REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008; 10:55 a.m.

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

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Richard Lehtinen; Reporter Lisa Kascke

2008/11-01 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Adee to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

2008/11-02 Motion by Briggs, seconded by Adee to approve the minutes from the October 28, 2008 County Board meeting. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

2008/11-03 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Adee to approve payment of the monthly County Board expense claims in the amount of $8,945.52. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

2008/11-04 Motion by Briggs, seconded by Adee to re-appoint Marty Cody as Koochiching County Assessor for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2009. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

2008/11-05 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Briggs authorizing the Board Chair to appoint a Board member to represent the County on the Northeast Minnesota Regional Radio Joint Powers Board which provides for regional administration of enhancements to the Statewide Public Safety Radio and Communication System (ARMER) and that before the appointment is made, information is provided to the Board as to meeting dates, times and locations as well as information on the functions of the organization and board. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

000 The Environmental Service Director provided a proposal from Costin Group, Inc. for a one year agreement at $1,000 per month plus expenses to work on behalf of the County in seeking funding for the extension of municipal sewer beyond the Tilson Creek area to the VNP Park Center. The consultant is also working with St. Louis County to look for funding sources for centralized sewer for Kabetogama, Ash River, Sand Point Lake and Crane Lake which raises the question as to how the consultant would seek funding for both municipal sewer projects without putting one before the other. The Board also wanted to see a standard contract from the consultant including a termination clause. The Board agreed that the consultant’s credentials and work done for others on similar type projects are very positive and that funding for the service would be considered from the Environmental Trust Fund.

2008/11-06 Motion by Briggs, seconded by Adee to have the Environmental Service Director request the consultant from Costin Group, Inc. meet with the County Board to review his proposal for assisting the County in seeking funding for the extension of municipal sewer beyond the Tilson Creek area to the VNP Park Center. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.

000 The Board Chair called for public comment at 12:00 p.m. No comment was presented.

2008/11-07 Motion by Adee, seconded by Lepper to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 p.m. Voting yes: Pavleck, Hanson, Adee, Lepper, Briggs. Motion carried.