PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

APRIL 5, 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 April 5, 2016. The
following County Board members were present: Rosemary Schultz, William Tusa, David Henkels,
Kim Hummel and Don Wachal, Commissioners. County Coordinator Steven Duncan and Trish
Schulz, Human Resources Technician, were also in attendance.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson 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 Tusa to adopt
the agenda with the following change: remove item 6.1: Resolution Support for Land Transfer of
Kilen Woods. The motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to
approve Board Action 16-048 authorizing the purchase and replacement of three copier machines
from A & B Business for a purchase price of $16,900.00 and entering into an associated
maintenance agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to direct
staff to send the Countys purchasing policy to the Policy Committee for review and comment.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to approve
the Consent Agenda with item 2.8: Approve/Deny Request for Abatement of Residential Recycling
for Parcel 13.034.1100 pulled from the consent agenda for separate consideration and added as item
9.2 under Land Management. The motion carried unanimously.
Board Action 16-049: Approve the March 15, 2016 Board of Commissioner meeting minutes.
Board Action 16-050: Approve all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 77800 through 77945 in the amount of
$485,154.70 - for Revenue Fund, $392,749.30; Road and Bridge, $55,496.35; Ditch Fund 41,
$18,988.06; Fleet, $352.30; Health Insurance, $1,590.00; Septic, $6,695.00; Revolving Loan Fund,
$26.00; Tax/Penalty, $306.00; and Library, $8,951.69. A detailed list of claims paid is available at
the Auditor/Treasurers Office upon request.
Board Action 16-051: Approve granting Carolyn Jacobson a one-step increase and setting her salary
at $17.91 an hour effective February 28, 2016 for successful completion of her evaluation period.

Board Action 16-052: Approve request to advertise and create an eligibility list for the position of
Deputy Sheriff to be effective for one year.
Board Action 16-053: Set Public Hearing for Judicial Ditch on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
in the County Commissioners Board Room, regarding a petition to outlet into Judicial Ditch No. 2.
Board Action 16-054: Approving request for a six-month 3.2% Malt Liquor On-Off Sale license
for Eastside Acres Campground effective April 5, 2016 through September 30, 2016.
Board Action 16-055: Accepting a donation of $500 from Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32,
to be dedicated to the purchase of the next Veteran Services van.
Board Action 16-056: Approve the following utility permits:
Federated Rural Electric - boring electrical service - CSAH 6 - Middletown Township
Federated Rural Electric - boring electrical service - CSAH 20 - West Heron Lake Township
Darwin Soleta - catch basin in ditch - CSAH 7 - Alba Township
Iowa Lakes Regional Water - bore water line - CR 73 - Minneota Township
Board Action 16-057: Authorize declaring as surplus property a 2012 Chevrolet Impala and 2006 F250 from the Sheriffs Department (to be traded in).
FAMILY SERVICES NETWORK
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 16-044: Proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Jackson County. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 16-044
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, child abuse is a community problem and finding solutions depends on involvement
among people throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, statistics of children who are abused and neglected increase each year; and
WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse are felt by whole communities, and need to be addressed by
the entire community; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created
among social service agencies, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the
business community; and
WHEREAS, youth-serving prevention programs offer positive alternatives for young people and
encourage youth to develop strong ties to their community; and
WHEREAS, all citizens should become more aware of child abuse and its prevention within the
community, and become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing
environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jackson County Commissioners do hereby

proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Jackson County and call upon all citizens,
community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities, and businesses to increase their
participation in our efforts to prevent child abuse, thereby strengthening the community in which we
live.
Adopted this 5th day of April, 2016.
_____________________________
Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: ___________________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator
AUDITOR/TREASURER
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to approve
Board Action 16-058 to authorize awarding the County Ditch 124 project bid to Gustafson Drainage
LLC of Lake Crystal, Minnesota at a cost of $192,483.69. Motion carried unanimously.
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. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal reopening the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to approve
Board Action 16-059 authorizing the demolition and removal of the former Jackson County
Highway Department Administration building located at 53053 780th Ave. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to
approve Board Action 16-060 approving out of state travel for the County Engineer to attend and
present at the National Association of County Engineers Annual Meeting in Tacoma, Washington.
Motion carried unanimously.
FR2, LLC d/b/a JACKSON MOTORPLEX
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to approve
Board Action 16-061 approving the Liquor, Wine, Club or 3.2% On-Sale and Sunday Liquor license
for FR2, LLC, doing business as Jackson Motorplex, effective April 5, 2016 to March 31, 2017.
Motion carried unanimously.

