SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES

SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES
January 15, 2019
 
Chairman E. Pederson called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM with all members present. Also present: County Administrator Kelsey Baker, County Attorney Danielle Olson, Terri Orr, and a few members of the public.
Chairman E. Pederson asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. No changes or additions were requested.
01-15-19-01 Commissioner P. Peterson moved and Commissioner Rudningen seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
01-15-19-02 Commissioner Hendrickx moved and Commissioner Fox seconded to approve the Consent Agenda items: (1) Minutes from the January 8, 2019 Regular Meeting, (2) Minutes from the January 8, 2019 Executive Meeting, (3) Consider approving Swift County Agriculture Inspector Annual Report and Work-plan Summary for 2018. Motion carried unanimously.
01-15-19-03 Commissioner Rudningen moved and Commissioner Hendrickx seconded to approve the Commissioner warrants as follows: Revenue: $167,478.22; Solid Waste, $33,895.07; Road and Bridge, $92,691.18; Human Services, $386.87; Capital Projects Fund, $258,323.60; County Ditches Fund, $251.68; County Health Insurance, $300.00; Region 6 West Agency, $641.02; State Fund Agency, $18.00; Current/ School District Agency, $31,773.14; Townships & Cities Agency, $33,132.59; Rural Development Agency, $833.65; which includes the following bills over $2,000: 2853 School District Treasurer, $7,581.29; 775 School District Treasurer, $10,109.06; Ascheman Oil, $3,510.50; Axon Enterprize Inc., $3,694.00; Benson ISD 777, Acct 31127-101, $14,008.63; Center Point Energy, $3,817.94; CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, $10,000.00; Comm of MMB, Treasury Division, $2,940.50; Dan’s Tire & Service Corp., $2,618.00; Dooley Petroleum Inc., $2,100.38; Douglas County Sheriff Dept., $2,009.78; E & M Electric LLP, $2,289.75; Johnson Feed Inc., $2,364.73; Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Dept., $11,836.04; Lexipol LLC, $2,100.00; MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust, $163,333.79; MN Sheriff’s Assocation, $4,855.97; Motorola, $14,751.66; Nelson International Division, $5,336.69; Pflipsen Trucking, $11,400.74; Southside Body Shop & Glass, $3,402.95; Sussner Construction Inc., $258,323.60; Swift County HRA, $2,329.96; Thomson Reurers-West Payment Center, $2,635.00; Treasurer, City of Appleton, $6,443.38; Treasurer, City of Benson, $6,286.82; Treasurer, City of Kerkhoven, $2,474.32; Treasurer, West Bank Township, $2,171.81; Waste Management of Northern MN, $7,599.76. Motion carried unanimously.
Board and Committee Reports were given as follows: Commissioner Rudningen reported on the building project meeting with Human Service, Law Enforcement and Attorney’s offices and Well-being Committee. Commissioner Fox reported on Restorative Practices and Well-Being Committee. Commissioner P. Peterson reported on Countryside Public Health. Commissioner Hendrickx reported on building project meeting with Human Service, Law Enforcement and Attorney’s offices, Center for Committee for Health Improvement and RDC Committee. Chairman E. Pederson reported on Soil and Water Conservation District.
Administrator Baker reported on a step correction for Danielle Olson, Enhancing the Organization Committee, 2018 Health Reserves, City of Benson Council meeting and the Demolition seminar with the RDC.
Chairman E. Pederson asked for citizen’s comments. Grant Herfindahl spoke on behalf of Representative Collin Peterson. Stan Olson, Dale Tolifson and Robert Zielsdorf voiced their concerns on the building project. There were no others.
Human Services Director Catie Lee introduced new employee Claire Pitleck to the Board of Commissioners. Claire is a Social Worker at Human Services.
Human Services Director Catie Lee requested approval for Human Services Annual Contract and Agreement.
01-15-19-04 Commissioner Rudningen moved and Commissioner Fox seconded to approve Human Services Annual Contract and Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Human Services Director Catie Lee requested approval of Agreement for city owned building for Swift County Drop-In-Center. A short discussion was held.
01-15-19-05 Commissioner Fox moved and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve Agreement for city owned building for Swift County Drop-In-Center. Motion carried unanimously.
Fiscal Supervisor Gary Jensen presented the Human Services financial accounts update.
Director Catie Lee presented the monthly Human Services update and Out of Home Placements. A brief discussion was held.
The board recessed for a break at 10:28 AM.
The board reconvened at 10:35 AM.
Chairman E. Pederson opened the Building Discussion and each Commissioner voiced their opinion on the project. A very lengthy discussion was held and a few more comments from the public were heard.
01-15-19-06 Commissioner P. Peterson moved and Commissioner Rudningen seconded to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:04 AM.
 
WITNESSED:
Ed Pederson, Chair
ATTEST:
Kelsey Baker, County Administrator
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