SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES April 20, 2021
SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES
April 20, 2021
All members present.
Chairman Fox called the meeting to order at 9:02 A.M. Also present: Administrator Kelsey Baker, Auditor Kim Saterbak, Veteran Service Officer Dave Barrett, Human Service Director Catie Lee and Terri Orr.
Commissioner E. Pederson moved and Commissioner Hendrickx seconded to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner P. Peterson moved and Commissioner Rudningen seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes from April 6, 2021
Solid Waste Abatement Request on parcel 22-0443-000 from Roger and Susan Walker.
Request to purchase tax forfeited property.
Consider approving a Promissory Note with the Swift County Fair Association.
Commissioner warrants are as follows: Revenue: $421,902.82; Solid Waste: $24,126.29;
County Road & Bridge: $25,108.74; County Ditches Fund: $342.75; Tax Collection Fund: $529.00; which includes the following bills over $2,000: Ascheman Oil, $17,354.20; Busch Systems International, $8,787.64; Center Point Energy, $2,039.09; Counties Providing Technology, $6,936.00; Dooley Petroleum, Inc., $2,614.05; HP Inc., $7,662.11; Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Department, $4,541.23; Motorola, $234,966.00; Nolan Baker Ford Sales, $132,552.01; Soil Conservation Office, $3,212.29; Waste Management of WI-MN, $10,653.29; WEX Bank, $4,846.79; Yellow Medicine County Jail, $3,827.46.
Commissioner Hendrickx moved and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded to approve Commissioner warrants and review Auditor warrants. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Rudningen reported on Prairie Lakes Youth Program, Human Service Work Session, Well-being Committee, Joint Engineer Services and Pioneerland Library. Commissioner Hendrickx reported on Woodland Centers, OHV Park and AMC Board of Directors. Chairman Fox reported on Pomme de Terre, Revolving Loan Fund, Well-being Committee, Woodland Centers, Mental Health Housing through Woodland Centers and Chippewa River Watershed. Commissioner E. Pederson reported on Soil and Water Conservation District and Historical Society. Commissioner P. Peterson reported on Joint Engineer Services, Countryside Public Health and 6W Corrections.
Administrator Kelsey Baker reported on Diversity training, COVID phases, Emergent Leaders, American Relief Plan, Refinance Fedtel Bonds, OHV Park and Courthouse Clock.
Chairman Fox asked for citizens comments: There were none.
Dave Barrett and Barret Steenrod updated the board on the Kerkhoven-Murdock Recreational Trail.
Human Service Director Catie Lee and Fiscal Supervisor Gary Jensen updated the board on the Financial Summary and Human Services update.
Administrator Kelsey Baker requested approval of a Drainage Inspector position to replace the Parks, Drainage & Wetlands Supervisor. Commissioner Rudningen moved and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve the Drainage Inspector position to replace the Parks, Drainage & Wetlands Supervisor. A lengthy discussion was held. Motion carried unanimously.
Andy Sanders Highway Engineer requested approval of County-wide gravel processing for 2021. Commissioner Hendrickx moved and Commissioner Rudningen seconded to approve Brown Excavating for County-wide gravel processing for 2021. A brief discussion was held. Motion carried unanimously.
Andy further requested approval to install box culverts on CR 61 0.5 mile S. of CSAH 8. Projects SAP 076-598-013. Commissioner P. Peterson moved and Commissioner Rudningen seconded to approve Riley Brothers Construction Inc. to install box culverts on CR 61 0.5 mile S. of CSAH 8. Projects SAP 076-598-013. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrator Kelsey Baker requested approval to further extend FFCRA-type benefits to May 31, 2021. Commissioner Rudningen moved and Commissioner Hendrickx seconded to approve further extend FFCRA-type benefits to May 31, 2021. Motion carried unanimously.
Kelsey further requested approving the appointment of a Part-time Sheriff Deputy at Step 5. Commissioner Hendrickx moved and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve the appointment of a Part-time Sheriff Deputy at Step 5. A brief discussion was held. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board recessed at 10:07 A.M.
The Board reconvened at 10:15 A.M.
Discussion on the Contract and Agreement between Swift County and Yellow Medicine County for Shared Highway Engineer Services. Action was taken by moving forward with this proposal.
Kelsey Baker further requested approval of a Swift County Logo. Commissioner Rudningen moved and Commissioner Hendrickx seconded to approve a Swift County Logo. A lengthy discussion was held. Motion Passed: 4 – 1. Commissioner E. Pederson opposing.
Chairman Fox adjourned the meeting at 10:48 A.M.
WITNESSED:
Joe Fox, Chair
ATTEST:
Kelsey Baker, County Administration