Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse May 02, 2006Chair Wildung called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to approve the May 02, 2006, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Hoime, to approve the April 18, 2006, 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. Contract 97-1453-06 with Turbes, Drealan, Kvilhaug, Mammen & Co. to provide guardianship and conservatorship services to eligible clients. Contract effective 5-1-06 to 4-30-07.Dave Smith, Rock County representative for Travel Southwest and Minnesota Tourism, provided promotional updates. Gary Holmgren, Rock County Ambulance Director and Southwest EMS Corporation, informed the County they were in receipt of a grant for (2) defibrillators that went to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office. He stated that his appointment has expired as a representative for the Southwest EMS Corporation and that he recommended Melissa Sterrett as his replacement; motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, to appoint Melissa Sterrett as a representative to the Southwest EMS Corporation effective July 19, 2006, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board briefly discussed a financial request from Child Guide; the item was tabled until the May 16th County Board meeting. The County Board was in receipt of an LEC building update.The County Board was informed of a future Public Hearing date for the Southwest Regional Development Commission budget for the Fiscal Year 2007.The County Board was informed of a meeting between the Courts and Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the Building Committee of the County Board; it was determined that there would be a future follow-up regarding Security Officers for the Courts during courtroom activity. The County Board was also informed that the Annual Watershed Tour for the MAWD will be held June 22-24, 2006.The County Board was informed that the second half of SCORE funding had been disbursed to the counties. Don Klosterbuer, County Attorney, and Mike Schnider, Attorney with Klosterbuer & Haubrich Law Offices, provided information regarding Judicial Ditch No. 3. They feel there is a lack of information from the Engineer’s response regarding DNR concerns around Judicial Ditch No. 3 and that additional information would be needed. By order of the Chair, the County Attorney’s Office was directed to draft a letter to the petitioners regarding additional bonding for research to be conducted. The County Board acknowledged receipt of a petition for improvements for Judicial Ditch No. 2 and the petition has been referred to the County Attorney for verification of signatures on the petition. The County Board discussed the conveyance of county property for a cell phone tower located in city limits of the city of Beaver Creek. According to Minnesota Statutes 465.035, Beaver Creek Township could receive the conveyance of the property and then convey it to a third party for the construction of a tower. The County Board took no action and Commissioner Bakken stated he would attend the Beaver Creek Township meeting to discuss the issue. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims with an additions/corrections totaling $485.50 and per diems of $780.00; motion by Jarchow, seconded Boyenga, to approve the claims and per diems as presented, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office. General Revenue $ 36,369.42 Family Services $ 42,255.70 Road & Bridge $ 25,147.15 Capital Projects $ 48,738.29 Land Management $ 1,977.48 TOTAL $154,488.04Motion by Hoime, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the fund balance report, declared carried on a voice vote. The Auditor/Treasurer discussed the sale price of tax-forfeited property located in the City of Steen, parcel number 19-0037-000; motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to set the sale price of the property at $400.00 plus applicable fees, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Hoime, to re-issue a lost warrant for $6.40 payable to the State of Minnesota for mineral rights, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to approve the following abatements totaling $5,442.00, declared carried on a voice vote. o02-0051-100 located in the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 in 06-102-46; Solid Waste $42.00o01-0008-000 located in the SW 1/4 of 02-104-44; Tax abatement $398.00o01-0048-000 located in the N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of 11-104-44; Tax abatement $440.00o01-0147-000 located in the NE 1/4 of 31-104-44; Tax abatement $164.00 o02-0149-000 located in the SW 1/4 of 27-102-46; Tax abatement $214.00o03-0090-000 located in the SE 1/4 of 22-101-45; Tax abatement $200.00o03-0144-000 located in the SE 1/4 of 20-101-45; Tax abatement $354.00o04-0046-100 located in the N 1/2 of NE 1/4 of 03-104-45; Tax abatement $432.00o07-0064-000 located in the NE 1/4 of 23-102-44; Tax abatement $264.00o08-0086-000 located in the E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of 16-101-46; Tax abatement $288.00o09-0040-000 located in the SE 1/4 of 09-103-45; Tax abatement $428.00o09-0164-000 located in the NE 1/4 of 35-103-45; Tax abatement $1,004.00o10-0023-000 located in the NE 1/4 of 05-104-46; Tax abatement $436o10-0026-000 located in the NW 1/4 of 05-104-46; Tax abatement $276.00o11-0211-000 located in the NW 1/4 of 28-103-46; Tax abatement $214.00o11-0211-000 located in the SW 1/4 of 28-103-46; Tax abatement $186.00o12-0127-000 located in the SW 1/4 of 06-103-44; Tax abatement $144.00Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to enter into a management letter with Larson Allen to conduct the 2006 audit, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to purchase a book entitled "Minnesota Courthouses," which features the Rock County Courthouse, and donate the book to the Rock County Library, declared carried on a voice voteCommissioner Jarchow informed the County Board that he had attended the Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation Annual meeting. Commissioner Hoime stated that the Energy Task Force is scheduling a tour on June 22 & 23 for metro members.Commissioner Bakken stated he had attended the RSVP Annual meeting.The County Board was informed of an Immunization Clinic drill for essential personnel to be held on June 15th at the National Guard Armory. With no further business to come before the board, meeting was declared adjourned.Jane Wildung, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(5-18)