Chippewa County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to set 2023 elected official wages, discuss CCM Health bylaws, receive updates from the Sheriff and Highway departments, consider adopting a county logo, and review a floor scrubber purchase and courtroom improvements. The agenda also includes a closed session for the annual review of the Auditor/Treasurer/Coordinator.

• Set 2023 Elected Official Wages
• CCM Health By-Laws Discussion
• Sheriff Update by Derek Olson
• Highway Update by Jeremy Gilb
• County Logo Adoption

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the 2023 fee schedule, 2023 drainage assessments, and the Truth in Taxation hearing, which sets the property tax levy. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items including appointments, grants, and contracts, and will hold a closed session for the annual performance evaluation.

• Public hearing: 2023 Fee Schedule
• Public hearing: 2023 Drainage Assessments
• Truth in Taxation Hearing
• Approve HAVA Election Security Grant
• Tobacco Compliance Check Contract

The Board approved the 2023 budget and a final net levy increase of 6.84%. Other key actions included approving the 2023 fee schedule, drainage assessments, and the discontinuation of the coyote bounty program.

• Approved 2023 final net levy of $12,755,550.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget: $26,600,083 Revenues and $31,423,487 Expenses (unanimous)
• Approved amended 2023 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 drainage assessments as presented (unanimous)
• Discontinued coyote bounty effective 2023 (3-1)
• Approved replacing a vacant social worker position (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 County Attorney contract for victim witness and attorney services (unanimous)
• Approved abatement of current and delinquent property taxes on 17 mobile home parcels (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, licenses, and financial resolutions. Scheduled appointments include discussions on the county logo, 2023 ditch assessments, and updates from Family Services, Woodland Centers, the VA construction project, and the Sheriff.

• 2023 Tobacco Licenses
• 2023 Liquor Licenses
• Resolution to Authorize A/T to Make Electronic Fund Transfers
• Resolution to Designate Depositories
• 2023 Ditch Assessment Discussion

The Board approved a budget increase for the Veteran’s Clinic remodeling project due to inflation and change orders. Other actions included approving liquor and tobacco licenses, vendor payments totaling $126,256.12, and renewing Family Services contracts.

• Approved Veteran’s Clinic remodeling budget amendment to $5,468,716 (unanimous)
• Approved Family Services fiscal host and Woodland Centers service contracts (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco licenses for Drex Mart, Sunshine & Whiskey Filling Station, and Bergen’s Prairie Market
• Approved liquor licenses for Duffy’s Good Time Saloon and Watson Hunting Camp
• Approved vendor payments totaling $126,256.12
• Approved Resolution Authorizing A/T to Make Electronic Fund Transfers
• Approved Resolution Designating Depositories for the County
• Tabled final recommendation for new County logo to next meeting

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes, a conditional use permit, and several contracts for daycare licensing and other services. The board will also receive a Family Services update and hold closed sessions for a probationary performance evaluation and a building discussion.

• Conditional Use Permit for Van Klompenburg
• Big Stone County Daycare Licensing Contract
• Lac qui Parle County Daycare Licensing Contract
• Yellow Medicine County Vulnerable Adult Contract
• Little Thunderhawks Contract Amendment

The Board voted to join PrimeWest to provide health care services to residents and contracted with Countryside Public Health for school and community prevention services using opioid settlement funds. The Board also approved several daycare and service contracts and amended a property purchase agreement closing date.

• Approved joining PrimeWest to offer health care services (unanimous)
• Approved contracting with Countryside Public Health for opioid settlement fund prevention services (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring Amanda Sietsma as a temporary, part-time worker at Grade 9, Step 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Van Klompenburg (unanimous)
• Approved daycare licensing contracts for Big Stone and Lac qui Parle counties (unanimous)
• Approved Yellow Medicine County Vulnerable Adult, Little Thunderhawks, and Trimin Support contracts (unanimous)
• Authorized a step increase to Grade 19, step 8 effective November 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Amended purchase agreement with MinnWest Bank to a closing date of April 1, 2024 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, disaster abatement resolutions, and accounts payable. They will also receive updates from the highway department, sheriff's office, and CCM Health, and hold a closed session to discuss a building matter.

