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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MURRAY COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – SLAYTON, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 6, 2007 – 9:02 A.M.
Pursuant to notice, the Murray County Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present: Commissioners John Giese, Gerald Magnus, Robert Moline, William J. Sauer and Kevin Vickerman. Also present was Paul Malone, County Attorney. Heidi Winter, Auditor-Treasurer was absent.
The meeting opened by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Chairman asked if there were any additions to the agenda. Several items were added.
It was moved by William J. Sauer, seconded by Gerald Magnus, and passed to approve the agenda as modified.
It was moved by William J. Sauer, seconded by Kevin Vickerman, and passed to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2007 meeting.
A motion was duly made by Kevin Vickerman, seconded by William J. Sauer, and carried that all claims as presented were approved for payment. The Chairman was authorized to sign the Audit List dated February 6, 2007 with fund totals as follows and warrants numbered 109856 through 109922:
County Revenue Fund
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42,493.96
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County Road & Bridge Fund
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8,051.87
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Sunrise Terrace
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6.39
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County Ditch Fund
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165.00
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SAWSD
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1,376,759.22
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Total
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1,427,476.44
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Christy Surprenant met with the Board to discuss an event for the 150th County Celebration to be held at the Courthouse on May 23, 2007. Christy mentioned different events being considered with the possibility of a tree planting ceremony.
It was moved by William J. Sauer, seconded by John Giese and passed to approve a budget of $1,100.00 for a May 23, 2007 tree planting and kick-off event for the 150th Murray County Celebration.
The Chairman read a letter informing the Board that Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water (LPRW) Commissioner Charles Simonson had passed away and that the LPRW Board passed a resolution on January 29, 2007 recommending Norris Peterson be appointed as his replacement. Under Minnesota Law, the County Board of Commissioners for all nine counties served by LPRW must approve his appointment.
Commissioner William J. Sauer offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-02-06-01
Resolution Appointing Norris Peterson to the
Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System Board of Commissioners
WHEREAS, Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water Board of Commissioner Charles Simonson passed away on October 1, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Norris Peterson, from Canby, Minnesota, has agreed to replace Charles Simonson on the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, The Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water Board of Commissioners passed a Resolution on January 29, 2007, recommending that Norris Peterson be appointed to the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water Board of Commissioners as Charles Simonson’s replacement; and
WHEREAS, The Murray County Board of Commissioners believe that Norris Peterson is qualified to act as a Commissioner on the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water Board of Commissioners and is worthy of appointment.
BE IT NOW RESOLVED, That the Murray County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints Norris Peterson to the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System Board of Commissioners pursuant to and provided for by Minnesota Statues §116A et seq. Norris Peterson’s term shall expire on January 1, 2011.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Gerald Magnus and thereupon being put to a vote all members of the Board voted for its adoption.
Holli Arp, Regional Extension Director, and Bob Klingle, Personnel Director, met with the Board to present and discuss a recommendation from the Extension Committee for a summer intern. This person would work under the direction of Nancy Pieske, Extension Office Manager, and would mainly work with the 4-H Program, helping with day camps, the county fair and possibly the state fair. The position would be for 325 hours over a 10-week period, with a salary of $8.69 per hour and a cap of $3,000. It was decided that Dennis Opdahl, Extension Committee Chairman, Nancy Pieske and Margie Anderson interview the candidates.
It was moved by William J. Sauer, seconded by John Giese and passed to create the position of Extension Summer Intern, a Temporary, Part-time position with a starting wage of $8.69 an hour on the 2007 Classification pay Scale.
It was moved by Gerald Magnus, seconded by Kevin Vickerman and passed to advertise for an Extension Summer Intern at a wage of $8.69 an hour.
Kevin Vickerman and William J. Sauer reported on the SAWSC meeting they attended and stated that a meeting is being set up with two SAWSC Committee members, the two attorneys involved and Kevin and Bill to discuss the charging process, reimbursement to the County, etc. They informed the Board that 67 of the grinders have been installed at this time. Bill presented a map showing areas in Phase II of the Project. Kevin brought up that the Plan looks 20 years into the future and will accommodate future subdivisions.
John Giese reported on a Health Alliance Committee meeting he attended on his own. He remarked that the Committee hadn’t met for a while because it was not in compliance, but the Auditor has it back in compliance. He said that Kevin Vickerman and Gerald Magnus’ districts need to appoint someone to the Committee.
Chairman Moline appointed John Giese to the Health Alliance Committee.
Jean Christoffels presented Conditional Use Permit No. 1194 for Joe Clausen. This permit is to construct and operate a new feedlot in the SE1/4SW1/4 Section 2 of Belfast Township.
