Chippewa County public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review updates from the Auditor, Sheriff, and Highway departments. The agenda includes several personnel actions, board appointments, and a closed session regarding a land purchase.
- FY22-23 SCORE Grant Agreement
- Resignations and rehires for Mark Tammen and Erika Hoppe
- Appointment of Robin Schoep to HRA Board
- Appointment of Mark Suter to Park Board
- Gambling Permit for Pheasants Forever
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget proposals for Family Services and Highways. The meeting also includes a review of the General Revenue Budget and the draft levy.
- Family Services Budget presentation by Patrick Bruflat
- Highway Budget presentation by Jeremy Gilb
- General Revenue Budget and Draft Levy presentation by Michelle May
County Commissioners
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county updates and administrative reports. The agenda includes a 2022 budget update and a request regarding Montevideo tax forfeiture.
- 2022 Budget Update
- Architect Proposal
- Montevideo Tax Forfeiture Request
- Cost Plan Services Agreement
- Assessment Agreements
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the repurchase of tax-forfeited property and a CVSO Grant Agreement. The meeting also includes departmental updates from highway, sheriff, IT, recorder, and auditor/treasurer offices.
- Repurchase of tax-forfeited property
- CVSO Grant Agreement & Resolution
- Accounts Payable approval
- Highway Update from Jeremy Gilb
- Sheriff Update from Derek Olson
County Commissioners
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss strategic planning and receive updates from the Sheriff, Highway department, and Hawk Creek Watershed. The board will also conduct closed sessions for the IT Director and License Bureau Director evaluations.
- Amended LELS Union Contract
- Decline Watson Tax Abatement
- Temporary hire of social worker
- Tax Forfeiture Appraisal
- Strategic planning presentation
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a 2021-2022 LELS union contract and a septic system upgrade resolution. The agenda includes updates on highways, broadband, and courthouse HVAC repairs.
- 2021-2022 LELS Union Contract
- MPCA Septic System Upgrade Program Resolution
- Courthouse HVAC Repair discussion
- Broadband discussion
- County Board of Appeal and Equalization
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review accounts payable and receive updates from the Sheriff and Auditor/Treasurer. The agenda includes presentations on a cybersecurity platform and cleaning services for CD 9.
- NACO Cyber Security Platform presentation by Terry Ocaña
- CD 9 Cleaning Update by Josh Macziewski
- Sheriff Update by Derek Olson
- Approval of May 18, 2021 minutes
- Review of Accounts Payable
County Commissioners
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to review capital requests and highway updates. The board will also discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds and funding for a Montessori school.
- American Rescue Plan Funds discussion
- Montessori School Funding discussion
- Anti-Bullying Policy review
- Capital Request from Josh Macziewski
- Clay for Landfill
County Commissioners
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to review accounts payable and receive updates from the attorney, sheriff, and auditor. The board will also hear from Steve Jones regarding the Old Clara City Junior High School and Patrick Moore regarding Wildwood Montessori.
- Discussion regarding Old Clara City Junior High School
- Discussion regarding Wildwood Montessori
- Review of Accounts Payable
- Updates from County Attorney Matt Haugen and Sheriff Derek Olson
County Commissioners
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several contract renewals and administrative updates. The agenda includes a review of the AFSCME union contract and a strategic planning proposal from the Auditor/Treasurer.
- AFSCME Union Contract Approval
- STS Update & Contract Renewal
- Canine Contract
- 1W1P Grant Amendment
- Auditor/Treasurer Financial Update
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review accounts payable and receive departmental updates. Scheduled reports include updates from the Sheriff, Highway, and Land Resource departments. The meeting includes a closed session under 13D.05 subd. 3 (c) (3).
- Accounts Payable review
- Sheriff Update from Derek Olson
- Redetermination/Drainage Update from Josh Macziewski
- Chippewa River Watershed 1W1P report from Joann Blomme
- Highway Update from Jeremy Gilb
County Commissioners
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding drones and body cameras. The board will also review sealcoat oil bids and consider a resolution to withdraw from MCIS Payroll.
- Public hearing on Drones & Body Cams
- Resolution to Withdrawal from MCIS Payroll
- Review of Sealcoat Oil Bids
- Personnel item in closed session
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a facilities tour of the jail and courthouse. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a land purchase and updates on highways, drainage, and technology policies.
- Facilities tour of Jail and Courthouse Building
- Closed session regarding land purchase (MN Statute 13D.05 subd. 3 (c))
- Highway update from Jeremy Gilb
- Redetermination/Drainage update from Josh Macziewski
- Business Relief Grant Program and technology policy updates
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to handle routine appointments and financial approvals. The session includes updates on the Clara City LRIP and the Business Relief Grant.
- Appointment of Karen Andol to County Extension Committee
- Tobacco Compliance Check Agreement
- Clara City LRIP update with Jeremy Gilb
- Business Relief Grant update with Michelle May
- Annual Performance Evaluation in closed session
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review funding requests for arts and tourism organizations and discuss the 2020 audit engagement. The agenda includes closed sessions for labor negotiations and performance reviews, as well as an update on the Business Relief Program.
- Funding requests for SW MN Arts Council, Meander, Prairie Waters, and Southern MN Tourism Assoc.
- 2020 Audit Engagement Letter
- Closed session for Labor Negotiation Discussion
- Business Relief Program update
- Highway update from Jeremy Gilb
County Commissioners
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to discuss business relief grants and staffing updates for the Sheriff's office. The board will also consider a cleaning contract for Heartland Industries and a conditional use permit for Enevoldsen.
- Business Relief Grant Program discussion
- Sheriff staffing update
- Heartland Industries cleaning contract
- Enevoldsen conditional use permit
- Labor negotiation discussion in closed session
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to conduct the 2021 board reorganization and appoint committees. The agenda includes administrative approvals and departmental updates.
- Re-organization of Board for 2021
- 2021 Newspaper Bid Award
- Approval of credit cards for Candice Jaenisch and Bill Pauling
- Highway Update from Jeremy Gilb
- IT Update from Terry Ocaña