Todd County Commissioner Proceedings
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE TODD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
JULY 16TH, 2024
Call to Order
The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 16th day of July, 2024 at 9:00 AM. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becker. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Byers and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for July 2nd, 2024 as presented.
Approve the resignation of Child Services Social Worker Crystal Woznick, effective July 9th, 2024.
Approve the resignation of Eligibility Worker Seth Buschke, effective July 10th, 2024.
Approve the hiring of Alyssa Scheve as Resource Conservationist.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 403321 through 403339 in the amount of $62,611.30 and (Regular) 58169 through 58209 in the amount of $52,723.51 for a total of $115,334.81.
On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 805518 through 805576 and (Regular) 712128 through 712178 for a total of $160,008.26
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 601339 through 601365 and (Regular) 517952 through 517975 for a total amount of $131,396.56.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To ratify the IFS System Support MnCCC/Trimin Professional Services Agreement for continued utilization of this program by Todd County.
Public Works
On motion by Byers and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
Final Payment Authorization – 2024 Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract
WHEREAS, the contract with Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for the 2024 Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract known as CP 77-24-03 located on various routes in Todd County, has in all things been completed, and;
WHEREAS, construction work on this contract was scheduled and completed in 2024 with the value of the total work certified being $194,799.10, and;
WHEREAS, partial payments amounting to $185,059.14 have been previously been made to the contractor as work progressed, and;
WHEREAS, it has been determined that $9,739.96 still remains to be paid to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners does here accept said completed project for and in behalf of the County of Todd and authorize final payment as specified.
On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve attached quote from Long Prairie Lumber for the replacement of the Long Prairie Shop Salt Shed Roof for $7,009.07.
Facilities
On motion by Byers and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the change of the maximum allowable limit from $5,000 to $7,000 only for the demolition of houses project.
On motion by Denny and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the bid from M.A.A.C for a total cost of $6,250 to remove areas of concern.
County Sheriff
On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To hire an additional Court Security staff member to fill the current staffing need.
Planning & Zoning
On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority vote with Becker and Neumann against: Revocation of CUP 2023-022 per the request of the land owner.
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the Fiscal Agent Agreement for the Long Prairie River Watershed Collaborative.
Closed Session
Chair Becker closed the session pursuant to MN Statute §13D.05 Subd. 3(a) at 9:21 a.m.
On motion by Byers and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To reopen the session at 9:51 a.m.
Chair Becker provided a summary of the closed session that the Department Head Evaluation was held for Mitch Johnson, Facilities Manager and was deemed in satisfactory standing.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported that mobile home tax statements have been release and election judge trainings are well underway in preparation for the upcoming state elections.
County Attorney’s Report
The County Attorney provided an update regarding staffing and recruitment.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator attended the Finance Committee meetings and meetings regarding broadband grant projects and extended the invitation received from Long Prairie for the National Night Out on August 6, 2024.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Denny attended the meetings to work on financial budgets for assigned committees.
Commissioner Becker attended the Policies, TWCC, Personnel, Dept Head, Finance, SWCD, and Rainbow Rider meetings.
Commissioner Neumann attended the Personnel, Dept Head, Finance, SWCD, Solid Waste, and Rainbow Rider meetings.
Commissioner Byers attended the TCDC meeting.
Commissioner Noska attended the regular meetings.
Adjourn
On motion by Byers and second by Denny, the meeting was adjourned for the month of July 2024.
COMMISSIONER
WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
ARNZEN CONSTRUCTION INC $9,496.77
CENTRAL APPLICATORS INC $16,245.09
JOHNSON CONTROLS $3,855.64
LONG PRAIRIE LEADER $3,220.00
LONG PRAIRIE TARP $3,451.50
METAL CULVERTS INC. $35,655.70
MOTOROLA $15,109.25
POWERPHONE $3,235.55
STREICHER’S $2,166.48
ZIEGLER INC $2,198.27
50 PAYMENTS LESS THAN 2000 $20,700.56
Total: $115,334.81
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
MCCC, MI33 $ 6,398.05
8 PAYMENTS LESS THAN 2000 $4,403.23
V#16382 - COST EFF HEALTH INS $2,480.31
CENTRAL MN COUNCIL ON AGING $2,534.00
DHS - SWIFT $6,862.03
EVIDENCE BASED STRATEGISTS, INC $ $4,000.00
V#16675 - COST EFF HEALTH INS $2,022.76
V#16380 - COST EFF HEALTH INS $2,167.87
V#16991 - COST EFF HEALTH INS $2,553.96
RURAL MN CEP INC $17,207.97
TODD COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE $2,850.00
TODD COUNTY MIS DEPT $63,579.41
91 PAYMENTS LESS THAN 2000 $42,948.67
Total: $160,008.26
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
# 16704 $6,643.80
# 16192 $2,482.20
# 16095 $4,058.66
DHS - MOOSE LAKE RTC - 462 $2,257.50
DHS - MSOP - MN SEX OFFENDER PROG - 462 $5,939.60
DHS - ST PETER RTC - 472 $11,578.50
NORTH HOMES CHILDREN & FAMILY SRVS $11,009.65
# 16208 $2,234.73
PORT OF CROW WING GIRLS HOME $6,999.60
STEP $8,634.02
VALLEY LAKE BOYS HOME INC $8,550.00
VILLAGE RANCH INC $34,514.22
39 PAYMENTS LESS THAN 2000 $26,494.08
Total: $131,396.56
On a motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held July 16th, 2024 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on August 6th, 2024.
Witness my hand and seal:
/s/ on file
Barbara Becker, County Board Chairperson
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Denise Gaida, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF THE TODD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
JULY 29TH, 2024
Call to Order
The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 29th day of July, 2024 at 10:00 AM. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becker. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented.
Facilities & Public Works Department
On motion by Byers and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the attached Proposal #1 from Boulder Creek, Inc. for the completion of the proposed additional work required on the Historic Rockwall Project for an additional financial implication of $434,500 to be supported via ARPA funds.
Adjourn
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.m.
On a motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held July 29th, 2024 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on August 6th, 2024.
Witness my hand and seal:
/s/ on file
Barbara Becker, County Board Chairperson
/s/ on file
Denise Gaida, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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