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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MURRAY COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER SLAYTON, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 9:00 A.M. Pursuant to notice, the Murray County Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present: Commissioners Alfred Gertsema, Robert Moline, Lyle Onken, William J. Sauer and Kevin Vickerman. Also present was Gary D. Spaeth, Auditor-Treasurer. 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 Alfred Gertsema, seconded by Lyle Onken, and passed to approve the agenda as modified. It was moved by Alfred Gertsema, seconded by Robert Moline, and passed to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2006 Special Tri-County Recycling meeting and the September 5, 2006 regular meeting. The individual Commissioners reported on their ditch inspections. A motion was made by Robert Moline, seconded by Kevin Vickerman, with all members of the Board voting their approval to accept the report of the Ditch Committee of the County and Judicial Ditches lying within the County of Murray on those petitions for repair that have been inspected for determining what repairs, if any, are necessary, the extent and nature of such repairs, an estimated costs of such repairs or a list of bills presented for payment that will enable said ditches to answer their purposes and to pay all bills contained within the report. The following bills were contained within the report:
Barbara Lewis met with the Board and requested approval to purchase a capital assets software package from Computer Professionals Unlimited Inc. for $2,499, which was to be budgeted in 2007. Barbara indicated that three packages would be requested in the 2007 budget: web access of employee level payroll data $750; web input of employee timesheets $2,500; and human resource module $10,000. Also to be included in the 2007 budget is replacement of the used burster purchased in 2002 as a new machine is needed for use with monthly sewer billing statements. It was moved by Alfred Gertsema, seconded by Kevin Vickerman, and passed to authorize the purchase of a capital assets software package from Computer Professionals Unlimited Inc. for $2,499.00 and to budget for two payroll software packages, a human resource software package and a burster for 2007. Robert Moline reported that the 2007 preliminary tax levy for Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, and Pipestone Public Health Services will remain the same at $52,584. Jon Bloemendaal met with the Board for his budget talk and presented the 2006 Annual County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report. It was moved by Alfred Gertsema, seconded by Lyle Onken, and passed to authorize the Chairman to sign the 2006 Annual County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report. Budget talks were given by Jon Bloemendaal, Solid Waste and Agriculture; Chris Hansen, Water Resources; Nola Aanenson, License Center; Jim Johnson, Recorder; and Heidi Winter, Economic Development. Nola distributed information on fees collected through the License Center. Randy Groves met with the Board with Duane Hansel, PE, Kerry Netzke, and Joe DeSchepper present. One bidder representative was also present. Randy opened and read bids for Holly 9 Dam Construction, as follows:
Kerry informed the Board that Murray County is acting as local sponsor for Area II, which is a joint powers organization, and she explained how funding for the project would work. Kerry, Duane, and Joe took the bids to the Highway Department for tabulation. It was moved by Alfred Gertsema, seconded by Lyle Onken, and passed to authorize the Chairman to sign an MCIT Participation Agreement Amendment. Randy indicated that he has spoken with Mike Bambrick about the need for dirt at the fairgrounds. Forty yards are needed around buildings and 20 yards for a stockpile. Robert Moline reported that the Murray County Racing Association will take care of black dirt for the racetrack. The Hadley Elevator has black dirt available and Randy will continue to work with Mike on hauling it to the fairgrounds. Randy informed the Board that Robert Klingle would be approaching the Board regarding Policy No. 721 and an employee that has requested time off a four week leave to help on the farm. The personnel committee has discussed the issue. No action was taken. A phone call was received from Lisa Saner from the Highway Department and she reported that there were no changes to the Holly 9 Dam Construction bids after tabulation. It was moved by Kevin Vickerman, seconded by Robert Moline, and passed to award the bid for Holly 9 Dam Construction to R & G Construction pending a dam safety permit from the Department of Natural Resources. Randy Groves distributed the 2007 budget and made a requested an increase to the Road and Bridge levy to help balance the budget. The Board discussed with Randy distribution of the Town Road Allotment, which will be reviewed at a future meeting. No action was taken. Randy displayed a Wagner Chart from 19912005 from Jackson County. Jean Christoffels met with the Board regarding a Conditional Use Permit Application from Xcel Energy. Also present were Sarah Nystuen, Rollie Heidebrink, Tom McGrath, Ron Aaker, Kim Wandersee and Mary Thone from Xcel Energy, Xcel Energy Attorney Jack Perry, and Troy Winter. Jean presented Conditional Use Permit No. 1189 for a new 69 kV electrical substation in the NEĽNEĽ Section 21 Slayton Township. The Board received the minutes from the August 24, 2006 public hearing on this permit, which included the findings of the Planning Commission and a letter dated September 8, 2006 from Xcel Energy. The Chairman presented a letter, with enclosure, dated September 6, 2006 from Paul Malone regarding a requirement to have lines placed underground. Rollie Heidebrink responded that there would be an estimated $100,000 additional cost to place the lines underground, which would be assessed to rate payers in Slayton possibly over a period of 5 to 10 years. It was moved by Kevin Vickerman, seconded by Lyle Onken and passed to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1189 to Xcel Energy for a new 69 kV electrical substation in the NEĽNEĽ Section 21 Slayton Township on the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Gary Spaeth distributed and explained information on the 2006 proposed levy. It was moved by Lyle Onken, seconded by Alfred Gertsema, and passed to set the proposed 2006 County Levy at a 5% increase, as follows:
Robert Klingle met with the Board and presented two recommendations from the Personnel Committee. It was moved by Robert Moline, seconded Alfred Gertsema, and passed to establish an exempt (salaried) pay scale for hospital position classifications for 2006, based on market, as follows:
It was moved by Alfred Gertsema, seconded by Robert Moline, and passed to place the following employees on the newly established exempt (salaried) position pay scales:
It was moved by Lyle Onken, seconded by Robert Moline, and passed to appoint Larry Sloan as County Election Judge for 2006 statewide elections. A letter from Paul Malone was presented by the Chairman regarding the 2007 County Attorney budget. The meeting adjourned at 12:19 p.m. |
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