February 19, 2013 - Le Sueur County, Minnesota
February 19, 2013 - Le Sueur County, Minnesota
February 19, 2013 - Le Sueur County, Minnesota
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Minutes of <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Sueur</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board of Commissioners Meeting<strong>February</strong> <strong>19</strong>, <strong>2013</strong>The <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Sueur</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> <strong>19</strong>,<strong>2013</strong> at 9:30 a.m. in the Courthouse at <strong>Le</strong> Center, <strong>Minnesota</strong>. Those members present were:Steve Rohlfing, Joe Connolly, John King, Dave Gliszinski, and Lance Wetzel. Also presentwere Darrell Pettis and Brent Christian.On motion by Connolly, seconded by King and unanimously approved, the Board approved theamended agenda for the business of the day.On motion by Connolly, seconded by Wetzel and unanimously approved, the Board approvedthe consent agenda. Approved the Minutes from the <strong>February</strong> 5, <strong>2013</strong> Regular Meeting. Approved an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Woods Grill and Bar LLC.Sue Rynda, Human Services Director, appeared before the Board to give the monthly HumanServices Report. This presentation covered Finance, Income Maintenance, Child Support,Family Services, and Mental Health.The Board considered the following quotes and the State Bid price for a <strong>2013</strong> Dodge GrandCaravan:State Bid price: $20,666.00New Prague Auto Group $18,658.00Owatonna Ford / Chrysler $21,410.00On motion by King, seconded by Wetzel and unanimously approved, the Board approved thepurchase of a <strong>2013</strong> Grand Caravan from New Prague Auto Group in the amount of $18,658.00On motion by Connolly, seconded by Gliszinski and unanimously approved, the Board approvedthe purchase of 10 copies of Dragon Naturally Speaking, yearly maintenance, support and nineDigital Hand Held recorders from Chader Business Equipment in the amount of $9,077.88.On motion by Wetzel, seconded by King and unanimously approved, the following cases andclaims were approved:Financial: $ 90,421.58Soc Serv: $255,046.23Cindy Westerhouse, Human Resources Director came before the Board with several items fordiscussion and approval.The Board recognized Theresa Collins’ retirement with a plaque. Theresa has been employedwith <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Sueur</strong> <strong>County</strong>, in Human Services, for 35 years.
On motion by Connolly, seconded by King and unanimously approved, the Board hired JenniferPeirce as a full time Eligibility Worker, in Human Services, as a Grade 6, Step 1 at $15.76 perhour, effective March 11, <strong>2013</strong>.On motion by Gliszinski, seconded by Wetzel and unanimously approved, the Board promotedShawn Gindt to a full time Eligibility Worker, in Human Services, as a Grade 6, Step 1 at $15.76per hour, effective March 11, <strong>2013</strong>.On motion by King, and seconded by Wetzel and unanimously approved, the Board promotedSheyna McCarthy to a full time Administrative Assistant II, in Human Services, as a Grade 2,Step 1 at $12.96 per hour, effective <strong>February</strong> 20, <strong>2013</strong>.On motion by Connolly, seconded by Gliszinski and unanimously approved, the Board requestedthe merit list for a part time Administrative Assistant II, in Human Services, as a Grade 2, Step 1at $12.96 per hour.On motion by Wetzel, and seconded by King and unanimously approved, the Board hired KellyJones as full time Registered Nurse, in Public Health, as a grade 10, Step 3 at $22.50 per hour,effective March 04, <strong>2013</strong>.On motion by Connolly, and seconded by Wetzel and unanimously approved, the Boardtransferred Pat Pitlick, full time Highway Maintenance Worker, to the Highway DepartmentMontgomery Shop, effective <strong>February</strong> 20, <strong>2013</strong>.On motion by Wetzel, and seconded by King and unanimously approved, the Board authorizedthe posting for a full time Highway Maintenance Worker, in the Highway Department <strong>Le</strong> Centershop, as a Grade 6, Step 1 at $14.68 per hour.On motion by King, and seconded by Wetzel and unanimously approved, the Board authorizedthe posting and advertising for a full time Administrative Assistant III, in the Recorders Office,as a Grade 5, Step 1 at $13.65 per hour.Jim McMillen, Building Maintenance Engineer came before the Board with two items forconsideration.The Board considered the following bids for the removal and the replacement of the carpeting inthe lower level of the Courthouse. The following bids were received:Bisek Interiors $38,500.00Hiller Commercial Floors $37,242.00Carpet Castle $37,074.25On motion by Connolly, seconded by Wetzel and unanimously approved, the Board accepted thebid of Carpet Castle in the amount of $37,074.25 for the replacement of the lower levelcarpeting.
