Board Minutes

for

REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010; 10:00 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Terry Murray, Kathy Howdahl, Susan Congrave, Natalie Stone, Doug Grindall; Reporter Laurel Beager

2010/05-21 Motion by McBride, seconded by Lepper to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-22 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2010 regular meeting. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-23 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Hanson to approve payment of the Courthouse claims in the amount of $69,930.33; to approve payment of the Health claims in the amount of $17,535.32; to approve payment of the Community Service Department financial and social service program claims and administrative claims as presented; to approve payment of Burial Case #042210 in the amount of $96.00. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-24 Motion by Lepper, seconded by McBride accepting the recommendation of the County Assessor to grant abatement to Paul and Karen Bergstrom, Parcel #15-054-00090 and #15-054-0091 for a land value reduction due to a correction in shoreline frontage for assessment year 2009. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-25 Motion by McBride, seconded by Lepper accepting the recommendation of the Insurance Committee for Life/AD&D Insurance and Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance as follows: Effective 7/1/10 to accept Hartford as the low bid for Life/AD&D Insurance at the rate of $1.80 for $10,000.00 of coverage per month per employee with the first $10,000.00 of coverage employer paid and the next $10,000.00 of coverage paid from the Self-Funded Health Reserves. Bid also includes a Voluntary Optional Life schedule for employees wanting to purchase additional life insurance. Effective 7/1/10, accept Hartford as the low bid for the voluntary Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance and to offer a voluntary Short Term Disability (STD) insurance to employees with implementation contingent on a minimum of 10 employees enrolling; Effective 7/1/10 accept United Health as the low bid for the voluntary Dental Insurance. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-26 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck to approve an amendment to the July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011 Sentence to Service Contract for an increase in the County cost share from 50% to 75% effective July 1, 2010 as a result of 2010 legislative change; further to authorize an increase in the 2010 Environmental Service Budget for $19,000 with an offsetting increase in the Environmental Fund Reserve Spending for 2010 to cover the increased July 1, 2010 contract payment. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-27 Motion by McBride, seconded by Pavleck to approve an Emergency Management Performance Grant with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in the amount of $16,750.00 with a $16,750.00 county cash and in-kind match as recommended by the Sheriff and further, to authorize the Board Chair and Sheriff to sign said Grant Agreement. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Board was informed that Della Warren was hired as a County Social Worker effective May 24, 2010.

2010/05-28 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck accepting the recommendation of the Community Service Director and upon approval of the County Attorney, to renew the following contracts adjusted for the 2% state rate deduction: Big Fork Valley Hospital and Homecare Contract; Good Samaritan Home Care Contract; Healthline Home Care Contract; Ita Bel Koo DAC Contract; County Public Health Homecare Contract; ODC Waiver Contract; Olsen’s Foster Care Contract, PJ’s Foster and Waivered Services Contract; Segar’s Foster Care Contract; Silver Bahr Retirement Ranch Contract. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The County Child Support Supervisor reported on the Federal Performance Measures for Koochiching County’s Child Support Unit – paternity 108%, establishment 95%, collections 79%, arrears 82%, medical insurance ordered 89%, all ranking first to fifth in the State. The cost effectiveness measure was reported as an area still needing improvement in the Unit. However, the Community Service Director stated that improvement in this area means a reduction in federal reimbursement, thus revenue to the County Budget which ultimately will hinder services. The Board acknowledged that the child support service measures indicate outstanding work of the employees in establishing financial assistance for the children.

2010/05-29 Motion by Lepper, seconded by McBride acknowledging the minutes from the Professional Advisory Committee meeting of May 17, 2010 as recommended by the Health Director. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Health Director provided the County Health Department’s Financial and Statistical Report for Quarter 1, 2010 and reviewed a report comparing Koochiching County’s ranking to the State’s ranking based on factors reported in the 2010 Minnesota County Health Rankings Study. The Health Educator reported on the utilization of the Statewide Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) funding in Koochiching County for promoting better nutrition and physical activity.

2010/05-30 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper to cancel the following Highway work billings as recommended by the County Engineer: 2009 – Courthouse work for a total of $1,669.23 and remove the Border Theater demolition for a total of $5,038.58; 2010 – boat repair for the Sheriff $254.28 and moving equipment for Environmental Services $313.89. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2010/05-31 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Pavleck to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 a.m. Voting yes: Adee, McBride, Hanson, Lepper, Pavleck. Motion carried