Chippewa County public meetings in 2023

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and accounts payable, and receiving updates from county departments. They will also take action on several items, including setting the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees, setting the 2024 commissioner salary, and addressing mobile home taxes and a Prairie Five contract. The meeting includes a closed session for evaluating the Auditor/Treasurer and Coordinator.

• Approve 2024 COLA for non-union employees
• Set 2024 Commissioner Salary
• Mobile Home Taxes
• Prairie Five Contract
• Closed session: Auditor/Treasurer/Coordinator evaluation

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the 2024 fee schedule and 2024 drainage assessments, and will also hear updates from county departments and officials. The board will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including licenses, agreements, and appointments. A closed session is scheduled for the IT director's annual performance review.

• Public hearing on 2024 fee schedule
• Public hearing on 2024 drainage assessments
• 2024 Tobacco Licenses
• Appoint Paige Stavne to County Extension Committee
• Closed session: IT Director annual performance review

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear a highway update from Jeremy Gilb, discuss AgBMP loan program guidelines with JoAnn Blomme, and consider a letter of support for broadband. The agenda is otherwise routine with no major decisions listed.

• Highway update by Jeremy Gilb
• AgBMP loan program guidelines discussion
• Broadband letter of support

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting, primarily handling a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, 2024 liquor licenses, daycare licensing service contracts for Big Stone and Lac qui Parle counties, a PERA resolution for a part-time police/fire employee, and accounts payable. The board will also hear updates from the highway department, sheriff's office, a vaping presentation, and a personnel policy update.

• 2024 Liquor Licenses
• Big Stone County Daycare licensing services contract
• Lac qui Parle Daycare licensing services contract
• PERA Police & Fire Part-timer Resolution - Shawn Neuman
• Personnel Policy Update

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a solar garden, approve several agreements and grants, and discuss updates on the highway, food hub, and a potential family services building. The agenda also includes a personnel policy review and a presentation from the historical society.

• Solar Garden Conditional Use Permit
• ACS/SWS Support Services Agreement with Trimin Systems
• Opioid Prevention Educator Agreement with CPH
• Tobacco Compliance Contract with CPH
• 2024 CMH Screening Grant from MDH

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine consent items and hear scheduled updates from county departments and partners. They will also discuss non-union benefits, the 2024 budget and housing aid, and hold a closed session for a deputy registrar's performance evaluation.

• Consent agenda includes approving October 3, 2023 minutes, a Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement, and accounts payable
• Scheduled updates from SWCD, Highway, Family Services, Sheriff, and Klein McCarthy Architects
• Discussion on non-union benefits
• 2024 budget and housing aid update
• Closed session for Deputy Registrar annual performance evaluation

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and receive updates from county officials and external parties. The agenda includes a consent agenda with minutes, a credit card approval, a contract, and accounts payable, followed by scheduled presentations on highway, sheriff, Summit Carbon Solutions, and a drainage utility permit. The board will also hold a closed session for an annual performance evaluation.

• Approve minutes of September 19, 2023 regular meeting
• Aarron Wrobleski Credit Card approval
• Woodland Centers Purchase of Services Contract
• Summit Carbon Solutions Update
• Closed session: Annual performance evaluation

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and several scheduled presentations. Key items include a public hearing on a cannabis public use ordinance, a discussion on conduit debt for Amp Americas and Riverview Dairy, and updates on the 2024 budget and levy. The board will also hold a closed session for the annual performance evaluation.

• Public Hearing: Cannabis Public Use Ordinance
• Conduit Debt Discussion with Amp Americas & Riverview Dairy
• 2024 Budget & Levy Update
• County Attorney Contract
• Poll Pad Upgrade

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear updates from county departments and officials, including the highway, sheriff, transitional housing grant, public health, VA clinic, insurance, assessor staffing, drainage, and auditor/budget. The board will also consider a consent agenda with minutes, a DARE donation, a contractor payment, and accounts payable, and will hold a public auction of tax-forfeited properties.

• Public auction of tax-forfeited properties at 11:00 a.m.
• DARE donation acceptance
• Arneson Construction contractor payment for Cold Storage Building
• 2024 Drainage Assessments and redetermination of benefits for CD 12 and CD 59
• 2024 Budget update

The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects, including a new library roof and VA Clinic budget increase. They also authorized equipment purchases and staffing changes in the Assessor's Office.

