OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF NOBLES COUNTY, MINNESOTA
County Board Room and Administration Office July 21st, 2009
The County Board of Nobles County met in regular session this date with the following members present: David Benson, Marvin Zylstra, Diane Thier, Norm Gallagher and Vern Leistico.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
On a motion by Marvin Zylstra and seconded by Vern Leistico, it was duly passed to approve the agenda as amended.
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On a motion by Vern Leistico and seconded by Diane Thier, it was duly passed to approve the Official Proceedings of the July 7th, 2009 County Board meeting.
Wayne Smith, Environmental Services Director, Eric Joens, Waste Connections, and Arleen Vee, MPCA, presented the Board with information and a recommendation in the area of the Solid Waste Management Plan and tire collection.
On a motion by Diane Thier and seconded by Marvin Zylstra, it was duly passed to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Nobles County is a member of the Southwest Regional Solid Waste
Commission; and
WHEREAS, Nobles County has worked with the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency, and Waste Connection Incorporated to update its 2003 Solid Waste Plan; and
WHEREAS, this updated plan reviews past and present solid waste management systems, solid waste abatement programs and activities, and anticipated solid waste management activities; and
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WHEREAS, this update plan proposes continuation of the County's current solid waste programs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Nobles County submits for preliminary approval and public comment this solid waste plan update to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Stephen Schnieder, Public Works Director, presented the Board with information and a recommendation in the areas of authorization of a credit card, county road tour, relocation of Judicial Ditch 11B in Wilmont, Bituminous Surfacing Contracts and personnel.
On a motion by Diane Thier and seconded by Vern Leistico, it was duly passed to approve the credit card request for Stephen Schnieder, Public Works Director; and further, that the credit limit maximum be set at $1,500.00. A copy of the request was before the Board and is made a part of this resolution by reference.
On a motion by Marvin Zylstra and seconded by Diane Thier, it was duly passed to authorize T & C Trucking in Wilmont to replace the exiting 20" tile with a 24'' smooth interior walled culvert along the north and east side of the building addition.
Melvin Ruppert, County Administrator, presented the Board with information regarding an employee requesting an extension of the Nobles County Early Retirement Incentive Program. No action was taken. The Board directed the County Administrator to notify employee(s) the program will not be extended.
On a motion by David Benson and seconded by Diane Thier, it was duly passed to authorize payment of $1,200.00 to the Civil Air Patrol, Worthington Squadron, as the 2009 allocation. Funding is included in the approved 2009 budget.
On a motion by Marvin Zylstra and seconded by Norm Gallagher, it was duly passed to authorize payment of $625.00 to the Southwest MN Arts & Humanities as the second half of the 2009 appropriation. Funding is included in the approved 2009 budget.
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On a motion by Vern Leistico and seconded by Diane Thier, it was duly passed to authorize payment of $4,420.00 to the Nobles County Art Center as the second half of the 2009 appropriation. Funding is included in the approved 2009 budget.
On a motion by David Benson and seconded by Norm Gallagher, it was duly passed to authorize payment of $17,500.00 to the Nobles County Fair Association as the remainder of the 2009 appropriation. Funding is included in the approved 2009 budget.
On a motion by Diane Thier and seconded by Vern Leistico, it was duly passed to authorize payment of $16,500.00 to the Nobles County Historical Society as the second half of the 2009 appropriation. Funding is included in the approved 2009 budget.
Marvin Zylstra, County Commissioner, presented the Board with information in the area of Emergency Medical Services and funding.
On a motion by Diane Thier and seconded by Marvin Zylstra, it was duly passed to approve county department and board travel expenses for July 17, 2009. A summarized copy of the expenses was before the Board and is made a part of this resolution by reference.
Melvin Ruppert, County Administrator, updated the Board on the status of the air conditioner chiller unit in the Government Center.
On a motion by Vern Leistico and seconded by Norm Gallagher, it was duly passed to purchase a replacement chiller unit and further, to authorize the Auditor-Treasurer to issue a check in the amount of $20,962.39 to American Heating and Air Inc. for the equipment purchase.
Committee and Board reports were received from the following:
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District II-Commissioner Thier reported on SW Minnesota Adult Mental Health, Library Board and the PJC Joint Operations Committee.
District V-Commissioner Leistico reported on PJC Joint Operations Committee,Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Plan, RSVP, Joint Powers TransitAuthority and County Based Purchasing.
District IV-Commissioner Gallagher reported on Okabena-Ocheda Watershed,Soil & Water Conservation District, WREDC and RSVP.
District I-Commissioner Zylstra reported on SMOC, Emergency Medical Services,Joint Powers Transit Authority, Human Services Advisory Committee, BuffaloRidge Regional Rail Authority and the Extension Committee.
County Administrator Ruppert reported on budget information and the GovernmentCenter elevators.
On a motion by Diane Thier and seconded by Marvin Zylstra, it was duly passed toapprove the following claims for payment:
Auditor's Warrants:
July 2, 2009........................................................$22,792.21
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July 7, 2009 ............................................................$245.89
July 8, 2009 ..............................................................$50.00
July 10, 2009....................................................$210,239.93
July 13, 2009 ............................................................$25.00
Commissioners' Warrants:
General Fund ......................................................$77,552.77
Public Works Fund ..............................................$28,765.66
Family Services Administration............................$62,121.10
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Family Services Social Services
July 2, 2009........................................................$10,479.90
July 9, 2009......................................................$106,903.32
July 16, 2009......................................................$50,865.36
There being no further business, the Board adjourned sine dies.
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Chairperson
Attest:
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County Administrator
(August 8, 2009)
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