Fillmore County public meetings in 2023

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several 2024 administrative items, including the annual budget, final levy, and non-union pay plan. The agenda also includes reviews of sheriff department requests, highway equipment purchases, and public health agreements.

• Consideration of 2024 Budget and 2024 Final Levy resolutions
• Approval of 2024 non-union pay plan with a 3.5% COLA/Market Increase
• Review of quotes for Canton Shop radiant heater unit and purchase of 2023 F-150 4X4
• Consideration of five city service contracts and Spring Valley squad purchase
• Approval of Isle of Dreams LLC liquor license

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2024 budget and final levy. They also authorized several vehicle purchases for the Highway Department and approved 2024 city service contracts for the Sheriff's office.

• Approved 2024 Budget (Resolution 2023-055) (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Final Levy (Resolution 2023-056) (unanimous)
• Approved five 2024 city service contracts for six cities (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 F-150 4x4 Super Cabs at $42,351.28 each (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 non-union pay plan with 3.5% COLA/Market Increase (unanimous)
• Approved $78,000 transfer of 3 squad vehicles from City of Spring Valley (unanimous)
• Approved $14,011.15 Airport fuel system upgrade for EMV cards (unanimous)
• Approved $10,620.00 for 2024 employee phone stipends (4-1)

Truth in Taxation Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing to review the 2024 budget and levy. No public input recommending budget changes was provided. No formal votes on budget adjustments were recorded.

• Held public hearing for 2024 Truth in Taxation

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative actions including updated land use fees and staff personnel changes. The meeting also includes discussions on bridge replacement bids and road reconditioning payments.

• Updated 2024 Land Use fee schedule
• Access permit for Johnson Rolling Acres, section 17, Norway Township
• Access permit for LeRoy & Laura Borntrager, section 11, Spring Valley Township
• Bid results for County Road No. 107 bridge replacement project
• Final payment resolution for three township bridge replacement projects

The Board approved a bridge replacement project on County Road No. 107 and several personnel changes, including grade increases and new hires. The Board also voted to exit the Minnesota Merit system effective January 1, 2025. Other actions included approving the 2024 Land Use fee schedule and various infrastructure payments.

• Approved $450,261.00 contract to ICON Constructors, LLC for County Road No. 107 bridge replacement
• Approved exit from Minnesota Merit system effective January 1, 2025
• Approved 2024 Land Use fee schedule
• Approved $68,023.22 final payment for three township bridge replacement projects
• Approved $61,345.54 final payment for County Road No. 118 surface reconditioning
• Approved $6,619.53 for Catalyst 10 GPS equipment and subscription
• Approved grade increases for several positions including County Administrator and County Engineer
• Approved 2023 MCIT Dividend allocation of $32,896.00

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several bridge replacement bid results and a telecommunications tower permit in Chatfield Township. Additionally, officials will discuss options for adult mental health case management staffing and contract renewals.

• Conditional Use Permit application by TowerNorth for a Telecommunications Tower in Chatfield Township
• Decision on renewing the Adult Mental Health case management contract with Zumbro Valley Mental Health
• Proposal to hire two Adult Mental Health workers to provide case management in-house
• Review of bid results for Rushford Village, Carimona, Arendahl Township, CSAH 12, and CSAH 30 bridge replacement projects
• Approval of Paybook #7 for the Jail project per Contegrity Group

The Board approved three bridge replacement contracts totaling over $1.5 million and a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower. The Board also decided to move adult mental health case management in-house by hiring two new workers and ending a contract with Zumbro Valley Mental Health.

• Approved $289,796.50 bid from Minnowa Construction for Rushford Village Bridge replacement
• Approved $559,559.75 bid from Midwest Contracting LLC for Carimona and Arendahl Township Bridge projects
• Approved $655,503.50 bid from Minnowa Construction for CSAH 12 & CSAH 30 Bridge projects
• Approved Resolution 2023-049 for TowerNorth Telecommunications Tower Conditional Use Permit
• Approved hiring two in-house Adult Mental Health workers and non-renewal of Zumbro Valley Mental Health contract
• Approved new Real Estate Parcel Split Policy document
• Approved eliminating Red Wing Turning Point invoicing program
• Approved Resolution 2023-050 to sponsor City of Whalen Oak Street Drainage & Trail Connection

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss bid results for concrete overlay on CSAH 1 and surface reconditioning on CSAH 4. The meeting also includes consideration of several resolutions to sponsor LRIP reconstruction projects in Rushford, Spring Valley, and Chatfield.