It was moved by William J. Sauer, seconded by Gerald Magnus and passed to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1194 for Joe Clausen to construct and operate a new feedlot over 300 animal units in the SE1/4SW1/4, Section 2 of Belfast Township, subject to six conditions, on the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Jean Christoffels and John Shepard, from the Southwest Regional Development Commission, met with the Board regarding Murray County’s need to facilitate the upcoming update to the Murray County Comprehensive Plan. John reminded the Board that the current Plan was adopted in 2002 and the Implementation Section of the Plan calls for a plan review every two to five years. He proposed two options that would accomplish the County’s goals for the Plan. Jean presented names of individuals and associations on the Murray County Comprehensive Land Use Committee, which the Board felt needed to be updated and have Windpower and Sewer District representation added. John estimated it would involve four committee meetings and one public hearing to update the Murray County Comprehensive Plan.
It was moved by William J. Sauer, seconded by Kevin Vickerman and passed to approve Option A as follows: SRDC would work closely with the Planning Committee on a thorough assessment, update and revision of the 2002 document.
The Committee would convene a broad-based public process, with public meetings focused on issue areas, such as Economic/Demographic Trends, Quality of Life, Land Use & Infrastructure, and Implementation Update. SRDC would manage this process, prepare background briefings, conduct pubic outreach, and draft all materials, including GIS maps, for about 130 hours of professional services, or approximately $10,000 with associated costs.
It was moved by Kevin Vickerman, seconded by John Giese and passed authorizing the Chairman to sign the proposal with Dakota Acoustical Tile Company to replace the tile in the restrooms of the Courts Building for $1,090.
It was moved by William J. Sauer, seconded by Gerald Magnus and passed to approve tobacco license renewals for 2007 as listed in the letter dated January 23, 2007 from Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone Health Services.
Jim Johnson, Murray County Recorder, appeared before the Board to request a motion to approve a fee schedule recommended by the MN County Recorder’s State Wide Association. Jim informed the Board that the majority of the fees collected by his office are set by State Statutes but there are four determined by the County Board.
It was moved by William J. Sauer, seconded by John Giese and passed setting the following fees for the Recorder’s Office: Partial copy of a certified plat - $2.00 per copy; Non-certified copy of a recorded document - $1.00 per page; Fax copies - $5.00 per fax (includes up to five pages and $1.00 per page thereafter; Non-certified copy of Certificate of Title - $10.00 per Certificate.
Randy Groves met with the Board for the semi-monthly Highway Department report. He said people have been asking how the Fulda Dam project is progressing. Bill answered that the design is completed and that DNR approval is needed.
Randy said that a wind tower road tour has been set for February 13 for the Commissioners, press, staff and additional guests. After the road tour the group will tour the Highway Department buildings.
He reported that the Fulda City Council has asked about putting a blinking stop sign at the intersection of County Road #2 and Main Street in downtown Fulda as too many people are driving right on through the intersection. He said he would report back to them the costs and recommend that the City purchase these blinking stop signs.
Randy requested permission to purchase a parts washer. Right now they are leasing one, which requires having a hazardous waste license, but if the Highway owned their own a license would not be required. He figures that without the cost of the license and the cost of maintaining the fluids, owning the parts washer would pay for itself within a couple of years.
It was moved by William J. Sauer, seconded by John Giese and passed to authorize the purchase of a parts washer for the Highway Maintenance Department.
Randy presented a letter of support to Nobles County in their effort to improve Nobles County Road #61 to a bituminous surface, for approval by the Board.
It was moved by William J. Sauer, seconded by Gerald Magnus and passed to send a letter of support to Nobles County and their application of routes of regional significance.
Randy requested permission to purchase two new computers; he was advised to bring back quotes.
Chairman Moline appointed Darlene Mechtenberg to the Sunrise Terrace Advisory Committee for a 3-year term.
Chairman Moline appointed Gerald Magnus to the Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative Committee for a 1-year term.
At the request of the State Auditors, The Board has been asked to appoint an Annual Audit Committee. This Committee will meet with the State Auditor each year to participate in the exit interview and then bring the recommendations back to the full Board.
It was moved by Kevin Vickerman, seconded by Gerald Magnus and passed to appoint Heidi E. Winter, Barbara J. Lewis, Chris Hansen, Dean Salmon, John Giese and Kevin Vickerman to the 2007 Auditor Committee and authorize them to attend the 2005 Audit Exit Interview to be held February 9, 2007 at 9:30 A.M.
Commissioner William J. Sauer offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-02-06-02
A Resolution Authorizing a Principal Agent
BE IT RESOLVED, That effective January 2, 2007 the following individual would be deemed principal agent of the Pershing account number 4TJ-025174: Heidi E. Winter, Murray County Auditor/Treasurer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this action removes all previous authorized agents of previously stated account.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Kevin Vickerman and thereupon being put to a vote all members of the Board voted for its adoption.
Each Commissioner reported on meetings they had attended the previous week.
The meeting adjourned at 11:48.
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