Law Library 9:00 AMRock County Courthouse September 7, 2004Chair Jarchow called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve the September 7, 2004 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to approve the August 24, 2004 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the following consent agenda Items, declared carried on a voice vote. 1. Family Foster Care licensing – David and Gail Jahn2. Voluntary Family Foster Care closing – Jim Juhl and Brenda Winter3. Resolution No. 26-04, Rock County Rural Water split on parcel # 12-0140-0004. Resolution No. 27-04, Rock County Rural Water split on parcel # 12-0140-100Randy Ehlers, Family Services Agency Director, informed the County Board of the retirement of Pam Nelson effective October 29, 2004 and requested to fill that position. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to accept the resignation from Pam Nelson with regrets and authorized to re-fill the position, declared carried on a voice vote. Mr. Ehlers presented a review of the FSA proposed budget for 2005; no action was taken. The County Board was informed of a Building Committee report that identified changes within the Rock County Courthouse; no action was taken. Glenda Bremer, Rock County Community Library Director, discussed the current partnerships the library has with (2) daycare programs as well as reviewing the 2005 budget; no action was taken. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims for payment and per diems totaling $555.00; motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to pay the claims and per diems, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office. General $ 49,680.27LEC .00Road & Bridge 14,339.84Welfare 43,323.19Landfill 105.88TOTAL $107,449.18Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to accept the fund balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.Mike Winkels, Sheriff, requested to enter into contract with IES to purchase E911 equipment; motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to accept the low compliant bidder IES for $60,462.68, declare carried on a voice vote. Equipment & Install Maint-Yr 2 Maint-Yr 3-8 Maintenance-9+Independent Emergency Services $ 60,462.68 $5,164.45 $35,626.54RACOM $101,016.76 included included $ 4,900.00 per yrEmergiTech $ 98,001.00 $11,203.00 $85,747.94 $11,993.00 per 2 yrXtend Communication $160,934.00 $ 8,496.00 $25,488.00 $25,488.00 per 2 yrMotion by Boyenga, seconded by Hoime, to authorize a designation of funds, declared carried on a voice vote.General Fund $2,733,500.Public Works $2,725,149.Family Services $1,024,987.Ditch 22,460.Environmental 640,791.The County Board had a brief discussion regarding the audit and was informed that the final audit findings would be presented to the County Board on September 21, 2004.There was considerable discussion regarding the 2005 budget and levy amount; motion by Wildung, seconded by Hoime, to set the preliminary levy at a 5.5% increase or $3,191,769.00. After considerable discussion, the question was called and a roll call vote was taken with Commissioners Hoime, Wildung, Bakken and Jarchow voting aye and Commissioner Boyenga voting nay. Don Klosterbuer, County Attorney, discussed the disposition of the pool assets. Following the discussion, motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to request that the City of Luverne confirm that it will fund the 2005 budget request for law enforcement services as per the contract. After discussion, the question was called and the motion was declared carried. Mary McLauglin and Greta Vander Brink, Retired Senior Volunteer Program representatives, presented a 2005 budget request and presented a program update. Currently the volunteer hours are greater than 28,000 hours year to date in Rock County. The County Board thanked RSVP representatives for update and took their budget request under advisement. Sherry Ristau, Southwest Minnesota Foundation President and Diana Anderson, Southwest Minnesota Foundation Development Director, presented a program update. Since its inception, Rock County has received 35 grants totaling $481,509.00. Ms. Ristua and Ms. Anderson also reviewed the foundation’s mission statement. The County Board thanked them for their presentation and took no action. The County Board was in receipt of a termination notice from the City of Luverne that will terminate the Joint Law contract effective January 1, 2006.The County Board was informed of a Plum Creek Library Annual meeting to be held on September 21, 2004.Commissioner Hoime stated that he had attended the recent gravel pit tours with the Planning & Zoning Committee.With no further business to come before the County Board, meeting was declared adjourned. Bob Jarchow, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(9-23)