OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF NOBLES COUNTY, MINNESOTA
The County Board of Nobles County met in regular session this 25th day of May, 2010, in the Board of Commissioners Room, at the Nobles County Government Center, Worthington, Minnesota. The following Commissioners were in attendance: David Benson, Diane Thier, Vern Leistico, Gene Foth and Marvin Zylstra.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
On a motion by Gene Foth seconded by Vern Leistico, it was duly passed to approve the agenda and addendum as presented.
On a motion by Diane Thier and seconded by David Benson, it was duly passed to approve the Official Proceedings of the May 4th, 2010 County Board meeting.
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Dennis Healy and Jerry Lonneman, Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water, presented the Board with the 2009 Audit, reappointment/appointment procedures, expansion project update and a request for supplemental funding.
On a motion by Marvin Zylstra and seconded by Diane Thier, it was duly passed to at the request of Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water pursue needed additional funding in G.O. Bonds through USDA Rural Development subject to review by Administration, County Attorney, Bond Consultants and Bond Council; and further, expenses incurred in obtaining the funding are paid from bond proceeds.
Steve Schnieder, Public Works Director, presented the Board with information and recommendations in the areas of CSAH 27 reconstruction, bid award and the 2009 Nobles County Highway Department annual report.
On a motion by David Benson and seconded by Gene Foth, it was duly passed to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the County of Nobles has submitted to the Commissioner of Transportation the plans and specifications for the improvement of CSAH 27, North Thompson Avenue from CR 73 First Street to Fourth Street, and
WHEREAS, state aid funds will be expended on the improvement of this street, and
WHEREAS, the approved state aid standards as applicable to this project limit and restrict all parking to that which is parallel with the curb, except were designed and approved for diagonal parking.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Nobles County Board of Commissioners that the diagonal parking along CSAH 27 is approved in accordance with the State Aid Standards, and the Nobles County Board Chairman and Administrator are authorized to sign the plan.
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The Board was presented with bid tabulations for pavement marking services.
Name ........................................ Bid Amount
AAA Striping Service Co., Rogers, MN ........ $208,545.20
Traffic Marking Service, Maple Lake, MN ..... $216,316.60
Tri-State Striping, Fargo, ND ............... $257,730.20
On a motion by Diane Thier and seconded by Vern Leistico, it was duly passed to award the contract for pavement marking services to AAA Striping Service Company, Rogers, MN in the amount of $208,545.20 as lowest responsible bidder.
On a motion by David Benson and seconded by Marvin Zylstra, it was duly passed to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Nobles County has established a policy for the closing of county highways for parades and special events; and,
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WHEREAS, Dawn Huisman, as representative of the City of Ellsworth, has submitted, on their behalf, an application for a parade permit.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the parade permit application dated April 12th, 2010 for the City of Ellsworth is hereby granted.
On a motion by David Benson and seconded by Diane Thier, it was duly passed to approve county department and board travel expenses for May 7th, 2010. A summarized copy of the expenses was before the Board and is made a part of this resolution by reference.
On a motion by David Benson and seconded by Gene Foth, it was duly passed to authorize the County Board Chair and County Administrator to sign, on behalf of Nobles County, an addendum to the purchase of service contract with Hope Haven for waiver funded extended/support employment services.
On a motion by Vern Leistico and seconded by David Benson, it was duly passed to authorize the County Board Chair and County Administrator to sign, on behalf of Nobles County, a contract amendment for adolescent services with the Jackson Recovery Center.
On a motion by Diane Thier and seconded by Marvin Zylstra, it was duly passed to authorize the County Board Chair and County Administrator to sign, on behalf of Nobles County, a contract amendment for women and children's services with the Jackson Recovery Center.
On a motion by Vern Leistico and seconded by Gene Foth, it was duly passed to approve the position description for a Deputy Human Services Director at a pay grade of 26; and further, to authorize filling the position internally.
Committee and Board reports were received from the following:
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District II-Commissioner Thier reported on the Rural Minnesota Energy Board, Administrative Committee and Library Board meetings.
District V-Commissioner Leistico reported on the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee, AMC District VIII and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program meetings and Human Services Director interviews in Pipestone.
District III-Commissioner Benson reported on the Rock-Nobles Community Corrections, AMC District VIII, State Community Health Advisory and SW Mental Health Strategic Planning Session meetings and Emergency Management Regional Review Committee.
District IV-Commissioner Foth reported on the Nobles-Rock Health Board, Rock-Nobles Community Corrections and Worthington Regional Economic Development Corporation meetings.
District I-Commissioner Zylstra reported on the Nobles-Rock Public Health, AMC District VIII, Administrative Committee meetings and Human Services Director interviews in Pipestone.
County Administrator Ruppert updated the Board on Legislative actions and proposed reductions in market value credits and program cuts, finance director recruitment, abatement policy and review of items discussed at the June 24th, 2010 Administrative Committee. A special Board meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, June 15th at 5:30 p.m.
On a motion by Diane Thier and seconded by Gene Foth, it was duly passed to approve the following claims for payment:
Auditor's Warrants:
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April 28, 2010.......$50.00
April 30, 2010.......$278,138.55
May 3, 2010..........$103.00
May 4, 2010..........$200.00
May 6, 2010..........$13,070.04
May 7, 2010..........$15.00
May 10, 2010.........$240.00
May 11, 2010.........$21.00
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May 12, 2010.........$2,690.56
May 14, 2010.........$20,145.99
May 18, 2010.........$1,193.96
Commissioners' Warrants:
General Fund.......................$121,300.83
Public Works Fund..................$31,482.48
Family Services Administration.....$54,158.89
Family Services Social Services
April 30, 2010..........$7,569.29
May 7, 2010.............$65,852.68
There being no further business, the Board adjourned sine dies.
Attest:
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Chairperson
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County Administrator
