PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

November 22, 2016

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 November 22, 2016.
The following County Board members were present: Kim Hummel, Rosemary Schultz, Bill Tusa,
David Henkels and Don Wachal, Commissioners. County Coordinator Steven Duncan and Trish
Schulz, Human Resources Technician, were also in attendance.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Schultz called the meeting to order at approximately 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to approve
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
Board Action 16 - 258: Approve the November 1, 2016 Board of Commissioner meeting minutes.
Board Action 16 - 259: Approve the November 15, 2016 Special Meeting and Budget Work Session
minutes.
Board Action 16 - 260: Approve all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 79917 through 80080 in the amount of
$1,563,620.53 - for Revenue Fund, $630,669.16; Road and Bridge, $445,162.98; Ditch Fund,
$460,073.36; Septic, $6,695.00; Revolving Loan, $175.00; Tax/Penalty, $19,720.11; and Forfeit
Land, $1,124.92. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurers Office upon
request.
Board Action 16 - 261: Approve the following utility permits:
Ling Drainage Inc. bore tile line CSAH 4 Sioux Valley Township
702 Communication bore fiber CSAH 30 Christiania Township
Brad Swanson tile repair CR 68 Minneota Township
Fairland Management install waterway CSAH 17 Belmont Township
Board Action 16 - 262: Authorize the request to post internally and hire a Deputy Assessor position.
Board Action 16 - 263: Approve an employee request for Leave of Absence Without Pay.
Board Action 16 - 264: Approve the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) loan at a total of
$8,000 for Leonard P. and Betty Thiner, parcel number R26.200.0420.

Board Action 16 - 265: Approve the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) loan at a total of
$8,000 for Khamoune and Somnuek Chanthalangsy, parcel number R05.001.0450.
Board Action 16 - 266: Approve the following commercial recycling abatement requests for vacant
apartments in 2016.
23.024.7590
23.025.3850
23.024.7780
23.200.0940
23.566.0120
23.344.0600
23.200.0720
23.543.0080
22.343.0050
22.200.1840
23.200.0870
23.023.5600
23.221.0260
23.200.2020
23.200.2390
23.024.9740
23.200.2170

42.00
48.00
27.00
39.00
270.00
6.00
63.00
276.00
237.00
39.00
45.00
93.00
69.00
27.00
3.00
66.00
15.00
1,365.00

Board Action 16 - 267: Approve the Out Of State Travel request for Dane Huinker of the Land
Management Office for a Conservation Tillage Conference in Fargo, North Dakota December 13
14, 2016.
Board Action 16 - 268: Approve the benefits settlement agreement of $6,864.00 with Robert
OConnor.
Board Resolution 16 - 189: requesting that Deputy Lucky Sayveo be accepted as a member of the
Public Employees Police and Fire Plan as a part-time officer.
County of Jackson
State of Minnesota

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RESOLUTION 16 - 189
POLICE OFFICER DECLARATION

WHEREAS, the policy of the State of Minnesota as declared in Minnesota Statutes 353.63 is to
give special consideration to employees who perform hazardous work and devote their time and
skills to protecting the property and personal safety of others; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 353.64 permits governmental subdivisions to request

coverage in the Public Employees Police and Fire plan for eligible employees of police or sheriff
departments whose position duties meet the requirements stated therein and listed below.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Jackson County hereby declares that the
position of Deputy Sheriff, held by Lucky Sayveo, meets all of the following Police and Fire Plan
membership requirements:
1. Said position requires a license by the Minnesota peace officer standards and training
board under sections 626.84 to 626.863 and this employee is so licensed;
2. Said positions primary (over 50%) duty is to enforce the general criminal laws of the
state;
3. Said position charges this employee with the prevention and detection of crime;
4. Said position gives this employee the full power of arrest, and
5. Said position is assigned to a designated police or sheriffs department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this governing body hereby requests that the named
employee be accepted as a member of the Public Employees Police and Fire Plan effective the date
of this employees initial Police and Fire Plan salary deduction by the governmental subdivision.
Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, Minnesota this 22nd
day of November 2016.
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Rosemary Schultz, Chair
Jackson County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
_______________________________ (SEAL)
Steven J. Duncan
County Coordinator of Jackson County, Minnesota
CITIZEN/STAKEHOLDER REQUEST (RELATED TO SURVEY REQUIREMENT OF THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE)
Patrick Costello, Attorney/Citizen/Stakeholder, was in attendance to request that the Board direct
County staff to take steps to rescind the survey requirement of the Countys Development Code or,
if not agreeable to that request, approve suspension (or a moratorium) of the survey requirement of
the Countys Development Code, for a period of time, to review the survey requirements
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz on Board
Action 16 269 for a moratorium of the survey ordinance for a minimum of 9 months and to form a
committee of applicable, appointed County staff and as follows:
County Attorney
3 attorneys - one from each interested, local firms
Real estate company representatives - one from each interested, local real estate companies

Surveyors
2 current and/or future commissioners (Hummel and Commissioner-elect McClure)
2 members from the Planning & Zoning Commission (To be paid standard per diem)
To make recommendations on how to minimize cost to the public in land transfers with the
opportunity for public input.
The motion carried with three ayes and two nays (Commissioners Henkels and Hummel voted
nay). Motion carried.
The moratorium will be defined as to extent, effective date and what it includes at the next Board
meeting by consent of the board.
CLOSED MEETING
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal closing
the meeting as permitted by Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, under attorney-client privilege,
regarding potential litigation. The motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Henkels reopening the meeting. The motion carried.
Chair Schultz directed Staff to proceed as directed.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal on Board
Action 16 270 Accepting a quote for a reverse osmosis water system to be installed as related to
office renovation & development in the Government Resource Center East/62 Building (Culligan
$699.00 includes labor). Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa on Board
Action 16 271 Approving the Mechanical and Automation Customer Support Agreement between
Jackson County and NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services and authorizing the County
Coordinator to sign agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal on
Board Action 16 272 Approving the Lease Agreement Renewal for the County Building at Fort
Belmont, for a five year term effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021, and authorizing
the County Board Chair and County Coordinator to execute the lease, subject to County Attorney
review. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE & BOARD REPORTS
Commissioner Wachal reported on meetings involving AMC District 8, Des Moines Valley Health
and Human Services (DVHHS), Canvassing Board and Budget Work Session.

Commissioner Hummel reported on meetings involving the Personnel Committee, AMC District 8,
Southwestern Mental Health Center Governing Board, DVHHS, Budget Work Session, Fair Board,
Canvassing Board, Kilen Woods Open House and Radio Board.
Commissioner Schultz reported on meetings involving the AMC District 8, DVHHS, Trails,
Extension Committee, Budget Work Session, SHIP, State-wide Community Health Services
Advisory Committee conference call and Prairie Ecology Bus Center.
Commissioner Tusa reported on meetings involving the Fair Board and DVHHS.
Commissioner Henkels reported on meetings involving the AMC District 8, Area Transportation
District 7, Southwestern Mental Health Center Governing Board, South Western Regional
Development Committee, DVHHS, Budget Work Session, Personnel Committee and Kilen Woods
Open House.
ADJOURN
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adjourn
the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator