REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Held on Tuesday, January 22, 2008; 10:30 a.m.

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

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Richard Lehtinen, Steve Blair, Terry Murray, Susan Congrave, Einar Sundin; Reporter Lisa Kaczke

2008/01-28 Motion by Adee, seconded by Briggs to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

2008/01-29 Motion by Briggs, seconded by Adee to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2008 regular meeting. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

000 The Board received notice of temporary hire in the Sheriff’s Department: Marilee Simons for fill-in Jail Cook; Charles Lessard, Duane Nelson and Richard Johnson for transports.

2008/01-30 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Briggs to approve payment of the Highway claims in the amount of $194,340.08, to approve payment of the Health claims in the amount of $51,406.23 and to approve payment of the Community Service Department financial and social service program claims and administrative claims as presented. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

2008/01-31 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Adee authorizing the Sheriff to advertise in the local paper for bids to sell surplus radio equipment with a minimum bid price set for the equipment. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

2008/01-32 Motion by Briggs, seconded by Hanson accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Preliminary Eagle’s Nest on Black Bay Plat (#0702) for ENP, Inc. consisting of 8 lots in the Eagle’s Nest area of Rainy Lake. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

2008/01-33 Motion by Adee, seconded by Lepper accepting the recommendation of the Community Service Director for renewal of the following service agreements (with 2% legislative increase) and upon approval of the County Attorney: Pineview Detoxification Service Agreement, Pineview Primary Care Service Agreement, Pineview Extended Care Service Agreement. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

2008/01-34 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Adee accepting the following Foster Day Care and Day Care Licensing recommendations: Peggy Gordon – license for family day care for ten children; Tara Cotter – license for family day care for ten children; George and Susan Franko – license home for child foster care for three children; Dale and Sandra Hansen – relicense home for child foster care for two children. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

2008/01-35 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Briggs to table the request to fill the vacant part time Health Educator position in the Health Department. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

000 The Health Director provided information on the Local Public Health Association’s 2008 legislative priorities, the WIC Program management evaluation and changes for Public Health Emergency Preparedness. A review and discussion was held on home care services following a meeting with providers and on the feasibility of dialysis services in the County.

2008/01-36 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Briggs to renew a 2008 service contract with the Women’s Health Center for the Family Planning Program as recommended by the Health Director and upon approval of the County Attorney. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

000 The Board Chair called for public comment at 11:45 a.m. Einar Sundin again provided his position on the need for county-wide 911 signage.

2008/01-37 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Adee to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 a.m. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

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Wade Pavleck, Board Chair Teresa Jaksa, County Coordinator