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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COUNTY BOARD
June 12, 2012
This document constitutes a summary of the Proceedings of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners' June 12, 2012 meeting. The full text of these proceedings is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the County Coordinator, Jackson County Court House, 405 Fifth Street, in the City of Jackson, Minnesota.
The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of Jackson on June 12, 2012. The following members were present: David Henkels, Rosemary Schultz, William Tusa, Roger Ringkob and Kim Hummel, Commissioners; County Coordinator, Janice Fransen and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ringkob and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Approved the May 22, 2012 Proceedings of the County Board.
Approved all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 57224 through 57325 in the amount of $345,036.42 - for Revenue Fund, $340,897.92; Ditch Fund, $2,133.50; Insurance Trust, $2,005.00. And warrants numbered 57388 through 57437 in the amount of $68,053.75 - for Revenue Fund, $5,548.43; and Road and Bridge, $62,505.32. All Human Services warrants numbered 57327 through 57386 in the amount of $17,238.40; and warrant number 57161 in the amount of $50.00. All Social Services warrants numbered 56853 through 56926 in the amount of $145,427.29. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurer's Office upon request.
Approved the following utility permits:
Minnesota Energy - boring- CSAH 14- Heron Lake Township
Federated Rural Electric - buried-CSAH 17- Delafield Township
Century Link - boring - CSAH 20 - Delafield Township
Approved Resolution 12-395 for Legal Representation.
Approved Appointing Interim Planning and Environmental Services Director.
Approved the Agreement for Advancement and Repayment of Funds between the Counties of Rock, Nobles, Pipestone, Cottonwood and Jackson, City of Worthington, and Southwestern Mental Health Center, Inc.
Accepted the unconditional donation of two used chairs by United Prairie Bank to the Veteran's Service/Emergency Management Office.
Accepted the unconditional donation of five used chairs by Bank Midwest to the Auditor/Treasurer's Office.
Accepted an update from Director Craig Myers of Human Services regarding the adjustment in lobby hours.
Approved the Application for Exempt Permit of Jackson Lions Club and approving, with no waiting period, for a raffle to be held on July 29, 2012 at the Jackson County Fair.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to authorize the County Coordinator to fill the position of Temporary Clerical in Information Systems for approximately 24 hours per week for up to eight weeks at a salary of $9.00 per hour. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to approve additional funding of $24,766.00 to be issued from the Jackson County Human Services Reserves. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Ringkob to authorize out-of-state travel for Susan Vileta and Ann Christensen to attend an out-of-state conference in Kansas City, Missouri, August 15 - 17, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to approve a Conditional Use Permit Application by Paul and Tara Hansen to operate a concrete and asphalt hot mix plant in Section 34 of Petersburg Township with the following condition: All state and federal regulations are followed. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ringkob and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to approve Amendment No. 1 to Grant Contract No. PL 10-0004, which amends the Loon Lake Grant Agreement, removing the trail connection between Brown Park and Anderson Park. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to Update the Jackson County Comprehensive Water Management Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to approve the Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Lakefield and Jackson County for CSAH 50 (Main Street). Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Ringkob to Revoke County State Aid Highway by the County Board of Commissioners Jackson County. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ringkob and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to approve Offer to Exchange between the City of Lakefield and Jackson County. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to approve the purchase of a 2005 Western Star Model 4964 Heavy Day Cab Tractor for $68,900.00 less trade-in from Westman Freightliner to be funded from the Ditch Fund as follows: $50,000 from current Ditch funds and the balance from 2013 Ditch Levy. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Ringkob to table action regarding the request to vacate County Road 61 at Trunk Highway 60. Motion carried unanimously.
