FARIBAULT COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 5, 2002
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Blue Earth at 9:00 a.m. on February 5, 2002. The following members were present: Loren Lein, Paul Meyer, Ralph Prescher, and Tom Warmka Commissioners. Auditor John Thompson and County Attorney Brian Roverud were also present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Warmka.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
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Prescher/Lein motion carried unanimously to approve the synopsis and the official proceedings of January 15, 2002.
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Meyer/Prescher motion carried unanimously to approve agenda of February 5, 2002.
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The calendar was updated. Committee reports were presented.
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No member of the public appeared to make comment.
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Treasurer Dave Frank met regarding ISTS loan.
Lein/Meyer motion carried unanimously to approve an ISTS loan to Marlene Arndt on Parcel #10-008-2200 for $4,400.
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Jean Bierly and Rev. Victor Vriesen met regarding Interfaith Caregivers.
Prescher/Lein motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 02-CB-09 designating February 2002 as Volunteer Interfaith Caregiving Month in Faribault County. Commissioners Lein, Meyer, Prescher, and Warmka voted yes.
R e s o l u t I o n
Whereas, Interfaith Caregivers have served residents in Faribault County since 1997 through developing non-medical, volunteer-based support and assistance and have provided education and networking of volunteer services as a wellness outreach under United Hospital District along with other resources such as Hospice, Home Health, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in Faribault County and obtained grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Faith In Action Program, Region 9 Area Agency on Aging, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Lutheran Brotherhood, Catholic Knights Insurance Agency, and Catholic Charities Works of Justice to fund the training, coordinating and development of Interfaith Caregivers and benefited from the generous support of area united way groups, church congregations and individuals and now aims to further encourage and equip volunteers in congregation-based care teams and is asking for the prayerful support of all persons in Faribault County;
Be it resolved that February 2002 is designated Volunteer Interfaith Caregiving Month in Faribault County.
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Meeting was recessed for a conference call on JD 14 F & F for Warmka and Meyer.
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Prescher/Lein motion carried unanimously to appoint Phyllis Meyers of Walters to the Library Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2004.
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Meyer/Prescher motion carried unanimously to approve request of B. Blakesley to attend livestock odor workshop March 8, 2002 in Owatonna, 2002 County Feedlot Officer annual conf. Mar. 26-28 at St. Cloud, and planning & zoning workshop Feb. 28 at Mankato; M. Mittelstadt, D. Amundson, P. Meyer, T. Schuster, and S. Krosch to attend planning & zoning workshop Feb. 28 at Mankato; N. Huff to attend UCC advanced training Feb. 15 at St. Paul; S. Asmus to attend UCC advanced training Feb. 22 at St. Paul.
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Meyer/Prescher motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 01-CB-10 requesting PERA membership for jailers. Commissioners Lein, Meyer, Prescher, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the policy of the State of Minnesota as declared in Minnesota Statutes 353.63 is to give special consideration to employees who perform hazardous work and devote their time and skills to protecting the property and personal safety of others; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 353.64 permits governmental subdivisions to request coverage in the Public Employees Police and Fire plan for eligible employees of police departments whose position duties meet the requirements stated therein and listed below.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Faribault County hereby declares that the position titled jailer, currently being held by Joseph Anderson Jr., Kent Boettcher, Daniel Killion, Mark Lacher, and Geary Wells meets all of the following Police and Fire membership requirements:
1. Said position requires a license by the Minnesota peace officer standards and training board under sections 626.84 to 626.863 and this employee is so licensed;
2. Said position’s primary (over 50%) duty is to enforce the general criminal laws of the state;
3. Said position charges this employee with the prevention and detection of crime;
4. Said position gives this employee the full power of arrest, and
5. Said position is assigned to a designated police or sheriff’s department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this governing body hereby requests that the above-named employees be accepted as a member of the Public Employees Police and Fire Plan effective the date of this employee’s initial Police and Fire salary deduction by the government subdivision.
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Public Works Assistant Engineer David Hanson met regarding office business.
Prescher/Meyer motion carried unanimously to approve bid of Duinick Brothers, Inc. for Bridge #3131 in Elmore Township for $194,176, conditional upon contraction meeting on federal disadvantage minority regulations.
Meyer/Prescher motion carried unanimously to accept quote from Crysteel of Lake Crystal for a box & hoist of $16,784.74. Other quotes received were $19,411.76 from J-Craft of Kimball and $16,241.25 from Drake of Sioux Falls (this quote did not meet the specifications).
Prescher/Meyer motion carried unanimously to accept quote of $11,057.90 from J-Craft of Kimball, MN for wing and one-way snowplow. Other quotes received were $11,410.41 from Drake of Sioux Falls, SD and $13,099.50 from Little Falls of Little Falls.
