Raeann Keeler-Aus

The meeting encompassed several key topics, including the approval and implementation of a new non-union pay plan. The board held public hearings to adopt an Election Equipment Plan and to authorize participation in an Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for Timm Park improvements. Legislative matters were discussed with state representatives, and a swearing-in ceremony was held for the new County Sheriff. Additionally, the board reviewed a proposal for a veterans' memorial, approved a conditional use permit for Timm Park, set a date for a public hearing on a new park ordinance, and adopted updated personnel policies. The session also addressed the payment of compensation shortfalls to the retiring sheriff and a review of various department and committee reports.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved several items, including budget appropriations for the sheriff's office, Planning and Zoning, and the Veterans Memorial. A resolution was adopted to advocate for increased Regional Library Basic System Support. The Board approved a temporary liquor license, appointed members to the Yellow Medicine River Watershed Board, and reviewed property tax value assessments for 2007. Additionally, the Board authorized a household hazardous waste contract, supported a grant application for a burn barrel reduction campaign, and agreed to join a joint powers agreement for rural water system bonds. Personnel policy changes were adopted, and office furniture quotes for the County Attorney's office were approved. Discussions also included the potential relocation of a historical museum building, the review of staff positions in the recorder's office, and development plans for the Veterans Memorial.

The board approved a Wetlands Grant, a 2007 non-union salary schedule including a 2% increase, and a joint powers agreement regarding the purchase of a building for 6W Community Corrections. Discussions included maintenance issues at an agriculture building in Clarkfield, cleaning of county ditches, and progress on county park projects. The board approved the hiring of a corrections officer, discussed potential relocation of a museum building, and reviewed safety concerns regarding Highway 59. Additionally, the board granted the use of a garage to the Sentence-to-Serve Coordinator with funding for insulation, clarified the county attorney's 2007 pay status, added a safety budget line item, and approved various financial claims.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the purchase of new telephone equipment for the Emergency Operations Center, the holding of a public hearing for a proposed Park Ordinance, and the review of an OHV grant. The board approved a revised recycling agreement, two conditional use permits, and amendments to personnel policies and the pay implementation plan. Additionally, the board approved commissioners' and auditors' warrants, set costs for dust control, and reviewed potential projects for the Industrial Park road and Highway 3, including associated financial and bidding strategies.

The board discussed and approved memberships for the RDC Renewable Energy Board and the Rural Minnesota Energy Board. Per diem and mileage were approved for members working on the Land Use Ordinance revision. Several conditional use permits were granted for feedlot expansions in Norman Township. A public hearing was held regarding the abandonment of county tile on County Ditch 9, with conditions set for drainage corrections. Additional business included updates on the Memorial Park Trail Project, an overview of the county's financial status, preparations for upcoming elections involving new voting equipment and staff training, and considerations for tree maintenance at the Hanley Falls camping area.