REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010; 10:30 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jaci Nagle, Dale Olson; Reporter Laurel Beager

2010/05-13 Motion by McBride, seconded by Lepper to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-14 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride to approve the minutes from the May 11, 2010 regular meeting. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-15 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck to approve payment of the Highway claims in the amount of $93,393.35. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-16 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck accepting the recommendation of the County Assessor to grant abatement to Leroy Dahl, Parcel # 66-023-22100 for reduction in land value for assessment year 2009. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-17 Motion by McBride, seconded by Lepper approving the following 2010 County Budget adjustments as recommended by Administration: Reduce the 2010 Highway Budget in project expenditure and State Grant revenue by $232,934 for unapproved DNR Grants for road projects; to increase expenditures in the 2010 Information System Budget by $1,200 for 911 Sign supplies with an offsetting revenue increase in the General Revenue Budget for 911 sign fees. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Administration Director reviewed the Quarter 1, 2010 Budget to include a preliminary report on where the budget stands with regards to reduced tax forfeit apportionment and interest earning revenue, and further reduction in state general aid for 2010. Once the post 2010 legislative report is reviewed for the total impact on the County with regards to decreased revenue and/or increased expenditure, a review of the 2010 County Budget by the County Board will be conducted to determine where cuts can be made and fund reserve spending can be increased to balance the 2010 budget.

000 The Board reviewed the June, July and August meeting scheduled, which will reduce County Board meetings in July and August to twice a month. In reviewing the June meeting schedule, the Board was informed that the Annexation Hearings scheduled by Administrative Judge Luis for June 1, 2, and 3 were moved to a later date to allow for a required public informational meeting on the City of International Falls Annexation Petition. Because the Annexation Hearings were moved, the June 1, 2010 County Board meeting will be held. In further review of the required joint public informational meeting on the City of International Falls Annexation Petition under M.S. 414.0333, it will require the County Board to sit at the table with the City of Intl Falls as the Township Board. The County Board does not approve or disapprove the City’s Petition, but merely attends the joint public informational meeting to hear public comment as a representative of the area the City is petitioning to annex. Because there is a 10 day public notice requirement, the City is looking at June 2 or June 3 to hold this meeting. The Board agreed to the date of Thursday, June 3rd at 5:30 p.m. and will be posted and noticed as required under M.S. 414.0333. Administration will complete the summer meeting schedule and distribute.

2010/05-18 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Lepper to approve a lease agreement with North Country for a Canon Copier for the Health Department providing for a copier, printer, fax and scan machine at a monthly cost of $264.37 (reduced cost from current Health Department’s copier lease) as recommended by the Information Systems Manager. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-19 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck to renew the Mar-Kit Landfill Contract reducing the minimum tonnage disposal from 7,500 to 7,000 tons, retaining the same per ton rate of $45 and including a termination clause with no penalties or shortage fees if and when the RECAP comes into operation as recommended by the Environmental Service Director and upon approval of the County Attorney. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-20 Motion by Lepper, seconded by McBride to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 a.m. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.