On motion by Gliszinski, seconded by Connolly and unanimously approved, the Boardauthorized Jim McMillen to secure the services of an Electrical Engineer to develop plans andspecifications for the replacement of the backup generator at the jail.Lauren Klement, Environmental Specialist appeared before the Board with a Resolution for theirconsideration and approval.On motion by Wetzel, seconded by King and unanimously approved, the Board approved thefollowing Resolution:Be it resolved by the <strong>County</strong> of <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Sueur</strong> to submit a proposal with the<strong>Minnesota</strong> Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to conduct the following Project:Upper Cannon Implementation Project.Be it further resolved that Lauren Klement be authorized to submit theproposal for the above-mentioned Project and shall have the authority to representthis body in all matters that do not specifically require the action of this body.Be it further resolved that submittal of a proposal does not obligate thisbody to accept a grant and/or a loan if so offered.Don Reak, Parks Director presented to the Board the State Capital <strong>County</strong> Local PreservationGrant for the Geldner Saw Mill Preservation.On motion by Gliszinski, seconded by Connolly and unanimously approved the Boardauthorized the Chair to sign the <strong>Minnesota</strong> Historical Society State Capital Projects Grants-in-Aid Agreement between the State of <strong>Minnesota</strong> and <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Sueur</strong> <strong>County</strong> in the amount of $70,000for the Preservation of the Geldner Saw Mill. .Darrell Pettis, <strong>County</strong> Administrator/Engineer came before the Board with several items fordiscussion and approval.On motion by Connolly, seconded by Wetzel and unanimously approved, the Board set the <strong>2013</strong><strong>County</strong> Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on Saturday, June 15th at 10:00 a.m.Other items discussed included: <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Sueur</strong> <strong>County</strong> Officials Meeting on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th in Montgomery. DNR Trails meeting in St. Peter on Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 27 th . German – Jefferson Sewer District Septic Inventory final report date.Commissioner Gliszinski requested the <strong>County</strong> look into using more electronic communications.On motion by King, seconded by Wetzel and unanimously approved, the following claims wereapproved for payment:Warrant # Vendor Name Amount26461 A’Viands $ 7,318.23
26472 Baker, Tilly,Virchow & Krause, LLP $ 4,285.0026486 Bolton & Menk Inc. $ 51,950.0026494 Cargill Inc. $ 14,668.9926495 CDW Government Inc. $ 16,867.2326496 Chosen Valley Testing Inc. $ 3,499.0026497 Christian, Keogh, Moran & King $ 2,445.5026504 Deegan Construction $ 2,285.0026506 Dept. of Corrections STS $ 14,458.5026516 Elysian Enterprise Inc. $ 2,887.6526517 Erickson Engineering Co. LLC $ 3,915.00265<strong>19</strong> ESRI $ 4,356.7626526 Genesis $ 38,403.2626546 IdentiSys $ 9,994.4426548 Information Systems Co. $ 3,976.5526557 Johnson Aggregates $ 3,105.<strong>19</strong>26567 Kris Engineering Inc. $ 2,053.2626575 Richard <strong>Le</strong>a $ 2,362.5026582 M.S. Excavating Inc. $ 2,827.5026585 Maximus Inc. $ 4,800.0026601 Ney Environmental Education Foundation $ 17,000.0026614 Paragon Printing & Mailing Inc. $ 5,039.2026617 Pictometry Int’l Corp. $ 38,139.7526630 Russ Kopet Construction LLC $ 2,900.0026636 Sibley Co. Treasurer $ 5,257.8926640 South Central Glass Inc. $ 2,250.0026653 Tim Kelly $ 4,792.0426660 Twist Op-Office Etc. $ 2,526.8026661 Ullrich Construction LLC $ 18,917.3026662 Union Pacific Railroad Co. $ 9,768.5926672 Wayne’s Auto Body $ 6,354.40188 Claims paid less than $2,000.00: $ 69,102.<strong>19</strong>31 Claims paid more than $2,000.00: $309,405.532<strong>19</strong> Total all claims paid: $378,507.72On motion by Connolly, seconded by Wetzel and unanimously approved, the Board adjourneduntil Tuesday <strong>February</strong> 26, <strong>2013</strong> at 9:30 a.m.ATTEST: _____________________________<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Sueur</strong> <strong>County</strong> Administrator_______________________________<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Sueur</strong> <strong>County</strong> Chairman
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