City of Morris

The meeting addressed concerns regarding the DNR plan for the Crissy Dam Project and the water level of the Pomme de Terre River. The Auditor's Warrants for 01/22/25 and 01/29/25 were reviewed. A closed session was scheduled for the annual review of the County Administrator. Approval was given to advertise for bids for bituminous paving, milling, overlay, and aggregate shouldering. A highway update on maintenance and engineering was provided, including a presentation on crack filling material. A presentation on the Pomme de Terre Dam Modification proposal for Pomme de Terre Lake, Perkins Lake, and Crissy Dam was given.

The board meeting will cover various topics including the Pomme De Terre Crissy Lake Project update, a year-end report and MRF contract from Pope Douglas Solid Waste, approval of an AI policy, awarding bids and advertising for bids for maintenance projects, reappointment to the Bois de Sioux Watershed Board, a fourth-quarter budget update, and commissioners' reports. Specific agenda items include reviewing auditor warrants, approving a dust control contract, reviewing a 2024 feedlot report, approving a LEAF agreement, accepting delegation of registration authority, and approving a gambling permit. Financial reports and budget revisions will also be reviewed and approved. The meeting will also include discussion of the County Burial Policy and an updated County Burial Policy.

The meeting covered several key topics, including the administration of the Oath of Office to board commissioners, the appointment of a Clerk to the Board, and the approval of the meeting agenda. Key decisions included setting regular meeting dates for 2025, establishing Flicker Tail & Gopher bounties, appointing members to the AMC 2025 Policy Committee, and reviewing committee assignments for 2025, including the addition of monthly work sessions. The board also approved the 2025 Victims Witness Budget, consent agenda items, Auditor's Warrants, and resolutions authorizing the Auditor/Treasurer to pay certain claims and make electronic funds transfers. Additional actions included authorizing fiduciary designees for 2025, designating the official county newspaper, approving a solid waste license application, and receiving updates on contract negotiations and highway maintenance and engineering.

The meeting will include an update on highway projects, including bid advertising for bituminous mill and overlay projects on CSAH 13 and CSAH 8. The Auditor will present warrants for review and a work session will be scheduled. The Pomme de Terre Watershed Coordinator will provide an update on the Crissy Dam Modification Project. Commissioner reports will also be given.

The meeting covered several key topics, including the review of the Auditor's Warrants, an update on maintenance, engineering, and administration, and approval of equipment purchases. Discussions included the disposal of an asset, the use of beaver bounty funds, and the approval of a Beaver Trapping Policy and a Snow and Ice Removal Policy. The board also approved advertising for bids for sealcoating, accepted delegation of registration authority, ratified the AFSCME General Contract and MOA, approved advertisement for a position on the Bois de Sioux Watershed Board, approved a Non-Union Wage Scale, amended the Dress Code policy, and approved a new policy for Expanded Alternate Flexible Work Schedules.