PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

December 7, 2017

The County Board of Jackson County, Minnesota met in regular session, in the Jackson County
Courthouse Board Room, 405 Fourth Street, City of Jackson, Minnesota, on December 7, 2017.
The following members of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners were present: Don
Wachal, Kim Hummel, Catherine Hohenstein, James Eigenberg and Scott McClure. County
Coordinator Steven Duncan and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician, were also in
attendance.

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Hummel called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hohenstein and seconded by Commissioner Wachal

to adopt the agenda, as amended, with item 7.1 removed (Closed Meeting-Labor Negotiations).
The motion carried unanimously.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Commissioner McClure and seconded by Commissioner Eigenberg

to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Action 17-282: Approve the November 21, 2017 Board of Commissioners regular meeting
minutes.

Board Action 17-283: Approve the November 20, 2017 Board of Commissioners Special
Meeting minutes (Budget Work Session.)

Board Action 17-284: Approve all Commissioner disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 83445 through 83635 in the amount
of $3,565,588.47. For the following funds: Revenue, $77,323.74; Road & Bridge, $248,430.97;
Insurance Trust, $2,061.50; Ditch Fund, $2,043.50; Revolving Loan, $573.00; TIF, $443.94;
Agency, $2,745.00; Library, $9,484.73 and Tax & Penalty, $3,222,482.09. A detailed list of
claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office upon request.

Board Action 17-285: Approve utility permit for:

David Pomerenke – tile repair – CSAH 16 – Belmont Township

Board Action 17-286: Approve the engagement letter for Clifton Larsen Allen to perform the
2017 annual audit.

Board Action 17-287: Approve the re-classification of Sonja Koch’s position to Land
Management Office Manager – SWCD, effective December 3, 2017.
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Board Action 17-288: Approve subsurface sewage treatment system loan, for Kevin & Dana
Schmid, in the amount of $8,000.

Board Action 17-289: Approve retailer’s license, for sale of tobacco, for Family Dollar, Inc.,
DBA Family Dollar Store #31279, effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.

Board Action 17-290: Approve setting the public hearing for Judicial Ditch No. 46, for
Improvement Project Final Acceptance, for Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the
Break Room, Jackson County Public Works Facility, 53053 780th Street, Jackson, Minnesota.

Board Action 17-291: Approve setting the public hearing for Judicial Ditch No. 35, for
Improvement Project Final Acceptance, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in the Break
Room, Jackson County Public Works Facility, 53053 780th Street, Jackson, Minnesota.

Board Action 17-292: Approve the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Snowmobile
Safety Enforcement Grant contract for 2018-2019 for the Sheriff’s Office allotting $3,431 in
each fiscal year.

Board Action 17-293: Approve court appointed attorney legal services contract with Christopher
Johnston.

SHERIFF

Motion was made by Commissioner McClure and seconded by Commissioner Wachal

to adopt Board Action 17-294: Approve acceptance of Zuercher proposal to provide county-wide
public safety records management system software in the amount of $166,193 (based on shared
proposal with Cottonwood County), subject to County Attorney approval. Motion carried
unanimously.

Sheriff Haken informed the Board that Pastor Steve Dekok has been awarded the Minnesota
Sheriffs Association’s 2017 Sheriff's Volunteer of the Year Award. It is presented to a civilian
who volunteers his or her time in support of the Office of Sheriff and community, performing in
such a manner that is far and above the average, over a sustained period of time.

LAND MANAGEMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner Wachal

to adopt Board Action 17-295: Approvr Conditional Use Permit for Fourmile Wind Project, LLC
to construct a meteorological tower on parcel 14.010.0150, located in Petersburg Township
(Harold and Frances Skow Living Trust property owner) with the following conditions:
1. Setback permits shall be applied for and issued before any construction is started.
2. Prior to application for a setback permit, applicant must obtain FAA approval and/or
provide documentation that FAA approval is not needed.
3. Proof that towers and their antennas have been designed by, and following completion of
construction were inspected by a qualified and licensed professional engineer (at the

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 Applicants expense) to conform to applicable state structural building standards and all
other applicable reviewing agencies and to conform with accepted electrical engineering
methods and practices as specified in applicable provisions of the National Electrical
Code.
4. The tower shall be reasonably protected against unauthorized climbing.
5. No advertising or identification of any kind intended to be visible from the ground or
other structures is permitted, except applicable warning and equipment information
signage required by the manufacturer or by Federal, State, or local authorities.
6. All obsolete or unused towers and accompanying accessory facilities shall be removed
within 6 months of the cessation of operations at the site unless a time extension is
approved by the County Board. After the facilities are removed, the site shall be restored
to its original or an improved state. Failure to remove the structure shall be cause for the
County to remove the tower and associated equipment and assess the cost against the
property for collection with the real estate taxes.
Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner McClure and seconded by Commissioner Hohenstein

to adopt Board Action 17-296: Approve adoption of the Aquatic Invasive Species Plan. Motion
carried unanimously.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner McClure

to adopt Board Action 17-297: Approve the contract proposal with LELS Local 53 for 2018 and
2019. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner McClure and seconded by Commissioner Wachal

to adopt Board Action 17-298: Approve the contract proposal with LELS Local 233 for 2018 and
2019. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hohenstein and seconded by Commissioner Wachal

to adopt Board Action 17-299: Approving the re-appointment of David Voehl and appointment
of Gloria Van Voorst to the Jackson County Library Board for three year terms set to expire
December 31, 2020. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner McClure

to adopt Board Action 17-300: Approve the re-appointment of Anne Wagner to the Extension
Committee for a three year term set to expire January 5, 2021. Commissioner Eigenberg recused
himself from the vote. The motion carried with four “ayes’, no “nays” and one “recused”.

