Chippewa County public meetings in 2021

County Commissioners

The board unanimously approved the 2022 County Fee Schedule, adopted the draft Strategic Plan, and authorized the Steering Team to work on the Action Plan. They also approved several contracts, including recycling services with West Central Sanitation and final payments to Riley Brothers Construction for two road projects. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted 2022 County Fee Schedule effective Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Strategic Plan and authorized Action Plan work (unanimous)
• Approved Aquatic Invasive Species aid funds resolution for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved recycling contract with West Central Sanitation (unanimous)
• Approved final acceptance and $56,877.20 payment to Riley Brothers Construction for SAP 012-604-014 (unanimous)
• Approved final acceptance and $59,289.75 payment to Riley Brothers Construction for SAP 12-599-098, 12-599-102, 12-599-103, 12-604-017 (unanimous)
• Approved attorney services fees: $125/hr child support, $150/hr guardianship, 3% general increase (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's Office staffing changes including hiring Kerri Heim (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and meet to establish the 2022 final levy and budget. The agenda also includes updates on the Sheriff's office, an architect study, and discussions regarding opioid settlement funds.

• Truth in Taxation Hearing
• Setting of 2022 Final Levy and Budget
• Opioid Settlement Discussion
• Architect Study Update and MACCRAY West Discussion
• CPH Tobacco Compliance Contract approval

The board approved the 2022 final net levy of $11,938,564 (a 4.94% increase) and the 2022 budget of $26,297,103 in revenues and $30,465,549 in expenses. They also authorized participation in opioid settlements, approved a 2.5% COLA for non-union and elected officials, and hired a new IT Director.

• Approved 2022 final net levy of $11,938,564 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget of $26,297,103 revenues / $30,465,549 expenses (unanimous)
• Authorized participation in opioid settlements (unanimous)
• Approved 2.5% COLA for non-union and elected officials effective Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Hired Aaron Steinbach as IT Director at Grade 14, step 1 (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff's 2022 wage step increase to Grade 18, Step 9 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with UMVRDC for All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Heartland Industries for cleaning services (unanimous)

Family Services Board

The board will review minutes from the November meeting, approve bills, and address specific contracts. The agenda also includes appointments for social worker positions and agency donations.

• Woodland Centers Contract
• Children’s Mental Health Screening Grant
• Appointment of Will Warnock as CP Social Worker at $26.00 per hour
• $100 donation to Trinity of Havelock Ladies Aid from Discretionary Fund
• Donation of hygiene products and care packages from Jennie-O

The Chippewa County Family Services Board unanimously approved the amended agenda, minutes, fiscal report, and multiple contracts including Woodland Centers, Children's Mental Health Screening Grant, Countryside Public Health, Presbyterian Family Foundation, and a Restorative Justice Program Resolution. Personnel actions included certifying Matt Carlson after probation and appointing Will Warnock as a Child Protection Social Worker. Donations from Trinity of Havelock Ladies Aid and Jennie-O were accepted, and 2022 meeting dates were set.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and authorized bill payments totaling $372,884.90 (unanimous)
• Approved Woodland Centers Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Children's Mental Health Screening Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Countryside Public Health Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Presbyterian Family Foundation Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Restorative Justice Program Resolution (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a tobacco license, and accounts payable, and to receive updates from the highway engineer, sheriff, and auditor.

• Approve minutes of October 19, 2021
• Bergen's Prairie Market Tobacco License
• Accounts Payable
• Highway update from Jeremy Gilb
• Sheriff update from Derek Olson

The Chippewa County Board approved a local match of up to $25,000 for revolving loan funds administered through the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission. The board also approved the 2022 low fuel bids, authorized hiring an additional sheriff deputy, and ratified a software support contract with Trimin and MnCCC for 2022-2024. A petition for an outlet into Lateral F of JD 7 was accepted, with a hearing set for December 28, 2021.

• Approved a local match up to $25,000 for revolving loan funds
• Approved the 2022 low fuel bids from Farmers Union Oil Co., Farmers Coop Oil Co., and Glacial Plains Cooperative
• Approved the consent agenda, including the November 16 meeting minutes and a tobacco license for Bergen's Prairie Market
• Authorized the hiring of an additional sheriff deputy position
• Ratified the professional services contract between Trimin and MnCCC for 2022-2024
• Accepted the petition for an outlet into Lateral F of JD 7 and set a hearing for December 28, 2021
• Appointed Jim Wiedemann as the viewer for the JD 7 outlet petition

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and scheduled appointments, including a public hearing on 2022 ditch assessments and a conditional use permit request from Riverview Dairy. The board will also receive updates from the highway engineer, sheriff, and auditor/treasurer, and consider a part-time maintenance position.

• 2022 Ditch Assessment Hearing
• Riverview Dairy Conditional Use Permit
• Pictometry Contract
• Tobacco and Liquor Licenses
• Accounts Payable

The Chippewa County Board approved a conditional use permit for Riverview, LLP to build a 10,500-head dairy operation in Grace Township, along with several other items including a gravel pit permit renewal, a resolution supporting a speed study on CR-38, and 2022 drainage assessments. The board also denied a property tax penalty abatement request from Citizens Alliance Bank and accepted the resignation of the IT Director, authorizing rehiring. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved conditional use permit for Riverview Dairy (10,500-head) in Grace Township (unanimous)
• Approved MPCA renewal permit for gravel excavation at Miller Pit (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting MNDOT speed study on CR-38 in Granite Falls (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 drainage special assessments as presented (unanimous)
• Denied property tax penalty abatement request from Citizens Alliance Bank (unanimous)
• Accepted IT Director resignation and authorized rehiring (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Preferred One services agreement for prescription drug rebates (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and replacement of part-time maintenance position (unanimous)

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to review and act on several items, including contracts for child care licensing and home-based services, personnel actions such as a new hire and a certification, and general business like donations and hosting an intern. The agenda includes standard reports from departments and affiliated organizations.

