Watonwan County public meetings in 2021

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will set the 2022 tax levy and budget, and the HRA levy, at its December 21, 2021 meeting. The board will also hold closed sessions for performance evaluations of elected officials and labor negotiation strategy. Several routine items are on the agenda, including approval of a final payment to Central Specialties Inc. for road projects and various administrative resolutions.

• Set 2022 Tax Levy and Budget and HRA Levy
• Final payment to Central Specialties Inc. for road projects (SAP 083-602-015, SP 083-070-012, SP 083-621-007) for $288,035.74
• Closed session for performance evaluations of elected officials (MS § 13D.05, subd. 3(a))
• Closed session for labor negotiations strategy (MS 13D.03, Subd. 1)
• Recycling Fee Schedule and 2022 Solid Waste Hauler's Licenses

The board unanimously adopted the 2022 budget and set the property tax levy at $10,864,138, a 2.1% increase. They also approved a conditional use permit for Midco to build a 190-foot monopole in Odin Township, final road payments, and various appointments and salary adjustments. All decisions were made unanimously except the County Attorney's salary, which passed 3-2.

• Adopted 2022 budget and set property tax levy at $10,864,138 (2.1% increase) (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit to Midco for 190' monopole in Odin Township (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $288,035.74 to Central Specialties for road projects (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 HRA Levy at $105,393 (unanimous)
• Set 2022 commissioner salaries at $23,010 base, with per diems (unanimous)
• Approved 3% non-union salary increase and step adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved County Attorney salary at $4,593.60 bi-weekly (3-2)
• Approved appointments for Dispatcher, Detention Officer, and Light Equipment Operator (unanimous)

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District Board approved routine financial items including $6,267.42 in monthly bills and supervisor per diems. They also approved a County Water Plan Extension, ratified a $5,500 GBERBA watershed implementation grant contract, and approved three well sealing cost-share payments totaling $1,187.50. Meeting dates for January and February 2022 were moved to avoid holidays.

• Approved December 20, 2021 amended agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 15, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (4-0)
• Approved monthly bills of $6,267.42 (4-0)
• Approved supervisor per diems (4-0)
• Approved moving January and February 2022 meetings to Jan 18 and Feb 22 at 1:30pm (4-0)
• Approved County Water Plan Extension (4-0)
• Ratified GBERBA $5,500 contract and added Jordan Bergeman's affirmative vote (5-0)

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board will convene to review minutes, discuss director updates, and take action on personnel items including pay-for-performance increases and resignations. The board will also consider several contracts and agreements for 2022, including service agreements and a grant contract, as well as policy amendments and by-law changes.

• Pay for Performance for five staff members including Director Naomi Ochsendorf
• Resignations of Tammy Larson and Meagan Moss; permission to post for Office Support Specialist and County Agency Social Worker
• 2022 CMH Screening Grant Contract ($5,081) with MN Department of Human Services
• 2022 Detoxification and Evaluation Services with Brown County Evaluation Center
• Amend Policy 39 On-call Social Worker Policy and By-Laws

The board approved several 2022 contracts and agreements, including guardian/conservator services, detoxification services, and a children's mental health screening grant. It also amended the on-call social worker policy and the board's by-laws to add a second citizen member. Personnel actions included approving pay-for-performance for five staff, accepting resignations, and authorizing job postings.

• Approved Pay for Performance for 5 staff (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Tammy Larson and Meagan Moss (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 contracts with Lutheran Social Service, Brown County Evaluation Center, Euonia, Ethical Solutions, Greater Minnesota Family Services, Scott Hoffman, South Central Community Based Initiative, and Minnesota Valley Action Council (all unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Children's Mental Health Screening Grant Contract ($5,081) with MN DHS (unanimous)
• Amended Policy No. 39, On-call Social Worker Policy (unanimous)
• Amended by-laws to add second citizen member (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Accounts Receivable Write-Offs for $12,736.17 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly claims and credit card payments totaling $185,897.77 (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including agreements for the sheriff's office, a training request, and several contracts and grants. The agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, bills, and licenses, as well as more significant actions like authorizing the opioid settlement and a farm lease.

• State of MN JPA (BCA – County Sheriff & County Attorney)
• CJDN Subscriber Agreement Amendment
• State of MN Grant Contract Agreement – Riverside Trail
• Authorization for County Auditor/Treasurer to sign Opioid Multistate Settlement Agreement
• TriMin Systems Inc. - Professional Services Agreement Ratification

The Watonwan County Board approved a resolution to participate in multistate opioid settlements with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Johnson & Johnson, and authorized the Auditor/Treasurer to execute necessary documents. The board also approved several grants and purchases, including a snowmobile trail grooming grant, a voting equipment grant application, a VoIP phone system purchase, and a water management plan extension. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved resolution to opt into multistate opioid settlements (unanimous)
• Approved $47,947.58 snowmobile trail grooming grant (unanimous)
• Approved application for Voting Equipment Grant (VEGA-3) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 100 VoIP phones for $17,260.37 plus $2,760.25/month (unanimous)
• Approved extending landfill farmland lease at $125/acre for 23 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid plan (unanimous)
• Approved adding one Dispatcher position (unanimous)

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board will review minutes, receive program updates, and discuss personnel actions including pay-for-performance adjustments and a temporary appointment. They will also consider several contracts and a COVID-19 contractor policy, along with routine administrative items.

• Pay for Performance for Tina Guth, Tara Johnson, Katherine Petty, and Nancy Trujillo Vite
• Reclassify County Agency Social CPS Worker Team Lead to County Agency Social Worker
• Temporary Appointment of Julia Whitcomb as Community Health Services Manager
• 2022 Guardianship Services Agreement with Prairie Support Services
• 2022 Agreement for the Mental Health Client Assistance Program with Southern MN Behavioral Health

The board approved the promotion and probationary appointment of Barbara Salmela-Lind to Community Health Services Manager, and the temporary appointment of Julia Whitcomb to the same role. It also approved a $375 reimbursement for Salmela-Lind's Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification fee. Personnel actions included pay-for-performance for four staff, reclassification of a CPS Team Lead position, and permission to post for a vacant Public Health Nurse position. The board approved monthly financial claims totaling over $238,000, several 2022 agreements, and elected Bill Miller as 2022 Chair and Dillon Melheim as 2022 Vice Chair.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2021, as presented
• Approved $375 reimbursement for Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification fee for Barbara Salmela-Lind
• Approved Pay for Performance for Tina Guth, Tara Johnson, Katherine Petty, and Nancy Trujillo Vite
• Approved reclassification of County Agency Social Worker CPS Team Lead position back to County Agency Social Worker
• Approved temporary appointment of Julia Whitcomb as Community Health Services Manager
• Approved promotion and probationary appointment of Barbara Salmela-Lind to Community Health Services Manager
• Approved monthly financial claims totaling $238,187.74 and credit card payments of $4,097.01
• Approved 2022 Guardianship Services Agreement with Prairie Support Services and 2022 Mental Health Client Assistance Program Agreement with Southern MN Behavioral Health

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving bills, financials, and personnel matters. They will also discuss labor negotiations strategy in a closed session and consider several public works items, including a wheel loader purchase and a gravel crushing contract.

• Approval of $177,394.01 quote for 2023 John Deere Wheel Loader from RDO
• Gravel Crushing & Mixing Contract
• Resolution to approve MnDOT Detour Agreement for CSAH 58, 10, 16, 3, and 9
• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations strategy
• Ehlers & CLA ARPA Consulting Services Quotes

The Watonwan County Board approved several purchases and contracts, including a wheel loader and a gravel crushing agreement. They also approved a MnDOT detour agreement, ARPA consulting services, office furniture, and a property purchase. No action was taken on an asset management software proposal pending further review.

