REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008; 9:30 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper

MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Briggs (Personal)

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Allen Kruse, Jaci Nagle, Susan Congrave, Doug Grindall, Phil Miller, Mike Malachi, Ronald and Delphine Nelson, Terry Murray, Ann Scholler, Steve Blair, Terry and Sharon Little, Dan McCarthy; Reporter Lisa Kaczke

2008/05-33 Motion by Adee, seconded by Hanson to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Board received notice of the hire of Michael Kostiuk as part time Deputy on April 14, 2008.

2008/05-34 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Adee to appoint Allen Kruse as Koochiching County Veteran Services Officer for a term of 4 years under MN Statute 197.60, effective May 21, 2008. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-35 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Hanson to approve payment of the Auditor claims in the amount of $13,532.64, to approve payment of the Health claims in the amount of $13,106.76 and to approve payment of the Community Service Department financial and social service program claims and administrative claims as presented. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-36 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper to accept the recommendation of the County Assessor to grant the following abatements: to David and Tucky Dill, PID #05-043-00400 to reclass from seasonal/recreational to non-homestead/residential for taxes payable 2008; to Matthew Joyce, PID #95-004-01140, for removal of building valuation for taxes payable 2008. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-37 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Adee that under the Koochiching County HAVA Election Plan (current facility does not meet accessibility standards), to designate the Precinct of Watrous as a mail ballot precinct for the 2008 election and all future elections thereof and further, to authorize the Auditor/Treasurer per law, to set up said precinct for mail balloting. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-38 Motion by Adee, seconded by Hanson to approve an agreement with Election System and Software contingent on approval of the County Attorney to purchase election reporting software and hardware with expenditure not to exceed $13,000 and funded with the HAVA Grant dollars as recommended by the Auditor/Treasurer. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-39 Motion by Adee, seconded by Lepper to approve an agreement with CW Technology contingent on approval of the County Attorney for provision of information systems technology services for a three-month period and at a cost of $2,500 per month as recommended by the I.S. Manager and County Coordinator as a trial period for determining the need of an I.S. Technician position in the Unit. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-40 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Adee to approve expenditure up to $8,200 for the purchase of 6 PCs and MS Office Software for the Forestry Offices as planned in the 2008 Land and Forestry Budget as recommended by the I.S. Manager. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-41 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper acknowledging receipt of the minutes from the May 12, 2008 Professional Advisory Committee meeting. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Board received the Health Director’s Quarter 1 Department and Statistical and Financial Reports and a notice of the Public Health Quality Improvement Award to the Koochiching County Health Department from the UOM School of Public Health and MN Department of Health. The Director provided an update on the Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning and supporting grant funds.

2008/05-42 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper to renew the Home Care Waiver Contract with Big Fork Valley Hospital and Homecare contingent on the County Attorney’s approval for provision of home care services in the County as recommended by the Health Director. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-43 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper to approve a Participation Agreement with UCARE Minnesota contingent on the County Attorney’s approval as a revenue source for provision of certain health awareness services already provided by the Health Department as recommended by the Health Director. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-44 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper to renew the contract with Dr. Daniel Ramquist contingent on approval of the County Attorney for medical consultation services for an annual cost of $500.00 as recommended by the Health Director. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Board reviewed a petition submitted by Thomas Jacobson for a cartway across property owned by Ronald and Delphine Nelson, which requires the County Board under Minnesota Statute 164.07–164.08 to hear and act on the petition. Ronald Nelson informed the Board that they are in objection to the cartway and that Mr. Jacobson’s request for access across their property has been litigated twice with the Court deciding allowance of a 12 foot wide easement, which currently exists. And in both court cases, Mr. Jacobson did not appeal the court decision. Mr. Nelson stated their position that any cost they incur in this matter, should be reimbursed by the Petitioner as part of the Petitioner’s cost requirement under Minnesota Statute governing cartways and request notification when the viewers come out to their property.

2008/05-45 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper receiving the Cartway Petition filed by Thomas Jacobson for a cartway on property owned by Ronald and Delphine Nelson and to set a public hearing for Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Courthouse Boardroom under Minnesota Statute 164.07 – 164.08 to hear and act on the Cartway Petition filed by Petitioner Thomas Jacobson across property owned by Respondents Ronald and Delphine Nelson described as the SW _ of the NW 1/4 , Government Lots 4, 8, 9, 10, and part of Government Lots 11 and 14, Section 25, Township 69N, Range 27W. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-46 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper that under Minnesota Statue 164.07-164.08 on the Cartway Petition filed by Thomas Jacobson, to appoint the following viewers to view servient properties for damages and determine the cartway route to include drainage and wetland impacts and provide a written report to the County Board for the June 24, 2008 Public Hearing schedule by the County Board to hear and act on said petition: County Assessor or designee, Highway Engineer or designee, Environmental Service Director or designee, Land Commissioner or designee and County Surveyor or designee. Motion further authorizes the viewers to expend funds to obtain the services of a professional appraiser if needed. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-47 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Hanson to approve the revised Forest Hill Cemetery Rate Schedule for county burial cases as recommended by the Community Service Director. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Board Chair opened a public hearing at 11:00 a.m. to receive public comment on the issuance of a Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the “Y” Knot Quick Stop as required by the State. The Coordinator informed the Board that no written public comment was received on the matter. The Board Chair acknowledged applicant Terry and Sharon Little and called for public comment. No comment was provided by the public, applicant or Board members. The Board Chair closed the hearing at 11:05.

2008/05-48 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper that upon conducting the required public hearing, to approve an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to the “Y” Knot Quick Stop. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-49 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Adee to approve the Arrowhead Health Alliance Joint Powers Agreement and By-Laws contingent on the County Attorney’s approval for County Based Purchasing services for the member counties as recommended by the Community Service Director. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-50 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Adee to renew the following service agreements with no changes as recommended by the Community Service Director: Boyle’s Foster Care Agreement July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008; Boyle’s Foster Care Agreement July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, Hasbargen’s Foster Care, Houglum SILS, Ita-Bel-Koo, Littlefork Jackpine Chateau, ODC Waiver Services, ODC DT&H, Olsen’s Foster Care, PJ’s Foster and Waivered Services, REM North Star SILS, REM North Star SLS. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-51 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Adee to approve payment of Burial Case #935906 in the amount of $915.42. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

2008/05-52 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper accepting the following Foster Day Care and Day Care Licensing recommendations: Brian Krall and Michelle Grill for child foster care licensure for two children; Alice Patch for child foster care licensure for one child; Joseph and Susan Boyle for child foster care licensure for three children; Bruce and Jennie Christopherson for adult foster care licensure for five elderly residents; Shane and Paula Belding for adult foster care licensure for two residents. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Community Service Director reviewed a statistical report on poverty and related impacts on children with a state-wide to Koochiching County comparison.

000 The Board Chair called for public comment at 11:40 a.m. Dan McCarthy addressed the Board with concerns on the agenda times, KEDA Director, Plasma Gasification Project and economic recession impact for the County.

000 With no further business, the Board Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:55 p.m.

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Wade Pavleck, Board Chair Teresa Jaksa, County Coordinator

The Daily Journal
June 10, 2008