SHERIFFS UNION REQUEST

Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to deny
Board Action 16-062, a request of LELS Local #53 to change the pay structure of the compensation
plan regarding Union employees that have reached the top pay step rate. The motion carried with
four ayes and one nay (Commissioner Schultz voted nay).
LAND MANAGEMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to
approve Board Resolution 16-045 authorizing applying for grant funding to complete the One
Watershed, One Plan for the Missouri River watershed. The motion carried with four ayes and
one nay (Commissioner Hummel voted nay).
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to
rescind previous motion and board action. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to
approve Board Resolution 16-046 authorizing applying for grant funding to complete the One
Watershed, One Plan for the Missouri River watershed contingent upon approval of the resolution
by all affected counties. The motion carried with four ayes and one nay (Commissioner
Hummel voted nay).
RESOLUTION 16-046
Resolution to support a Missouri River Basin Watershed
One Watershed, One Plan Project
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources has developed policies for
coordination and development of comprehensive watershed management plans, also known as One
Watershed, One Plan, consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.801, Comprehensive
Watershed Management Planning Program; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.301, Comprehensive Local Water Management
Act, authorizes Minnesota Counties to develop and implement a local water management plan; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103D.401, Watershed Management Plan, authorizes
Minnesota Watershed Districts to develop and implement a watershed management plan; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103C.331, subdivision 11, Comprehensive Plan,
authorizes Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation Districts to develop and implement a
comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the counties, soil and water conservation districts, and watershed districts within the
Missouri River Basin Watershed, as delineated in the attached One Watershed, One Plan Suggested
Boundary Map, have interest in developing a comprehensive watershed management plan for this
area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Jackson County recognizes and supports

watershed-scale planning efforts consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.801, also known
as One Watershed, One Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jackson County welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with
the counties, soil and water conservation districts, and watershed districts within the Missouri River
Basin for watershed-scale planning efforts in the future; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Jackson County supports an application to the Board of
Water and Soil Resources for a planning grant to develop a comprehensive watershed management
plan and anticipates entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with the counties, soil and water
conservation districts, and watershed districts within the Missouri River Basin Watershed, to
collaborate on this effort, pending selection as a recipient of a planning grant.
Adopted this 5th day of April, 2016.
_____________________________
Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: ___________________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to approve
Board Action 16-063 to approve the recycling fee abtement for parcel 13.034.1100. Motion carried
unanimously.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to approve
Board Action 16-064 to approve granting Brad Nestegard a wage increase to Grade 13, Step F
($24.4301) to take into consideration his 9 years of full-time service to the City of Jackson and
Jackson County. Increase would be retroactive to his hire date of February 27, 2016. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to
approve Board Action 16-065 approving the reorganization plan for the Safety Committee. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to
approve Board Action 16-066 authorizing the County Coordinator to spend up to to $40,000 for
emergency repairs to the Courthouse elevator with the Building Committee commissioner
representatives providing oversight, as necessary. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to approve
Board Action 16-067 approving a Leave of Absence Without Pay for County Coordinator Duncan,
for up to six (6) days to be taken between April 22 and April 29, 2016. Motion carried
unanimously. (Unpaid leave being takent to move household and close on sale of home in Illinois.)

COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS

Commissioner Henkels reported on Heron Lake Watershed District, SW Mental Health Governing
Board, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) Board Meeting, Southwest
Regional Development Commission, Personnel Committee, Solid Waste Commission, Rural
Minnesota Energy Board, Southwest Regional Development Commission Transportation Meeting,
Parks Meeting with DNR, and Land Management meeting.
Commissioner Wachal reported on DVHHS Board Meeting, JD 18 & 73 meeting, Private Industry
Council Board, Broadband Legislative Discussion Round Table, and Parks Meeting with DNR.
Commissioner Tusa reported on Fair Board, DVHHS Board Meeting, and Hunger Team.
Commissioner Schultz reported on DVHHS Board Meeting, State-wide Community Health Services
Advisory Committee, Research to Action Committee, Prairie Ecology Bus Center, Jackson County
Library Board, SW Minnesota Housing Partnership, Jackson County Extension Committee; and
Jackson County Historical Society.
Commissioner Hummel reported on SW Mental Health Governing Board, DVHHS Board Meeting,
and Personnel Committee.
ADJOURN
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_____________________________________________
Rosemary Schultz, Chair

ATTEST: _______________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator