REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Held on Tuesday, September 25, 2007; 10:40 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Richard Lehtinen, Terry Murray, Jenell Feller; Reporters Lisa Kaczke and Mike Freeman

2007/09-43 Motion by Briggs, seconded by Adee to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/09-44 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Pavleck to approve the minutes from the September 18, 2007 regular meeting. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/09-45 Motion by Briggs, seconded by Adee to approve payment of the Auditor claims in the amount of $29,115.04, to approve payment of the Health claims in the amount of $16,829.27 and to approve payment of the Community Service Department financial and social service program claims and administrative claims as presented. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/09-46 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Pavleck to approve 3.2% On Sale Malt Liquor Licenses for the Cingmars Farmers Club for a Cingmars Hall Renovation Fund Raiser Event on September 29, 2007 and the Annual Deer Hunters Dance on November 3. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/09-47 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Briggs be it resolved that State of Minnesota Agreement No. 91823, Grant Agreement for Air Service Programs, for State Project No. 3601-ATS6 at the International Falls-Koochiching Airport is accepted by the Koochiching County Board and that the Koochiching County Board Chair is authorized to execute this Agreement and any amendments on behalf of the International Falls-Koochiching County Airport Commission with the local match commitment contingent on the approval of the 2008 Airport Commission’s Budget request for County funding. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/09-48 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Adee that Koochiching County certifies that the Emergency Shelter Program as administered by KOOTASCA, being located within our jurisdiction, has approval to receive funding from the State of Minnesota Emergency Shelter Grants Program. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 Commissioners Briggs and Pavleck informed the Board that the Management Committee along with the Historical Society Director are reviewing previous plans to scale down cost to place the County’s Veteran Memorial outside and the Committee would like to review ideas with the County Board. The Coordinator stated that the Veterans Memorial Project was a line item consideration in the 2008 Budget and that time would be scheduled at the October 1, 2007 budget session to review plans and costs with the full Board.

2007/09-49 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Pavleck accepting the recommendation of the Environmental Service Director and Planning Commission to approve the final Plat for the nine-lot Whispering Pines Subdivision. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/09-50 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Adee to accept the recommendation of the Community Service Director to approve addendums to the following service contracts for the state required 2% COLA adjustment (includes adjustments to county rates in certain contracts but results in a minimal increase of county dollars): Ita-Bel-Koo Agreement, Lutheran Social Services Agreement, Northome SLS Agreement, ODC DT& H Agreement, ODC Waiver Services Contract, Pineview Detox Services Agreement, Pineview Extended Care Agreement, Pineview Primary Care Agreement, Rational Alternatives Agreement, Raynita Houglum SILS Agreement, REM North Star, Inc. SILS Agreement, Rainy River Waiver Service Contract, RRWS MR/RC Service Contract. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/09-51 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Adee to accept the recommendation of the Community Service Director to approve an addendum to the Northland Counseling AFC Home Service Agreement effective October 1, 2007 for a rate reduction as a result of requesting proposal for this service. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 Occupational Development Center (ODC) Division Coordinator Jenell Feller updated the Board on the status of their plans to construct and operate a production/service plant in International Falls. ODC is in the process of purchasing the site in the City’s Industrial Park, which is a perfect location. However, progress has been delayed as wetlands have been found on the site. As part of the services in the 20,000 square foot facility, ODC is studying the feasibility of incorporating Adult Day Services, which is a new avenue being pursued to keep people in their homes and out of nursing homes. The plan would provide day services to include social and recreational activities in addition to supervision and meal services. Though this would support senior services, it would also support individuals over the age of 18 needing this level of supervision. In discussing the program with community service representatives, there seems to be a need for this service so ODC will continue to look at this service as they move forward on their facility utilization plans. It is their hope to start operations in the new facility the end of next year. The County Board expressed their support in this enterprise and community benefit and offered their support to the project. Ms. Feller acknowledged the County’s support already in using ODC for their cleaning services.
2007/09-52 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Adee authorizing the Board Chair to sign a letter on behalf of the Koochiching County Board stating their full support of the Occupational Development Center’s production and service facility plan. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.
000 The Board Chair called for public comment at 11:40 a.m. No comment was provided.
2007/09-53 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Pavleck to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 a.m. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.