SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES October 19, 2021

SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES
October 19, 2021
All members present.  
Chairman Fox called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. Also present: Administrator Kelsey Baker and members in the audience.
Commissioner Rudningen moved and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Consider approval of Minutes from October 5, 2021 Regular Meeting.
Consider approval of the Service of Agreement for the Transportation of Children and Youth in Foster Case Placement.
Consider approval of the 2022-2023 County MFIP Biennial Service Agreement
Consider approving the K9 MOU Agreement with LELS #10.
Commissioner P. Peterson moved and Commissioner Hendrickx seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. A lengthy discussion was held. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner E. Pederson moved and Commissioner Hendrickx seconded to approve Commissioner Warrants and review Auditor Warrants.  Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner warrants are as follows: Revenue: $91,224.74; Solid Waste Fund: $30,975.49; County Road & Bridge: $347,561.29; County Ditches Fund: $3,349.02; County Health Insurance: $765.00 which includes the following bills over $2,000: Albany Recycling Center, $2,270.85; Ascheman Oil $4,669.26; Benson Family Eyecare, $3,600.00; Bituminous Paving Inc., $12, 297.42; Bolton & Menk Inc., $2,700.00; Central Specialties Inc., $284,006.71; CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, $7,980.00; Comm of MMB, Treas Div, $3,452.50; Counties Providing Technology, $6,845.51; Douglas County Sheriff Dept., $4,454.77; Duninck Inc., $5,361.48; Legacy Printwear, $2,906.00; Lincoln National Corporation, $2,573.82; MN DOT, $30,000.00; Office of MNIT Services, $2,780.25; P&A Security LLC, $7,442.28; Pflipsen Trucking LLC, $14,698.44; Pictometry International Corp, $3,000.00; Powerplan, $2,010.24; Sun Life Financial 246468, $2,212.68; Swift County – Benson Health Services, $2,497.24; University of Minnesota, $18,814.00; Waste Management of WI-MN, $12,401.01; Weber/Dawn, 4,275.00; Wold Architects & Engineers, $3,186.08.
Commissioner Hendrickx reported on the Building Committee, Woodland Centers, 6W Corrections and PrimeWest. Commissioner Rudningen reported on the Building Committee and Glacial Ridge Scenic Byway. Commissioner E. Pederson reported on an Update at the Historical Society Museum, Buffer meeting, SWCD and Upcoming JD 9 meeting. Commissioner P. Peterson reported on 6W Corrections. Chairman Fox reported on Woodland Centers and Pomme de Terre.
Administer Kelsey Baker reported on Redistricting Update, EDA Grant working with the RDC, Buffer meeting and Open Enrollment.
Chairman Fox asked for citizens comments: There were none.
CEO of Woodland Center Ashley Kjos updated the Board on Woodland Centers.
Human Services Director Catie Lee updated the board on the Financial Summary and Human Services update.
Donna Whitcomb and Sarah Tarleton of Ecumen Retired Senior Volunteer Program introduced themselves and the RSVP program to the County Board.
The Board recessed for a break at 10:28 AM.
The Board reconvened at 10:35 AM.
Parks and Drainage Supervisor Kody Fossum requested approval to purchase Equipment for the Parks and Drainage Department out of Riparian Aid for Maintenance of the Buffer and Ditch System.
Commissioner P. Peterson moved and Commissioner Rudningen seconded to approve purchases for a Polaris Ranger, Sprayer System, Tendering Tank and a Trailer for Package in the amount of $21,743.94.  A brief discussion was held.  Motion carries unanimously.
Kelsey Baker further requested approving a Public Notice date for County Treasurer appointment Public Hearing for Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
Commissioner Rudningen moved and Commissioner Hendrickx seconded to approve the Public Notice date for County Treasurer appointment Public Hearing for Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM.  A brief discussion was held.  Motion carries unanimously.
Commissioner Hendrickx further held a discussion on the Revolving Loan Fund Application.
Commissioner Rudningen moved and Commissioner Hendrickx second to support the application for $500,000 for the RDC. A brief discussion was held. Motion carries unanimously.
Auditor Kim Saterbak requested the approval of the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2020.
Commissioner Rudningen moved and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2020. A lengthy discussion was held. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Fox adjourned the meeting at 11:35 AM.
WITNESSED:
Joe Fox, Chair
ATTEST:
Kelsey Baker, County Administrator
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