• Approved VA Clinic remodeling budget increase to $6.25 million (unanimous)
• Approved $93,540 quote from Roof 1 to replace library roof (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of ice breaker up to $45,000 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Highway Mailbox Policy with $125 installation fee (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of four radios for $13,317.49 (unanimous)
• Authorized LED light fixture replacement at Clara City Shop not to exceed $18,983 (unanimous)
• Promoted Tyler Jakobs to Deputy Appraiser II and Penny Iverson to Deputy Appraiser I (unanimous)
• Ordered redetermination of benefits on County Ditch #12 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive updates on the 2022 financial statement audit and 2023 progress, and to review budgets for Family Services, Highway, General & Ditch, and personnel expenses. They will also consider a Prime West Grant Agreement. The agenda is primarily informational and budgetary, with no public hearings or rezonings listed.

• 2022 Financial Statement Audit Update
• 2023 Progress Update
• Family Services Budget and Prime West Grant Agreement
• Highway Budget
• General & Ditch Budget and Personnel Expenses Review

The Board approved a grant agreement from Prime West to support the Chippewa County-Prairie Five food shelf. Commissioners also reviewed draft 2024 budget information for Family Services, the Road & Bridge Fund, the General Fund, and the Ditch Fund.

• Approved Prime West grant agreement for Chippewa County-Prairie Five food shelf (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled updates from county staff and officials on compensation analysis, rural child care, the 2024 HRA levy and budget, MCIT, ditch crossing policy, and highway matters. The board will also consider a consent agenda including minutes, a postage machine lease renewal, and accounts payable. A cannabis public use ordinance is listed for discussion.

• County Compensation Analysis update by Molly Barborek
• Rural Child Care Initiative update by Jack Gottfried
• 2024 HRA Levy and Budget update by Cathy Jakobs
• Ditch Crossing Policy/Utility Permitting discussion with Josh Macziewski
• Cannabis Public Use Ordinance discussion

The Board approved the 2024 Housing Redevelopment Authority levy and a new ordinance regulating cannabis use in public spaces. They also authorized a budget increase for the Agricultural Inspector and a construction change order for the Watson Shop.

• Approved 2024 HRA levy at 0.0185% of estimated market value (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 increase to Ag. Inspector chemical budget for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $71,685.00 change order for residing the Watson Shop (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance regulating cannabis and cannabis derived products in public places (unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vendor payments totaling $499,212.47 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items and hear updates from county departments and external partners. The agenda includes consent items like contract renewal, investment policy updates, and accounts payable, followed by scheduled presentations on highways, family services, the sheriff's office, Prairie Waters, a VA clinic, and a FEMA meeting.

• Little Thunderhawk Contract Renewal
• Investment Policy updates
• Donation Acceptance
• Accounts Payable
• VA Clinic Update with J&D Construction

The Board passed a resolution asking FEMA to reject preliminary flood map changes until data is verified. Other actions included approving a mental health services contract for the jail and authorizing the City of Watson to purchase tax-forfeited property.

• Passed resolution requesting FEMA remove man-made/improved drainage ditches from flood maps (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Woodland Centers for jail mental health services at $1,174.35 per month (Unanimous)
• Authorized City of Watson to purchase tax-forfeited property 90-050-1920 (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Maintenance Supervisor at Grade 10 (Unanimous)
• Authorized replacement of an Adult Protection Worker (Unanimous)
• Approved 60-month postage machine lease with Dakota Mailing at $374.08 per month (Unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with State of Minnesota for Revenue Recapture system (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Little Thunderhawk Care contract and Investment Policy amendments (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and hear scheduled updates. Key items include a public hearing on adopting a tobacco ordinance, an update on the MinnWest Bank Building from Klein McCarthy Architects, and a closed session for the annual performance evaluation. The board will also receive updates from the sheriff, highway department, family services, and solid waste plan.

• Public hearing on tobacco ordinance adoption
• Klein McCarthy Architects: MinnWest Bank Building update
• Closed session: annual performance evaluation
• Accounts payable and credit card authorization approval
• Solid waste plan update from Scott Williams

The Board adopted a revised Tobacco Ordinance following a public hearing. Other key actions included awarding a road contract to Midwest Contracting LLC and approving a solid waste management plan update.

• Adopted the County Tobacco Ordinance (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for SAP 012-599-111 to Midwest Contracting LLC for $174,592.75 (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 net cost contract with UMVRDC to update Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a light tower for $14,950.00 (unanimous)
• Approved amended contract to provide engineering services to Yellow Medicine County (unanimous)
• Approved revised job description for Highway Maintenance Supervisor (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to advertise for a replacement deputy position (unanimous)
• Approved $246,451.08 in total vendor payments (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes, a rent contract with Prairie Five, and accounts payable. They will also hear scheduled updates from a state representative, the highway department, and family services, and will convene as the County Board of Appeal.