• Resolutions for Disaster Abatement Reimbursement
• Approval of Disaster Abatements
• Accounts Payable
• Highway Update by Jeremy Gilb
• Sheriff Update by Derek Olson

The Board entered into a purchase agreement with MinnWest Bank for a property parcel contingent on a use study. They also approved final payments for two construction projects and authorized a voluntary leave transfer for an employee.

• Approved purchase agreement with MinnWest Bank for parcel 70-375-1870 at $312,000 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $5,545.35 to Joe Riley Construction for SAP 12-616-012 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $38,009.95 to John Riley Construction for SAP 12-612-009 and 12-612-010 (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary transfer of leave for an employee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for Disaster Abatement Reimbursement from MN Dept. of Revenue
• Approved estimated disaster abatements
• Approved vendor payments totaling $907,729.68
• Approved October 18, 2022 regular meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine consent agenda items, receive updates, and hold two closed sessions—one for attorney-client privilege and one to discuss a building purchase. The board will also hear public comment on mental health and an update from Family Services.

• Closed session: attorney-client privilege
• Closed session: building purchase discussion
• Lisa Schultz: Family Services update
• Theresa Moritz: public comment on mental health
• Clara City Junior High demolition discussion

The Board approved the consent agenda including $225,796.79 in vendor payments, a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, and a conditional use permit for Ervin. They also approved a memorandum of understanding with Clara City to share costs of demolishing the old junior high school and authorized drafting bid specs for that project. A $43,700 quote from Rickert Excavating for JD 9 Bid Pack #6 was approved, but no action was taken on Bid Pack #7 or wage comparisons.

• Approved the agenda as amended by unanimous vote.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Resolution Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, donation of quilts and pillowcases, Adult Protection Contract, Ervin Conditional Use Permit, and changes to License Board checking accounts.
• Approved $225,796.79 in vendor payments listed individually.
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Clara City for cost-sharing demolition of old junior high school using DEED Grant.
• Authorized County Engineer to draft bidding specs and contract with Rodeberg & Berryman for junior high demolition.
• Approved $43,700 quote from Rickert Excavating for JD 9 Bid Pack #6 in Kragero Township.
• No action taken on JD 9 Bid Pack #7 or Ag./Drainage Inspector wages.

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items for a snowmobile trail land use permit, agreements, and accounts payable. The board will also hold closed sessions for the annual performance review and a building purchase discussion, and receive updates from county staff and state agencies.

• Closed session: Annual Performance Review
• Closed session: Building Purchase Discussion
• Land Use Permit for Snowmobile Trail
• Updated Snowmobile Club Agreement
• Snowmobile Trail Grant Agreement

The Chippewa County Board approved a satisfactory performance review for Ag/Drainage Inspector Josh Macziewski and authorized a step increase to Grade 9, Step 9, effective October 1. They also approved several other items, including a $9,930 extended warranty for a motor grader, a $24,277 jail roof cleaning and resealing quote, and a $3,600 actuarial services contract. The board set a public hearing for November 29 to consider proposed drainage assessments for 2023 taxes.

• Approved satisfactory performance review and step increase for Josh Macziewski (unanimous)
• Approved $9,930 extended warranty for motor grader (unanimous)
• Approved $24,277 jail roof cleaning and resealing quote from Coating Specialties (unanimous)
• Approved $3,600 actuarial valuation services contract with USI Consulting Group (unanimous)
• Approved DNR purchase of parcel 06-135-1101 (unanimous)
• Approved amended over/underpayment policy increasing limit to $5 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Tax Abatement Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized transfer of 17 sick hours between employees (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, starting with a consent agenda that includes a loan agreement resolution and a TZD grant resolution. Scheduled updates cover family services, highways, human resources, and the auditor/treasurer, followed by a closed session to discuss a building purchase. The board will also consider appropriation requests, snowmobile trail agreements, a recycling fee review, and approve the 2023 preliminary levy before a road tour.

