Rock County Commissioners meet Oct. 22
Rock County Board of Commissioners October 22, 2024
Rock County Law Enforcement Center/Training Room 9:00 a.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Burger with all Commissioners present. Also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum, County Attorney Jeff Haubrich, Sioux Valley Energy Representative Brandon Lane and Star-Herald Reporter Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Resich, to approve the October 22, 2024, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the October 08, 2024, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Ryan Holtz, Rural Water Systems Manager gave an update on a recent conference he attended stating that overall the conference was good; Holtz’s focus was on management and cyber technology.
Holtz presented an update regarding (3) grant awards for Rural Water that total $5,356,525:
•Lewis & Clark JPB (of which Rock County Rural Water is a member) of
$1,266,525 for system expansion; Rural Water’s allotment.
•Federal EPA - $1,000,000 – construction of north water tower
•FEMA Disaster grant - $3,090,000 – construction of south water tower
Holtz reported that Rural Water is 45-years old; Holtz was directed to draft a system recap identifying system improvements and the increase in membership.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims and per diems of $1,400.00; motion by Williamson, seconded by Reisch, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.
OCTOBER 22, 2024 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
CHS INC $2,705.16
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY 6,860.00
DILIGENT CORPORATION 3,000.00
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOG 2,599.00
EVERBRIDGE INC 8,541.28
FALLS ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC 3,947.50
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR 9,176.54
GRAHAM TIRE-WORTHINGTON 17,764.76
KETTERLING SERVICES INC 14,344.65
LUVERNE/CITY OF 10,983.43
MCCLURE ELECTRIC 3,088.29
MORRIS ELECTRONICS 10,675.65
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS 28,867.48
PIPESTONE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2,220.00
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINN 20,162.00
ROCK COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES 4,019.97
SEACHANGE 3,054.10
SHORT-ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON INC 2,387.79
SOUTHWEST EXCAVATING 6,650.00
SOUTHWEST HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE 29,112.00
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC 2,439.28
ZIEGLER INC 9,108.46
60 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 21,661.01
TOTAL $223,368.35
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report which reflects the collection of the second half of the non-agricultural real estate taxes. Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Auditor/Treasurer requested authorization to re-issue the following lost warrants:
Warrant # 4103 - $64.51; payable to Nobles County Auditor/Treasurer
Warrant #99600 - $320.00; payable to Stacy Schepel
Warrant #103383 - $75.00; payable to Lynette Jauert
Warrant #106912 - $25.00; payable to Donald Gonnerman
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the re-issuance of lost warrants presented, declared carried on a voice vote.
Kurtz presented a brief election update stating that absentee voting is at an all time high and overall the general public has been courteous.
The Administrator requested to amend the Rock County Housekeeping Resolution No. 01-24 stating the section 5.6 referencing county office building and updating the language to identify the hours of each county building to be open to the general public. Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to amend Resolution No 01-24 to the following:
the following schedule are hours of which county buildings are open to the general public:
Land Management Office 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Extension Office 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Highway Department 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Courthouse 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Law Enforcement Center/
Community Corrections 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Rock County Sheriff’s Office 24 hours
Rural Water 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Library 10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. M-T
10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. F
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Sat
Hours open to the General Public are subject to change upon a Public Notice.
The motion to amend Resolution No. 01-24, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the amended motion regarding Resolution No. 01-24, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator presented a Courthouse building project stating the Auditor/Treasurer’s office will moving back to their offices on October 29th; the office will be closed on October 29 except for elections activities.
The Administrator also identified timelines of when Phase II, updating the Land Records Office.
The Administrator inquired about attendance to the AMC District VIII meeting scheduled for October 22nd; also identified the legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session.
The Administrator reported on the following meetings and activities: attended a Judicial Ditch 2 meeting, Hardwick City Council, site visit regarding the Terrace Project stating that there are number of deficiencies that need to be addressed, completed the property transfer of the Armory building and is working with FEMA regarding BRRRA damages.
The Administrator led a discussion regarding the status of an amended Southwest Mental Health Consortium Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) and the membership of $25,000; motion by Williamson, seconded by Overgaard to approve the Southwest Mental Health Consortium JPA, declared carried on a voice vote.
Commissioner Reisch attended the following meetings: Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council.
Commissioner Williamson attended the following meetings: Rural Water, Judicial Ditch No. 2.
Commissioner Overgaard attended the following meetings: Hardwick City Council, Land Use, Judicial Ditch No. 2, Southwest Health & Human Services, Rose Dell Township.
Commissioner Thompson attended the following meetings: none
Commissioner Burger attended the following meetings: Southwest Mental Health Consortium, Southwest Health & Human Services, SWHHS Nursing Hands Partnership.
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair.
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