PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

July 7, 2015

The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of Jackson on July 7, 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. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Resolution 15- 218 approving the June 15, 2015 Board of Equalization Minutes.

Resolution 15-219 approving the June 16, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board.

Resolution 15-220 approving all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 75246 through 75409 in the amount of $544,399.60 - for Revenue Fund, $120,176.63; Road and Bridge, $64,878.54; CIP Bonds, $241,151.86; Ditch Fund, $31,426.03; Insurance Trust, $1,590.00; Bonds - 36, $28,515.63; Bonds – 38, $16,295.00; Agency, $12,542.00; Bonds – 37, $21,351.25; Tax and Penalty, $72.00; and Library, $6,400.66. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office upon request.

Resolution 15- 221 approving the following utility permits:Direct Line Comm. – bore fiber – CSAH 12 – Rost TownshipXcel Energy – temporary guard structures – CSAH 1, 5, 9 – Ewington & RostIowa Lakes Regional Water – service line – 710th St. – Minneota TownshipSAC Wireless – bury fiber – CR 63 – LaCrosse TownshipMike Handzus – water service repair – CR 66 – Minneota Township.

Resolution 15-222 authorizing the execution of Caseload/Workload and Remote Electronic Alcohol Monitoring grant agreements for FY 2016-2017.

Resolution 15-223 setting a public hearing for Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the County Board Room of the Jackson County Courthouse to consider additions/revisions to the Jackson County Fee Schedule.

Resolution 15-224 setting a public hearing for August 4, 2014 at 9:40 am in the County Board Room of the Jackson County Courthouse to consider the 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Plan.

Resolution 15-225 accepting the 2014 Tax Increment Financing Plan 1-6 for the City of Lakefield.

Resolution 15-226 approving a Satisfaction of Mortgage for Thomas P. and Deborah Block, d.b.a. Hotel Whiskey Bar and Grill, L.L.C.

Resolution 15-227 approving the Local Fix-up Fund Grant/SSTS Income Based Grant for Carle’ Wommer in the amount of $500. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 15-228 declaring as surplus two 2010 Ford Crown Victoria squad cars, and authorizing the Sheriff to sell the vehicles through sealed bids or online auction. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-229 approving the County Coroner/Medical Examiner contract. Motion carried unanimously.

County Attorney Sherry Haley presented information regarding chemical dependency treatment options for Jackson County citizens.

BUFFER STRIP

Chair Henkels authorized Public Works Director, Tim Stahl to work with Kurt Deter of Rinke, Noonan Attorneys at Law to determine if an Evaluation Committee of two Commissioners, the County Assessor, Public Works Director, Planning and Zoning Director, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director and an outside appraiser can meet to address buffer strip issues in Jackson County.

RED ROCK RURAL WATER

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt Resolution 15- 230 Pertaining to Joint Powers Agreement, Red Rock Rural Water System, 2015-2016 Expansion Bonding. Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 15-230 PERTAINING TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

RED ROCK RURAL WATER SYSTEM2015-2016 EXPANSION BONDING

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, State of Minnesota, at its duly convened meeting and pursuant to discussions had, duly resolved as follows:

Hereby approved Joint Powers Agreement between the Red Rock Rural Water System and the counties of Jackson and Martin and directing the Chairman and/or Coordinator to execute the Joint Powers Agreement relative to the Red Rock Rural Water System expansion, and that said Joint Powers Agreement will govern the repayment of interim financing bonds and long-term financing bonds issued by Jackson County to fund the system expansion; said Joint Powers Agreement being executed with the understanding that the Red Rock Rural Water System and the counties of Jackson and Martin would all be parties to this Agreement.

Adopted this 7th day of July, 2015._____________________________ David Henkels, Chair

ATTEST: ___________________________________ Janice Fransen, County Coordinator

PUBLIC WORKS

Chair Henkels appointed Commissioners Tusa and Hummel to a committee to review intersection safety, including the use of rumble strips.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt Resolution 15-231 rejecting the low bid of Cooreman Contracting, Inc. of Tracy, Minnesota at the contractor’s request due to his errors in bidding, and accepting the next lowest bid of Holtmeier Construction, Inc. of Mankato, Minnesota for $703,923.10 for Judicial Ditch No. 46 improvements. Motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Schultz left the meeting.

DAVID DROWN ASSOCIATES

Gary Weiers of David Drown Associates reviewed the position profile, job description and timeline for the County Coordinator recruitment.

Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt Resolution 15-232 approving the County Coordinator position description with changes presented. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Chair Henkels appointed Commissioner Hummel to Library Building Renovation Committee.

COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS

Commissioner Schultz was absent; Commissioner Hummel gave a summary of Commissioner Schultz’s report: Historical Society, Plum Creek Library Governing Board, Prairie Ecology Bus Center, Southern Prairie Community Care, Research to Action Network, and meeting regarding Coordinator Search.

Commissioner Hummel reported on meeting regarding Coordinator Search, and meeting regarding Intersection Safety.

Commissioner Tusa reported on meeting regarding Coordinator Search, meeting regarding Intersection Safety, Western Community Action Transit, and Tobacco Free Policy meeting.

Commissioner Wachal reported on meeting regarding Coordinator Search, CIP Committee, and Tobacco Free Policy meeting.

Commissioner Henkels reported on meeting regarding Coordinator Search, CIP Committee, and Buffer Strip meeting.

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

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_____________________________________________ David Henkels, Chair

ATTEST: _______________________________ Janice Fransen, County Coordinator