• Approved RDO bid for 2022 John Deere 644P Wheel Loader, net $177,394.01 after trade-in (unanimous)
• Approved Uhland Brothers, Inc. bid of $3.55/ton for gravel/bituminous crushing, estimated $64,113 total (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution entering MnDOT Agreement No. 1048719 for detour routes during TH 15/60 construction (unanimous)
• Approved CliftonLarsonAllen quote of $185/hour for ARPA consulting services (unanimous)
• Approved River Bend Business Products quote of $24,216 for Resource Center furniture (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement of $30,000 for Parcel #20-1001740 at 708 1st Ave S, St. James (unanimous)
• Approved satisfactory completion of probationary periods for Matthew Bowman, Robert Moll, and Nery Garcia (unanimous)
• Approved annual pay step increase for Ryan Jordan (unanimous)

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing financial reports, including an audit and treasurer's report. The meeting includes discussions on the Watonwan River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and various agency updates.

• Payment approval for Kathy Hoffman well sealing contract (Contract: 19-LCG-AW-09) with a $400.00 cost share
• Review of Watershed Based Implementation Funding
• CREP Outreach and Implementation Program Grant Agreement
• Approval of October 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District board approved the agenda and October minutes, then unanimously canceled four well decommissioning contracts due to incorrect processing, with plans to resign new contracts. The board also approved cost-share payments for two well sealing projects, totaling $775.00. A handbook review was discussed and will return in December, and upcoming meetings were approved.

• Approved November 15, 2021 agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 18, 2021 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Canceled well sealing contracts for Lonnie Meier, Leota Hall Trust, Sid Askeland, and Hayden Fast (4-0)
• Approved $400.00 cost-share payment for Kathy Hoffman well decommissioning (4-0)
• Approved $375.00 cost-share payment for Brad Carlson well decommissioning (4-0)
• Approved listed upcoming meetings (4-0)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is meeting to consider land management items including a feedlot work plan, feedlot grant agreement delegation, and an NRBG grant agreement. The board will also review public works items, approve minutes and bills, and discuss ARPA consulting services, recycling, redistricting, and personnel matters.

• Feedlot Work Plan presented by Amanda Lang
• Feedlot Grant Agreement Delegation
• NRBG Grant Agreement
• Ehlers ARPA Consulting Services
• Redistricting Presentation

The Watonwan County Board approved the MPCA Feedlot Program Delegation Agreement Work Plan, the Delegated County Feedlot Grant Agreement, and a $71,838 Natural Resources Block Grant for 2022-2023. They also approved advertising for a new County Feedlot/District Technician position and various other administrative actions.

• Approved MPCA County Feedlot Program Delegation Agreement Work Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Delegated County Feedlot Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Chairman's signing of BWSR Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement for $71,838 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for County Feedlot/District Technician position (unanimous)
• Approved temporary work out of class pay increase for Eric Mundt (unanimous)
• Approved annual pay step increase for Gayle Culbertson (unanimous)
• Approved Chairman's signing of Joint Powers Agreement with South Central Service Cooperative (unanimous)
• Approved AMC Annual Conference voting delegates list (unanimous)

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Watonwan County Soil & Water Conservation District board will meet to approve routine financial items including the treasurer's report, bills, and supervisor per diem. They will also take action on several business items, including a cost agreement for a seed drill and Dew Drop, purchasing tablets for staff, and buying sign posts for CREP sites. The board will hear reports from staff and partner agencies, and discuss the Watonwan River watershed plan.

• Approval of September 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Purchase 200 sign posts for CREP sites at $9.00 each ($1,800 total)
• Seed drill and Dew Drop cost agreement
• 2022 Nursery Stock Dealer Certificate renewal
• Clean Water Fund SWCD Capacity Program & Buffer Law Implementation Program Grant Agreement

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District Board approved several routine items, including the purchase of three tablets for staff, a discounted drill rental agreement for easement seeding, and a Clean Water Fund grant agreement. They also approved the renewal of a nursery stock dealer license and the tree program order form. A motion to purchase sign posts for CREP sites passed with one opposed vote. No action was taken on cover crop and GBERBA policies, which will be discussed further.

• Approved purchase of 3 tablets and accessories for staff (3-0)
• Approved discounted drill rental agreement for easement seeding (3-0)
• Approved Clean Water Fund SWCD Capacity and Buffer Law Implementation grant agreement (3-0)
• Approved renewal of Nursery Stock Dealer License (3-0)
• Approved purchase of sign posts for CREP sites (2-1, Sodeman opposed)
• Approved tree program order form (3-0)
• Approved monthly bills of $19.49 (3-0)
• Approved supervisor per diems (3-0)

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss updates, and take action on personnel matters including permanent status, pay for performance, a resignation, and posting a vacancy. They will also consider contracts and agreements for 2022, including fees and service agreements, and discuss other items like a citizen's representative term expiration.

• Permanent status for Emily Gehring, Family Based Services Provider
• Pay for performance for Meagan Moss, Kelly Romsdahl, Rhonda Sawatzky, Katy Sturm
• Resignation of Julia Whitcomb, Community Health Services Manager; permission to post vacancy
• 2022 Contract and License Fees – Brown Nicollet Community Health Board
• 2022-2023 County MFIP Biennial Services Agreement - MDHS

The board approved the 2022 contract and license fees with Brown-Nicollet Community Health Board, the 2022-2023 MFIP Biennial Service Agreement with Minnesota DHS, and the Notice of Funds Available 2022 #2 with MN Valley Action Council. They also accepted Policy No. 46 for Mental Health Assistance and approved personnel actions including permanent status, pay-for-performance, a resignation, and posting for a manager position.

• Approved 2022 Contract and License Fees with Brown Nicollet Community Health Board (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 County MFIP Biennial Service Agreement with Minnesota DHS (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Funds Available 2022 #2 with MN Valley Action Council (unanimous)
• Accepted Policy No. 46 - Mental Health Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Approved paying $395 application fee and continuing education for Director's LADC licensure (unanimous)
• Approved permanent status for Emily Gehring (unanimous)
• Approved pay-for-performance for four staff (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Julia Whitcomb and permission to post for Community Health Services Manager (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will hold a closed session to consider offers for the purchase of real estate, as allowed under Minnesota statute. The board will also review routine items including minutes, bills, financials, appointments, licenses, and training requests.

• Closed session to consider real estate purchase offers
• September financials review
• Red Rock Rural Water System appointment
• 2022 Tobacco License for Casey's
• Butterfield Library furniture quotes

The Watonwan County Board approved the higher of two quotes for Butterfield Branch Library furniture, choosing LFI at $63,221 over Demco's $57,956.92 in a 3-2 vote. The board also approved routine payments, disbursements, a tobacco license, training requests, pay step increases, and recommended reappointments to the Red Rock Rural Water System board.

• Approved LFI library furniture quote $63,221 (3-2)
• Approved bills by fund totaling $159,142.88
• Approved September disbursements listing
• Approved tobacco license for Casey's General Store, Butterfield
• Approved training requests for Jared Bergeman and Lisa Schumann
• Approved annual pay step increases for 5 employees
• Adopted resolution recommending Carlson and Mickelson to Red Rock Rural Water System board
• Closed meeting to consider purchase offer for 708 1st Ave S, St. James

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will meet to discuss IT backup quotes, public works updates, and a closed session to consider purchase offers for a 2011 Serco Trailer Jetter. Miscellaneous items include minutes, bills, a drug task force joint powers agreement, a sheriff's office BDA quote, an imagery proposal, carpeting quotes, a notice of funds, a procurement policy update, health insurance bids, library furniture quotes, training, and personnel matters.