• Resolution to execute MN CWP Loan Agreement
• TZD Grant Resolution
• Closed session: Building Purchase Discussion
• Approve 2023 Preliminary Levy
• Recycling Fee Review

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2023 preliminary levy totaling $13,383,391 and set the truth-in-taxation hearing for December 20, 2022. They also approved a $348,090 CAT motor grader purchase, a bridge replacement resolution, and 2023 health/dental insurance funding rates. Recycling assessment rates were set for 2023, and several personnel actions were taken, including hiring a deputy and promoting Linda DeGrote to License Bureau Director.

• Approved 2023 preliminary levy of $13,383,391 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of CAT Motor grader with trade-in for net $348,090 (unanimous)
• Approved bridge replacement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 health insurance funding at 2022 level and dental funding increases (unanimous)
• Set 2023 recycling assessment rates: $1/month township, $3/month city, $3/month apartment, $5/month commercial (unanimous)
• Approved hiring replacement deputy (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Linda DeGrote to License Bureau Director (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for License Bureau Clerk I and II positions (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a grant agreement, and to hear updates from the sheriff, public health, and drainage officials. The board will also hold a closed session for the annual performance evaluation, a public hearing on CD 64 redetermination of benefits, and a tax forfeited land sale.

• Approve 2023 MN SSTS Grant Agreement
• Closed session: annual performance evaluation
• Public hearing: CD 64 redetermination of benefits
• Tax forfeited land sale
• Accounts payable approval

The Board approved the consent agenda, including $267,943.95 in vendor payments and a 2023 MN SSTS Grant Agreement. They also approved a redetermination of benefits for County Ditch #64 and ordered a redetermination for County Ditch #10A. The annual performance review of County Engineer Jeremy Gilb was accepted, with a step increase to step 11 effective September 21. Drainage Inspector was authorized to notify noncompliant landowners regarding buffer compliance.

• Approved consent agenda including $267,943.95 in vendor payments and 2023 MN SSTS Grant Agreement
• Approved redetermination of benefits for County Ditch #64
• Ordered redetermination of benefits for County Ditch #10A and laterals, appointing three viewers
• Authorized notification to landowners out of buffer compliance, requesting compliance by Dec 31, 2022
• Accepted satisfactory performance review for County Engineer Jeremy Gilb and approved step increase to step 11

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review and discuss the proposed budgets for Family Services, Road & Bridge, and the General Fund. The board will also hold a closed session regarding a building purchase budget. These are scheduled discussion items, not final votes.

• Family Services budget review
• Road & Bridge budget review
• General Fund budget review
• Closed session: Building Purchase Budget

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2023 budget and levy for Family Services, the Highway Department, and the General Fund. No action was taken on the budget or levy. The board also went into closed session to discuss property appraisals and later voted unanimously to notify the owner of parcel 70-375-1870 of the county's intent to purchase, contingent on negotiated terms.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Closed meeting under MN Statute 13D.05 subd. 3 to discuss property appraisal and price for parcels 70-045-0410 and 70-375-1870 (unanimous)
• Opened public meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized notification to owner of parcel 70-375-1870 of county's intent to purchase, contingent on negotiated price and terms (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda and hear scheduled updates from county staff and consultants. Topics include a highway update, an ArcaSearch project, a staffing request, an auditor/treasurer update, edible cannabinoids, a master plan report, and a family services update. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Highway update by Jeremy Gilb
• ArcaSearch project update by Amy Rodeberg
• Staffing request by Bonnie Crosby
• Edible cannabinoids discussion by Derek Olson
• Master plan report by Klein McCarthy Architects

The board approved a two-year contract with ArcaSearch to digitally archive Recorder's books at a total cost of $273,720, paid from restricted funds. It also approved a $12,000 contract for road construction plans, an emergency ordinance regulating edible cannabinoid sales, and several other items. A motion to advertise the Assessment Tech position failed initially but passed after further discussion.