• Bid results for Concrete Overlay on CSAH 1
• Bid results for Surface Reconditioning Project on CSAH 4
• LRIP project support for Elm Street in Rushford
• LRIP project support for CSAH 8 in Spring Valley
• 2024 CEDA contract for Economic Development Services

The Board approved two major road contracts totaling over $2 million and sponsored four Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) projects for the cities of Rushford, Spring Valley, and Chatfield. Additionally, the Board approved the 2024 CEDA contract and a change order for the Jail Project storm sewer.

• Approved $847,966.32 bid from Croell Inc. for Concrete Overlay on CSAH 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,170,664.50 bid from Rochester Sand & Gravel for Surface Reconditioning on CSAH 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-045 to sponsor City of Rushford LRIP project for Elm Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-046 to sponsor City of Spring Valley LRIP project for CSAH 8 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-047 to sponsor City of Chatfield LRIP project for CSAH 5 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-048 to sponsor City of Chatfield LRIP project for CSAH 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $47,346.00 2024 CEDA contract for Economic Development Services (unanimous)
• Approved Jail Project storm water drainage change order not to exceed $19,975.03 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several infrastructure and personnel items. Discussions include support for the Minnesota Border to Border project and a cooperative access agreement for the Forestville Bridge.

• Consider request for support and funding for the Minnesota Border to Border project
• Consider cooperative access agreement with the State of Minnesota for Forestville Bridge work
• Consider approval of Paybook #6 for the Jail project
• Consider resignation of Social Worker Alexandra Meldahl
• Consider permanent easement by the Spring Valley Highway Shop

The Board approved a no-interest loan and a permanent easement to support a Minnesota Border to Border project application. Other actions included approving a cooperative agreement for the Forestville Bridge and several personnel changes.

• Approved letter of support for Spring Grove Communications Border to Border project
• Approved $75,000 no-interest loan to project with 3-year payback
• Approved permanent easement near Spring Valley Highway Shop
• Approved cooperative access agreement and Resolution 2023-044 for Forestville Bridge
• Approved hiring John Peterson as Facilities Maintenance Worker at $22.27/hour
• Approved resignation of Social Worker Alexandra Meldahl and advertising for replacement
• Approved $1,700/month temporary office space agreement with SWCD
• Approved Paybook #6 for the Jail project

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several infrastructure payments, personnel hires, and the 2024-2025 Feedlot Program Work Plan. The meeting also includes negotiations with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #49.

• Consider request to advertise for three highway projects to be constructed in 2024
• Final payment resolution for 2023 Rock Contract CP-23-23-02 with Bruening Rock Products
• Final payment resolution for surface reconditioning project on CR 112, Project LOST 112P-1
• Final payment resolution for reconstruction project in Whalan, SAP 023-636-003
• Negotiations with IUOE Local #49

The Board approved a purchase option agreement for a forfeited property at 119 Mill Street SW to allow the City of Preston to demolish the building and improve the site. Other actions included approving several highway bridge projects and hiring new county staff. The Board also entered contract negotiations with the IUOE Local #49 union.

• Approved purchase option for forfeited property at 119 Mill Street SW (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for CSAH 29, CSAH 7, and CR 107 bridge replacements (unanimous)
• Approved $9,846.20 final payment for 2023 Rock Contract with Bruening Rock Products (unanimous)
• Approved $40,359.88 final payment for CR 112 surface reconditioning (unanimous)
• Approved $14,359.61 final payment for Whalen reconstruction project (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Andrea Bjortomt as Account Technician at $23.20/hour (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Daniel Doerr as temporary Transfer Station Attendant at $22.27/hour (unanimous)
• Approved $3,900.00 Revize website maintenance agreement (unanimous)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several requests including support for Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center and the purchase of Lexipol Policy Management Program for the jail. The meeting also includes discussions on property access permits in Canton and Bristol Townships.

