October 6, 2009

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner's Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN, on the 6th day of October 2009 at nine o'clock a.m. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman Kneisl, with all members present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the agenda as presented.

On motion by Ruda and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the October 9, 2009 Commissioner Warrant #22264 to #22432 for $154,517.32.

A Roll Call Vote was taken with all Commissioners voting yes. Received majority vote, it was approved.

On motion by Blessing seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the September 2009 Auditor Warrants #213004 to #213104 for $2,168,917.88.

A Roll Call Vote was taken with all Commissioners voting yes. Received majority vote, it was approved.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Kircher, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-10/6-87, to approve the completion of project SP 77-070-03 and authorize the final payment as specified by the Todd County Engineer.

November 30, 2009 at 10:00 o'clock a.m., was set for the fall road meeting.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Ruda, the following resolution was introduced:

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-10/6-88, the Public Employees Retirement Association - Peace Officer Declaration, to be tabled until the October 20, 2009 board meeting.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the shifting of $5,000 with the account numbers of the Emergency Management Department to pay for emergency consulting services. Blessing abstained.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Blessing, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-10/6-89, to adopt a Collection Policy in to the Todd County Policy Manual, as per copy on file in the Auditor/Treasurer's Office.

On motion by Ruda and seconded by Neumann, the following board action was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board as Board Action #2009-10/6-31, to authorize the County Administrator to execute contracts with Contegrity Group of Little Falls, MN and Collaborative Design Group of Minneapolis, MN for the purposes of studying and making recommendations regarding Todd County Facilities, specifically the Todd County Historic Courthouse. The contract amounts shall not exceed $75,000.

Discussion was held on the county hiring policy. This will be brought back to another meeting.

Discussion was held on the boilers in the Jail facility.

Recognition was given to Gloria Stevenson on receiving the Land Stewardship Award from Todd Soil and Water Conservation District.

U.S. Census Bureau met with the county board and went over the partnership plan for the 2010 Census.

There being no further business to come before this board, Chairman Kneisl recessed the meeting to October 13, 2009 at 8:45 a.m. in the Commissioners Board Room.

Special Meeting

October 13, 2009

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner's Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN, on the13th day of October 2009 at 8:45 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kneisl, with all members present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the agenda as presented.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the Todd County Planning Commission recommendations for the following CUP, subject to conditions and as per copy on file in the Auditor/ Treasurer's Office:

James W. Johnson: SE4 NW4, NW4 SW4, Gov't Lots 3 & 4 of Sec 6, Grey Eagle Twp. CUP to install an above ground slurry manure storage tank to meet state regulations.

There being no further business to come before this board, Chairman Kneisl recessed the meeting to October 20, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Board Room.

October 20, 2009

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner's Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN, on the 20th day of October 2009 at nine o'clock a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kneisl with all members present except Commissioner Ruda. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the agenda as amended with the addition of: 1). Administrator=s report.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the October 23, 2009 Commissioner Warrants #22433 to #22581 for $147,013.09.

A Roll Call Vote was taken with all Commissioners voting yes. Received majority vote, they were approved.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the September 2009 County Board Minutes.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to acknowledge the receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement for Faye Arntson to replace the existing failing culvert crossing on County Ditch 22 in Section 24 of Burleene Township at the owner's expense.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the Todd County Planning Commission recommendations for the following CUP, subject to conditions and as per copy on file in the Auditor/ Treasurer's Office: Denise Dueker, NW4 of Sec 20, West Union Twp. CUP to move a second home onto applicants existing dwelling site, to be occupied by a family member.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the Todd County Planning Commission recommendations for the following CUP, subject to conditions and as per copy on file in the Auditor/ Treasurer's Office: Randy & Ona Chock, SE4 NE4 of Sec 17, Bartlett Twp. CUP for (1) a second home onto applicants existing dwelling site, to be occupied by a family member; and (2) dog breeding kennel with up to twelve breeding dogs.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the Todd County Planning Commission recommendations for the following CUP, subject to conditions and as per copy on file in the Auditor/ Treasurer's Office: Jason and Teri Franzen, N2 SW4 of Sec 19, Staples Twp. Review of existing CUP for a dog breed facility approved in 2002 to house a maximum of 60 adult dogs.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Blessing, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-10/20-90, to approve the Public Health Emergency Response I/ II and III amendments to the current Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant, as per copy on file in the Public Health Dept.

Public Health Director, Cheryl Schneider, gave an over view of the Local Public Health Act Funding Assurances and Agreements.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Blessing, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-10/20-91, to proclaim the month of October 2009 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to urge all citizens to work with Hands of Hope Resource Center in eliminating domestic violence in our communities.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Blessing, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-10/20-92, to revise and update its current local water management plan;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Todd County will coordinate its efforts in the revision and update of its plan with all local units of government within the county and the state review agencies; and will incorporate, where appropriate, any existing plans and rules which have been developed and adopted by watershed districts having jurisdiction wholly and partly within Todd County into its local water management plan;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board authorizes the establishment of a Water Management Advisory Committee; with the responsibility of revising and updating the plan and who shall report to the county board on a periodic basis;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board delegates the Todd Soil & Water Conservation District the responsibility of coordinating, assembling, writing and implementing the revised local water management plan pursuant to M.S. 103B.301.

Administrator's Report:

Todd County did not receive the grant money for the radio system, other sources are being looked into.

EDA study has been completed and we are waiting for a report of their recommendations.

Received another quote for the boiler system in the jail. The quote is $15,000 less than the other one.

Discussion was held on doing a Budget Amendment for $10,000 for a Bob Cat from Solid waste Dept. to the Ground & Buildings Dept. for the custodians to use for snow removal. Attachment expenses will be checked into.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to authorize the spending of up to $850 for the purchase of an automatic defibrillator to be put into the Expo Building at the Fairgrounds.

There being no further business to come before this Board, motion was made by Blessing, seconded by Neumann and duly carried to adjourn for the month of October 2009.

Karen Busch, Clerk to County Board

Gary Kneisl, Chairperson of the Board

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