• Approved $12,000 contract with Widseth, Smith & Nolting for County Road 15 plans (unanimous)
• Approved $273,720 two-year contract with ArcaSearch for Recorder's book digitization (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising Assessment Tech position internally and externally (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising License Bureau Director position (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 quote from Tom Pauling for garbage cleanup (3-0, Pauling abstained)
• Authorized emergency ordinance regulating edible cannabinoid sales for one year (unanimous)
• Approved transportation service contracts for MACCRAY and Montevideo school districts (unanimous)
• Authorized beginning process of leaving the Merit System (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and receive updates from county departments and regional partners. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, recount agreements for the primary and general elections, and accounts payable. Scheduled presentations will cover highway, sheriff, regional development, drainage, and auditor/treasurer updates.

• Primary Election Recount Agreement
• General Election Recount Agreement
• Accounts Payable
• Highway Update by Jeremy Gilb
• Sheriff Update by Derek Olson

The board approved supporting 55% of the Border-to-Border Broadband Grant project, with the local match split with Farmer's Mutual Telephone, and planned $2 million from ARPA funds. They also authorized a $30,000 budget increase for ditch spraying chemicals, leased a folder/inserter machine, and authorized continued talks on repurposing the Maynard School. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vendor payments totaling $343,163.41 (unanimous)
• Supported 55% of broadband project with local match split with Farmer's Mutual Telephone (unanimous)
• Agreed to plan $2 million from ARPA funds for broadband local match
• Authorized $30,000 budget increase for ditch spraying chemicals (unanimous)
• Authorized lease of folder/inserter machine at $214.44/month for 60 months (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to discuss Maynard School purchase (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Jaenisch to continue conversations on repurposing Maynard School (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled updates from county departments and partners, including Family Services, drainage, CCM Health, the airport, and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), which will present its 2023 levy. The board will also hold two closed sessions for an annual performance review and a land purchase discussion, and consider property tax requests.

• HRA update and 2023 levy presentation
• Closed session: annual performance review
• Closed session: land purchase discussion
• Property tax requests
• Accounts payable approval

The Chippewa County Board approved the consent agenda including $182,528.44 in vendor payments, authorized a $340,149 purchase of Omnicell cabinets for CCM Health, approved a $70,495.50 sewer line quote from Brouwer Construction, set the 2023 HRA levy at $50,000, and approved several other items. All votes were unanimous. The board also held closed sessions for a performance review and real property purchase discussion, with no action taken after the latter.

• Approved consent agenda including $182,528.44 vendor payments (unanimous)
• Authorized $340,149 purchase of four Omnicell cabinets for CCM Health (unanimous)
• Approved $70,495.50 sewer line quote from Brouwer Construction (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 HRA levy resolution at $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved additional taxes payable of $10,454 to Northern States Power (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 Veterans Service Operational Grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved policy revocations, amendments, and replacement of two child protection positions (unanimous)
• Approved waterline permit for Riverview Dairy to cross county ditches (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and hear scheduled updates from county staff. They will consider a consent agenda including a development grant resolution, a tailgating policy, a drug testing policy, and accounts payable. The board will also receive updates on highways, sheriff's office, a DNR land purchase, a veteran request, and a document alert product, followed by a closed session for the annual performance review.

• Development Grant Resolution
• Tailgating Policy effective June 21, 2022
• Drug Testing Policy
• DNR Land Purchase update
• Closed session: Annual Performance Review