• Approve minutes of June 6, 2023 regular meeting
• Prairie Five Rent Contract
• Accounts Payable
• Update from Representative Dean Urdahl
• Highway Update from Jeremy Gilb

The Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the SW18 Consortium Joint Powers Agreement and authorized the replacement of a Family Services position. The Board also approved a consent agenda including several vendor payments totaling $504,348.09.

• Accepted retirement of Maintenance Supervisor Reed Molden (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Ottena Pfannschmidt and authorized position replacement (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the SW18 Consortium Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Prairie Five Rent Contracts (unanimous)
• Approved Burmeister invoice for $1,322.64 (unanimous)
• Approved vendor payments totaling $504,348.09 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, hear updates from county staff and departments, and discuss several administrative items. The agenda includes a public comment on a valuation concern, approval of a tobacco ordinance, and closed sessions for union negotiations and a legal matter. A work session will cover health by-laws, courthouse remodel, and management structure.

• Approval of final draft Tobacco Ordinance
• Closed session: Union Negotiation Contracts
• Closed session: M.S. 13D.05, subd. 2
• Election Equipment Upgrade
• Courthouse Remodel discussion

The Board approved several union contracts, personnel policy changes, and the sale of 14 tax-forfeited properties. They also authorized equipment purchases for the Weed and Election departments and approved a guardrail replacement contract.

• Approved $20,900 guardrail replacement contract with H&R Construction (unanimous)
• Approved updated Tobacco Compliance Ordinance for public comment (unanimous)
• Approved ~$13,000 purchase of water tank and trailer from Abner Sales (unanimous)
• Approved ~$2,000 election equipment and software upgrade (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 14 tax-forfeited parcels on September 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 LELS and Teamsters Union Contracts and Juneteenth holiday policy (unanimous)
• Approved grade increases for Executive Administrative Secretary and Chief Deputy (unanimous)
• Approved proposed changes to CCM Health By-laws (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine consent items and hear several scheduled updates. Key items include a building work session with architects, a highway update, roofing quotes, a dump trailer purchase request, and a tobacco compliance ordinance review. The board will also discuss forfeiture valuations, grant assistance, rent changes, and the July meeting schedule, followed by a closed session for a performance evaluation.

• Building work session with Klein McCarthy Architects
• Highway update from Jeremy Gilb
• Building roofing quotes
• Dump trailer purchase request from Josh Macziewski
• Tobacco compliance ordinance review with Ashlie Wubben

The Board approved a series of vendor payments totaling $153,493.12 and awarded a metal roofing repair contract to Arneson Construction. Other actions included authorizing the purchase of a dump trailer and approving a performance-based pay increase for the Family Services Director.

• Approved $153,493.12 in total vendor payments (unanimous)
• Awarded metal roofing repair contract to Arneson Construction (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $13,000 for a dump trailer purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Yellow Medicine County engineer contract rate increase to $115/hr (unanimous)
• Approved performance evaluation and step increase to Grade 19, Step 9 for Family Services Director Lisa Schultz (unanimous)
• Approved Fraud Prevention Investigator grant contract for 2024 and 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Jean Callens on a temporary basis at Grade 9, Step 2 (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and receive scheduled updates from county departments. The consent agenda includes approving prior minutes, accepting a sheriff's office donation, and paying accounts payable. Scheduled presentations cover family services, sheriff operations, an STS contract, a public lands proposal, and the auditor/treasurer update.

• Approve minutes of April 18, 2023 regular meeting
• Sheriff's Office Donation Acceptance
• Accounts Payable
• 10:00 a.m. Family Services Update by Lisa Schultz
• 10:30 a.m. Sheriff Update by Derek Olson

The Board approved the consent agenda including minutes, donations, a CD10A viewer appointment, a credit card for the License Bureau Director, and vendor payments totaling $164,159.87. They authorized hiring within the Child Support Officer unit and a permanent telecommuting request for Kim Makela. The Sentence to Serve (STS) contract for FY24/25 was renewed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion items included building security and a public lands initiative.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, donations, CD10A viewer appointment, credit card for Linda DeGrote, and vendor payments (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring within Child Support Officer unit (unanimous)
• Authorized permanent telecommuting for Kim Makela (unanimous)
• Renewed Sentence to Serve contract for FY24/25 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and hear updates from county staff and officials. They will consider consent agenda items, receive reports on airport and EDA requests, project bid awards, drainage, family services, and health care, and hold a closed session for union negotiations.