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner Hohenstein

to adopt Board Action 17-301: Approve the re-appointment of Sandy Hartman to the Southwest
Mental Health Center Governing Board for a five year term set to expire December 31, 2022.
Motion carried unanimously.

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Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner Hohenstein
to adopt Board Action 17-302: Approve setting the County Commissioner salary at $19,500 for
Fiscal Year 2018. The motion carried with four “ayes’ and one “nay”. (Chair Hummel voted
nay).

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner McClure

to adopt Board Action 17-303: Approve setting the Board Chair’s salary at $20,500 for Fiscal
Year 2018. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner McClure

to adopt Board Action 17-304: Approve setting the per diem rate for 2018 at $75.00 per day for
County Commissioners, or their designees, appointed to or attending meetings of the following
boards, committees or commissions, or for the performance of services to the County when
required by law. Motion carried unanimously.

Area Transportation Partnership – District 7 (ATP7)

Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC)
Benefits Committee
Budget Committee
Building Project Committee
Building Grounds Committee
Chief Elected Officials Board to Private Industry Council
CIP Committee
City/County Law Enforcement Liaison Committee
Comprehensive Water Mgmt. Advisory Committee
County Lakes Planning Team
County Trails Committee
Department of Natural Resources matters
District 8 Land Use & Environment Advisory Task Force
Drug Court Liaison
DVHHS Joint Powers Board
Emergency Preparedness Task Force
Extension Committee
Fair Board
Family Services Network
Ft. Belmont/JCT Inc. (Liaison)
Gravel Committee
Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA)
Heron Lake Watershed District Board (Liaison)
Highway & Drainage matters & inspection
Historical Society (Liaison)
Information Systems Committee
Iowa Lakes Regional Water (Liaison)
ITC Huntley-Lakefield Junction Transmission Project
Jackson City/County Joint Facilities Committee
Jackson/Cottonwood Transit Advisory Board
Jackson County Library Board
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 Jackson/Martin Joint Ditch
Jackson/Nobles Joint Ditch
Labor Relations & Personnel Committee
Law Library Board
Lincoln Pipestone Regional Water (Liaison)
Local Mental Health Advisory Council
Local Radio Board
Minnesota Transportation Alliance
Missouri River Basin Policy Committee
National Association of County Officers (NACO)
Parks Board
Planning & Zoning Board
Policy Committee
Plum Creek Library System Governing Board
Prairie Ecology Bus Center
Red Rock Rural Water (Liaison)
Regional Trails Committee
Revolving Loan Fund Advisory Board
Rural Minnesota Energy Board
Safety Committee
Southern Prairie Community Care
Southwest Mental Health Center Governing Board
Southwest Mental Health Consortium
Southwest Regional Radio Board
Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)
SW Regional Development Commission
SW Regional Solid Waste Commission
U.S. Highway 71 Association
United Community Action Partnership
60/90 Corridor Initiative
Special Meetings as needed
Any Committee meeting to which a Board Member is appointed to represent the County

Motion was made by Commissioner Hohenstein and seconded by Commissioner Wachal

to adopt Board Resolution 17-055: Setting elected officials’ salary for 2018. Motion carried
unanimously.

RESOLUTION 17-055
SETTING ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES FOR 2018

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes require the County Board of Commissioners to annually set by
resolution the salary of the elected officials of the County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 2018 salary for Jackson County elected
officials shall be as follows, effective January 1, 2018:

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 County Attorney $103,188.80
County Auditor/Treasurer $92,976.00
County Recorder $69,680.00
Sheriff $85,633.60

Duly Passed and Adopted this 7th day of December, 2017.

Jackson County Board of Commissioners

______________________________
Kim Hummel, Chair

ATTEST: ______________________________
Steve Duncan, County Coordinator

CLOSED MEETING

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner McClure

to close the meeting, as permitted by Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.01, subdivision 2(3) and
13D.05 subdividion 3(c)3, to discuss offer for possible purchase of real estate (160 Industrial
Parkway, Jackson, MN). Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner McClure and seconded by Commissioner Eigenberg

to re-open the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hohenstein and seconded by Commissioner Eigenberg

to adopt Board Action 17-305: Approve authorizing execution of purchase agreement, for
property located at 160 Industrial Parkway, in the amount of $329,000, and with a closing date of
December 22, 2017. The motion carried with four “ayes’ and one “abstain” (Commissioner
Wachal abstained).

BOARD REPORTS

Commissioner Wachal reported on meetings/events involving SW Regional Solid Waste

Commission, Rural Minnesota Energy Board, United Community Action Partnership, Area
Transportation Partnership-District 7, Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Annual
Conference and Drainage Authority for County Ditch (CD) 3 & Judicial Ditch (JD) 3.

Commissioner McClure reported on meetings/events involving AMC Annual Conference and

Drainage Authority for CD 3 and JD 3.

Commissioner Eigenberg reported on meetings/events involving Heron Lake Watershed District

Board, Wilder City Council, AMC Annual Conference, Heron Lake City Council and Drainage
Authority for CD 3 and JD 3.

Commissioner Hohenstein reported on meetings/events involving Historical Society, Southern

Prairie Community Care, AMC Annual Conference and Drainage Authority for CD 3 and JD 3.
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Commissioner Hummel reported on meetings/events involving Southwest Regional Radio
Board, Planning & Zoning Board and Drainage Authority for CD 3 and JD 3.

ADJOURN

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner McClure

to adjourn the meeting at 5:11 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_____________________________________________
Kim Hummel, Chair

ATTEST: _______________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator

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