9:00 AMRock County Courthouse July 6, 2004Chair Jarchow called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present.Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve the July 6, 2004 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the June 22, 2004 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Hoime, to approve the following consent agenda items, declared carried on a voice vote.1. Contract 75-1684-04 with Tuff Village to provide Assisted Living Plus services to eligible clients. Contract effective 7-1-04 to 6-30-05.2. Contract 112-1644-04 with Avera-McKennan to provide inpatient mental health services to eligible clients. Contract effective 7-1-04 to 06-30-05.3. Foster care licensing (new) – Jim and Sherri Ladd4. Adult Foster Care license (new) – Client Community Services Inc (202 E. Veterans Drive, Luverne)5. Adult Foster Care (relicense) – Hiawatha Manor (501 E. Crawford)6. Resolution No. 24-04; operational agreement between Rock County and state for Y2005.Mark Sehr, Engineer, presented the following bids for (2) roll off containers:oSanitation Products, Inc. – Galbreath Model 2296 TR 19,532.10oWastequip/Rayfo – Trans 22 DH 20,500.00Motion by Hoime, seconded Boyenga, to award the low compliant bid to Sanitation Products, Inc. for $19,532.10, declared carried on a voice vote.The Engineer presented the following seal coat bids:oAstech Asphalt Surface Tech Corp $182,138.04oMoorseal Seal Coat $182,412.70oMorris Seal Coat $187,737.07oCaldwell Asphalt Co., Inc $290,784.54Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to award the project to the low compliant bidder, Astech Asphalt Surface Tech Corp for $182,138.04, declared carried on a voice vote.The Engineer presented the following bids for SAP 67-617-06, Bridge L2148 on CSAH 17 west of Beaver Creek:oDuininck Brothers, Inc. $228,228.00oRiver Ridge Construction, LLC $235,900.00oM & K Bridge Construction $281,350.00oStructural Specialties $307,761.20oMinnowa Construction $319,381.00Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to award the project to the low compliant bidder, Duininck Brothers, Inc. for $228,228.00, declared carried on a voice vote.The Engineer presented an annual signage review and stated that some township road signs had been damaged and that they have been repaired.The County Board acknowledged a letter from Don Fiegen referencing Judicial Ditch No. 3. The Engineer and County Attorney were directed to draft a reply. Gawaine Diekevers of Martin Township presented information regarding a proposed bridge improvement near his property. The County Board directed the Engineer to continue work with Mr. Diekevers on the issue.Jill Wolf, Southwest Minnesota Housing Representative, presented Resolution No. 23-04, a resolution supporting a housing development project. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to approve Resolution No. 23-04, declared carried on a voice vote. Randy Ehlers, Family Services Director, presented a contract 115-18052-04 with Nobles/Rock Community Corrections to provide children’s mental health screening services to eligible children in the Child Welfare and Children’s Justice programs. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve FSA contract 115-18052-04, declared carried on a voice vote. Mr. Ehlers presented an out-of-home placement report and budget update; no action was taken.Scott Johnson and Damon Eisma, representing the Southwestern Mental Health Center presented a request to increase their block grant funding for CY2005. The funding was reduced by 10% in 2004 and they are requesting an increase of 20% for 2005 to make up for the lost revenue in 2004 and to make adjustments for the future. The County Board took no action at this time and referred the issue back to the Budget Committee. Mike Winkels, Sheriff and Deputy Ken Baker presented a K9 Unit Field Trial Performance Notification report. The report reflected that Deputy Baker and K9 Tarzan placed second out of fifty-nine teams in a K9 regional trial. The County Board congratulated Deputy Baker on the recent achievement.Mr. Winkels informed the County Board that the E911 bids had been opened and forwarded to the consultant. The bids will be presented at the July 20th County Board meeting. Sheriff Winkels informed the County Board that Dispatcher Connie Wieneke submitted her letter of resignation with an effective date of July 29, 2004. The Sheriff requested to fill that full time position, and on a motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to fill the dispatch position back in accordance to union and Rock County Personnel policies, declared carried on a voice vote. Eric Hartman, Land Management Office Director, presented a Planning and Zoning activity report to include a gravel pit reclamation and temporary manure stockpiling standards. After review, the County Board referred the issue back to the Planning and Zoning Committee. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to sign the recycling contract with Ketterling Sanitation Services, Inc., declared carried on a voice vote.Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims with additions and the per diems of $35.00; motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the claims and per diems as presented, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.General $ 27,514.34LEC .00Road & Bridge 34,646.62Welfare 67,063.04Landfill 1,162.72Rural Water 8,488.95TOTAL $138,875.67Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to accept the fund balance report, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was also in receipt of the 2003 Gravel Tax report; the County Board thanked the Auditor/Treasurer for that update. The Auditor/Treasurer presented a payment in lieu of taxes report which reflected that $23,200.00 was received in payment of lieu taxes to Rock County in 2004. These payments are for state or federally owned lands. There was a discussion regarding the Brandenburg properties and what taxes the properties will generate in the future. The Auditor/Treasurer will notify the County Board when that information becomes available. The County Board acknowledged receipt of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) report; currently there are fifteen properties listed as TIF properties in the City of Luverne. The County Board took no action.The County Board viewed a presentation displaying county tax parcel information via the Web site. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to accept with thanks the resignation and separation agreement of Connie Wieneke for her many years of service, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board received information regarding Schoneman Park fish stocking conducted by Jim Jarchow. The County Board was in receipt of report from the Minnesota State Department of Veterans Affairs indicating activities and benefits received by veterans residing in Rock County. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to regretfully accept with deep appreciation for commitment to the citizens of Rock County the resignation of the County Recorder Jere Ohme, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of an Extension Committee meeting schedule; this was presented for informational purposes. The County Board reviewed a proposal from the City of Luverne regarding the Rock County Pool & Fitness Center; no action was taken. Commissioner Bakken informed the County Board that he had received comments from employees regarding health insurance and the discussions regarding health insurance; no action was taken. Commissioner Hoime stated that he had attended the EQB meetings and that they are proceeding as scheduled. Commissioner Jarchow informed the County Board that the RDC Annual meeting would be held on July 8th.The County Board recessed at 12:45PM. The County Board rose out of recess and authorized the signature of the assessing agreement with the City of Hardwick on a motion by Hoime, seconded by Boyenga, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Boyenga, seconded Bakken, to go into closed session at 1:23 PM for the purpose of discussing union negotiations, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to rise from closed session at 2:25PM.With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was declared adjourned. Bob Jarchow, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(7-22)