August 2, 2016
This document constitutes a summary of the Proceedings of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners’ August 2, 2016 meeting. The full text of these proceedings is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the County Coordinator, Jackson County Court House, 405 Fifth Street, in the City of Jackson, Minnesota.
The County Board of Jackson County, Minnesota met in regular session, in the Jackson County Courthouse Board Room, 405 Fourth Street, City of Jackson, Minnesota, on August 2, 2016. The following County Board members were present: Rosemary Schultz, William Tusa, Kim Hummel, David Henkels, and Don Wachal, Commissioners. County Coordinator Steven Duncan and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician, were also in attendance.
Chair Schultz called the meeting to order at approximately 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Approved the July 19, 2016 Board of Commissioner meeting minutes.
Approved the July 26, 2016 Board of Commissioners Special Meeting/Work Session minutes.
Approved all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 78953 through 79059 in the amount of $487,938.83 – for Revenue Fund, $331,394.05; Road and Bridge, $137,799.08; Ditch Funds, $12,926.00; Health Insurance, $481.74; Tax and Penalty, $200.00; Library, $4,687.96; and Bonds, $450.00. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office upon request.
Approved utility permits.
Approved contract with Maximus Consulting Services, Inc., as presented, related to cost allocation plan consulting services.
Approved the Application for Exempt Permit of Windom Youth Hockey Association, with no waiting period, for a raffle to be held at the Jackson Motorplex August 26, 2016.
Requested that Deputy Austen Smedsrud be accepted as a member of the Public Employees Police and Fire Plan as a part-time officer.
Rhonda Allis, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Planner, presented information to the Board of Commissioners regarding MnDOT’s 10-Year Capital Highway Investment Plan.
Chair Schultz opened the Public Hearing regarding The Capital Improvement Plan, at 9:46 am. Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to open the Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
County Coordinator Steve Duncan described the process and projects in the Capital Improvement Program.
After all persons who wished to do so had stated or filed their views on said tax , Chair Schultz declared the public hearing closed at 10:14am. Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to adopt the 2017 – 2021 Jackson County Capital Improvement Program. Motion carried unanimously.
Chair Schultz appointed Commissioner Wachal and Commissioner Hummel to the County Canvassing Board for the 2016 Primary and General Election.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to award SAP 032-0599-095 to M & K Bridge Construction, Inc. of Walnut Grove, Minnesota for $267,226.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to approve the Township Section Corner Monumentation Project, specifically, moving forward soliciting quotes from land surveyors for remonumentation of Petersburg Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to approve the Courthouse campus lawn care and maintenance contract with Dave’s Lawn Care for the remainder of 2016 and for the 2017 season. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to approve the lowest submitted quote from Thaemlitz Construction, LLC ($17,816.46) for park buildings improvements. Motion carried unanimously.
Jason Overby, General Manager, and Jerry Lonneman, Board Chair, presented the 2015 Audit Report for the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System.
Discussion was held regarding funding future capital improvement projects around the courthouse campus.
Commissioner Wachal had no report.
Commissioner Tusa reported on meetings involving Hunger Team, the County Board’s work session discussion of proposed capital improvement projects around the courthouse campus, and Community Action’s transit facility.
Commissioner Hummel reported on meetings involving the County Board’s work session discussion of proposed capital improvement projects around the courthouse campus, Radio Board, and Courthouse Campus Grounds Committee.
Commissioner Schultz reported on meetings involving the Historical Society, Heron Lake Watershed District Quarterly Meeting, the County Board’s work session discussion of proposed capital improvement projects around the courthouse campus, a South West Minnesota Housing Partnership conference call and Parks meeting.
Commissioner Henkels reported on meetings involving the Heron Lake Watershed District Judicial Ditch 19 public hearing, a recycling meeting held with the County’s Land Management Department and cities within Jackson County, Solid Waste Commission, Rural Minnesota Energy Board and the County Board’s work session discussion of proposed capital improvement projects around the courthouse campus.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
JACKSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: Steven Duncan,
County Coordinator
