Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse November 22, 2005Chair Hoime called the meeting to order with Commissioners Wildung, Bakken and Boyenga present and Commissioner Jarchow absent. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to approve the November 22, 2005, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the November 8, 2005, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. 1. Foster Care Relicensing – Larry and Judy Wiley2. New Day Care License – Lisa Nath, Brenda Johnson, Elizabeth Ranfranz3. Day Care Relicense – Amber Nath, Jennifer Laird, Lois Shaffer, Stacy Kopp, Carolynn Baustian, Lauri Gorder.4. Voluntary Day Care Closing – Carrie Overgaard, Rebecca Raymond, Deb Javner 5. Contract 3-2110-06 with Southwestern Mental Health Center to provide various mental health treatment services to adults and children in Rock County. Contract effective 1-1-06 to 12-31-06. 6. Amendment to contract 7-2111-05 with Rock County Developmental Achievement Center to provide Day Habilitation and Transportation services to eligible clients. Amendment effective 10-1-05 to 12-31-05.7. Contract 20-2057-06 with New Life Treatment Center to provide Detoxification services. Contract effective 1-1-06 to 12-31-07.8. Contract 45-2111-05 with Rock County Developmental Achievement Center to provide Home and Community Based Services to one individual. Contract effective 7-1-05 to 6-30-06. 9. Contract 107-790-05 with Elder Care Services Inc. to provide Case management services to one client. Contract effective 7-1-05 to 6-30-06.10. Contract 108-2110-06 with Southwestern Mental Health Center to provide Adult Community Support Services, Adult Day Treatment Services, 24 hour Crisis Line Services, and Adult Mental Health Crisis and Assessment and Intervention services. Contract effective 1-1-06 to 12-31-06. Mark Sehr, Engineer, provided information regarding the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks. Following the presentation, the County Board took no action.Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to authorize the purchase of quote #1 for a Case JX1090V Tractor 90 for $36,000 from Mark Jacobson, declared carried on a voice vote. 1. Mark Jacobson, LuverneCase JX1090V Tractor 90 gross hp/77 PTO hp $36,0002. St. Joseph Equipment RochesterNew Holland TL 90 Delux Tractor 90 gross hp/77 PTO hp $38,6843. Hohn Implement, LuverneJohn Deere 6403 Tractor 98 gross hp/85 PTO hp $37,700Motion by Bakken, seconded Boyenga, to authorize the purchase for (2) additional tractor mowers in 2006 from Mark Jacobson for $49,950.00 with the trade in allowance, declared carried on a voice vote. Denise Severtson, Office Manager of the Land Management Office, requested to forward project proposal application to RC&C for $5,056.00; motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to support the request, declared carried on a voice vote. Also provided an update, there are currently three CREP proposals totaling 150 acres within Rock County. Also the Land Management Office was recently informed that 90% of the funding for the technician position will be provided by the state; that is up from 75% as previously agreed.Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented additional claim items $400.00 from the Family Services Agency and $1,450.00 in per diems; motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the claims, declared carried. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.General Revenue $425,744.41Family Services $ 98,698.71Road & Bridge $ 56,503.02Ditch $ 0.00Land Management $ 5,301.52Trust $ 1,092.24Taxes $202,027.88TOTAL $789,367.78Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to accept the fund balances, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was informed that on December 1st at 7:00 P.M. the Truth In Taxation Hearing would be held at Family Services.The Auditor/Treasurer also provided an election update; she informed the board that she has 45 days to submit her plan to the state for their review. The County Board was informed that the county has received the MCIT Dividend for 2005 - $53,084.00; $25,000 had been budgeted. Randy Ehlers, Family Services Agency Director, introduced new employees Stephanie Busjahn and Debra Drost, both Social Workers. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to authorize a 3% rate increase for 2006 for the Rock County Pool & Fitness Center, declared carried on a voice vote.The County Board discussed the Redwood County meeting letter regarding Waste to Energy and took no action.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to do a feasibility study on geothermal heat; the cost of the study is $3,500, declared carried on a voice vote.The County Board was in receipt of an annual report of veteran’s benefits to Rock County; no action was taken. The County Board received an update on the City/County Liaison meeting. Dave Smith, Luverne Chamber of Commerce Director, informed the County Board that the Southern Minnesota Tourism and Travel Southwest allocation had been changed from $1,400 to $1,000.00. The County Board briefly discussed appointments for 2006 and took no action.The County Board was informed that State Auditor Pat Anderson will be at the Rock County Courthouse on November 28th at 2:30 P.M. to discuss the Waiver Program and the Rock County Township Annual meeting is scheduled on December 2nd at 1:30 P.M.The County Board meeting scheduled for 2006 was reviewed; approval was tabled until the December 13th meeting. 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(12-15)