• Purchase of Lexipol Policy Management Program for the Jail
• Access permit for Adam & Tonya Tollefsrud in section 21 of Canton Township
• Access permit for Nathan & Bonnie Rindels in section 4 of Bristol Township
• Approval of tobacco licenses for nine local businesses
• Promotion of Samantha Drogemuller from part-time to full-time Dispatcher

The Board approved a resolution and letter of support for the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center's pursuit of legislation for overnight outdoor schools. Other actions included approving jail policy software, property access permits, and hemp registrations.

• Approved Resolution 2023-039 supporting Eagle Bluff outdoor school legislation (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Outdoor School for All Minnesota Students (4-1)
• Approved $2,881.50 purchase of Lexipol Policy Management Program for the Jail (unanimous)
• Approved property access permits for Adam & Tonya Tollefsrud and Nathan & Bonnie Rindels (unanimous)
• Approved CREST agreement (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Samantha Drogemuller to full-time Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved hemp registrations for High Court Pub and Granny’s Liquor (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco licenses for nine entities via Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Meeting

The Board approved several grants for veterans services and authorized advertising for six scheduled 2024 highway and bridge projects. Other actions included approving a new social worker hire and payments for the jail project.

• Approved FY 2024 CVSO annual grant and expenditures of $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved accepting VIN grant from Prevent 22 group for Social Services (unanimous)
• Approved Opioid Fund expenditures for two doses of Narcan and two trainers (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for six 2024 road and bridge projects (unanimous)
• Approved $7,965.66 final payment to Milestone Materials for 2023 Rock Contract (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Shelby Antoff as Social Worker at $30.51/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Paybook #5 for the Jail project (unanimous)
• Approved Hemp Registration for Preston Liquor Store and 5th Sun Gardens (unanimous)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and consider approval of the 2024 preliminary budget and levy. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an ordinance amendment for regulating hemp-derived products.

• Public hearing on ordinance amendment for regulating hemp-derived consumer products and edibles
• Consideration of 2024 preliminary budget and preliminary levy
• Request to purchase a truck for the Highway Department
• Resolution for final payment for 2023 Wheelage Tax Micro-Surfacing on CSAH 18, 21, 23 & CR115
• Authorization to execute MnDOT Grant Agreement for Airport Improvement

The Board approved the 2024 preliminary levy, which includes a 5.99% increase. They also passed an amendment to the ordinance regulating the sale of hemp-derived and cannabinoid products. Additional actions included several personnel hires and a vehicle purchase for the Highway department.

• Approved Resolution 2023-037 for the 2024 Preliminary Levy (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment of Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Hemp-Derived Consumer Products (unanimous)
• Approved $40,815.00 purchase of 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 from Happy CDJR of Rochester (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Land Use Director Blake Lea at $42.87/hour (unanimous)
• Approved changing Cristal Adkins to Assistant Land Use Director at $38.37/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-035 for Snowmobile Club Sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-036 for MN DOT Airport Improvement Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 benefits as recommended by the Benefits Committee (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a tax abatement for the Lamon Housing project in Lanesboro and review several financial and personnel matters.

• Public Hearing: Intent to adopt a Tax Abatement for the Lamon Housing project
• Consider request to approve 2022 MPG Grant
• Hire Deb Peterson as temporary Eligibility Worker
• Transfer Jonathon Whitney to Public Safety Answering Point Manager
• Support State Bonding for Forestville Bridge rehabilitation

The Board approved a tax abatement for the Lamon Housing project and authorized several land and infrastructure resolutions. Personnel actions included hiring a temporary eligibility worker and appointing a new Land Use Director. The Board also approved over $1.2 million in warrants and grants.

• Approved Resolution 2023-029: Tax Abatement for the Lamon Housing project in Lanesboro
• Approved Resolution 2023-030: Peterson Trust Properties land acquisition in Rushford Village
• Approved Resolution 2023-031: Seeking State Bonding for Forestville Bridge rehabilitation
• Approved $1,198,699.96 in Commissioner and Finance warrants
• Approved 2022 MPG Grant for Emergency Management ($25,116.00)
• Approved hiring Deb Peterson as temporary, part-time Eligibility Worker
• Approved promotion of Jonathon Whitney to PSAP Manager
• Approved offering Land Use Director position to Blake Lea

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review proposed 2024 budgets for the Sanitation, Highway, Airport, and Surveyor departments. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 levy and a payment for the Jail project.