• TriMin ACS/SWS Support Service Agreement
• Lac qui Parle County Child Care Licensing Contract
• Big Stone County Child Care Licensing Contract
• Appoint Dana Ruiter – CP Social Worker – Grade 9, Step 1 - $25.36 per hour, effective November 22, 2021
• Anonymous donation of a children’s car seat

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved multiple contracts, including TriMin ACS/SWS Support Service, Lac qui Parle and Big Stone County Child Care Licensing, Woodland Centers Home-Based, and LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Personnel actions included certifying Angela Haugen after probation, appointing Dana Ruiter as a Child Protection Social Worker, and authorizing a new social worker position. The board also accepted a children's car seat donation and approved hosting an SMSU intern. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and authorized payment of bills and service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved TriMin ACS/SWS Support Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Lac qui Parle and Big Stone County Child Care Licensing Contracts (unanimous)
• Approved Woodland Centers Home-Based Contract (unanimous)
• Approved LexisNexis Risk Solutions Contract (unanimous)
• Approved certification after probation for Angela Haugen, appointment of Dana Ruiter, and authorization to post for new social worker position (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and a scheduled public hearing. The board will consider a petition for a CD 10A outlet, hear updates from the sheriff and auditor, and act on a consent agenda that includes agreements and personnel items.

• CD 10A outlet petition hearing
• Victim Witness Grant Agreement
• Lac qui Parle IT Services Agreement
• Replace FT Deputy Position
• Hiring of temporary Social Worker

The Chippewa County Board approved the purchase of an Emergency Management Ford pickup from local vendor Schwieters for $36,471, and authorized a $5,000 MY-CA30 purchase from the Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund. The board also approved an outlet to County Ditch #64 for two parcels, a redetermination of benefits on the ditch, a Subrecipient Monitoring Policy, and an investment advisory agreement with Ehlers, Inc. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Emergency Management vehicle purchase from Schwieters for $36,471 (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 MY-CA30 purchase from Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund (unanimous)
• Approved County Ditch #64 outlet for parcels 04-109-3200 and 04-109-3203 (unanimous)
• Authorized redetermination of benefits on County Ditch #64, appointing viewers (unanimous)
• Approved Subrecipient Monitoring Policy for federal awards (unanimous)
• Entered agreement with Ehlers for investment advisory services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor/tobacco licenses and vendor payments totaling $133,841.99 (unanimous)

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing bills and VPS arrangements, and considering a Vulnerable Adult Contract. The board will also discuss agency donations, an updated MA Estate Recovery Policy, and receive updates from staff and various departments.

• Vulnerable Adult Contract review
• Agency donations: 8 large and 2 small quilts from Kviteseid Lutheran Church of Milan
• Updated MA Estate Recovery Policy
• Child Care Licensing update by Bree Bothun
• Unit reports from multiple departments

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved the fiscal report, authorized payment of bills and service agreements, and accepted donations of quilts. The board also approved the Vulnerable Adult Contract and an updated Medical Assistance Recovery Policy. No personnel actions were taken.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and authorized payment of bills and service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Vulnerable Adult Contract (unanimous)
• Accepted donations of quilts from Kviteseid Lutheran Church and Bergen Lutheran Church (unanimous)
• Approved updated Medical Assistance Recovery Policy (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, a hazard mitigation grant, a TZD grant, a conditional use permit for Wolverine Solar, and accounts payable. They will also hear updates from county staff and officials on the appraiser position, VA clinic, highway projects, 1W1P, and CD10A repairs.

• Hazard Mitigation Grant
• TZD Grant
• Wolverine Solar CUP
• Accounts Payable
• Appraiser position interview

The Board unanimously authorized CCM Health to spend up to $5 million on VA Clinic construction, approved a revised right-of-way plat for CSAH 4, granted a two-year temporary access permit on CR-42, accepted snowplow equipment quotes, and approved a grant extension. The consent agenda, including a solar farm conditional use permit and multiple grants, was also approved unanimously.

• Authorized CCM Health to spend up to $5M on VA Clinic construction (unanimous)
• Approved revised CSAH 4 ROW Plat 3 and record with County Recorder (unanimous)
• Approved two-year temporary access permit for approach onto CR-42 (unanimous)
• Accepted KRIS Engineering quote for cutting edges ($16,041.12) and Sno-Shock Blades ($6,169.20) (unanimous)
• Authorized grant extension request to MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Hazard Mitigation Grant, Toward Zero Deaths Grant, and Wolverine Solar Farm Conditional Use Permit (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and several scheduled updates. Key items include a public hearing on the 5-Year Construction Plan, a sheriff's update, and a tax-forfeited land auction. The board will also hold a closed session for annual performance evaluations.