• Closed session to consider offers for 2011 Serco Trailer Jetter
• Backup NAS quotes from IT Director Jeff Tetzloff
• MN River Valley Drug Task Force JPA
• 2022 Health Insurance Bids
• Procurement Policy Update

The Watonwan County Board approved several contracts and policy changes, including a $136,018.50 six-year EagleView flyover project, a $4,800 emergency purchase for a communications booster, and a revised procurement policy raising department head approval limits. They also selected a new health insurance plan with a 5% increase for 2022.

• Approved $136,018.50 EagleView flyover contract (unanimous)
• Approved $4,800 Alpha Wireless BDA purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $2,258.95 Amazon backup drive purchase (unanimous)
• Approved revised Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Minnesota Healthcare Consortium Medica plan for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,859.17 carpet purchase from Independent Paint & Flooring (unanimous)
• Approved MVAC SNAP funding of $785 (unanimous)
• Approved pay step increases for two employees (unanimous)

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board will convene to review minutes, discuss director updates, and act on personnel matters including a pay-for-performance adjustment, a probationary appointment, and permission to hire a temporary community health worker. The board will also consider a $3,995 reimbursement to the Sheriff's Department for phone dumping software, terminate a family planning services agreement with Mayo Clinic, and approve a 2022 service agreement for family-based mental health services.

• Reimbursement of $3,995 to Sheriff's Department for Susteen Phone Dumping Software
• Pay for Performance for Karen Oviedo Ortega, Public Health Nurse
• Probationary Appointment of Sandra Cuellar, Office Support Specialist
• Terminate Family Planning Services Agreement with Mayo Clinic Health System St. James
• 2022 Service Agreement for Family Based Mental Health Services with Greater Minnesota Family Services

The Watonwan County Human Services Board approved several personnel actions, including a pay-for-performance for a public health nurse and a probationary appointment, and authorized posting for a temporary community health worker. The board also approved the 2022 Family Based Mental Health Services agreement with Greater Minnesota Family Services, amended Policy No. 11 on Representative Payee, and approved monthly financial claims totaling over $260,000. The meeting closed briefly to discuss client asylum status, then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Pay for Performance for Karen Oviedo Ortega, Public Health Nurse (unanimous)
• Approved Probationary Appointment of Sandra Cuellar, Office Support Specialist (unanimous)
• Granted permission to post for Temporary Unclassified Community Health Worker (unanimous)
• Approved Director Ochsendorf to attend MACSSA conference (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial claims totaling $260,227.87 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Service Agreement with Greater Minnesota Family Services (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will hold a public hearing on a solar ordinance, consider a conditional use permit for Beau Melheim, and discuss a water plan extension. The board will also enter a closed session to consider real property purchase offers and address routine items like the 2022 proposed levy and tax forfeited land sales.

• Public hearing on solar ordinance
• Conditional Use Permit for Beau Melheim
• Water Plan Extension
• 2022 Proposed Levy
• Tax Forfeited Land Sale & Basic Sale Price

The board unanimously approved a 2022 levy of $10,864,138, a 2.1% increase over 2021, and adopted a solar ordinance after a public hearing with no attendees. It also approved the sale of tax-forfeited properties at a public auction on October 18, 2021, and transferred $104,000 to the Building Fund for the Resource Center remodeling. A conditional use permit for an ag repair business was approved 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved 2022 levy at $10,864,138 (2.1% increase) (unanimous)
• Adopted Solar Ordinance as presented (unanimous)
• Approved tax-forfeited land sale at public auction on Oct 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved City of Madelia's purchase of Parcel 17.100.1430 for $1.00 for public purpose (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit to Beau Melheim for ag repair business (4-0, Melheim abstained)
• Approved $104,000 transfer to Building Fund for Resource Center remodeling (unanimous)
• Approved $2,200 tree removal quote from Affordable Landscaping and Tree Care (unanimous)
• Approved DPS lease for courthouse office space at $260/year through June 2025 (unanimous)

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Watonwan County Soil & Water Conservation District board will meet to approve routine financial items, including a cost-share payment for a grade stabilization project, and several grant and equipment agreements. They will also receive reports from staff and partner organizations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Payment approval for State Cost Share Contract 21-01 (Gary Johnson): $5,400 estimated cost, $4,050 (75%) cost share for Practice 410 Grade Stabilization
• Seed drill and Dew Drop cost agreement
• SWCD Program and Operations grant agreement
• 2022 Buffer Program Implementation Supplemental Grant
• Approval of August 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District Board approved routine financial items including the treasurer's report, $41,541.29 in monthly bills, and $400 in Area VI dues. They also approved signing a $56,176 Program & Operations Grant Agreement and accepted a $30,000 2022 Buffer Program Implementation Supplemental Grant. A cost-share payment of $4,050 for Gary Johnson's grade stabilization project (Contract 21-01) was approved. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved September 20, 2021 agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 16, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)
• Approved treasurer's report (4-0)
• Approved payment of monthly bills totaling $41,541.29 (4-0)
• Approved $400 annual MASWCD Area VI dues (4-0)
• Approved signing $56,176 SWCD Program & Operations Grant Agreement (4-0)
• Accepted $30,000 2022 Buffer Program Implementation Supplemental Grant (4-0)
• Approved $4,050 cost-share payment for Gary Johnson project 21-01 (4-0)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will consider approving a quote for road de-icing salt and discuss a MnDOT CHIP outreach presentation. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, bills, quotes for equipment and repairs, and personnel matters.

• Approval of Blackstrap Inc. quote for 300-500 tons of road de-icing salt at $78.99/ton ($23,697-$39,495)
• Approval of quote for removing a tree on 11th St (CSAH 57)
• MnDOT CHIP Outreach Presentation via Zoom
• University of MN Extension Agreement and Addendum
• Rural MN Energy Board Joint Powers Agreement

The Watonwan County Board approved routine payments, purchases, appointments, and pay increases. It accepted quotes for an ID badge system, Truth-in-Taxation notice printing, courthouse roof repairs, and road de-icing salt. The board also approved several appointments and annual pay step increases for county employees. No action was taken on a discussion about resolutions on partisan or symbolic issues.

• Approved agenda as amended and minutes of the August 17 regular meeting
• Approved payment of bills totaling $332,610.10 across multiple funds
• Approved $2,400.00 quote from ID Zone for an Evolis ID System for Emergency Management
• Approved $1,432.70 quote from The Master's Touch LLC for printing and mailing Truth-in-Taxation notices
• Approved $10,966.00 quote from Schwickert's for courthouse entrance balcony roof repairs
• Approved University of Minnesota Extension agreement and addendum for 4-H Youth Development and Program Intern
• Approved Rural Minnesota Energy Board Joint Powers Agreement as amended
• Approved appointments of Macy Lorenz (Technical Clerk), Richard Reckow (Transit Bus Driver), Renae Wallace (Dispatcher, pending background check), and Monique Hoffmann-Urban (Branch Library Assistant)

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board approved pay-for-performance for two employees and authorized posting for a temporary unclassified Community Health Worker. The board also approved monthly financial claims and credit card payments, and received updates on various committee reports and a new Quest Diagnostics agreement.

• Approved pay-for-performance for Karen Oviedo Ortega, Public Health Nurse (unanimous)
• Approved pay-for-performance for Sandra Cuellar, Office Support Specialist (unanimous)
• Granted permission to post for a Temporary Unclassified Community Health Worker (unanimous)
• Approved regular monthly claims and credit card payments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board approved several purchases and appointments, including a $3,056.40 Dell quote for server memory upgrades, a $3,995 Susteen cell phone evidence extraction kit, and a $28,237.10 contract for cutting edges. They also adopted resolutions authorizing Minnesota Valley Action Council to administer homelessness prevention funds and accepting a $500 donation for the Sheriff's Department. Personnel changes included hiring a part-time dispatcher, an on-call bailiff, and transferring a dispatcher to a license center clerk position.