Dennis Healy and Jerry Lonneman of Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water presented the annual update and 2011 audit for Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water to the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to authorize the Local Fix-up Fund Grant Application for upgrade of eligible Subsurface Treatment Systems (SSTS). Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Ringkob to decline participation in the Performance Measurement Program. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to authorize the County Coordinator to fill the position of Full-time/Temporary Clerical in the Planning and Environmental Services office at a rate of $9.00 per hour until the department is back to being fully staffed. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ringkob and seconded by Commissioner Hummel closing the meeting as permitted by Minnesota Stautes Section 13D.05 subdivision 3(c) to discuss real estate negotiations. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ringkob and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to re-open the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Tusa reported on meeting with Auditors regarding Fair Association, Drug Court, Cottonwood-Jackson Community Health Services Board of Health, AMC District Meeting, Ditch Meeting, AGCO Intivity Center Open House, and Highway Facilities Open House.
Commissioner Hummel reported on Personnel Committee, Highway Facilities Open House, Cottonwood-Jackson Community Health Services Board of Health, and City/County Highway Finance Committee.
Commissioner Schultz reported on Plum Creek Library Board, Jackson County Library Board, Cottonwood-Jackson Community Health Services Board of Health, Prairie Ecology Bus Center, City of Lakefield meeting regarding Main Street road construction, Law Library, Human Services Advisory Committee, AMC District Meeting, Ditch 22 Meeting, AGCO Intivity Center Ribbon Cutting, Southern Prairie Health Purchasing Alliance, and Farm to School Presentation.
Commissioners Henkels reported on Personnel Committee, Cottonwood-Jackson Community Health Services Board of Health, and Rural Minnesota Energy Board.
Commissioner Ringkob reported on Cottonwood-Jackson Community Health Services Board of Health, and City/County Highway Finance Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
JACKSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: Janice Fransen, County Coordinator
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
June 18, 2012
The County Board of Jackson County met as the County Board of Equalization in the Courthouse in the City of Jackson on June 18, 2012. The following members were present: Roger Ringkob, David Henkels, Rosemary Schultz, Kim Hummel and William Tusa, Commissioners; and Kevin Nordquist, Auditor/ Treasurer.
Staff present: Farley Grunig, County Assessor; Maria Kay, Appraiser; Heidi Moss, Appraiser; Sandy Rettig, Appraiser; Robert Stewart, Appraiser; and Janice Fransen, County Coordinator.
Chair Rosemary Schulz called the County Board of Equalization to order.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Parcel R13.030.0500; Orville Sangl Jr., owner, by the County Assessor. Mr. Sangl also appeared on his own behalf. Assessor recommends changing from 1.0 acres of waste to 12.85 of waste resulting in change of value on land from $68,748 to $60,036. A reduction of $8,712. Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to accept and approve the recommendation of the County Assessor. Motion carried unanimously.
Parcels R05.010.0800 and R05.003.0900; Tillman Family Ltd. Partnership, owner, by the County Assessor. Assessor recommends changing the classification from 2B Non-Productive Rural Vacant Land to 2A Productive Rural Land. Motion was made by Commissioner Ringkob and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to accept and approve the recommendation of the County Assessor. Motion carried unanimously.
Parcel R04.009.0200; Jody Milby, owner, by the County Assessor. Assessor recommends changing the value of property from $97,000 to $72,300 based on the condition of the house, for a total reduction of $24,700. Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to accept and approve the recommendation of the County Assessor. Motion carried unanimously.
Parcel R04.011.0600; Roesner Family Trust, owner, by the County Assessor. Assessor recommends adjusting value of property from $690,700 to $677,700 for a total reduction of $13,000 due to adjusting tillable acres to match information received from FSA Office. Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to accept and approve the recommendation of the County Assessor. Motion carried unanimously.
Parcel R13.541.0210; William and Sandy Graeber, owners, by letter requesting reduction in value. Assessor recommends no change. Motion was made by Commissioner Ringkob and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to accept and approve the recommendation of the County Assessor. Motion carried unanimously.
Assessor reviewed Local Boards of Review.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
JACKSON COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: Janice Fransen, County Coordinator |
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