The Chippewa County Board approved a $38,000 professional services proposal for CSAH 4 platting, a MnDOT detour agreement for CSAH 2, and a $12,000 ATV trailer purchase using state grant funds. They also authorized the sale of the county's veterans van to the American Legion, approved a DNR land purchase resolution, and passed a consent agenda including vendor payments totaling $310,912.19. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $38,000 Bonnema, Runke Stern proposal for CSAH 4 platting (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Detour Agreement on CSAH 2 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Triton ATV trailer for $12,000 using state grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing DNR land purchase for parcels 15-016-1200 and 15-09-3100 (unanimous)
• Approved property fraud alert service through Tyler Technologies (unanimous)
• Directed sale of county veterans van to American Legion for amount recouped by Legion (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vendor payments totaling $310,912.19 (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for mobile homes on parcel 13-212-4260 contingent on sale and removal by July 1, 2023 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine items including hiring, a tax-forfeited property repurchase, and a mental health contract, and will hold a public hearing on proposed ordinances for lodging, manufactured home parks, and road construction. The board will also receive updates from county departments and hear public comments from two residents.

• Public hearing on Lodging, MHP, & RCA Ordinances
• Repurchase tax-forfeited property resolution
• Approve hire of James Brandt, Eligibility Worker
• Approve hire of Stephanie Nelson, Social Services Supervisor
• Avera Contract for Mental Health Holds

The Chippewa County Board unanimously approved several items, including updated lodging and camping ordinances, a broadband grant contract, tax-forfeited parcel repurchases, an asbestos assessment for the old junior high school, and contracts for road work and sheriff patrols. All votes were unanimous, and no substantive decisions were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Appointed absentee/mail/UOCAVA ballot board for 2022 election (5-0)
• Approved contract with UMVRDC for broadband grant application and legal sponsor resolution (5-0)
• Approved repurchase of tax-forfeited parcels 04-110-3401 and 04-115-2102 (5-0)
• Approved asbestos assessment quote from MAAC, Inc. for old junior high school (5-0)
• Approved Consumer Support Program Grant Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Local Collaborative Time Study contract (5-0)
• Approved amended Federal Tax Information Security Policy (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a procurement resolution, a respite care grant extension, a joint powers agreement, a state of emergency declaration, and accounts payable. They will also hear scheduled updates from the sheriff, on a county park purchase and landfill, and on tax-forfeiture property valuation.

• Resolution Declaring a State of Emergency
• County Park Purchase & Landfill Update
• Tax-Forfeiture Property Valuation
• Respite Care Grant Extension
• Chief Elected Officials Joint Powers Agreement

The board approved a purchase agreement for a 40-acre tract at $66,000 using state grant funds for a future county park. They also authorized up to $5,000 in attorney fees for mediation with the state, approved a $605 boat and water grant, and amended a landfill contract. Several resolutions and consent agenda items were passed unanimously, including a state of emergency declaration and tax-forfeited property sales.

• Approved purchase of 40-acre tract for $66,000 for future county park (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $5,000 in attorney fees for mediation with state on county-based purchasing (unanimous)
• Approved $605 Boat and Water Grant agreement (unanimous)
• Amended Stantec contract for landfill site plans with additional $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including state of emergency resolution (unanimous)
• Approved resolution allowing repurchase of tax-forfeited parcel 70-195-0120 (unanimous)
• Set minimum prices for tax-forfeited properties and scheduled auction for September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized air conditioner repair at Community Service Building for approximately $7,000 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates from the Highway Department, Sheriff's Office, and Family Services. The agenda also includes a presentation by Summit Carbon Solutions and discussions regarding CD 36A repairs.

• Summit Carbon Solutions appointment
• Highway Department update
• Sheriff's Office update
• CD 36A repair discussion
• Family Services update

The board declared a state of emergency for storm damage from May 8-12, approved a contract with Yellow Medicine County for engineering services, renewed the Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT, and approved courtroom security upgrades. It also approved an employee referral program, property tax abatement for Northern States Power, and an ESRI GIS maintenance quote. No action was taken on a proposed carbon pipeline presentation.