• Approved $3,056.40 Dell quote for server memory upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $3,995 Susteen quote for cell phone evidence extraction kit (unanimous)
• Approved $28,237.10 Kris Engineering quote for cutting edges (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Minnesota Valley Action Council as grantee for homelessness prevention funds (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation from Big Rig Roundup for Sheriff's Department outreach (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of James Hodge as part-time Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Matthew Ibberson as on-call part-time Armed Bailiff (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Dispatcher Jamie Sharp to License Center Clerk (unanimous)

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Board of Supervisors will review the July 19, 2021 meeting minutes and recent treasurer's reports. The meeting includes discussions on watershed management plans and various agency reports.

• Approval of July 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of SWCD bills to pay
• Dew Drop rental agreement action item
• Discussion of Watonwan River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District Board approved a new per-diem structure for supervisors, setting rates at $75 for up to 3 hours, $100 for 3-5 hours, and $125 for 5+ hours, with travel included for non-monthly meetings, to be reviewed in January 2022. The board also approved monthly bills of $4,570.24, kept the Dew Drop rental at $75 per day, and granted signatory authority to Carrie Schultz for various SWCD paperwork. An earlier motion to set flat per-diem rates of $100 (half day) and $125 (full day) failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Approved tiered supervisor per-diem rates ($75/up to 3 hrs, $100/3-5 hrs, $125/5+ hrs) (3-1)
• Rejected flat per-diem rates of $100 half-day and $125 full-day (2-2)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $4,570.24 (4-0)
• Approved treasurer's report (4-0)
• Kept Dew Drop rental at $75.00 per day (4-0)
• Approved signatory authority for Carrie Schultz for SWCD paperwork (4-0)
• Approved August 16, 2021 agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 19, 2021 minutes as amended (4-0)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will hold its regular meeting, addressing a proposed assessment fee increase, receiving public comment on body cameras, and reviewing several contracts and agreements. The agenda also includes approval of a final payment for road projects and a resolution for county state aid highways.

• Proposed assessment fee increase
• Public comment on body cameras
• Final payment of $143,928.59 to Duininck for CSAH 5, 15, 19 contract
• CSAH Advance Resolution
• VSO Operational Enhancement Grant Agreement SFY22

The board approved a resolution requesting up to $1,479,616.26 in County State Aid Highway funds advance for 2021 road projects, and approved a final payment of $143,928.59 to Duininck, Inc. for mill and overlay work on CSAH 5, 19, 57, and CSAH 15. They also approved a 5% increase in assessment fees per parcel, a $7,500 veterans service grant, and several personnel actions including resignations, retirements, and pay step increases.

• Approved resolution requesting $1,479,616.26 state aid advance (unanimous)
• Approved $143,928.59 final payment to Duininck for road projects (unanimous)
• Approved 5% increase in assessment fees per parcel (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 VSO Operational Enhancement Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Master Contract with Minnesota Valley Action Council (unanimous)
• Approved pay step increases for three employees (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Dana Kass and approved advertising for Technical Clerk (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Ronald Kueker and approved advertising for Transit Bus Driver (unanimous)

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board is meeting to review minutes, receive program updates, and discuss personnel matters including a pay-for-performance action, a resignation, and permission to post an open position. The board will also consider several contracts and agreements, including interpreter services, family planning agreements, and a transportation agreement for students in foster care.

• Pay for Performance for Jessica Tressler, County Agency Social Worker
• Resignation of Amanda Steinle, Information Systems Specialist
• Independent Contracted Interpreter – Sandra Cuellar
• Amended 2020-2022 Family Planning Services Agreement – Madelia Health and Sleepy Eye Medical Center
• Transportation for students in Foster Care – St. James Public Schools

The board convened and reviewed the June minutes. It approved the agenda and discussed updates from the adult social services program and the director. Personnel actions included approving pay for performance for Jessica Tressler, accepting the resignation of Amanda Steinle, and granting permission to post for the open position. The board also approved several contracts, including interpreter services, amended family planning agreements, and a transportation agreement.

• Approved the June 16, 2021, meeting minutes.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved pay for performance for Jessica Tressler, County Agency Social Worker.
• Accepted the resignation of Amanda Steinle, Information Systems Specialist.
• Granted permission to post for the open position.
• Approved the Independent Contracted Interpreter agreement with Sandra Cuellar.
• Approved amended 2020-2022 Family Planning Services Agreements with Madelia Health and Sleepy Eye Medical Center.
• Approved the transportation agreement for students in foster care with St. James Public Schools.

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a canine proposal from the Sheriff's Office, a railroad crossing agreement with MnDOT and Union Pacific, and various routine administrative matters. The board will also hear a request from the Veterans Service Officer for Military Service Organizations appropriation for Memorial Day.

• Canine proposal presented by Sheriff Jared Bergeman and Deputy Sheriff Nick Kielas
• Approval of Agreement 1030868 with MnDOT Rail Office and Union Pacific for CSAH 14 Railroad crossing, with county covering 10% of costs ($24,548.40)
• Military Service Organizations Appropriation for Memorial Day
• Annual TIF Disclosure Reports – City of St. James
• 2022 Budget Work Sessions scheduled for August 23rd and 24th

The Watonwan County Board approved proceeding with a drug interdiction canine program, funded by a $20,000 donation from Dick Downs, covering all first-year costs. The board also approved hiring a part-time dispatcher, final payment for the CSAH 24 project, and an agreement for railroad crossing signals at CSAH 14. Several personnel actions were taken, including reclassifications, appointments, and a leave of absence.

• Approved proceeding with the drug interdiction canine program as proposed.
• Approved hiring a part-time Dispatcher.
• Approved final payment of $4,545.93 to Noomen Excavating, LLC, plus $1,000 in damage payments for the CSAH 24 project.
• Approved Agreement 1030868 with MnDOT Rail Office and Union Pacific Railroad for CSAH 14 railroad crossing signals, with county cost of $24,548.40.
• Approved annual pay step increases for Jarred Urban, Juan DeLaCruz, Matthew Durheim, and Andrea Wellnitz.
• Approved reclassification of Andrea Wellnitz to Property Appraiser II C41.
• Approved appointment of Terri Helland as part-time Branch Library Assistant for Madelia Branch.
• Approved appointment of Marisa Wilmes as 911 Dispatcher, pending background check.

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Watonwan County Soil & Water Conservation District board is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, bills, and per diems, and to discuss program updates and reports. The agenda includes action on a noxious weed grant reimbursement and a memorandum of agreement, plus updates on RIM site inspections and watershed planning.

• Approval of June 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report and SWCD bills to pay
• Supervisor per diems
• Riverdale Noxious Weed Grant Reimbursement approval
• MDA, NRCS, SWCD & State of MN MOA

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District board approved the agenda, June minutes, treasurer's report, and monthly bills totaling $64,595.64. They also approved signing a Memorandum of Agreement with MDA, NRCS, SWCD, and the State of MN, and approved $1,000 noxious weed grant reimbursements to Nelson and Riverdale Townships. A motion to set supervisor per diems at $70/$35 was withdrawn, and the discussion was tabled to the August meeting. The board also discussed a rent claim from Darwin Knaak and directed staff to consult the county attorney.

• Approved July 19, 2021 agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $64,595.64 (unanimous)
• Created policy to pay supervisor per diems every other month on even-numbered months (unanimous)
• Approved signing MOA with MDA, NRCS, SWCD, and State of MN (unanimous)
• Tabled supervisor per diem rate discussion to August meeting (3-1, Durheim opposed)
• Approved $1,000 noxious weed grant reimbursement to Nelson and Riverdale Townships (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is scheduled to review Public Works quotes for infrastructure repairs and equipment disposal. Key decisions include selecting a contractor for the Pole-Shed re-roofing and purchasing materials for the Eagles Nest Bridge Replacement. The agenda also lists a closed session regarding allegations against an individual and pending litigation.

