Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse December 13, 2005Chair Hoime called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present.Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the December 13, 2005, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the November 22, 2005, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to approve the consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. 1. Resolution No. 37-05, a Maximus contract for Indirect Cost Allocation Plan2. Resolution No. 36-05, the reappointment of Joseph Weber, Rodney Spronk and Jerry Lonnemann to the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water District3. Foster Care Relicensing — Bruce and Jodi VandenBoschGloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims with additions; motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the claims as presented, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office. General Revenue $107,158.46 Family Services $ 71,133.38 Road & Bridge $ 88,669.48 Ditch $ 0.00 Land Management $ 2,928.78 TOTAL $269,890.10The Auditor/Treasurer presented a request to reissue a lost warrant #891 for $22.00 payable to Carolyn Tofteland; motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to authorize the reissuance of warrant #891, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the fund balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.The Auditor/Treasurer presented an update on the Magic Fund investments from the bond sale; currently those investments are receiving 4.08% interest. The County Board was in receipt of an E911 Maintenance Agreement; the 36 monthly payments will be $248.06. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the E911 Maintenance Agreement, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of the state’s economic forecast that reflects a $700 million dollar surplus. Those dollars have been designated back to education. The County Board was also in receipt of information of Federal Appropriations; Heartland Express has been awarded a $500,000 grant for the construction of a new building. The Board Chair assigned the Building Committee to work with Heartland Express on building plans. The County Board was informed of the State Auditor’s Waiver program, a program where the state auditor can grant waivers to certain rules regarding county affairs. The County Board was informed of the State Auditor’s Mandate Reform Project; information regarding mandates is to be forwarded to the Auditor. When three municipalities forward a request, then they receive a Committee Hearing at the state level. Randy Ehlers, Family Services Agency Director, presented information regarding proposed federal funding reductions that could total $150,000 of losses in Rock County. The funding cuts would greatly impact case management services to vulnerable persons.The FSA Director also presented a Minnesota study from Amhersth Wilder Foundation regarding child care use in the state; no action was taken.Mr. Ehlers informed the County Board of the income maintenance caseload; no action was taken. Mr. Ehlers stated that the DAC has requested additional service dates for clients; currently the Family Service Agency has denied the request for additional days. Mr. Ehlers informed the County Board that Nicole Dewar has been hired as the new Child Protection worker in the Family Service Agency. Don Klosterbuer, County Attorney, presented law enforcement contracts for cities other than the City of Luverne. Terms of the service contracts are a zero rate increase for 2007, 2008, 2009 and a 5% rate increase for 2010. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to approve the 5 year contracts for law enforcement services to the cities of Beaver Creek, Hardwick, Hills, Kenneth, Magnolia, and Steen, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board discussed joint powers agreements for Corrections and Public Health; following the presentation, motion by Boyenga, seconded by Jarchow, to approve both joint powers agreements contingent upon approval from Nobles County.The County Attorney gave an overview to elected officials regarding harassment, explaining to the elected officials at what level does conduct by constituents become harassment. Mark Sehr, Engineer, presented the Highway Maintenance Agreement with the City of Luverne; motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to enter into the agreement, declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Boyenga voting nay. The Engineer presented a letter of resignation from Gerrit Kuipers, Assistant County Engineer, effective December 30, 2005; motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to accept the resignation with regrets and thank Mr. Kuipers for his many years of loyal service to Rock County, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was informed that the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) contract currently held with Kettering Sanitation was due to expire December 31, 2005. The Administrator requested to negotiate a new contract and extend the terms; motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to appoint the Administrator and Engineer to negotiate the new contract, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of a law enforcement building update; currently the committee is awaiting the engineering results of the geothermal study that is being conducted by EDI.Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to approve the County Board meeting schedule, declared carried on a voice vote.January 03 July 11January 24 July 25February 7 August 08February 21 August 22March 07 September 05March 21 September 19April 04 October 03April 18 October 17May 02 November 14May 16 November 28June 06 December 12June 20 December 26The County Board reviewed board and committee appointments for 2006; no action was taken. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to authorize the payment of $500.00 for Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce dues, declared carried on a voice vote.Commissioner Bakken provided a SHARE committee update and stated the committee is receiving additional requests and that the current fund balance is about fifty percent less than the previous year. Commissioner Bakken stated that he had attended the Soil and Water Conversation District annual meeting and informed the board that the Williamson family, Elmo, Stan and Wayne, had been selected as the District Recipient of Conservation. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, that a letter of recognition be sent to Elmo Williamson for his achievement, declared carried on a voice vote.With no further business to come before the County Board, meeting was declared adjourned. Ken Hoime, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board.(1-12-06)