• Public hearing on 5-Year Construction Plan
• Tax-forfeited land auction
• Accept Outlet Petition for CD 64 and set hearing for November 2, 2021
• MN DOT update
• Closed session for annual performance evaluation

The Board unanimously adopted the County's 5-year Road & Bridge Construction Plan for 2022-2026 after a public hearing. They also approved a resolution to prioritize bridge replacements and request state financial assistance. Several contracts and purchases were approved, including pavement testing, bridge design services, an aerial survey, and two new squad cars.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved a contract with Braun Intertech for pavement testing on CSAH 4, 16, and 18 for approximately $7,000.
• Authorized the County Engineer to contract for bridge design and permitting services for Bridge 12506, not to exceed $33,500.
• Authorized an aerial survey of CSAH 4 by WSN using restricted funds.
• Adopted the 5-year Road & Bridge Construction Plan for 2022-2026.
• Approved a resolution to prioritize bridge replacements and request state financial assistance.
• Approved purchase of a Dodge Durango for $35,032 and a Hybrid Ford Interceptor for $36,932.
• Approved the consent agenda, including vendor payments totaling $55,542.47.

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and hear updates from county staff and outside groups. Key items include a preliminary 2022 levy and budget discussion, an assessor staffing update, and a presentation from Summit Carbon Solutions. The board will also hold a closed session for the annual performance evaluation and take a county road tour in the afternoon.

• Approve City of Montevideo purchase of tax-forfeited property
• 2022 Preliminary Levy & Budget discussion
• Assessor staffing update from Bonnie Crosby
• Summit Carbon Solutions presentation
• Closed session: annual performance evaluation

The Board approved a 2022 preliminary gross levy of $12,584,399 and set the truth-in-taxation hearing for December 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. It also approved a satisfactory performance evaluation for County Engineer Jeremy Gilb, adopting a revised Grade 19 with a step increase to step 10 effective September 21, 2021. The Board approved the consent agenda, which included accepting resignations from Vonnie Erickson and Naomi Berven and authorizing the replacement of their positions, and approved vendor payments totaling $109,781.84.

• Approved the 2022 preliminary gross levy of $12,584,399 and set the truth-in-taxation hearing for December 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
• Approved the satisfactory performance evaluation of County Engineer Jeremy Gilb, adopting a revised Grade 19 and a step increase to step 10 effective September 21, 2021.
• Approved compensating Linda DeGrote at Grade 7, step 9 effective September 9, 2021 until the License Bureau Director returns.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the minutes of September 7, 2021, and the purchase of tax-forfeited parcel 70-405-0240 by the City of Montevideo.
• Accepted the resignation of Vonnie Erickson and authorized the replacement of the HR Specialist position.
• Accepted the resignation of Naomi Berven and authorized the replacement of the FT Dispatcher/Jailer position.
• Approved vendor payments totaling $109,781.84, including payments over $2,000 listed individually.
• Entered closed session to conduct the annual performance evaluation of County Engineer Jeremy Gilb.

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to approve several contracts, including transportation contracts with three school districts and a childcare contract. The board will also discuss agency donations, receive updates from Woodland Centers, and hear reports from various departments and affiliated organizations.

• ISD 129 – Montevideo Schools - Transportation Contract
• ISD 2190 – YMC Schools - Transportation Contract
• ISD 2180 – MACCRAY Schools - Transportation Contract
• Little Thunderhawks Childcare Contract
• 3 Teddy Bears donation from Way West ABATE Chapter of MN

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved the amended agenda, prior minutes, fiscal report, and payments. It approved four contracts, a temporary social worker hire, donations, and an updated Out of Home Placement Policy. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and authorized payments (unanimous)
• Approved transportation contracts with ISD 129, ISD 2190, ISD 2180, and Little Thunderhawks Childcare (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and hiring temporary social worker for Morgan Lenning's leave (unanimous)
• Accepted donations of 3 teddy bears and a suitcase (unanimous)
• Approved updated Out of Home Placement Policy (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates from the Auditor, Sheriff, and Highway departments. The agenda includes several personnel actions, board appointments, and a closed session regarding a land purchase.

• FY22-23 SCORE Grant Agreement
• Resignations and rehires for Mark Tammen and Erika Hoppe
• Appointment of Robin Schoep to HRA Board
• Appointment of Mark Suter to Park Board
• Gambling Permit for Pheasants Forever

The board unanimously accepted a life insurance quote from Sun Life, the incumbent provider, with a 9% rate increase and option to raise supplemental coverage maximums. They also approved a consent agenda including the FY22-26 SCORE Grant Agreement, two resignations, appointments, a gambling permit, and vendor payments totaling $194,748.11. A closed session was held to discuss land purchase for right-of-way along County Road 30.

• Accepted Sun Life life insurance quote (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including FY22-26 SCORE Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Mark Tammen effective Oct 1, 2021 (consent agenda)
• Accepted resignation of Erika Hoppe and authorized replacement Social Worker (consent agenda)
• Appointed Robin Schoep to HRA Board (consent agenda)
• Appointed Mark Suter to Park Board (consent agenda)
• Approved temporary gambling permit for Chippewa County Pheasants Forever (consent agenda)
• Approved vendor payments totaling $194,748.11 (consent agenda)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget proposals for Family Services and Highways. The meeting also includes a review of the General Revenue Budget and the draft levy.

• Family Services Budget presentation by Patrick Bruflat
• Highway Budget presentation by Jeremy Gilb
• General Revenue Budget and Draft Levy presentation by Michelle May

The Chippewa County Board met in special session to review and discuss the proposed 2022 county budget and levy. Department heads presented budgets for Family Services, Road & Bridge, and the General Fund, and answered questions. No formal decisions were made; the board directed staff to continue refining the budget and levy before setting the preliminary levy by the end of September.