• Recommend approval of $27,513.20 quote from Clements Lumber for Pole-Shed re-roofing
• Approval to purchase $30,695 in materials from Wheeler for Eagles Nest Bridge Replacement
• Approval to sell 1995 John Deere 6400 Tractor with twin rotary Tiger mowers via MnBid/GovDeals
• Approval to demolish unsafe building in far SW corner of fairgrounds using county forces
• Review of Dell Server Quote (20% discount) for Sheriff, County Attorney, and Police

The Watonwan County Board approved multiple contracts and personnel actions, including a $29,050 quote for ARMER radio recoding, a $26,243 quote for re-roofing the Highway Department pole shed, and a $30,695 purchase for Eagles' Nest Bridge materials. They also adopted a resolution establishing procedures for compliance with IRS reimbursement bond regulations, with declarations for up to $10 million in bonds for Joint Ditches 18 and 11. The board approved selling a 1995 John Deere tractor, demolishing an unsafe fairgrounds building, and several appointments and resignations.

• Approved $29,050 Alpha Wireless quote for ARMER radio recoding (unanimous)
• Approved $26,243 Sieve Construction quote for pole shed re-roofing (unanimous)
• Approved $30,695 Wheeler Lumber quote for Eagles' Nest Bridge materials (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for IRS reimbursement bond compliance, up to $10M for Joint Ditches 18 and 11 (unanimous)
• Approved selling 1995 John Deere 6400 tractor with twin mowers (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of unsafe fairgrounds building (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Eric Mundt as Public Works Mechanic (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jalyn Woratschka as Deputy Sheriff, pending background check (unanimous)

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Watonwan County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, treasurer's report, bills, and supervisor per diems. They will also discuss reports from various committees and agencies, and take action on a completed cost-share project. The meeting includes updates on staff hiring and program inspections.

• Approval of May 17, 2021 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report and bills to pay
• Supervisor per diems
• Cost Share Project: Kurt Blomgren Contract 19-LCG-02, total cost $8,246.25
• Discussion on SWCD Assistant Manager hire and 2021 RIM site inspections

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors met on June 21, 2021, and approved several routine items, including the agenda, minutes, treasurer's report, and monthly bills of $165.00. They also approved per diem payments for supervisors for March through June 2021. In action items, the board approved the purchase of a Trimble Survey GPS tool and approved payment for a cost-share project for Kurt Blomgren, adjusted to meet BWSR requirements. The board also approved the upcoming meetings list and noted the hiring of Carrie Schultz as the new SWCD Assistant Manager, starting July 6, 2021.

• Approved June 21, 2021 agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved payment of monthly bills in the amount of $165.00 (unanimous)
• Approved per diem payments for supervisors for March to June 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Trimble Survey GPS tool from original bid (unanimous)
• Approved payment for Kurt Blomgren cost-share project, adjusted to BWSR requirements (unanimous)
• Approved upcoming meetings list (unanimous)

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board will convene to review minutes, receive program updates, and discuss personnel matters including pay-for-performance and a probationary review. The board will also consider several contracts for guardianship, semi-independent living, and housing support services.

• Pay for Performance for Julia Hoffman, Randee Nelson, Melissa Raddatz, Julia Whitcomb
• Probationary review and appointment to permanent status for Paige Bearson
• Guardianship and Conservatorship Services contract with Ethical Solutions LLC
• Semi-Independent Living Services contracts with Community Options and Resources and REM Heartland Inc.
• SFY 2022 Housing Support Agreements with Community Options and Resources, Good Samaritan Society - BrandtRidge, and REM Heartland, Inc.

The Watonwan County Human Services Board approved ending COVID-19 telework agreements for staff as of August 2, 2021, with a new application required for hybrid work by July 16. They also approved pay-for-performance for four staff, permanent status for one employee, supervisor conference attendance, monthly financial claims, and several contracts including guardianship and housing support agreements.

• Approved ending COVID-19 telework agreements effective August 2, 2021
• Approved pay-for-performance for Julia Hoffman, Randee Nelson, Melissa Raddatz, and Julia Whitcomb
• Approved probationary review and permanent appointment of Paige Bearson
• Approved supervisors attending the 2021 Minnesota Supervisor's Conference
• Approved monthly financial claims totaling $160,767.41 and credit card payment of $5,948.54
• Approved Guardianship and Conservatorship Services agreement with Ethical Solutions LLC
• Approved Semi-Independent Living Services contracts with Community Options & Resources and REM Heartland Inc.
• Approved SFY 2022 Housing Support Agreements with Community Options & Resources, Good Samaritan Society – BrandtRidge, and REM Heartland, Inc.

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will consider several items including a conditional use permit, a transit operating grant agreement, and quotes for body cameras and jail intercom systems. They will also review bids for a road project and approve a highway map printing contract. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and financials.

• CUP for Jay Christenson
• Transit Operating Grant Agreement
• 2021 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund
• Body Camera and Jail Intercom System Quotes
• Bids for CSAH 10: recommend Duininck for $1,470,966.14

The Watonwan County Board approved a Conditional Use Permit for Jay Christenson to build a manufacturing facility in Madelia Township. The board also approved a $95,000 state grant for body cameras and a jail intercom system, and accepted bids for a road project and other equipment. Several appointments, policy changes, and routine financial approvals were also made.

• Approved a Conditional Use Permit for Jay Christenson to build a manufacturing facility in Madelia Township.
• Approved a resolution for a 2022 public transportation agreement with the State of Minnesota.
• Approved payment of bills totaling $134,189.61 across all funds.
• Accepted a $95,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for body cameras and a jail intercom system.
• Approved the quote of $43,110.00 from Motorola WatchGuard Video for squad and wearable cameras, and $1,200.00 from Squads+ for installation.
• Approved the quote of $45,270.80 from SGTS Inc. for a jail intercom system.
• Approved the bid of $1,495,558.27 from Duininck, Inc. for bituminous overlay and safety improvements on CSAH 10.
• Approved amending Parental Leave Policy 8.4.2 to allow sick leave use for up to twelve weeks of parental leave.

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will consider awarding a road construction contract for CSAH 3 and CSAH 6 to Knife River for $1,596,741, approve vehicle purchases, and discuss a solar ordinance. They will also handle routine items like permits, licenses, and appointments.

• Award contract to Knife River for CSAH 3 & CSAH 6: $1,596,741.00
• Approve quote from Karl Chevrolet for Unit 28 replacement: $29,448.14
• Approve quote from Karl Chevrolet for crew cab pickup: $32,247.34
• Drainage tile crossing permit for Greg Hruby along CSAH 9
• Solar ordinance discussion

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board is meeting to review minutes, receive program updates, and discuss personnel actions including pay-for-performance, probationary appointments, and permanent status reviews. The board will also consider new policies on drug testing and respite care, and several agreements.

• Pay for Performance for Teresa Cooling, Stacy Green, Heather O'Malley, LeeAnn Petterson
• Probationary appointment of Emily Gehring as Family Based Services Provider
• Probationary review and permanent appointment for Kristina Guth and Barbara Salmela-Lind
• New Policy No. 44 – Drug Testing Policy and Policy No. 45 – Respite Care
• 2021 Fraud Prevention Investigation Agreement with Watonwan Co Sheriff

The board approved pay-for-performance for four staff, probationary appointments for three new hires, monthly financial claims totaling over $269,000, and new policies on drug testing and respite care. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Pay for Performance for Teresa Coling, Stacy Green, Heather O'Malley, LeAnn Petterson (unanimous)
• Approved probationary appointment of Emily Gehring, Family Based Service Provider (unanimous)
• Approved probationary appointments of Kristina Guth and Barbara Salmela-Lind (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial claims totaling $269,088.39 (unanimous)
• Approved Policy No. 44 – Drug Testing Policy (NEW) (unanimous)
• Approved Policy No. 45 – Respite Care (NEW) (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Agreement for Evidence Based Home Visiting (unanimous)
• Approved Fraud Prevention Investigation Agreement with Watonwan County Sheriff (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is meeting to consider several public works contracts, including road stabilization and concrete surfacing, as well as a drainage tile crossing permit. They will also discuss miscellaneous items such as the American Rescue Plan, jail camera quotes, and personnel matters.