• C&S Country Store Tobacco License
• Land Resource Summer Assistant Hiring
• Accounts Payable
• Project Bid Awards
• Opioid Settlement Update

The Board adopted a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to spring flooding. The commissioners approved several infrastructure contracts for bridge replacement, demolition, and road seal coating, and set assessment rates for 2024 and 2025.

• Declared state of emergency for 2023 Spring Flooding (unanimous)
• Approved $225,075 bid to Flint Hills Resources for seal coating (unanimous)
• Awarded $255,000 contract to DRC, Inc. for Clara City junior high demolition (unanimous)
• Approved $628,421.19 bid to Structural Specialties, Inc. for bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Awarded $472,616.25 project to John Riley Construction Inc (unanimous)
• Approved $13,900 proposal to Klein McCarthy Architects (3-2)
• Approved 3% COLA for non-union employees and insurance contribution changes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 city and township assessment rates (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and receive updates from county departments and external partners. The agenda includes a presentation from Summit Carbon Solutions, which may be of interest to residents regarding a proposed carbon pipeline project.

• Summit Carbon Solutions presentation at 11:00 a.m.
• Veterans Service Donation from Maynard Lions
• Accounts Payable approval
• Extension, Water Plan, Sheriff, Highway, and Auditor/Treasurer updates

The Board approved several funding requests, including $8,500 for SWAT equipment and a budget increase for a UMN Extension position. They also extended the County's Water Plan through 2024 and renewed a hazardous waste disposal contract with Kandiyohi County.

• Approved consent agenda including $72,011.80 in vendor payments
• Authorized $1,856.00 budget increase for UMN Extension Summer Coordinator (unanimous)
• Passed resolution extending County's Water Plan through 2024 (unanimous)
• Renewed household hazardous waste disposal contract with Kandiyohi County (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of SWAT equipment up to $8,500.00 using Drug Forfeiture reserves (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting, along with the Opioid Settlement Resolution and the Family Services Union Contract. The agenda includes updates from the Highway Department, Xcel Energy, Family Services, and Countryside Public Health, as well as a presentation on Safe Avenues. Two closed sessions are scheduled to discuss a land purchase and the review of the License Bureau Director.

• Approval of the Opioid Settlement Resolution
• Approval of the Family Services Union Contract
• Closed session for Land Purchase Discussion
• Closed session for License Bureau Director Review
• Xcel Energy Presentation

The Board of County Commissioners approved a major road contract and several vendor payments. They also authorized funding for Safe Avenues and approved a step increase for the License Bureau Director.

• Awarded road contract for SAP 012-615-030, 012-630-003, and CP 41-002 to Duininck, Inc. for $3,194,857.89 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 7 minutes, Opioid Settlement Resolution, and Family Services Union Contract (unanimous)
• Approved $262,551.39 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Braun for pavement strength testing at a cost of $14,417.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,700 contribution to Safe Avenues for 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized step increase to Grade 7, step 9 for License Bureau Director Linda DeGrote effective April 1 (unanimous)
• Authorized out-of-state travel for HR Generalist and Briana Prokasky with maximum expenses of $4,165.00 (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Pauling as alternate delegate to the Southern Prairie Community Care Board

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine consent agenda items and hear scheduled updates from county staff and officials. Topics include a DNR water appropriation discussion, a DNR land acquisition discussion, drainage, highway, and sheriff updates, followed by a closed session for a Veterans Service Officer performance evaluation.

• Consent agenda: Heartland Industries Contract
• Consent agenda: West Central Swat Contract
• Consent agenda: Accounts Payable
• 9:30 a.m. Anne Hall: DNR Water Appropriation Discussion
• 10:00 a.m. Cory Netland: DNR Land Acquisition Discussion

The Board approved a $144,840.00 dust control contract and a medical services agreement for the jail. Other actions included authorizing a $30,000 tile replacement and purchasing AutoCAD subscriptions. The Board also approved a satisfactory performance evaluation for the Veterans Service Officer.

• Approved $144,840.00 low bid for dust control to Crow River Construction (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare for jail medical services (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 quote from Ag. Water Solutions for tile replacement in Rosewood Township (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of AutoCAD subscriptions for $5,940.89 (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for two seasonal positions at Grade 1, step 1 through 4 (unanimous)
• Approved satisfactory performance evaluation for Veterans Service Officer Tim Kolhei (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February 21, 2023 minutes, Heartland Industries Contracts, and West Central SWAT Team Agreement
• Approved vendor payments totaling $67,428.09

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will convene to approve the consent agenda, including minutes, a per capita EDA request from Granite Falls, and accounts payable. They will also hear scheduled updates from Family Services, the Highway Department, and a discussion on permit fees, plus a capital request.