• Directed staff to continue budget and levy edits for preliminary levy setting

Family Services Board

The board will review the 2022 draft budget proposal and receive reports from various departments. The meeting also includes a presentation from Liz Auch of Countryside Public Health.

• Discussion of 2022 Draft Budget proposal
• Receipt of 5 Children’s quilts from Trinity Lutheran Church Quilt Guild
• Presentation by Liz Auch – Countryside Public Health

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved the fiscal report and authorized payment of bills and service agreements totaling $437,674.60. The board also approved a satisfactory performance evaluation for Director Patrick Bruflat, authorizing a step increase to Grade 19, Step 9, effective August 25, 2021. Additionally, the board accepted a donation of five children's quilts from Trinity Lutheran Church Quilt Guild and discussed the 2022 draft budget proposal. No contracts were presented this month.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and authorized payment of bills and service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved satisfactory performance evaluation and step increase for Director Patrick Bruflat (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of 5 children's quilts from Trinity Lutheran Church Quilt Guild (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county updates and administrative reports. The agenda includes a 2022 budget update and a request regarding Montevideo tax forfeiture.

• 2022 Budget Update
• Architect Proposal
• Montevideo Tax Forfeiture Request
• Cost Plan Services Agreement
• Assessment Agreements

The board approved a contract with Klein McCarthy Architects for a facility study and capital improvement master plan of all county facilities at an approximate cost of $75,270. They also approved several other items, including a new plat for CR-30, asphalt patching on CR-4, sale of a tax-forfeited parcel to Montevideo, replacement of sheriff's office garage doors, and the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $75,270 contract with Klein McCarthy for facility study (5-0)
• Accepted new plat for CR-30 construction and right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved $14,390 asphalt patching on CR-4 from restricted funds (5-0)
• Sold tax-forfeited parcel 70-405-0240 to City of Montevideo for $1,500 (5-0)
• Approved $11,500 garage door replacement for Sheriff's Office and Jail (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vendor payments totaling $93,493.04 (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the repurchase of tax-forfeited property and a CVSO Grant Agreement. The meeting also includes departmental updates from highway, sheriff, IT, recorder, and auditor/treasurer offices.

• Repurchase of tax-forfeited property
• CVSO Grant Agreement & Resolution
• Accounts Payable approval
• Highway Update from Jeremy Gilb
• Sheriff Update from Derek Olson

The board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Stoneham Township for bridge and culvert replacement services, and authorized the chair to sign quit claim deeds for right-of-way vacations on CASH 15 SW. It also approved the consent agenda, an election judge training agreement, and out-of-state travel for the IT director. No action was taken on an IT services agreement with Lac qui Parle County.

• Approved MOU with Stoneham Township for bridge (SAP 012-599-099) and culvert (SAP 012-599-101) replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign quit claim deeds for ROW vacations on CASH 15 SW (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax-forfeited property repurchases and vendor payments totaling $171,682.80 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with DS Solutions for election judge training (unanimous)
• Authorized out-of-state travel to San Diego for NACO IT Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Directed County Recorder to proceed with committee on Recorder's Compliance Fund

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners met to approve routine administrative items and hear reports from department heads. The agenda included updates on the License Bureau, Sheriff's squad bids, a highway vehicle purchase, and the Housing and Rehabilitation Authority. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions were listed in the provided text.

• Approval of MPCA Septic System Upgrade Resolution
• Review of Sheriff's squad bids
• Discussion of Highway Purchase
• Housing and Rehabilitation Authority (HRA) update
• Tax Penalty Abatement Request

The board approved the consent agenda, including a resolution to implement the Chippewa Countywide Septic System Upgrade project and $378,449.29 in vendor payments. It also approved a property tax penalty abatement for Jeffrey Olson, a GIS soils module for $12,959.20, tractor tire purchases for $8,772.00, and a 2022 HRA levy of $58,000. The board directed staff to work toward a resolution on CSAH-7 damage repairs.

• Approved agenda with added GIS Soil Mapping discussion (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for a License Bureau Clerk position (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including septic system upgrade resolution and $378,449.29 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved property tax penalty abatement for Jeffrey Olson on five parcels (unanimous)
• Approved GIS soils module project at $12,959.20 using Recorder's restricted funds (unanimous)
• Directed staff and Highway Committee to work toward resolution on CSAH-7 repairs
• Approved purchase of four tractor tires from Montevideo Co-Op for $8,772.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 HRA proposed levy at $58,000 (unanimous)

Family Services Board

The board met to review minutes from the June 15, 2021, meeting and process bills. The agenda included introductions for four new employees in the Children, Family, and Behavioral Health Department.

• Introduction of new employees Erika Hoppe, Angela Haugen, Matt Carlson, and Kenneth Miller
• Receipt of an anonymous donation of a gently used Pack and Play
• Review of unit reports from Fiscal/Support Services, Income Maintenance, Special Services, and Children, Family, and Behavioral Health Services

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved the updated Dress Code Policy, effective August 1, 2021. They also approved the fiscal report, personnel certification, an anonymous donation, and a resolution supporting a homeless grant for Prairie Five. No contracts were signed this month.

• Approved amended agenda
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021
• Approved fiscal report and authorized payment of bills and service agreements
• Approved certification after probation for Marie Wagner
• Accepted anonymous donation of a Pack and Play
• Approved resolution supporting a 2-year grant for homeless funding for Prairie Five
• Approved updated Dress Code Policy effective August 1, 2021

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss strategic planning and receive updates from the Sheriff, Highway department, and Hawk Creek Watershed. The board will also conduct closed sessions for the IT Director and License Bureau Director evaluations.