• Approve $41,149.05 contract with Midstate Reclamation for Base One Stabilization
• Approve $23,113.00 contract with BKC Construction Inc. for concrete surfacing
• Drainage tile crossing permit for Karin Bratten for 8" PVC under CR 132
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan funds
• Jail camera quotes

The Watonwan County Board approved a resolution to accept $2,116,615 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for COVID-19 response. The board also approved a conditional use permit for a new feedlot, accepted bids for road projects, and approved various other expenditures and personnel actions.

• Adopted resolution to accept $2,116,615 in ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Brian Wolle's new feedlot in Nelson Township (unanimous)
• Accepted Midstate Reclamation quote of $41,149.05 for Base One Stabilization on CSAH 16 and CR 132 (unanimous)
• Accepted Knife River bid of $423,363.09 for CSAH 17 construction project (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 quote from Jake Romsdahl for private ditch repair work (4-0, Melheim abstained)
• Approved promotion of Matt Bowman to Crew Lead/Highway Inspector (4-1, Melheim opposed)
• Approved $6,504.02 quote from Marco and $500 from Amazon for jail camera updates (unanimous)
• Approved $1,250 for Fairgrounds front entrance landscaping updates (unanimous)

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Watonwan County Soil & Water Conservation District board will meet to approve routine financial items, including bills and per diems, and take action on several business items. These include changes to a seed drill agreement, a noxious weed contract, and a new cost-share project for Robert Reihs. The board will also discuss program updates and reports from staff and partner agencies.

• Cost Share Project: Robert Reihs, Contract 21-LCG-01, WASCOB (638), estimated $12,056.00, 75% cost-share $9,042.00
• Seed Drill Agreement changes
• Noxious Weed Contract – Riverdale Township
• Pheasants Forever – Request for Interest
• MASWCD Board Resolutions

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District Board approved routine financial items, including $15,612.29 in bills, and authorized several conservation actions: changes to the Seed Drill Agreement, a $1,000 noxious weed grant for Riverdale Township, a Pheasants Forever request for interest, and a $9,042 cost-share project for Robert Reihs. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved the agenda, prior minutes, treasurer's report, and upcoming meetings.

• Approved May 17, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $15,612.29 (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Seed Drill Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 noxious weed grant contract for Riverdale Township (unanimous)
• Approved Pheasants Forever Request for Interest (unanimous)
• Approved $9,042 cost-share project for Robert Reihs (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Board will review a recommendation to approve a contract for annual striping. The meeting also includes discussions regarding jail flooring, resource center wiring and cameras, and personnel matters.

• Approval of AAA Striping bid for $78,784.00
• Discussion on flooring for Jail
• Discussion on Resource Center wiring and cameras
• Personnel committee meeting with Commissioners Miller and Rinne

The Watonwan County Board approved several contracts and personnel actions, including accepting AAA Striping's bid for annual pavement restriping and hiring a consultant to review the Shop/Equipment Maintenance Supervisor position. The board also approved a jail flooring quote, technology upgrades, and various personnel changes. As the County Ditch Authority, it appointed an engineer for a Judicial Ditch No. 11 improvement petition.

• Approved AAA Striping bid of $78,784 for annual pavement restriping (unanimous)
• Hired Bjorklund Compensation Consulting to review Shop/Equipment Maintenance Supervisor position (unanimous)
• Approved Independent Paint & Flooring quote of $3,894.77 for jail flooring and carpet (unanimous)
• Approved technology upgrades in Resource Center up to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved training requests for Deb Grote, Karla Doll, and Kelly Pauling (unanimous)
• Approved pay step increases for Melissa Cornelius and Michael True (unanimous)
• Reclassified Amanda Steinle to Information Systems Specialist (unanimous)
• Appointed Adelaida Esqueda as Detention Officer (unanimous)

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board is meeting to review minutes, receive updates on children's social services, and discuss director updates. The board will consider pay-for-performance actions for three employees and receive reports from various committees. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Pay for Performance – Kimberly Hensch, Financial Worker
• Pay for Performance – Laura Koch, County Agency Social Worker
• Pay for Performance – Maria Thorson, County Agency Social Worker
• Children's Social Services Updates – Joan Stordalen
• Director Discussion/Updates – Naomi Ochsendorf

The board approved the March minutes, the amended agenda, and several personnel actions including pay-for-performance awards and reclassifications. It also approved monthly financial claims totaling over $230,000. The agency is on track to reopen to the public on May 1, 2021.

• Approved March 17, 2021 minutes as presented
• Approved amended agenda unanimously
• Approved pay-for-performance for Kimberly Hensch, Laura Koch, Maria Thorson (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification for Michele Johnson and Amanda Steinle (unanimous)
• Approved monthly claims and credit card payments (unanimous)
• Approved auditor warrants totaling $155,630.89 and commissioner warrants of $74,457.80

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approval of minutes, bills, and grants. They will also consider a drainage tile crossing agreement under CSAH 10 for Teresa Holmquist. The agenda includes presentations from state and county officials.

• Drainage tile crossing under CSAH 10 for Teresa Holmquist
• 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Resource Center Access Control System
• MVAC SNAP Support Service Grant
• Training request for Lisa Schumann

The Watonwan County Board approved a drainage tile crossing agreement, multiple grants, and a key fob access control quote. They also approved laying off a half-time Court Services Secretary due to funding changes. A motion to approve per diems for board members watching online trainings failed.

• Approved drainage crossing agreement for Teresa Holmquist to bore 12" tile under CSAH 10 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $128,000+ across funds (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant of $16,896 with equal match (unanimous)
• Approved $18,624 quote from Convergint Technologies for key fob access controls (unanimous)
• Approved SNAP Support Service Grant extension to Dec 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved laying off Court Services Secretary Celina Mosser effective June 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved annual pay step increases for Meggie Munsterman and Amanda Sill (unanimous)
• Denied per diems for board members watching online Convene trainings (2-3)

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Watonwan County Soil & Water Conservation District board will meet to approve routine financial items, accept grant funds, and authorize staff signatories. They will also consider new cost-share contracts for conservation practices and discuss program updates.

• MDA Noxious Weed Grant Funds Acceptance
• Jerry Noren: Contract 21-01, Grassed Waterway, $3,300 total, $2,475 cost-share
• Nelson Township: Contract 21-MDA-NW-01, Cooperative Weed Management, $3,200 total, $1,000 cost-share
• Odin Township: Contract 21-MDA-NW-02, Cooperative Weed Management, $3,200 total, $1,000 cost-share
• Watonwan County Fair booth rental and Trimble TSC7 purchase

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District Board approved routine financial items, including $1,835.50 in bills and supervisor per diems. They accepted a $5,000 MDA noxious weed grant and a Memorandum of Agreement with NRCS. The board also approved a $16,989.42 purchase of a Trimble TSC7 and accessories, plus cost-share projects and township weed grants. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 19, 2021 agenda (3-0)
• Approved March 15, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved treasurer's report (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,835.50 (3-0)
• Approved supervisor per diems (3-0)
• Accepted $5,000 MDA noxious weed grant (3-0)
• Accepted Watonwan County Memorandum of Agreement with NRCS (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Trimble TSC7 and accessories for $16,989.42 (3-0)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is meeting to discuss several administrative and operational items, including an annual feedlot report, a buffer grant, and various appointments and agreements. The agenda includes routine matters such as approving minutes, bills, and appointments, as well as accepting donations and a liquor license application.

