Koochiching County Board Minutes 1-23-01

Board Minutes

for

January 23, 2001

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Held on Tuesday, January 23, 2001; 9:45 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Hanson, McBride, Lepper (absent in a.m.),
Chezick, Pavleck

OTHERS ATTENDING: Susan Congrave, Doug Grindall, Ann Coulombe, Terry Murray, Duane Nelson, Jerry Andre, Shawn Mason; Reporters Laurel Beager and Roger Jerome

2001/01-43 Motion by McBride, seconded by Pavleck to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-44 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2001 regular meeting. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-45 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride to approve payment to Norshore Net in the amount of $1,844.56 for a personal computer for the County Board. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-46 Motion by Chezick, seconded by McBride to appoint Bob Anderson to the citizen-at-large position on the International Falls-Koochiching County Airport Commission for a term of two years commencing January 2001. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Board received notice that Waiva Menefee submitted her resignation from the Arrowhead Library System Governing Board after her term expires on June 30, 2001. The Arrowhead Library System Director requested the County Board to appoint a replacement for the term of July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2004. The Coordinator was directed to inquire whether the vacant seat is a citizen-at-large position or whether a County Board member could fill the seat and to move forward on soliciting interested persons based on the information received.

2001/01-47 Motion by McBride, seconded by Pavleck that due to the State’s change in the minimum level of support for library services for 2001, to revise the 2001 Library Budget from $30,301 to $30,585, (adjusting the Administration Miscellaneous Budget by ($284) and the Library Budget by +284). Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-48 Motion by McBride, seconded by Pavleck to approve 2001 On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Tobacco licenses for the International Falls Country Club as recommended by the License Committee. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Board received notice that Florence Hervey was hired as the Jail/E911 Administrator in the Sheriff’s Department with a starting date of February 12, 2001.

2001/01-49 Motion by Chezick, seconded by McBride to authorize the Sheriff to fill a vacant dispatch/jailer position due to the promotion of Florence Hervey. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-50 Motion by Chezick, seconded by Pavleck to adopt the following resolution approving the 2001 Community Health Subsidy Budget:

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Local Public Health Act of 1987 requires that participating counties develop a Community Health Services Plan and annual budget in order to qualify for state subsidies; and

WHEREAS, Koochiching County, in cooperation with Aitkin and Itasca counties, has established through Joint Powers Agreements, a Community Health Services Board to develop and implement policy and procedures for preparation of the Community Health Services Plan and Budget; and

WHEREAS, the Aitkin-Itasca-Koochiching Community Health Board has adopted, and recommended for approval, a Community Health Budget for 2001; and

WHEREAS, the proposed 2001 Budget has been developed in accordance with local needs and priorities of the 2000-03 Community Health Plan as approved by the County Board.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Koochiching County Board does hereby approve the 2001 Community Health Subsidy Budget and authorizes the submission of the budget to the Minnesota Department of Health. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-51 Motion by McBride, seconded by Chezick to renew a contract with the Hospice Board for 2001 as recommended by the Public Health Director and upon review of the County Attorney. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-52 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride to approve a 2001 Physician Consultation Contract in the amount of $500 with Wild Droft, Inc. (Burton Helleloid) to service the Professional Advisory Committee as recommended by the Public Health Director and upon review by the County Attorney. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Public Health Director deleted CADI and CAC contracts with River Oaks Home Health Care from the agenda as additional information was needed.

2001/01-53 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride to approve a 2001 contract for CADI service with Healthline Home Care as recommended by the Public Health Director and upon review of the County Attorney. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Public Health Director informed the Board that the Department has flu vaccine left and that if it is not used, the department will have to dispose of it. Flue vaccines were less than last year due to the shortage and delay in receiving the vaccine. Pneumonia vaccine tripled from last year and tetanus and diphtheria were up a little from last year.

2001/01-54 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Chezick to approve payment of the Public Health bills in the amount of $32,495.68 with payment detail on file in the Public Health Department. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Public Health Director informed the Board that there is a shortage of nursing and para-professional service for care of special need clients in the southern part of the County. Efforts to recruit service for clients have been difficult and that there is some sign of shortage in the northern part of the County as well. The Director stated that nursing shortage is a nation-wide issue and felt the Board should be aware of the concern due to our aging population.