• Amended LELS Union Contract
• Decline Watson Tax Abatement
• Temporary hire of social worker
• Tax Forfeiture Appraisal
• Strategic planning presentation

The board approved a resolution to classify tax-forfeited parcels as conservation and authorize their sale on October 5, 2021, with cash terms. It also approved performance evaluations and step increases for IT Director Terry Ocaña and License Bureau Director Alice McColley, authorized out-of-state travel for Ocaña, and approved the consent agenda including hiring a temporary social worker and declining a tax abatement. The board discontinued the Emergency Sick Leave Policy effective August 1st and approved agreements for the Hawk Creek Watershed One Watershed One Plan.

• Approved resolution to classify tax-forfeited parcels as conservation and authorize sale on Oct. 5, 2021, with cash terms.
• Approved satisfactory performance evaluation and step increase for IT Director Terry Ocaña to Grade 14, step 10.
• Authorized out-of-state travel for IT Director Terry Ocaña to NACO Annual Conference in Washington D.C.
• Approved consent agenda including hire of temporary social worker Kenneth Miller, LELS contract amendment, and decline of Watson Tax Abatement.
• Approved satisfactory performance evaluation and step increase for License Bureau Director Alice McColley to Grade 7, step 5.
• Discontinued Emergency Sick Leave Policy effective August 1st.
• Approved conflict of interest waiver and legal services agreement with Rinke Noonan for Hawk Creek One Watershed One Plan.
• Approved agenda and entered closed sessions for performance evaluations.

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to review contracts with several service providers, approve a personnel certification, and receive reports from various departments and affiliated programs. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, bills, and unit reports, with no donations reported.

• Contracts with CEI, Heartland Industries, Hearth Residential, Onward Services, and Health Providers Limited
• Certification after probation for Jessica McDougal, Office Support Specialist, effective June 7, 2021
• Step 3 Union Grievance Meeting at 1:30 p.m.
• Introduction of new employees: Erika Hoppe, Angela Haugen, and Matt Carlson
• Reports from Chippewa Enterprises, West Central Industries, Woodland Centers, and other agencies

The Chippewa County Family Services Board denied a Step 3 union grievance filed by AFSCME Council 65 after discussion. The board approved the fiscal report, authorized bill payments totaling over $509,000, and approved contracts with five service providers. It also approved the certification after probation for an office support specialist.

• Approved the amended agenda and the minutes of May 18, 2021.
• Approved the fiscal report and authorized payment of bills: administrative $217,072.59, transfers $2,175.24, social service payments $133,074.29, and service arrangements $157,128.79.
• Approved contracts with CEI, Heartland Industries, Hearth Residential, Onward Services, and Health Providers Limited.
• Approved certification after probation for Jessica McDougal, Office Support Specialist, retroactive to June 7, 2021.
• Denied the Step 3 union grievance presented by AFSCME Council 65.

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a 2021-2022 LELS union contract and a septic system upgrade resolution. The agenda includes updates on highways, broadband, and courthouse HVAC repairs.

• 2021-2022 LELS Union Contract
• MPCA Septic System Upgrade Program Resolution
• Courthouse HVAC Repair discussion
• Broadband discussion
• County Board of Appeal and Equalization

The Board authorized JoAnn Blomme to submit a proposal to the MPCA for the Chippewa Countywide Septic System Upgrades II Project and approved septic loans at 1% annual interest. They also approved a $25,666 quote for HVAC improvements, a $15,000 contract for cleaning County Ditch #9, and a step increase for Land Resource Director Scott Williams. The consent agenda, including the 2021-2022 LELS Union Contract and vendor payments totaling $166,265.84, was approved.

• Approved agenda with addition of Randi's Stitch & Screen payment
• Authorized Road Closure Permit Form and road closures under County Engineer's discretion
• Authorized hiring Van Heuvelen General Contracting for County Ditch #9 cleaning at $15,000
• Approved consent agenda including LELS Union Contract and vendor payments
• Passed resolution to submit septic system upgrade proposal and authorize 1% interest loans
• Approved Chappell Central quote for HVAC relief hoods at $25,666
• Conducted closed session for performance review of Land Resource Director
• Accepted performance evaluation and authorized step increase for Scott Williams

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review accounts payable and receive updates from the Sheriff and Auditor/Treasurer. The agenda includes presentations on a cybersecurity platform and cleaning services for CD 9.

• NACO Cyber Security Platform presentation by Terry Ocaña
• CD 9 Cleaning Update by Josh Macziewski
• Sheriff Update by Derek Olson
• Approval of May 18, 2021 minutes
• Review of Accounts Payable

The board approved the consent agenda, including $106,556.50 in vendor payments and two $200 memorial payments. It also approved ditch transfers for insufficient funds, a $1,417 boat and water safety grant, and a cybersecurity policy change. The board directed staff to research cost-effective options for completing a ditch cleanout.