• Annual Feedlot Report by Land Management Director David Haler and Amanda Lang
• Buffer Grant discussion with SWCD Assistant Manager/Ditch Inspector Chad Hildebrand
• Appoint Lucy Ammann to Extension
• Accept Sheriff's Donations
• Sunday Liquor License for South Fork Golf

The Watonwan County Board approved multiple bids for road materials, including seal coat aggregate, bituminous material, and dust control. They also approved ditch assessments, a new vehicle bid process, and several personnel appointments and hires. The board accepted donations and approved a Sunday liquor license.

• Approved accepting Gordy Serbus & Sons Gravel bid of $22.00/ton for 3,118 tons of FA-2 Granite, totaling $68,596.00.
• Approved accepting MEIGS Paving bid of $455.00/ton for 441 tons of CRS-2P ($200,655.00) and Flint Hills Resources bid of $231.00/ton for 148 tons of CSS-1H ($34,188.00).
• Approved accepting Freeborn County Coop Oil quote of $0.94/gallon for dust control on CR 117, totaling $11,919.20.
• Approved setting Joint County Ditch No. 350 assessment at 4% interest over 20 years, with Watonwan's portion at $185,000.
• Approved 2021 Ditch Assessments with option of 4% interest payable over 3 years for assessments over $500.
• Approved obtaining bids for a new vehicle for Land Management.
• Approved appointment of Dylan Meine to Light Equipment Operator and Juan Mora to part-time Branch Library Assistant.
• Approved issuing a Sunday Liquor License to South Fork Golf, LLC.

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of administrative and operational items, including conditional use permits, a farmland lease, road wetland banking, a contract with Avenu, building remodel quotes, and South Fork liquor licensing. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, as well as committee assignments and a training request.

• Conditional Use Permits
• Farm Land Lease
• Road Wetland Banking
• Avenu AS400 Contract
• South Fork Liquor Licensing

The Watonwan County Board approved two conditional use permits for feedlot expansions, a county on-sale liquor license, and several contracts including a MnDOT detour agreement and a Fidlar Technologies data preservation contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for BTE Pork LLC feedlot expansion to 4,000 feeder pigs in Fieldon Township (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Tilney Pork LLP feedlot expansion to 5,517 swine in Antrim Township (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and credit cards across multiple funds (unanimous)
• Approved one-year lease with Rose Wendinger for Landfill farmland at $125/acre for 23 acres (unanimous)
• Approved accepting Halverson Construction quote of $18,150 for Courthouse office remodeling (unanimous)
• Approved County On-Sale Liquor License to South Fork Golf, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Agreement No. 1045255 for use of CSAH 3 as detour during Highway 60 project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Fidlar Technologies for data replication at $2.54-$2.70 per document (unanimous)

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Watonwan County Soil & Water Conservation District board will hold its regular monthly meeting, taking action on meeting minutes, bills to pay, and supervisor per diems. The board will also receive reports from staff and partner agencies, and discuss upcoming meetings and trainings.

• Approval of February 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of SWCD bills to pay
• Approval of supervisor per diems
• Reports from GBERBA, MASWCD Area VI, Watonwan River Watershed Plan, South Central TSA, Liaison Committee, County Commissioner
• Staff reports from WCA LGU, Farm Bill Biologist, NRCS, SWCD Assistant Manager, District Technician, BWSR

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors met on March 15, 2021, and approved the agenda, the February 18, 2021 meeting minutes, and the treasurer's report. They approved payment of monthly bills totaling $3,550.00 and a $200.00 payment to David Beck for completion of the MN Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program application. The board also approved the listed upcoming meetings and adjourned at 9:00 am.

• Approved the March 15, 2021 agenda as presented.
• Approved the February 18, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.
• Approved the treasurer's report.
• Approved payment of bills in the amount of $3,550.00.
• Approved payment of $200.00 to David Beck for MAWQCP application completion.
• Approved the listed upcoming meetings.
• Adjourned at 9:00 am.

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and will consider several public works items. These include supporting grant applications for local road improvements, advertising for seasonal workers and supplies, and filling vacant positions. The meeting also includes a presentation from the food shelf and a jail and dispatch tour.

• Approve resolutions of support for LRIP grant applications from City of Lewisville, City of Darfur, Nelson Township, and Riverdale Township
• Approval to advertise for 2 Road/Maintenance Crew and 1 Civil Engineering Technician Intern
• Approval to advertise 2021 seasonal supplies (seal coat oil/rock, dust control material)
• Approval to advertise for Light Equipment Operator (following Nick Haynes resignation)
• Approval to advertise for Crew Lead/Inspector Position

The Watonwan County Board approved a $60,000 grant to the Watonwan County Food Shelf for its remodeling project, which will expand the facility from 600 to 6,000 square feet. The board also approved several resolutions to sponsor local road improvement projects for the cities of Lewisville and Darfur, as well as Nelson and Riverdale townships. A new Crew Lead/Highway Inspector position was approved by a 3-2 vote.

• Approved a $60,000 grant to the Watonwan County Food Shelf for its remodeling project.
• Approved payment of bills totaling $112,429.48 across all funds.
• Adopted a resolution to sponsor the City of Lewisville's North Side Improvements project for LRIP funding.
• Adopted a resolution to sponsor the City of Lewisville's South Side Improvements project for LRIP funding.
• Adopted a resolution to sponsor the City of Darfur's Northeast Section Street Improvement Project for LRIP funding.
• Adopted a resolution to sponsor Nelson Township's 710th Avenue Road Improvements project for LRIP funding.
• Adopted a resolution to sponsor Riverdale Township's 730th Avenue Culvert Project for LRIP funding.
• Approved the position of Crew Lead/Highway Inspector by a 3-2 vote.

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board unanimously approved two Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative (MCCC) contract amendments for 2021: one for the CAMA system at $3,214.00 per quarter and one for the Property Tax system at $8,694.00 per quarter. The board also unanimously approved distributing $256,800 in County Relief Funding Program grants to 27 of 54 applicants, prioritizing businesses affected by Executive Order 20-99.

• Approved MCCC Amendment No. 7 to Maintenance and Support Agreement – CAMA at $3,214.00 per quarter for 2021.
• Approved MCCC Amendment No. 7 to Maintenance and Support Agreement – Property Tax at $8,694.00 per quarter for 2021.
• Approved distribution of $256,800 in County Relief Funding Program grants to 27 applicants.

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Board of Supervisors will meet to approve meeting minutes, review the treasurer's report, and authorize bills for payment. The agenda also includes discussions on watershed management plans and upcoming staff trainings.

• Approval of January 21, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of SWCD bills to pay
• Action on equipment purchases
• Discussion of Watonwan River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Review of upcoming Local Work Group Trainings in March 2021

The Watonwan Soil & Water Conservation District Board approved routine financial items, a drone purchase, and multiple cost-share projects. They also discussed a landowner's RIM buyout option and received program updates. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved February 18, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $5,292.93 (unanimous)
• Approved supervisor per diem (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $4,000.00 on drone and accessories (unanimous)
• Approved new cost-share project for Kurt Blomgren: Grade Stabilization Structure, total estimate $11,010.00, 75% cost-share $8,257.50 (unanimous)
• Approved completed cost-share project for Mike Lynch: 3 Saturated Buffers, total cost $14,109.51, 75% cost-share $10,582.13 (unanimous)

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss director updates, and consider personnel actions including pay-for-performance for six staff members. They will also review monthly financials and a shredding contract follow-up. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Pay for Performance for six staff: Jill Bodick Grace, Rachel Friesen, Patrick Spellman, Joan Stordalen, Amanda Sturlis, Kimm Symens
• Shredding contract follow-up
• Monthly financial/claims review
• Next regular meeting set for March 17, 2021

The Watonwan County Human Services Board approved a $12,076.93 write-off of child support arrears for a foster care case, approved monthly claims and credit card payments, and selected River View Sanitation for a monthly shredding service at $41.63 per month. The board also approved pay-for-performance for six staff members and reviewed program updates.