• Approval of Paybook #4 for the Jail project
• Review of proposed 2024 Sanitation Department budget
• Review of proposed 2024 Highway, Airport, and Surveyor budgets
• Consideration of 2022 Audit approval and publication
• Purchase request for an End Loader Plow for airport snow removal

The Board approved the 2022 audit and the transfer of $131,468.51 from the Taxes and Penalties fund to the General fund. Other actions included hiring a paralegal, authorizing a temporary Social Services worker, and scheduling a public hearing for Hemp Ordinance amendments.

• Approved 2022 Audit from Clifton Larson Allen (unanimous)
• Approved publishing summary version of 2022 Audit (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $131,468.51 from Fund 80 Taxes and Penalties to General fund (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Metal Pless MaxxPro 1048-20 push plow for $42,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Kimberly Stier as Paralegal at $25.29/hour (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of a temporary Eligibility Worker for Social Services (unanimous)
• Approved Liquor License for Serenity Hills LLC (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Hemp Ordinance amendments for September 26th (unanimous)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review proposed 2024 budgets for several departments, including the Sheriff, SWCD, and Administration. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2022 audit and consideration of a permit extension for the Fillmore County Solar Project.

• Consider request to extend the Conditional Use Permit for the Fillmore County Solar Project
• Review 2024 proposed budgets for Extensions, SWCD, Zoning and Feedlot, Sheriff, and Administration
• Presentation of the 2022 Audit by Clifton Larson Allen LLP
• Consideration of various personnel changes including retirements and resignations
• Consider request to approve the 2024 Appropriation for the Historical Society

The Board extended the Conditional Use Permit for the Fillmore County Solar Project by two years. Several personnel actions were approved, including the retirement of the PSAP Manager and the filling of vacancies in the Auditor/Treasurer and Social Services offices.

• Extended Fillmore County Solar Project conditional use permit by two years (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of PSAP Manager Leroy Eickhoff effective Oct 6, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Child Support Enforcement Aide Kari Broadwater effective Sept 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Sharon Miller to Child Support Enforcement Aide effective Sept 8, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for replacement Accounting Technician (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Social Worker Lexis Thorson effective Aug 25, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for replacement Social Worker (unanimous)
• Approved depositing $32,896.00 MCIT Dividend into the Infrastructure Fund (consensus)

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will review 2024 budget proposals for Social Services, Public Health, and EDA. The meeting also includes discussions on a zoning office restructure and potential changes to the Cannabinoid/THC Ordinance.

• Resolution for public hearing regarding tax abatement for Lamon housing project in Lanesboro
• Access permit request for property in section 33 of Bloomfield Township
• Contract amendment with Minnesota Energy Resources Company for easement along CSAH 17
• Grant fund matching for new call processing equipment (CPE)
• Proposed restructuring of the Zoning Office and advertising for a Land Use Director

The Board approved restructuring the Zoning Office into a Land Use Department and authorized advertising for a Land Use Director. Other key actions included approving a courthouse painting contract and applying for public safety and victim services grants.

• Approved restructuring of Zoning Office into a Land Use Department
• Approved advertising for Land Use Director at Grade 17 pay scale
• Approved $36,800 contract with Haugerud Painting & Drywall, Inc. for courthouse facade
• Approved Resolution 2023-028 for a Tax Abatement public hearing for Lamon Housing project
• Approved application for Byrne Grant for Victim Services
• Approved application for call processing equipment (CPE) grant with 50% match from 911 funds
• Approved $12,340 for T1 to Ethernet ARMER System upgrade using 911 funds
• Approved public hearing on redrafted Cannabinoid/THC Ordinance (4-1)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review proposed 2024 budgets for the Auditor/Treasurer, Community Corrections, and County Attorney. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a Cannabinoid/THC ordinance and various personnel changes.

• Public hearing for amendments to the Cannabinoid/THC Ordinance
• Rezoning application by Andrew Miller in Spring Valley Township from Agricultural to I-1
• Approval of Paybook #3 for the Jail project via Contegrity Group
• Request to close Home Federal Commercial Preferred MMDA account and invest in a CD
• Proposed courthouse maintenance including outside painting and sidewalk repairs

The Board approved several financial actions, including investing $1 million in the MAGIC Fund and $500,000 in First National Bank. The commission also authorized courthouse maintenance, a business license for THC sales, and a zoning change in Spring Valley Township.