• Approved consent agenda including $106,556.50 vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved $200 payments to Maynard Legion Auxiliary and Clara City American Legion (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 ditch transfers for insufficient funds (unanimous)
• Approved $1,417 State Boat and Water Safety Grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved NACO cybersecurity platform language changes and sponsorship (unanimous)
• Directed Ag./Drainage Inspector to research cost-effective ditch cleanout options

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including a contract with Woodland Centers for targeted case management and several personnel appointments. The agenda also includes unit reports and board reports from affiliated agencies. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Woodland Centers for Targeted Case Management
• Appoint Marissa Webb to Children's Mental Health/Licensing caseload, effective May 17, 2021
• Appoint Erika Hoppe as Social Worker, Grade 9 Step 1, $25.36/hour, retroactive to May 11, 2021
• Appoint Angela Haugen as Social Worker, Grade 9 Step 1, $25.36/hour, effective May 26, 2021
• Appoint Matt Carlson as Social Worker, Grade 9 Step 5, $28.54/hour, effective June 1, 2021

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved the amended agenda, the April 20, 2021 minutes, and the fiscal report with bill payments and service agreements. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Woodland Centers for Targeted Case Management, four personnel appointments (including Marissa Webb, Erika Hoppe, Angela Haugen, and Matt Carlson), and the purchase of a 2021 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Van XLT. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report, bill payments, and service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Woodland Centers for Targeted Case Management (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Marissa Webb to Children's Mental Health/Licensing caseload (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Erika Hoppe as Social Worker, Grade 9 Step 1, $25.36/hr (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Angela Haugen as Social Worker, Grade 9 Step 1, $25.36/hr (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Matt Carlson as Social Worker, Grade 9 Step 4, $27.71/hr (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to review capital requests and highway updates. The board will also discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds and funding for a Montessori school.

• American Rescue Plan Funds discussion
• Montessori School Funding discussion
• Anti-Bullying Policy review
• Capital Request from Josh Macziewski
• Clay for Landfill

The Chippewa County Board approved several road and equipment items, including a CAT skid loader for a net cost of $42,460, a road closure for Montevideo's Fiesta Day fireworks, and right-of-way easements for CSAH 15. They also approved a letter of support for the US Highway 212 project, a desk purchase, a sprayer, and a consent agenda with vendor payments. A $2,000 contribution to Wildwood Montessori School and Daycare failed in a 2-3 vote.

• Approved CAT skid loader purchase, net $42,460 (unanimous)
• Approved road closure on County Road 42 for Fiesta Day fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for US Highway 212 project (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way easements for CSAH 15 at appraised value (unanimous)
• Approved desk purchase from Northern Business Products, $4,134.20 (unanimous)
• Approved sprayer purchase from Abner, approx. $4,500 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including hiring Zach Brower and $222,767.28 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Denied $2,000 contribution to Wildwood Montessori (2-3)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to review accounts payable and receive updates from the attorney, sheriff, and auditor. The board will also hear from Steve Jones regarding the Old Clara City Junior High School and Patrick Moore regarding Wildwood Montessori.

• Discussion regarding Old Clara City Junior High School
• Discussion regarding Wildwood Montessori
• Review of Accounts Payable
• Updates from County Attorney Matt Haugen and Sheriff Derek Olson

The board unanimously approved purchasing property at 9030 County Road 15 SW in Montevideo for $54,400 to improve CR-15, and authorized the County Engineer and Attorney to finalize terms. It also approved a $5,350 Federal Boat Safety Grant, a University of Minnesota extension services agreement, and implementation of First Stop Health virtual care for employees. The consent agenda, including vendor payments totaling $41,693.00, was approved.

• Approved property purchase at 9030 County Road 15 SW for $54,400 (unanimous)
• Approved Federal Boat Safety Grant agreement for $5,350 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-2024 extension services agreement with University of Minnesota (unanimous)
• Approved First Stop Health virtual care implementation for employees (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resignation and vendor payments totaling $41,693.00 (unanimous)

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to approve the March minutes, review bills and VPS arrangements, and discuss an Emergency MSA Policy. No contracts or personnel actions are on the agenda. The board will hear reports from several departments and affiliated agencies.

• Emergency MSA Policy discussion
• Bills and VPS Arrangements
• Unit reports from Fiscal, Income Maintenance, Special Services, and Children's departments
• Reports from Chippewa Enterprises, West Central Industries, Woodland Centers, and other agencies

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved the fiscal report and payments, two policy updates, and personnel actions including two resignations and an emergency social worker appointment. The board also changed its meeting start time to 8:15 a.m. and agreed to in-person attendance going forward.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and payments: $228,488.09 admin bills, $3,400.97 transfers, $62,833.16 social service payments, $54,662.55 service arrangements (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Nicole Bennett, Social Worker, effective April 30, 2021; authorized posting (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Megan Amundson, Social Worker, effective May 7, 2021; authorized posting (unanimous)
• Approved emergency appointment social worker, Grade 8 Step 4, $24.99/hr, up to 67 days (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency MSA Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revision of Medical Assistance Estate Recovery Policy (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several contract renewals and administrative updates. The agenda includes a review of the AFSCME union contract and a strategic planning proposal from the Auditor/Treasurer.

• AFSCME Union Contract Approval
• STS Update & Contract Renewal
• Canine Contract
• 1W1P Grant Amendment
• Auditor/Treasurer Financial Update

The board approved a $1,226,959.52 road construction bid from Riley Bros., renewed the Sentence to Serve contract for 2021-2023, and authorized an animal impound services contract with Perfect Paws LLC. It also approved a $17,754 emergency management grant, reappointed the county engineer, and approved union contracts and a 1.75% COLA for non-union employees. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,226,959.52 road bid to Riley Bros. (unanimous)
• Renewed Sentence to Serve contract July 2021-June 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized animal impound contract with Perfect Paws LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $17,754 Emergency Management Program Grant (unanimous)
• Reappointed County Engineer Jeremy Gilb for 4-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $35,884 engineer's vehicle from Nelson Fleet (unanimous)
• Approved AFSCME union contracts (unanimous)
• Approved 1.75% COLA for non-union employees (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review accounts payable and receive departmental updates. Scheduled reports include updates from the Sheriff, Highway, and Land Resource departments. The meeting includes a closed session under 13D.05 subd. 3 (c) (3).