• Declared state of emergency for May 8-12 storms (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services contract with Yellow Medicine County (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Master Partnership Contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Peters Construction quote for $39,350 and TCH Company key fob locks for $34,675.07 (unanimous)
• Approved employee referral program resolution (unanimous)
• Approved property tax abatement for Northern States Power Co. parcels (unanimous)
• Approved ESRI ArcGIS maintenance quote for $10,816.25 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and vendor payments totaling $166,805.59 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board is meeting to consider hiring a Family Services director, hear department updates, and hold a public hearing on proposed food and beverage licensing and pool ordinances. The board will also review a consent agenda including minutes, a grant, a landfill engineering contract, and a tax-forfeited property application.

• Family Services Director Hiring
• Public Hearing: Food & Beverage Licensing and Pool Ordinance Adoption
• Stantec Engineering Service Contract for Landfill
• VEGA Grant
• County Application for conveyance of Tax-Forfeited Property

The Chippewa County Board approved the low bid of $693,962 from WM. D. Scepaniak Inc. for gravel road projects CP 05-001, CP 07-001, and CP 12-004, and appointed Lisa Schultz as Family Services Director effective May 3, 2022. The board also approved a $79,754.49 seal coating quote from Gee Asphalt Systems, Inc., adopted revised Food & Beverage Licensing and Public Pool Ordinances, and approved multiple consent agenda items including vendor payments totaling $107,412.69. All votes were unanimous.

• Appointed Lisa Schultz as Family Services Director (unanimous)
• Approved $693,962 gravel road bid from WM. D. Scepaniak Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $79,754.49 seal coating quote from Gee Asphalt Systems, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Food & Beverage Licensing Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Public Pool Ordinance (unanimous)
• Repealed Certified Food Managers Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $107,412.69 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved two resolutions supporting PrimeWest for managed health care (unanimous)

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to approve a wage for a temporary social worker, review minutes and bills, and receive reports from staff and affiliated agencies. The agenda includes a personnel action to set Jean Callens' pay at Grade 9, Step 1, $26.00 per hour, and recognition of an employee's 25 years of service. No contracts or donations are listed.

• Personnel action: set wage for Jean Callens, Temporary Appointment Social Worker, at Grade 9, Step 1, $26.00 per hour
• Employee Recognition Award for Darla Marty – 25 years
• Presentations: RARB by Morgan Lenning, Intern Recap by Ottena Pfannschmidt, Countryside Public Health by Liz Auch
• Unit reports from Fiscal, Income Maintenance, Special Services, and Children, Family, and Behavioral Health Services departments
• Board reports from Chippewa Enterprises, West Central Industries, Woodland Centers, and other agencies

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved combining its meetings with the County Board, starting at 9:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. They also approved personnel actions, including a new wage for a temporary social worker and a retirement, and authorized the immediate posting for the Lead Eligibility Worker position. The board approved the fiscal report and payments, and supported continuing a chemical health case manager with the county paying half of licensing fees.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and payments totaling $450,619.66 (unanimous)
• Approved wage for Jean Callens, Temporary Appointment Social Worker, at $26.00/hour (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Faye Tjaden, effective June 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized immediate posting for Lead Eligibility Worker position (unanimous)
• Approved combining Family Services Board with County Board meetings, third Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved supporting Dana Wilson, Chemical Health Case Manager, with county paying half of licensing fees (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and several scheduled appointments. They will discuss the Old Junior High Building, a purchase request, and a highway update, and will hold a closed session on a land purchase.

• Closed session on land purchase
• Discussion of Old Junior High Building with Steve Jones
• Purchase request from Derek Olson
• Highway update from Jeremy Gilb
• Consent agenda: approve April 5 minutes and accounts payable

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to handle routine business, receive updates from county officials, and hold two public hearings: one on commissioner redistricting and another on redetermination of benefits for certain county districts. The board will also discuss a land purchase in closed session.

• Public hearing on commissioner redistricting
• Public hearing on CD 57, 60, 65, & 68 redetermination of benefits
• Closed session for land purchase discussion
• Highway update from Jeremy Gilb
• Sheriff update from Derek Olson

The board unanimously adopted a resolution establishing new county commissioner districts effective in 2022, following a public hearing with no attendees. It also approved several consent agenda items, including a conditional use permit for Brett Ervin, and approved viewer reports for redetermination of benefits on four county ditches. A request from Riverview Dairy for a private waterline in a county road right-of-way was approved with conditions, with one commissioner voting against.