• Approved $1,000,000 investment in MAGIC Fund (12-month term) and $500,000 in First National Bank (9-month term) (unanimous)
• Approved $36,800 contract with Haugerud Painting & Drywall, Inc. for Courthouse exterior painting (unanimous)
• Approved $2,620 quote from Strorelee Cement & Masonry for Courthouse sidewalk repairs (4-1)
• Approved Cannabinoid/THC license for 5Th Suns Gardens LLC (Luis Hummel) from Aug 1 to Dec 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-027 rezoning Andrew Miller property in Spring Valley Township from Agricultural to I-1 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Shelly Topness as Community Corrections Agent at $32.77/hour (unanimous)
• Approved promoting Timothy Rasmussen to Administrative Sergeant at $39.55/hour (unanimous)
• Authorized County Attorney to proceed with enforcement of the junk ordinance (unanimous)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review proposed 2024 budgets for the Building Maintenance, Assessor, and Veterans departments. The meeting also includes consideration of a driveway expansion permit and several legal agreements.

• Review 2024 proposed budgets for Building Maintenance and Infrastructure
• Review 2024 proposed budget for Assessor’s Department
• Review 2024 proposed budget for Veterans’ Department
• Access permit request to expand driveway on County 108 in Spring Valley Township
• Approval of Medical Consultant Contract

The Board approved a contract for legal assistance regarding a Supreme Court reversal in the Mast v. Fillmore County case. Other actions included approving a medical consultant contract and a driveway access permit. Proposed 2024 budgets for several departments were presented.

• Authorized legal assistance from Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A. for Case No. A22-1534, Mast v. Fillmore County (Unanimous)
• Approved Medical Consultant Contract with Dr. Michelle Rein starting August 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved access permit for Mark & Sandra Oeltjen to expand a driveway on County 8 (Unanimous)
• Approved Master Agreement for access to the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-026 for State of Minnesota Joint Power Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023, County Board Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved travel expenses for three Property Appraisers and one Account Technician (Unanimous)
• Approved Commissioners’ Warrants (Unanimous)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review proposed 2024 budgets for the Finance and Recorder departments. The meeting also includes discussions on jail project payments, cannabis ordinance amendments, and several personnel requests for the Sheriff's Department.

• Consideration of bond sales for the Jail Project
• Final payment resolution for Jordan Township bridge replacement project (SAP 23-599-199)
• Approval of Paybook #2 for the Jail project
• Requests to hire a replacement Sheriff’s Deputy and a part-time Dispatcher
• Discussion regarding amendments to Cannabinoid/THC ordinance

The Board approved the sale of $6.39 million in General Obligation County Jail Bonds and authorized several new hires for the Sheriff's Department. Other actions included approving a bridge project payment and a letter of support for the Age-Friendly Committee.

• Approved Resolution 2023-023 for $6,390,000.00 General Obligation County Jail Bonds (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-025 for $51,829.76 final payment to Minowa Construction for Jordan Township Bridge replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Scott Kiegley as Sheriff’s Deputy at $33.78/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Samantha Drogmueller as part-time Dispatcher at $26.34/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved replacing Lieutenant position with Administrative Sergeant on Sheriff Department LELS roster (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for the Age-Friendly Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Preston Servicemen’s Club for August 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved access permit for William & Shayne Schmidt in Jordan Township (Unanimous)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several items including a conditional use permit for a Verizon Wireless tower in Bloomfield Township. The meeting also includes discussions on DNR grant contracts, hiring a part-time jailer, and approving a payment for the Jail project.

• Conditional Use Permit for a Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower in Bloomfield Township
• Approval of Paybook #1 for the Jail project from Contegrity Group
• DNR Boat and Water Safety Grant contract agreement for June 2023-June 2024
• Request to add a Conditional Use Permit fee for Solar Farms
• Street closure of County 21 for Canton Day Off on August 19, 2023

The Board established a $2,000 Conditional Use Permit fee for solar farms and approved the first paybook for the jail project. Other actions included approving a telecommunications tower permit and hiring a part-time jailer.