Meyer/Prescher motion carried unanimously to purchase diesel fuel from lowest fuel quote of $.618/gallon from South Minnesota Oil Company of Albert Lea when needed. Other quotes received were $.66/gallon from Watonwan Farm Service of Blue Earth and $.6583/gallon from More’s Ag Center of Winnebago.
Prescher/Meyer motion carried unanimously to approve quote of $46,634.24 on a 7410 tractor from Detke with trade in of 885 International Harvestor tractor. One other quote was received from Charber & Sons of Rogers, MN for $57,282.26.
Prescher/Meyer motion carried unanimously to approve quote of $1,464.38 on a 2002 John Deere tractor and mowers with trade-in of 1992 Ford tractor and mower from Cherber & Sons of Rogers, MN. One other quote was received from Diamond Mowers of Minneapolis of $1,464.83 but less guards on tractor.
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Meyer/Prescher motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 02-CB-11 for the establishment and maintenance of a county animal feedlot program. Commissioners Lein, Meyer, Prescher, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE
OF A COUNTY ANIMAL FEEDLOT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has established an animal feedlot program designed to assist animal feedlot operators in efficient and environmentally sound management of animal wastes; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s program provides for county involvement in the processing of animal feedlot permit applications and administration of the animal feedlot program in accordance with Minn. Stat. 116.07 subd. 7 (2001) and Minn. Rules ch. 7020.1600 (October 23, 2000); and as specified in the attached county delegation agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Faribault County Board of Commissioners that the County of Faribault assumes certain responsibilities for the administration of the animal feedlot program and processing of animal feedlot permit applications in accordance with Minn. Stat. 116.07, subd. 7 (1992), and Minn. Rules ch. 7020.1600 (October 23, 2000); and the attached delegation agreement that describes the administration of the county feedlot program as specified in Minn. Rules ch.7020.1600, subpart 3;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County appoints Bruce Blakesley as the County Feedlot Pollution Control Officer and that the County Feedlot Pollution Control Officer will:
a. Administer animal feedlots and manure storage areas registration programs according to Minn. Rules ch. 7020.0350;
b. Locate and register all animal feedlots and manure storage areas that remain unregistered by January 1, 2002;
c. Distribute permit application and registration forms to owners required to make application for a permit. Permit application forms must contain the information required in Minn. Rules ch.7020.0505, subpart 3;
d. Review permit applications and issue construction short-form and interim permits in accordance with Minn. Rules ch. 7020.0535, and in the approved delegation agreement;
e. Inspect all animal feedlots and manure storage areas in accordance with the approved delegation agreement;
f. Review and process complaints;
g. Provide assistance to owners in completing permit applications;
h. Maintain a record of all correspondence and material relating to permit applications, inspections, and complaints;
i. Maintain a record of all notifications received from livestock production facility operators claiming the hydrogen sulfide ambient air quality standard exemption including the days the exemption was claimed and the cumulative days used as provided in Minn. Stat. 116.0713, items (2)(b) and (2)(c).
j. Submit an annual report to the commissioner by April 1 of each year, in a format requested by the commissioner, that includes the following:
1) all newly acquired and updated registration information required under Minn. Rules ch. 7020.0350
2) inspection summary information from the previous year:
3) permitting summary information from the previous year including information regarding permits for facilities with less than 1000 animal units that are CAFOs under the 40 C.F.R. part 122, Appendix B(b);
4) complaint and complaint response summary information from the previous year;
5) outreach and education summary information from the previous year; and
6) summary of the progress toward achieving the goals identified in the approved delegation agreement and, if applicable, proposed adjustments to the goals or plans to meet the goals in the approved delegation agreement;
k. Complete the required county feedlot pollution control officer training necessary to perform the duties described under this part assigned to the county feedlot pollution control officer; and
l. Forward to the commissioner all permit applications, inspection reports and all other applicable documents for the facilities identified in Minn. Rules ch. 7020.1600, subd. 4, item B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Faribault agrees to notify the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in writing of any changes in the program as outlined herein and attached hereto;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the County of Faribault respectfully submits this resolution and the attached delegation agreement to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and respectfully requests that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approve the County’s participation in the animal feedlot program.
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A transit committee was discussed. More information will be provided at the next meeting.
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A possibility of having a meeting in various locations was discussed. The matter will be investigated.
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Prescher/Meyer motion carried unanimously to pay bills totaling $55,783.43 as follows:
COUNTY REVENUE FUND $ 26,277.72
PUBLIC WORKS FUND 9,917.81
COUNTY LIBRARY FUND 3,221.49
DITCH FUNDS 16,366.41
$ 55,783.43
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The meeting was recessed to February 19, 2002.
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Tom Warmka, Chairman John Thompson, Auditor
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