• Adopted 2022 commissioner districts resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including PERA resolutions, HAVA grant, and conditional use permit for Brett Ervin (unanimous)
• Approved Riverview Dairy waterline in CSAH 5 ROW contingent on landowner consent (3-1)
• Approved Emergency Management Performance Grant for $17,648 (unanimous)
• Approved County Ditch #68 viewer's report with amendment for parcels 07-008-2100 and 07-008-1200 (unanimous)
• Approved County Ditch #57 viewer's report (unanimous)
• Approved County Ditch #65 viewer's report (unanimous)
• Approved County Ditch #60 viewer's report (unanimous)

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing bills, and receiving unit reports from various departments. The board will also introduce a new Eligibility Worker and discuss an update to the parking policy. No contracts, personnel actions, or donations are on the agenda.

• Introduce Kimberly Makela, new Eligibility Worker
• Update Parking Policy
• Review bills and VPS arrangements
• Unit reports from Fiscal, Income Maintenance, Special Services, and Children/Family/Behavioral Health departments
• Board reports from Chippewa Enterprises, West Central Industries, Woodland Centers, and other agencies

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved the fiscal report and authorized bill payments, approved a new Parenting Time Monitor job description for posting, and approved a temporary appointment of Jean Callens as Social Worker to cover leave. The board also approved an updated Parking Policy and introduced a new Eligibility Worker. No contracts were presented this month.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and authorized bill payments (unanimous)
• Approved Parenting Time Monitor job description and posting (unanimous)
• Approved temporary appointment of Jean Callens as Social Worker (unanimous)
• Approved updated Parking Policy (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates regarding the county highway, IT, and Auditor/Treasurer offices. The agenda also includes discussions on the Montevideo Airport request and funding requests for appropriations.

• Pheasants Forever Gambling Permit
• Montevideo Airport Request
• Appropriation Funding Requests
• Family Services Director hiring update

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review reports from the County Attorney and Auditor/Treasurer. The agenda includes updates on highway operations, sheriff's office activities, and redistricting.

• Authorization to replace Sr. Deputy A/T position
• Highway Department update
• Sheriff's Office update
• Redistricting update

The Chippewa County Board approved two bridge bonding agreements and resolutions for bridge replacement projects SAP 012-612-009 and SAP 012-612-010, and approved the consent agenda including vendor payments totaling $82,971.27. The board also directed the Auditor/Treasurer to post the Family Services Director position and scheduled a public hearing on redistricting for April 5, 2022.

• Approved bridge bonding agreements and resolutions for SAP 012-612-009 and SAP 012-612-010 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $82,971.27 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Directed posting of Family Services Director position
• Scheduled public hearing on redistricting for April 5, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.

Family Services Board

The board will review the January 18, 2022, minutes and address bills and VPS arrangements. The agenda includes a personnel action regarding Marissa Webb and various department unit reports.

• Certification after probation for CMH Social Worker Marissa Webb, effective February 17, 2022
• Review of Fiscal/Support Services Department report
• Review of Income Maintenance Department report
• Review of Special Services Department report
• Review of Children, Family, and Behavioral Health Services Department report

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved the agenda, prior minutes, and the fiscal report, authorizing payment of bills and service agreements. It also approved the certification after probation for a social worker and assigned the end-of-year fund balance with additional funds to the Building Fund. No contracts or general business were discussed.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and authorized payment of bills and service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved certification after probation for Marissa Webb, CMH Social Worker, effective Feb 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved assigning end-of-year fund balance, with additional funds to Building Fund (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda and receive scheduled updates from county officials. The board will hear from the sheriff, assessor, and highway department, and will discuss a watershed partnership agreement. A closed session is scheduled for an annual performance review.