• Accounts Payable review
• Sheriff Update from Derek Olson
• Redetermination/Drainage Update from Josh Macziewski
• Chippewa River Watershed 1W1P report from Joann Blomme
• Highway Update from Jeremy Gilb

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a temporary liquor license for the MN Valley Antique Farm Power & Machinery Association and vendor payments totaling $157,680.61. They approved a $7,200 landfill surveying contract with Wenke & Associations, adopted Drone and Body Cam policies, and approved the purchase of body cams from WatchGuard for $45,814.00. The board also approved resolutions assigning commissioners to drainage authorities for Joint Ditches 1, 3, 7, and 8, approved an extension request for the Hawk Creek Watershed One Watershed, One Plan planning grant, and approved a resolution of support for the Chippewa River Watershed One Watershed, One Plan Project. Additionally, they authorized the purchase of 50 feet of right-of-way for County Road 30 and approved a resolution of support for an intersection control evaluation study.

• Approved consent agenda including temporary liquor license and vendor payments totaling $157,680.61
• Approved $7,200 landfill surveying contract with Wenke & Associations
• Adopted Drone Policy and Body Cam Policy
• Approved purchase of body cams from WatchGuard for $45,814.00
• Approved resolutions assigning commissioners to drainage authorities for JD 1, JD 3, JD 7, and JD 8
• Approved extension request for Hawk Creek Watershed One Watershed, One Plan planning grant
• Approved resolution of support for Chippewa River Watershed One Watershed, One Plan Project
• Authorized purchase of 50 feet of right-of-way for County Road 30

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding drones and body cameras. The board will also review sealcoat oil bids and consider a resolution to withdraw from MCIS Payroll.

• Public hearing on Drones & Body Cams
• Resolution to Withdrawal from MCIS Payroll
• Review of Sealcoat Oil Bids
• Personnel item in closed session

The board approved the 2021 sealcoat oil bid to Flint Hills Resources for $230,720, and approved the purchase of body cameras for the Sheriff's Office at a cost of $45,000. They also approved a $13,610 expense for medical dispatching training and equipment, authorized a grant application, and approved the purchase of a snowmobile for $10,599. The board moved the vacant Victim Witness position to the County Attorney's Office and approved a $14,304.45 quote for steam trap and control valve replacement.

• Approved $230,720 sealcoat bid to Flint Hills Resources (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 body camera purchase for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $13,610 medical dispatching expense and $5,000 grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $10,599 snowmobile purchase and $1,200 grant application (unanimous)
• Moved vacant Victim Witness position to County Attorney's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $14,304.45 quote to replace steam traps and control valves (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $148,366.40 in vendor payments (unanimous)

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, contracts, and personnel actions. They will also receive updates from various departments and partner agencies, and discuss a donation of luggage for foster children.

• Certification after probation for Melanie Bahl, Accounting Technician, effective March 28, 2021
• Donation of a set of luggage for foster children from Lynette Norman of Montevideo
• Update from Liz Auch of Countryside Public Health
• Reports from multiple agencies including Chippewa Enterprises, West Central Industries, Woodland Centers, and others

The Chippewa County Family Services Board met on March 16, 2021, and approved the agenda, prior minutes, and a fiscal report authorizing payment of bills and service agreements. The board also renewed the Fraud Prevention Contract, approved personnel actions including a certification after probation, a sick time donation, and an emergency appointment, and accepted a donation of luggage for foster children. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and authorized payment of bills and service agreements (unanimous)
• Renewed Fraud Prevention Contract (unanimous)
• Approved certification after probation for Melanie Bahl (unanimous)
• Approved donation of sick time for Deb Kurtzbein (unanimous)
• Approved emergency appointment of Jean Callens (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of luggage for foster children (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a facilities tour of the jail and courthouse. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a land purchase and updates on highways, drainage, and technology policies.

• Facilities tour of Jail and Courthouse Building
• Closed session regarding land purchase (MN Statute 13D.05 subd. 3 (c))
• Highway update from Jeremy Gilb
• Redetermination/Drainage update from Josh Macziewski
• Business Relief Grant Program and technology policy updates

The board approved a 25% reduction in business relief grant awards to stay within state funds, totaling $251,500 with $1,500 from county reserves. They also approved several highway contracts, including a $72,052.93 dust control contract and a $64,397.54 pavement marking contract, and adopted a temporary telework policy.

• Approved 25% reduction of business relief grant awards, totaling $251,500 (majority vote, Nordaune abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2021-01 for CSAH 15 plat (unanimous)
• Approved $26,450 contract amendment with Widseth Smith Nolting for bridge engineering (unanimous)
• Awarded dust control contract to Knife River for $72,052.93 (unanimous)
• Awarded pavement marking contract to AAA Striping Service for $64,397.54 (unanimous)
• Approved ESRI GIS license purchase for $5,828.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of three temporary seasonal workers (unanimous)
• Approved County Telework Policy and amendment to Permanent Telecommuting Policy (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to handle routine appointments and financial approvals. The session includes updates on the Clara City LRIP and the Business Relief Grant.