• Granite Falls Per Capita EDA Request
• Accounts Payable
• Family Services Update
• Highway Update
• Permit Fee Discussion

The Board of County Commissioners approved several policy updates and equipment purchases. Key actions included authorizing a grant-funded medical device for CCM Health and approving fee changes for land use permits. The Board also authorized repairs or replacement of payloader scale systems.

• Approved amended Burial Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised Medical Assistance Estate Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized $3,000 service call and potential $11,000 per unit replacement for two payloader scale systems (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement for a summer intern (unanimous)
• Authorized acknowledgment of Chippewa County solid waste entering Nobles County landfill (unanimous)
• Approved proposed fee changes for land use, conditional, and variance permits
• Authorized $438,689 purchase of an endoscopic ultrasound using grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes and Granite Falls Per Capita Request

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and hear scheduled updates from county staff and officials. The agenda includes a highway update, sheriff's update, feedlot discussion, and a presentation from the Prairie Five Nutrition Program. The board will also discuss the Family Services Building and hold closed sessions for a building supervisor evaluation and union negotiations.

• Highway update from Jeremy Gilb
• Sheriff update from Derek Olson
• Feedlot discussion with Scott Williams
• Prairie Five Nutrition Program presentation by Erick Hedman
• Closed sessions for building supervisor evaluation and union negotiation

The Board awarded a contract for aggregate surfacing projects and approved the 2023-2024 AFSCME Highway Union Contract. Officials also increased several land use permit fees and authorized equipment upgrades for the Sheriff's office.

• Awarded $528,518.50 aggregate surfacing contract to R&G Construction (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 AFSCME Highway Union Contract (unanimous)
• Increased conditional use and variance fees to $400, and land use permits to $50 residential/$100 commercial (unanimous)
• Authorized $4,415.65 for dispatch chairs and approx. $13,000 for department computers (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Widseth Smith Nolting for CSAH 4 engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved step increase to Grade 7, step 10 for Maintenance Supervisor Joey Buseman (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Clara City Per Capita Request and DHS contracts (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for a contractor to assess the MinnWest Bank building for Family Services

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and hear scheduled updates. They will consider a consent agenda that includes a gambling permit for Pheasants Forever, a trail agreement, a contract with Woodland Centers, and accounts payable. The board will also receive updates on family services, the airport, and a public comment from Maynard.

• Chippewa County Pheasants Forever Gambling Permit
• Milan Trail Agreement
• Woodland Centers Community Support Contract
• Accounts Payable
• Public comment from Maynard

The Board approved an amendment to the 2023 fee schedule regarding minimum demolition fees and authorized the 2022 financial audit engagement letter. Personnel actions included a position transfer in Family Services and a vacation payout for the Chief Deputy. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including a gambling permit and a community support contract.

• Approved consent agenda including Pheasants Forever Gambling Permit and Woodland Centers Community Support Contract
• Approved $571,130.09 in vendor payments
• Authorized position transfer for Kari Asche and rehiring of former position (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 2023 fee schedule for quarter ton minimum demolition fee (unanimous)
• Approved Office of State Auditor Engagement Letter for 2022 financial audit (unanimous)
• Approved 12-hour unused vacation payout for Chief Deputy Rich Shamla (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will reorganize for 2023, make committee appointments, and handle routine consent agenda items including the 2023 newspaper bid, a DHS grant contract, and the Prairie Five Meals contract. Scheduled appointments include a feedlot ordinance discussion, a Facebook committee update, and a highway update. The board will also hold a closed session for the Recorder's annual evaluation.

• Re-organization of Board for 2023
• 2023 Newspaper Bid Award
• DHS Grant Contract
• Prairie Five Meals Contract
• Closed session: Recorder Annual Evaluation

The Board elected Matt Gilbertson as Chair and Candice Jaenisch as Vice-Chair. Several administrative items were approved, including the 2023 meeting schedule, a new Countywide Trail Fund, and personnel pay adjustments. The Board also authorized the County Engineer to perform administrative functions for the Highway Department.

• Elected Matt Gilbertson as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Candice Jaenisch as Board Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 legal newspaper bid to Clara City Herald
• Approved 2023 regular board meeting dates (1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly)
• Approved 2023 mileage reimbursement rate of $0.655
• Authorized County Engineer to perform administrative functions for Highway Department (unanimous)
• Created Countywide Trail Fund with $5,000 annual deposit for Milan Trail (unanimous)
• Approved step increase to Grade 12, step 11 for Recorder Amy Rodeberg (unanimous)