Commissioners Minutes Jan 24

Pipestone County Commissioner Meeting
January 24, 2012

The Pipestone County Commissioners met with Chairman Jerry Remund, Commissioners Marvin Tinklenberg, Harold (Butch) Miller, and Bill Johnson. County Administrator Sharon Hanson was also present. Commissioner Marge DeRuyter absent. Chairman Remund called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Motion by Tinklenberg, seconded by Miller to approve the agenda. Yeas: Tinklenberg, Remund, Miller, Johnson. Nays: None. Absent: DeRuyter. Motion carried.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Miller to approve the consent agenda as follows:

Minutes of January 10, 2012
Hospital Warrants in the amount of $ $464,077.24

Yeas: Tinklenberg, Remund, Miller, Johnson. Nays: None. Absent: DeRuyter. Motion carried.
DAN DELANEY – SHERIFF’S OFFICE REQUESTS
Sheriff Dan Delaney joined the meeting and presented for signature the ARMER Tower land lease 10-year land lease agreement between Pipestone County and MN Department of Transportation and a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Pipestone County for communications network. Both agreements were previously approved by the Board. Motion by Miller, seconded by Tinklenberg to accept the agreements as presented authorize signatures. Yeas: Tinklenberg, Remund, Miller, Johnson. Nays: None. Absent: DeRuyter. Motion carried.
Sheriff Delaney discussed the retirement of K-9 unit Blade and proper purchase of retiring Blade. Sheriff Delaney recommended to the board that they sell Blade to K-9 handler Patrol Sergeant Steve Sneller for $1.00. Motion by Miller, seconded by Johnson to sell K-9 Blade to Steve Sneller for $1.00. Yeas: Tinklenberg, Remund, Miller, Johnson. Nays: None. Absent: DeRuyter. Motion carried.
Sheriff Delaney encouraged the Board to continue with the K-9 program and presented information on the value of the program to Pipestone County. Sheriff Delaney requested permission to secure quotes for a new dog to replace the K-9. Bids would be considered up to $15,000. Motion by Miller, seconded by Johnson directing Sheriff Delaney to acquire bids for up to $15,000 for a replacement of the K-9. Yeas: Tinklenberg, Remund, Miller, Johnson. Nays: None. Absent: DeRuyter. Motion carried.
Sheriff Delaney presented information on options for the replacement of squad cars. Leases are up on six of the squad cars in 2012. Sheriff Delaney requested consideration of the purchase of vehicles rather than entering into another lease agreement. Options proposed by the Sheriff includes bidding locally and consideration of four-wheel drive vehicles versus cars. Consensus of the Board to consider his request at the February 14, 2012 board meeting after more information has been obtained and reviewed.
STEVE EWING – LAPTOP REQUEST
Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Steve Ewing joined the meeting to request purchase of a Dell E6420 XFR fully rugged laptop PC from the OET state contract for a cost of $4566.40. He also requested purchase of Office Pro software for $350.00 and a Garmin Nuvi 1490 GPS for $245.81. Funding from the Region 5 Emergency Management Grant will be reimbursable to the county for the purchase of these items. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Tinklenberg authorizing the purchase of the Dell E6420 XFR fully rugged laptop PC, Office Pro software, and Garmin Nuvi 1490 GPS for a total of $5162.21. Yeas: Tinklenberg, Remund, Miller, Johnson. Nays: None. Absent: DeRuyter. Motion carried.
STEVE SCHULZE – OVERVIEW OF COURT SYSTEM
            Court Administrator Steve Schulze joined the meeting to present an overview of the Minnesota court system and answered questions. Administrator Schulze also handed out information on the upcoming eCourt MN system.
PUBLIC FEEDLOT MEETING-11:00 A.M.
Planning/Zoning and Conservation Administrator Kyle Krier joined the meeting. A feedlot public meeting was held for the following feedlot application: Ron Van Dam dairy feedlot located in the SE Quarter of Section 30 in Eden Township.
Administrator Krier presented the 2011 Annual County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report and requested board approval. Motion by Miller, seconded by Johnson to approve the 2011 Annual County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report. Yeas: Tinklenberg, Remund, Miller, Johnson. Nays: None. Absent: DeRuyter. Motion carried.
MARYANN DEGROOT – 2012 COUNTY RECORDER OF THE YEAR
            A recognition ceremony was held honoring Mary Ann De Groot, who received the 2012 County Recorder of the Year award from the Minnesota County Recorders Association.
GOAL WORK SESSION
            The goal work session was rescheduled for March 12, 2012 at 9:00a.m.
JUDICIAL APPOINTEE INTRODUCTIONS
            Terry Vajgrt and Gordon Moore joined the meeting to introduce themselves as the new district judges serving Southwest Minnesota. Vajgrt will serve Pipestone County starting on approximately February 15, 2012 and Moore will serve Nobles County starting on approximately March 1, 2012.
            Motion by Tinklenberg, seconded by Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Yeas: Tinklenberg, Remund, Miller, Johnson. Nays: None. Absent: DeRuyter. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:48 a.m.

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Jerry L. Remund Pipestone County Board Chair

ATTEST: ______________________________
Sharon Hanson
County Administrator