PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

August 18, 2015

The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of Jackson on August 18, 2015 at 9:00am. The following members were present: David Henkels, William Tusa, Rosemary Schultz, Kim Hummel and Don Wachal, Commissioners; County Coordinator, Janice Fransen and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician.

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt the Agenda with the following addition: Item 6.1, Letter of Support for SNAP-Ed Community Partnership Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 15-253 approving the August 4, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board.

Resolution 15-254 approving all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 75683 through 75806 in the amount of $635,196.12 - for Revenue Fund, $317,450.20; Road and Bridge, $279,081.42; and Ditch Fund 41, $38,664.50. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office upon request.

Resolution 15- 255 approving the following utility permitsRed Rock Rural Water – bore service line – CSAH 36 – Kimball Township

Iowa Lakes Rural Water – bore service line – CR 75 – Minneota Township Edlin Excavating – clean ditch – CSAH 4 – Middletown Township

Resolution 15-256 authorizing Emergency Management Director, Jeffery Johnson to sign the 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant contract agreement.

Resolution 15-257 authorizing the County Veterans Service Officer to sign the grant contract for the Operational Enhancement Grant Program.

RESOLUTION 15-257

BE IT RESOLVED by Jackson County that the County enters into the Grant Contract with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) to conduct the following Program: County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant Program. The grant must be used to provide outreach to the county’s veterans; to assist in the reintegration of combat veterans into society; to collaborate with other social service agencies, educational institutions, and other community organizations for the purposes of enhancing services offered to veterans; to reduce homelessness among veterans; and to enhance the operations of the county veterans service office, as specified in Minnesota Laws 2013 Chapter 142 Article 4. This Grant should not be used to supplant or replace funding.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Jackson County Board of Commissioner’s that Jeff Johnson, the County Veterans Service Officer, be authorized to execute the Grant Contract for the above-mentioned Program on behalf of the County.

Duly passed and adopted this 18th Day of August 2015.

Jackson County Board of Commissioners

_________________________________ David Henkels, Chair

ATTEST: __________________________ Janice Fransen

Jackson County Coordinator

The County Board finds that according to MS 138.052 the County Board is authorized and empowered to appropriate, out of the revenue fund of such county or out of the proceeds from a special tax levy upon all the taxable property in the county, such sum as it may deem advisable, to be paid to the historical society of such county, to be used for the promotion of historical work within the borders thereof, and for the collection, preservation and publication of historical material, and to disseminate historical information of the county, and in general to defray the expense of carrying on the historical work in such county, and as such the Jackson County Historical Society is an appropriate recipient of County funds. Chair Henkels directs the Auditor/Treasurer to pay $25,500 to the Jackson County Historical Society, which is the remaining balance of the total budget allocation for fiscal year 2015.

Resolution 15-258 approving an SSTS Loan for Roger Lee Wachal and Elaine Fern Wachal, Parcel Number 12.015.0250, in the amount of $8,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 15-259 setting a public hearing for Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria of Government Center East Building to consider the Revised Final Engineer’s Report in the matter of the proposed drainage improvement for Judicial Ditch No. 35.

Resolution 15-260 approving a Two-Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the American Legion Post 130 to provide services September 4 and 5, 2015 during the Jackson National Race Event at the Jackson County Fairgrounds contingent upon obtaining an updated Liquor Liability Declaration listing the Racetrack location.

Information was provided by the County Recorder’s Office regarding scanning of Aperture cards, Document Books and Tract Index Books.

AUDITOR/TREASURER

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt Resolution 15-261 Providing for the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $915,000 General Obligation Drainage Bonds, Series 2015A. Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION # 15-261 PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATEDSALE OF $915,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION

DRAINAGE BONDS, SERIES 2015A

WHEREAS, the County Board of the County of Jackson, Minnesota (the "County") has agreed to issue its G.O. Drainage Bonds, Series 2015A, (the "Bonds") in order to finance the Judicial Ditch No. 46 Improvement Project; and

WHEREAS, the County has retained David Drown Associates, Inc., in Minneapolis, Minnesota ("David Drown"), as its independent financial advisor for the Bonds and is therefore authorized to sell the Bonds by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9):

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Jackson County, Minnesota, as follows:

A. Authorization . The County Board hereby authorizes David Drown to solicit bids for the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds.

B. Meeting; Bid Opening . The Board shall meet at the time and place specified in the Terms of Offering attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of considering sealed bids for, and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The County Coordinator, or designee, shall open bids at the time and place specified in such Terms of Offering.

C. Terms of Offering . The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the negotiation thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Offering" attached hereto as Exhibit A and hereby approved and made a part hereof.

D. Official Statement . In connection with said competitive negotiated sale, the officers or employees of the County are hereby authorized to cooperate with David Drown and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds and to execute and deliver it on behalf of the County upon its completion.

Duly passed and adopted this 18th Day of August 2015.

Jackson County Board of Commissioners

______________________________ David Henkels, ChairATTEST: __________________________

Janice Fransen Jackson County Coordinator

DES MOINES VALLEY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt Resolution 15-262 approving a letter of support for Western Community Action’s proposal for the SNAP-Ed Community Partnership Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

LAND MANAGEMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt Resolution 15-263 setting a public hearing for Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 9:30 am in the County Board Room, Jackson County Courthouse, 405 Fourth Street, Jackson, Minnesota for the purpose of considering revisions to the Jackson County Development Code. Motion carried unanimously.

CLOSED MEETING

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel closing the meeting as permitted by Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 subdivision 3(c) to discuss real estate negotiations.

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal re-opening the meeting. No action taken.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt Resolution 15-264 regarding Proposed Use of State of Minnesota Budget Surplus. Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 15-264PROPOSED USE OF STATE OF MINNESOTA BUDGET SURPLUS

WHEREAS, The State of Minnesota, Minnesota Management and Budget Division has forecast a budget surplus in excess of $1.6 Billion for the 2016/2017 biennium; and

WHEREAS, The current forecast budget surplus has not been allocated otherwise; and

WHEREAS, It is a well-documented fact that the state’s transportation infrastructure is in disrepair; and

WHEREAS, There are no current funding programs to repair or replace unsatisfactory roads and bridges.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners proposes using the surplus funds for the purposes of improving the transportation infrastructure across Minnesota.

Adopted this 18th day of August 2015

Jackson County Board of Commissioners

_________________________________David Henkels, Chair

ATTEST: __________________________ Janice Fransen

Jackson County Coordinator

Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-265 approving the proposed sign for Christiania Waterfowl Production Area Wetland Restoration Project as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS

Commissioner Tusa reported on Intersection Safety Committee, Hunger Team, Drug Court, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) Board Meeting, and Fair Board.

Commissioner Wachal reported on DVHHS Board Meeting. Commissioner Schultz reported on Friends of Jackson County Trails, Heron Lake Watershed District meeting, DVHHS Board Meeting.

Commissioner Hummel reported on Intersection Safety Committee, SW Mental Health Center Governing Board, DVHHS Board Meeting, and IS Steering Committee.

Commissioner Henkels reported on Law Library, SW Mental Health Center Governing Board, and DVHHS Board Meeting.

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_____________________________________________ David Henkels, Chair

ATTEST: _______________________________ Janice Fransen, County Coordinator