• Approved $2,000 Conditional Use Permit fee for Solar Farms (unanimous)
• Approved Paybook #1 for the Jail project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-020 for Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower in Bloomfield Township (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Jordan Kohnen as Part-Time Jailer at $24.12/hour (unanimous)
• Approved $1,021 DNR Boat and Water Safety Grant contract (unanimous)
• Approved street closure of County 21 for August 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved use of 4 light tower generators for 2023 County Fair (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-022 modifying 2024 Performance Goals regarding debt service levy (unanimous)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider advertising for a new Community Corrections Agent and the termination of the WIC Peer Breastfeeding Support Program. The meeting also includes an update regarding the Jail Project.

• Request to advertise for an additional Community Corrections Agent
• Request to terminate the WIC Peer Breastfeeding Support Program
• Update regarding the Jail Project
• Street closure on Coffee St. E. in Lanesboro for Buffalo Bill Days
• Approval of June 6, 2023, County Board Minutes

The Board approved advertising for a new Community Corrections Agent funded by $58,000 in legislative funds from the Department of Corrections. Other actions included terminating the WIC Peer Breastfeeding Support Program and approving a street closure in Lanesboro.

• Approved advertising for an additional Community Corrections Agent (unanimous)
• Approved street closure of Coffee St. E. in Lanesboro for August 4-5 (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioners’ Warrants (unanimous)
• Approved signatures for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revalidation form (unanimous)
• Approved termination of WIC Peer Breastfeeding Support Program (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023, County Board minutes (unanimous)

Board of Appeal & Equalization Hearing

The Board will swear in its members and hear assessment presentations from the County Assessor. The meeting includes scheduled property assessment appeals and potential walk-in appeals.

• Swear-in of Board of Appeal and Equalization Members
• Assessment presentation by Jason McCaslin, Assessor
• Scheduled appeals for Steven Bushman, Gordan Back, Bradley Thatcher, Alan Dahl, Andrew Bahl, and Carol Kohn
• Assessor recommendations
• Walk-in appeals

The Board reviewed four property valuation challenges. It voted to maintain current assessed values for three requests and approved one reduction for a parcel in Preston due to a medical hardship.

• Approved keeping parcels 31.0206.000, 31.0128.010 and 31.0195.010 at current assessed value (Unanimous)
• Approved keeping parcel 15.0072.010 at current assessed value (Unanimous)
• Approved keeping parcel 33.0124.000 at current assessed value (4-1)
• Approved decreasing EMV of parcel 17.0383.0004 from $126,049 to $90,300 (Unanimous)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several departmental requests, including an increase to the 2024 Area Ambulance Appropriation. Other items include reviewing a bridge replacement variance and a contract proposal for the Sheriff's office.

• Request to raise the 2024 Area Ambulance Appropriation
• Resolution to seek a variance for Bridge Replacement Project SAP 023-629-011
• Approval of the 2024-2025 STS Contract Proposal
• Consideration of the Certificate of Need to use Nobles County Landfill
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with IUOE, Local 49

The Board approved 2024 budgeting projections for health insurance and non-union COLA. Other actions included approving a CD reinvestment, a landfill certificate of need, and emergency repairs for the Dispatch UPS unit.

• Approved 2024 proposed health insurance cost at 20% and non-union COLA at 3.5% for budgeting
• Approved reinvesting funds in a 12-month CD at First Southeast Bank at 5%
• Approved Certificate of Need to use Nobles County Landfill for MSW disposal
• Approved replacing 12 UPS unit batteries at $597 each using 911 funds
• Approved 2024/2025 STS Contract Proposal for $77,627.48 per year
• Approved Resolution 2023-017 for a 30-mph curve variance on Bridge Replacement Project SAP 023-629-011
• Approved hiring Natasha Link as Child Support Officer at $25.29/hour
• Approved closing out the MiBroadband loan for the Minnesota Border to Border 2022 project

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board will discuss and hold a public hearing on an ordinance regulating the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

• Consider approval of Conditional Use Permit for Croell, Inc. for a temporary Portable Concrete Plant in Holt Township
• Public Hearing: Intent to Adopt THC Ordinance Regulating Sale of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products
• Consider resolution for MnDOT Grant Agreement and FAA Companion Grant for Airport Terminal Project

The Board approved an ordinance regulating the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products and authorized grants for airport improvements. Personnel actions included hiring an eligibility worker and promoting a Sheriff's Deputy to full-time. The Board also granted a conditional use permit for a temporary concrete plant.