2001/01-55 Motion by Chezick, seconded by McBride accepting the Highway Engineer’s recommendation to certify final contract value on the following projects: CP 2000-01 (CR 103 & 95) with Hardrives in the amount of $81,148.65; CP 2000-02 (Meadowview Roads) with Hardrives in the amount of $57,028.90; CP 2000-03 (Bike Trail) with Hardrives in the amount of $29,808.65; SAP 36-602-13 (Old Hwy 11) with Hardrives in the amount of $182,763.70; SAP 36-624-13 (2nd Avenue East) with Hardrives in the amount of $121,981.20; Biomass Project in Northome with Rajala Construction in the amount of $121,458.43. . Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-56 Motion by McBride, seconded by Chezick to approve the renewal of the Northland Counseling Mental Health Contract for 2001 with addendum as recommended by the KCCS Directorship and upon review by the County Attorney. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-57 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Chezick to approve the renewal of the Northland Counseling Clubhouse Contract for 2001 as recommended by the KCCS Directorship and upon review by the County Attorney. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-58 Motion by McBride, seconded by Chezick to approve the renewal of the Title IV-D Contract for child support services with the County Attorney and Sheriff for 2001 as recommended by the KCCS Directorship and upon review by the County Attorney. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-59 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride to withdraw from the Northeast Minnesota Managed Care Joint Powers Agreement/Board as recommended by the KCCS Directorship. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-60 Motion by Chezick, seconded by McBride to accept the following Foster Day Care and Day Care Licensing Recommendations: case #41395 to close a foster care home at providers request; case #18330 to relicense family day care for ten children; case #37480 to relicense family day care for ten children; case #55505 to relicense for foster care for four children. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-61 Motion by Chezick, seconded by McBride to approve payment of Community Service’s social service and financial claims and administrative expenditures as presented with detail on file in the Community Service Agency. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-62 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride to add submission of a bonding application for a cold weather testing facility to the agenda. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

000 Commissioner Pavleck stated that the KEDA was informed that to submit a bonding request to the 2002 legislature for a cold weather testing facility, the application has to be completed by the summer of 2001. The KEDA is seeking the support of the City and the County at the same level as committed in the 2000 bonding application.

2001/01-63 Motion by Chezick, seconded by McBride to commit up to $1million of the General Revenue Fund reserves for development of a cold weather testing center contingent on receipt of the State share of bond funding and commitment from the City of International Falls for $1million and with stipulation that the County Board will have final say on County dollars committed to this project. Motion further authorizes the KEDA to submit the bonding application to the 2002 legislature on behalf of the County Board. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Sheriff provided the Board the following bid information for two new squads: Sheridan Motors for two Chevy Impala vehicles with trade-in at $31,496; Wherley Motors for two Crown Victoria vehicles with trade-in at $32,366; Superior Ford (state bid) for two Crown Victoria vehicles with trade-in at $26,780; All bids have delivery date in approximately 90 days. The Sheriff stated that striping is done in the cities where Superior Ford is located. He also stated that there have been discrepancies in the past with Superior Ford on final trade-in price when cars are actually delivered. He informed Superior Ford of the condition and mileage of the cars at this time and estimated mileage at the time of delivery. A motion by Chezick to accept the low bid of Superior Ford failed for a lack of a second. The Chair vacated his seat to Commissioner McBride for the following motion.

2001/01-64 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Pavleck to award low bid to Superior Ford for replacement of two squads for the Sheriff Department – two Crown Victoria vehicles in the amount of $26,780.00 with trade-in. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

2001/01-65 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride appointing Jerry Andre as the Assistant Emergency Manager Director as recommended by the Sheriff and due to the upcoming retirement of the current Assistant. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

000 The Board Chair called for public comment at 11:35 a.m. Shawn Mason informed the Board that the next meeting for strategic planning on the “Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway” is scheduled for February 7, 2001 in Baudette and requested the Board and Highway Engineer’s attendance. She stated that the Highway Engineer provided a wealth of needed information for planning efforts at the last meeting. No other public comment was presented.

2001/01-66 Motion by Chezick, seconded by McBride authorizing attendance to meetings for planning of the Highway 11 Scenic Byway as a Board activity and as an activity for the Highway Engineer. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Chezick, Pavleck; absent for vote: Lepper. Motion carried.

000 Due to calls from concerned public, the Board discussed additional representation at the Rainy Basin Planning meetings. Commissioner Lepper stated that Northern Alliance intends to monitor this planning process on behalf of its member counties and that he will have more to report at the next Board meeting.

000 The Board Chair appointed Commissioner McBride to work with the Sheriff, Veterans Service Officer and the MN Department of Public Safety Regional Program Coordinator to establish a County Emergency Management Plan.

2001/01-67 Motion by McBride, seconded by Lepper to adjourn the meeting at 3:50 p.m. Voting yes: Hanson, McBride, Lepper; absent for vote: Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.