• Appointment of Karen Andol to County Extension Committee
• Tobacco Compliance Check Agreement
• Clara City LRIP update with Jeremy Gilb
• Business Relief Grant update with Michelle May
• Annual Performance Evaluation in closed session

The Chippewa County Board approved two county sponsorship resolutions for local road projects, submitted an LRIP application for CSAH 15W, and purchased three Ford pickup trucks from Schwieters Ford at $38,910 each. The board also accepted a satisfactory performance review for Veterans Service Officer Tim Kolhei, authorizing a step increase to Grade 9, step 11, and approved the consent agenda. No action was taken on the business relief grant program update.

• Approved Clara City 2022 Street Improvement Project sponsorship resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Dewey Avenue West Extension Project in Maynard sponsorship resolution (unanimous)
• Approved LRIP application submission for CSAH 15W (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three Ford pickup trucks from Schwieters Ford at $38,910 each (unanimous)
• Approved satisfactory performance review and step increase for Tim Kolhei to Grade 9, step 11 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appointments, and Tobacco Compliance Check Agreement (unanimous)

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to approve minutes, review bills and contracts, and hear updates from various departments and programs. No personnel actions or donations are on the agenda. The board will also introduce a new eligibility worker and receive a Circle Programs update.

• Contracts: PFF Contract, Children's Services cell phones, Countryside Public Health
• Introduce Marie Wagner, new Eligibility Worker
• Angela Arndt – Circle Programs Update at 9:00 a.m.
• Unit reports from Fiscal, Income Maintenance, Special Services, and Children's Services departments
• Board reports from Chippewa Enterprises, West Central Industries, Woodland Centers, and others

The board unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and fiscal report, authorizing payment of bills and service agreements. It also approved three contracts: Presbyterian Family Foundation, Children's Services Cell Phone, and Countryside Public Health. No personnel actions or donations were reported.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and authorized payment of bills and service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Presbyterian Family Foundation contract (unanimous)
• Approved Children's Services Cell Phone contract (unanimous)
• Approved Countryside Public Health contract (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review funding requests for arts and tourism organizations and discuss the 2020 audit engagement. The agenda includes closed sessions for labor negotiations and performance reviews, as well as an update on the Business Relief Program.

• Funding requests for SW MN Arts Council, Meander, Prairie Waters, and Southern MN Tourism Assoc.
• 2020 Audit Engagement Letter
• Closed session for Labor Negotiation Discussion
• Business Relief Program update
• Highway update from Jeremy Gilb

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2021, approve minutes from the December 15, 2020 meeting, and review bills and VPS arrangements. The board will consider two contracts: the TriMin ACS/SWS Support Services Agreement and the Prairie Five Transportation Contract. They will also discuss the CCFS Telecommuting Policy and receive unit and director reports.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2021
• TriMin ACS/SWS Support Services Agreement
• Prairie Five Transportation Contract
• CCFS Telecommuting Policy Discussion
• Introduction of Cindy Winch, Social Services intern

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved the fiscal report and payments totaling over $600,000, along with two service contracts and a new hire. The board also elected officers for 2021 and adopted a county-wide telecommuting policy.

• Approved fiscal report and payments: $237,062.70 admin bills, $201,765.98 transfers, $76,099.91 social service payments, $95,158.32 service arrangements
• Approved TriMin ACS/SWS Support Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Prairie Five Transportation Contract (unanimous)
• Appointed Marie Wagner as Eligibility Worker, Grade 6 Step 1, $3,410/month, effective Feb 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Dave Nordaune as Chair and Dave Lieser as Vice-Chair for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved deleting CCFS Agency Telecommuting Policy to adopt county-wide policy (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to discuss business relief grants and staffing updates for the Sheriff's office. The board will also consider a cleaning contract for Heartland Industries and a conditional use permit for Enevoldsen.

• Business Relief Grant Program discussion
• Sheriff staffing update
• Heartland Industries cleaning contract
• Enevoldsen conditional use permit
• Labor negotiation discussion in closed session

The board unanimously approved a business relief program to assist businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19, with a maximum award of $15,000 for eligible businesses. They also approved the consent agenda, including a cleaning contract and a conditional use permit, and entered closed sessions to discuss property acquisition and labor negotiations.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, cleaning contract, and conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 business relief program with $15,000 max award (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for real property acquisition discussions (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for labor negotiation strategy (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to conduct the 2021 board reorganization and appoint committees. The agenda includes administrative approvals and departmental updates.

• Re-organization of Board for 2021
• 2021 Newspaper Bid Award
• Approval of credit cards for Candice Jaenisch and Bill Pauling
• Highway Update from Jeremy Gilb
• IT Update from Terry Ocaña

The Chippewa County Board organized for 2021, electing David Nordaune as chair and David Lieser as vice-chair. Commissioners approved a final payment of $251,859.72 to Central Specialties, Inc. for seven highway projects, and authorized the county engineer to perform administrative functions for the highway department. The board also discussed drainage assessments and directed staff to contact landowners before tax statements are sent.

• Elected David Nordaune as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected David Lieser as Board Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added drainage assessment discussion (unanimous)
• Approved $251,859.72 final payment to Central Specialties, Inc. for highway projects (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing engineer administrative functions for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, legal newspaper bid, 2021 meeting dates, and credit cards for new commissioners (unanimous)