• Approved THC Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products
• Approved Resolution 2023-015 for Croell, Inc. temporary Portable Concrete Plant permit
• Approved Resolution 2023-016 for MnDOT Grant Agreement for Airport improvements
• Approved State Airport Fund #1053786 Companion Grant for Airport Terminal Project
• Approved hiring Joseph Drinkwine as Eligibility Worker at $24.12/hour
• Approved promotion of Brady Meyer to full-time Sheriff’s Deputy at $29.12/hour
• Approved $2,799.00 BDS quote to replace handicapped door in County Office Building
• Approved advertising for a replacement Sheriff’s Deputy

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review a formal recommendation for Jail Project financing and consider several personnel changes within the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes a request for MN Housing Program Grant matching funds and a review of the 2022 County Feedlot Officer Annual Report.

• Formal recommendation for Jail Project financing
• Request for MN Housing Program Grant Community Homeowner Impact Fund matching funds
• MOU to establish a full-time Courthouse Security Deputy position
• Promotion of Tyler Spande to full-time Courthouse Security Deputy
• 2022 County Feedlot Officer Annual Report and Year-End Review

The Board approved a bond sale and funding plan for a new jail facility estimated at $11,266,828.00. Other actions included approving a housing grant application, personnel changes in the Sheriff's office, and a new Planning and Zoning Commission appointment.

• Approved Resolution 2023-014 for the sale of $6,390,000.00 General Obligation County Jail Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000.00 for MN Housing Program Grant application, contingent on funding (unanimous)
• Approved MOU to establish a full-time Courthouse Security Deputy position (unanimous)
• Promoted Tyler Spande to full-time Courthouse Security Deputy at $26.27 hourly (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hadland effective June 7, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for a replacement Sheriff’s Deputy (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Junge to the Board of Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 budget schedule and Truth in Taxation hearing for Dec 12, 2023 (consensus)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session to consider several administrative and operational requests. Items include approving a Certificate of Need for waste disposal, road maintenance quotes, and various personnel changes.

• Request to approve a Certificate of Need to use the Nobles County Landfill
• Quote from Dunn Blacktop Company for a thin bituminous overlay on CSAH 12 near CSAH 21
• Request to replace Radio Tower Microwave equipment using 911 grant funds
• Proposal to adjust Courthouse Security staffing and promote Tyler Spande to full-time
• Discussion on recognizing Juneteenth Day as a county holiday starting in 2024

The Fillmore County Board approved several personnel actions, a road overlay contract, and a new full-time courthouse security deputy position. The most notable decision was adopting Juneteenth as a recognized county holiday on a 4-1 vote. The board also approved a $70,542.75 road overlay and a $143,683 radio tower equipment replacement.

• Approved Juneteenth as a recognized county holiday (4-1)
• Approved Dunn Blacktop Company quote for $70,542.75 for thin bituminous overlay on CSAH 12 near CSAH 21
• Approved replacing Radio Tower Microwave equipment through Ancom Communications for $143,683.00 using 911 grant funds
• Approved hiring Trevor Hershberger as part-time Jailer at $24.12/hour
• Approved step increase for Leroy Eickhoff, PSAP Manager, to $35.13/hour
• Approved hiring Andrea DuCharme as Social Worker for Children's Mental Health at $30.51/hour
• Approved creating a full-time Courthouse Security Deputy position
• Approved Resolution 2023-013 for bank signatures

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss 2023 contract rock bids and a Cannabinoid/THC Ordinance. The meeting also includes consideration of three separate requests to hire Children’s Mental Health Social Workers.

• Discussion regarding 2023 contract rock bids
• Hiring of Children’s Mental Health Social Worker effective May 1, 2023
• Hiring of Children’s Mental Health Social Worker effective May 15, 2023
• Hiring of Children’s Mental Health Social Worker effective June 5, 2023
• Discussion regarding Cannabinoid/ THC Ordinance

The Board approved multiple rock bids for county roads and the hiring of three social workers for the Children’s Mental Health division. A public hearing for a Cannabinoid/THC Ordinance was scheduled for May 23, 2023. Gambling permits for two Preston organizations were also approved.