• Approved $12,076.93 child support arrears write-off (unanimous)
• Approved monthly claims and credit card payments (unanimous)
• Selected River View Sanitation for monthly shredding service at $41.63/month
• Approved pay-for-performance for six staff members (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board is meeting to handle routine administrative items and discuss public works matters. They will hear from the Soil and Water Conservation District about aquatic invasive species lake survey quotes and from the Public Works Director about a resolution supporting a grant application and snow plow operations. Most items are routine approvals, such as minutes, bills, and financials.

• AIS Lake Survey Quotes from SWCD
• Resolution of support for City of Saint James LRIP Grant Application
• Snow Plow Discussion
• 2021 Ditch Assessments
• Fairgrounds Lease – Brown County Poultry

The board approved a $14,900 contract with Endangered Resource Services for lake vegetation surveys, approved 2021 ditch assessments, and adopted a resolution to sponsor St. James's road improvement funding application. They also approved a union settlement with AFSCME, a COVID-19 policy amendment, and several other routine items.

• Approved $14,900 contract with Endangered Resource Services for lake surveys (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 ditch assessments totaling $52,000+ (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to sponsor St. James LRIP funding for 7th Street S & Ring Road (unanimous)
• Approved Towmaster bid of $111,303 plus $2,334 per truck for reversible/Hyd tilt plows (unanimous)
• Approved one-year AFSCME Highway settlement with 2% COLA (unanimous)
• Amended COVID-19 policy to allow sick leave for quarantined children (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Hauling License to Affordable Tree and Landscape (unanimous)
• Approved lease of Fairgrounds to Brown County Poultry for March 6 and April 3 (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a fairground lease, a DNR land acquisition resolution, and landfill land options. They will also consider a quote for a new mower and handle routine administrative matters.

• Fairground lease with Ed Connell
• DNR acquisition and resolution with Brian Nyborg
• Landfill land options with Chad Hildebrand
• Purchase of John Deere 1550 TerrainCut mower for $12,392.46
• County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant

The Watonwan County Board approved the Minnesota DNR's acquisition of 160 acres in Antrim Township for the Perch Creek Wildlife Management Area, with estimated annual PILT payments of $3,900. The board also approved a reduced rental fee for the National Micro Mini Tractor Pullers Association event, a grant agreement with the MDVA for veterans services, and several other routine items.

• Approved DNR acquisition of 160 acres for Perch Creek WMA (unanimous)
• Approved lease with National Micro Mini Tractor Pullers at reduced $100 fee (unanimous)
• Approved MDVA County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 tobacco licenses for Butterfield Municipal Liquor Store, Darfur Lounge, Village Inn (unanimous)
• Designated Madelia Times-Messenger as first legal newspaper, St. James Plaindealer as second (unanimous)
• Approved installation of pallet door for Foodshelf, max $2,600 (unanimous)
• Accepted John Deere mower quote of $12,392.46 (unanimous)
• Accepted Nuss Truck bid for 2021 Mack Granite truck, net $95,871 after trade-in (unanimous)

Soil & Water Conservation District Agenda/Handouts & Minutes

The Watonwan County Soil & Water Conservation District board will meet to approve the agenda, minutes from December, and financial reports. They will take action on 2021 board appointments, the mileage reimbursement rate, official authorizations, staff signatory approvals, and state cost-share rates. The board will also approve well sealing contract payments and discuss program updates and reports.

• Mileage reimbursement rate set at $0.56 per mile for 2021
• Well sealing cost-share payments: Marlo Maschoff ($400) and Trent Hagen ($387.50)
• 2021 board seats and committee appointments
• State cost-share rates for well sealing and alternative tile intakes
• 2021 seasonal intern position and program advertisement

Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Human Services Board is meeting to review minutes, receive updates from public health and the director, and take action on personnel items including pay-for-performance adjustments and appointments. The board will also consider several contracts for mental health and foster care services, and review or amend policies. This is a routine monthly business meeting.

• Pay for Performance for 7 staff members
• End of temporary appointment for Alexis Martinson, Public Health Nurse
• Probationary appointment for Barbara Salmela-Lind, Public Health Nurse
• General Contract for Mental Health and Behavioral Therapy Service with Centric Healthcare
• 2020-2021 Foster Care Agreement for Transportation with ISD 837 Madelia Public Schools

The board approved multiple contracts, including Centric Healthcare for mental health services, a foster care transportation agreement with ISD 837, and a 2021 purchase of service agreement with South Central Community Based Initiative. They also amended two policies, approved pay-for-performance for seven staff, ended a temporary appointment, and made a probationary appointment. Officers for 2021 were elected, and a shredding company hire was approved.

• Approved pay-for-performance for 7 staff (unanimous)
• Approved end of temporary appointment for Alexis Martinson (unanimous)
• Approved probationary appointment of Barbara Salmela-Lind (unanimous)
• Approved $2,150 Team Kick Off training for Child Protection unit (unanimous)
• Approved Centric Healthcare agreement for mental health services (unanimous)
• Approved Foster Care Transportation agreement with ISD 837 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Purchase of Service Agreement with South Central Community Based Initiative (unanimous)
• Amended Policy #11 (Representative Payee) and Policy #39 (On-call Social Worker) (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will hear reports from department heads, including ditch inspections, a proposed sheriff sales fee increase, and quotes for sheriff squad vehicles and motor graders. They will also consider IT services, financial approvals, licenses, and personnel items.

• 2021 drainage system inspections with Ditch Inspector Chad Hildebrand
• Sheriff sales fee increase and squad quotes with Sheriff Jared Bergeman
• Motor grader quotes with Public Works Director Teal Spellman
• 3-year ZIX Protection contract with IT Director Jeff Tetzloff
• December financials, 2020 audit engagement, and tobacco license

The Watonwan County Board approved several purchases and administrative items, including a $288,016 motor grader from RDO Equipment Co. and a $38,837.76 Chevrolet Tahoe from Ranger Chevrolet. They also approved a $138,474.12 John Deere tractor/mower, increased Sheriff's Sale fees to $100, and approved routine licenses, permits, and personnel actions.

• Approved $288,016 motor grader purchase from RDO Equipment Co. (unanimous)
• Approved $38,837.76 Chevrolet Tahoe purchase from Ranger Chevrolet (unanimous)
• Approved $138,474.12 John Deere tractor/mower bid (unanimous)
• Approved $30,568.44 Zix license renewals for three years (unanimous)
• Increased Sheriff's Sale fee from $50 to $100 (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Audit Engagement with State Auditor's Office (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco license for Casey's General Store in Butterfield (unanimous)
• Approved annual pay step increases for six employees (unanimous)

County Board Agendas & Minutes

The Watonwan County Board will organize for 2021 by electing a chair and vice-chair, and will hear from department heads on the Watonwan River Watershed Comprehensive Management Plan and public works. The board will also consider miscellaneous items including commissioner appointments, ratification of end-of-year vouchers, and a $256,250 county relief grant program.

• County Relief Grants – $256,250.00
• Watonwan River Watershed Comprehensive Management Plan
• Commissioner Appointments to committees, AMC Policy Committees, Library Board, Planning & Zoning
• End-of-Year Vouchers Ratification
• Board Organization for 2021 (Chair, Vice-Chair)