• Approve minutes of January 18, 2022
• Credit card for Marcus Bruflat
• Out-of-state travel request
• Clara City per capita EDA request
• Accounts payable

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, setting a Board of Appeal date, hiring an Eligibility Worker, approving a Family Services contract, and authorizing seasonal agriculture and drainage positions. They will also receive updates from the highway, sheriff, library, and parks departments.

• Approve hire of Eligibility Worker
• Family Services Contract Approval
• Authorize advertise seasonal Ag./Drainage positions
• Set County Board of Appeal for June 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
• Highway, Sheriff, Library, and Parks updates

The board awarded a highway construction project to Riley Brothers Construction, Inc. for $757,052.50, approved a maintenance agreement with the City of Milan for CSAH 21, and authorized hiring a seasonal engineering tech. They also approved a snowmobile grant, appraiser services for a 51-acre park purchase, and several consent agenda items.

• Awarded SAP 012-612-009/010 construction to Riley Brothers Construction, Inc. for $757,052.50 (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance agreement with City of Milan for CSAH 21 (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring a seasonal Engineering Tech (unanimous)
• Authorized professional services contract for geotechnical engineering (unanimous)
• Approved State Snowmobile Grant agreement for $3,916.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $5,000 for appraiser services for 51-acre park land (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Board of Appeal date, hire of Eligibility Worker, and seasonal Ag./Drainage ads (unanimous)

Family Services Board

The Chippewa County Family Services Board is meeting to elect its 2022 chair and vice chair, approve minutes, review bills, and hear reports from departments and community partners. The agenda includes introductions of new staff and a review of the Santa Anonymous program. No contracts or personnel actions are listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
• Introduce Will Warnock, new CP Social Worker
• Introduce Ottena Pfannschmidt, SMSU Intern
• Angie Nelson, Santa Anonymous review
• Reports from Chippewa Enterprises, West Central Industries, Woodland Centers, and others

The Chippewa County Family Services Board approved the retirement of Director Patrick Bruflat, effective April 8, 2022, and elected Dave Lieser as Chair and Matt Gilbertson as Vice-Chair for 2022. The board also approved the fiscal report, authorized payment of bills and service agreements, and accepted a donation of quilts from Bethany Mission Quilters. No contracts were reported this month.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Dave Lieser as 2022 Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Matt Gilbertson as 2022 Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal report and authorized payment of bills and service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Director Patrick Bruflat, effective April 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved donation of quilts from Bethany Mission Quilters (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the consent agenda (minutes, a County Attorney resolution and joint powers agreement, the 2021 audit engagement letter, and accounts payable). They will also receive updates from the Wellness Committee and the Auditor/Treasurer. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve minutes of January 4, 2022
• County Attorney Resolution & JPA
• 2021 Audit Engagement Letter
• Accounts Payable
• Wellness Committee update

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will reorganize for 2022, including committee appointments and board meeting dates. They will also hold a closed session on a labor contract issue, receive a highway update, and discuss a COVID vaccine/testing mandate policy.

• Re-organization of Board for 2022
• Closed session: labor contract issue
• Highway update by Jeremy Gilb
• COVID vaccine/testing mandate policy discussion
• 2022 newspaper bid award

The Chippewa County Board approved a resolution authorizing the County Engineer to perform administrative functions for the Highway Department in 2022, and authorized purchases of a GPS receiver ($22,889.70) and an electronic message board ($17,928.00). The board also approved the consent agenda, which included awarding the 2021 legal newspaper bid to Clara City Herald, approving 2022 meeting dates, and authorizing replacement of an eligibility worker. David Lieser was elected Board Chair and Matt Gilbertson as Vice-Chair.

• Approved resolution authorizing Engineer to perform administrative functions for Highway Department (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of GPS receiver for $22,889.70 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of electronic message board for $17,928.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including legal newspaper bid to Clara City Herald, 2022 meeting dates, and eligibility worker replacement (unanimous)
• Elected David Lieser as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Matt Gilbertson as Board Vice-Chair (unanimous)