REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007; 10:45 a.m.

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

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Dale Olson, Della Warren, Terry Murray, LeeAnn Meer, Dan McCarthy; Reporter Lisa Kaczke and Mike Freeman

2007/10-26 Motion by Briggs, seconded by Adee to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/10-27 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Pavleck to approve the minutes from the October 9, 2007 regular meeting. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/10-28 Motion by Adee, seconded by Pavleck to approve payment of the Highway claims in the amount of $126,586.14. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/10-29 Motion by Adee, seconded by Briggs authorizing execution of a Minnesota Department of Transportation Grant Agreement for Maintenance and Operations as follows: Be it resolved that the Koochiching County Board of Commissioners shall accept State of Minnesota Agreement #91331 “Grant Agreement for Airport Maintenance and Operation” for the Falls International Airport in the amount of $69,661 for state Fiscal Year 2008, and $69,661 for state Fiscal Year 2009, and that the Board Chair is authorized to execute the above grant documents and any amendments on behalf of the International Falls-Koochiching County Airport Commission and Koochiching County. Further, authorize execution of a Minnesota Department of Transportation Grant Agreement for Airport Improvement excluding land acquisition: Be it resolved that the Koochiching County Board of Commissioners shall accept State of Minnesota Agreement #91898 “ Grant Agreement for Airport Improvement Excluding Land Acquisition” for State Project Number 3601-85 for the Falls International Airport in the amount of $28,800, and that the Board Chair is authorized to execute the above grant documents and any amendments on behalf of the International Falls-Koochiching County Airport Commission and Koochiching County. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2007/10-30 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Hanson accepting the recommendation of the Environmental Service Director to transfer the Mizpah Canister Site Service Contract from John Geiser to Edith Hanks for the remainder of the term of the contract as the current contractor is unable to perform the service and that the service contract will be rebid upon its expiration in November 2008. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Koochiching Family Collaborative Coordinator provided the Board an update on the Collaborative activities and funding. The Collaborative has made some positive differences and continues to pursue preventive programs focusing on the mental health of children. Funding for the collaborative program is secured for about three years and it is hoped that due to collaborative successes overall, federal and state funding will continue for the future. The Board recognized the efforts of the Coordinator in helping with the success of the program.

000 The Board Chair called for public comment at 11:16 a.m. LeeAnn Meer presented Board members Project Read Magnets for their vehicles to help promote the children’s reading program. Dan McCarthy suggested the County post the hours of business on the entry doors of their facilities. With no other comment, the Board Chair closed public comment period.

2007/10-31 Motion by Briggs, seconded by Adee to add discussion about dialysis services to the agenda at request of the Board Chair. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Board Chair stated that there are about 80 residents in the County requiring dialysis which they have to travel over 200 miles about three times a week to receive the service. The Board Chair suggested the County explore the possibility of bringing this service to Koochiching County. It was agreed to defer the issue to the Community Service and Health Directors for further review.

2007/10-32 Motion by Adee, seconded by Pavleck to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m. Voting yes: Lepper, Hanson, Adee, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.