohn also discussed a legislative meeting inviting the area represen-
tatives, in cooperation with the City of Fergus Falls and School
District #544. Krohn was instructed to meet with the City Admini-
strator to set up a meeting.
Krohn also discussed advertising for a 4/5 time clerical position
in the East Otter Tail County Extension Office. No formal action taken.
The formal make-up of the Economic Development Committee was discussed
as to the number of persons to be appointed, with no action taken.
At 3:25 p.m., motion was made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by Bert Hovland
and unanimously carried, to close the meeting toi:the public for the
purpose of discussing labor negotiations.
With no further .business, at 4:20 p.m., Chairman Nelson declared the
meeting adjourned until the aftern o of December 13, 1989.
ATTEST:
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