• Approved gambling permits for Preston Area Chamber of Commerce and Preston Golf & Country Club
• Approved Orval Sorum & Sons bid for County Road 112 for $14,971.50
• Approved Bruening Rock Products bids for CR 102, CSAH 7, CSAH 11, CSAH 29, and CR 117
• Approved Milestone Materials bids for CSAH 15, CSAH 22, CSAH 30, and CR 110
• Approved stockpile rock bids from Orval Sorum & Sons, Bruening Rock Products, and Milestone Materials
• Approved hire of Ashley Teebo as Social Worker at $30.51/hourly
• Approved hire of Rachel Herold as Social Worker at $29.52/hourly
• Approved hire of Lexis Thorson as Social Worker at $29.52/hourly

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review funding options for the jail project and discuss potential bids. The meeting also includes a review of a proposed Cannabinoid/THC Ordinance and several grant applications.

• Review of first draft of proposed Cannabinoid/THC Ordinance
• Review of funding options for jail project
• Approval of grant application for Victim Services Program
• Approval of REAM grant for Community Corrections
• Request to hire a replacement Maintenance Specialist for Spring Valley Shop

The Board approved moving forward with Scenario 2 for the Jail Project, utilizing $900,000 in restricted cash and $4,092,018 in ARPA funds. They also approved a grant application for Victim Services and a grant for alcohol monitoring. A proposed Cannabinoid/THC Ordinance was reviewed for a future public hearing.

• Approved Jail Project Scenario 2 including Building Project, Training Room/EOC, and Maintenance Items (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Victim Services Program for $240,339.82 (unanimous)
• Accepted Remote Electronic Alcohol Monitoring (REAM) grant for $2,000/year for two years (unanimous)
• Approved hiring replacement Maintenance Specialist Justin Ristau at $23.49/hour (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Liquor License for Old Barn Resort & Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2023, County Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioners’ Warrants (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss jail project bids and requests for new law enforcement vehicles. The agenda also includes street closures for Preston Trout Days and administrative fund transfers.

• Discussion regarding Jail Project Bids with Bruce Schwartzman (BKV) and Pete Filippi (Contegrity Group)
• Request to purchase equipment and setup costs for three replacement squad cars and one jail transport vehicle
• Street closures on County 12 and County 17 for Preston Trout Days on May 21, 2023
• Request to close the Courthouse Coffee Fund bank account and transfer funds to the General Fund
• Renewal of liquor license for Preston Golf & Country Club

The Board reviewed bids for a jail renovation and EOC/Training room addition but tabled the motion to proceed pending further financing details. The Board approved several administrative items, including street closures for Preston Trout Days and the purchase of squad car equipment.

• Tabled motion to move forward with Jail Project and EOC/Training Room
• Approved street closures for Preston Trout Days on May 21, 2023
• Approved renewal of Liquor License for Preston Golf & Country Club
• Approved $49,633.08 for squad car and jail transport vehicle equipment with EATI
• Approved closing Courthouse Coffee Fund account and transferring $1,135.00 to Wellness account
• Approved updated service agreement from Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations
• Approved Commissioners’ Warrants

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session to review several departmental requests. Items include proposals for new county equipment, contract approvals, and multiple staff promotions and hires.

• Proposal from RDO Equipment Co. to purchase a Motor Grader
• Proposal from Northland Business Systems to replace the local PSAP logger server
• Approval of Medical Consultant Contract
• MOU with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local 85 to add PSAP Office position
• Access permit request for property in section 32 of Spring Valley Township

The Board approved several personnel changes, including the promotion of a PSAP Manager and two full-time staff members. They also authorized a $21,945 server replacement for the local PSAP logger and extended a medical consultant contract. A new John Deere motor grader was purchased for $372,325.

• Approved purchase of 2023 John Deere 672 G Motor Grader for $372,325.00
• Approved $21,945.00 Northland Business Systems server replacement using 911 Grant Funds
• Approved promotion of Leroy Eickhoff to PSAP Manager at $34.03/hour
• Approved promotion of Domingo Kingsley to Full Time Dispatcher at $26.46/hour
• Approved promotion of Jordan Rudolph to Full Time Jailer at $24.23/hour
• Approved continuation of Medical Consultant Contract with Dr. Stephanie Jakin through Dec 31, 2023
• Approved access permit for Mahlon Borntrager in Spring Valley Township
• Approved hiring a replacement Highway Maintenance Specialist from the current hire list

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including road reconditioning and detour agreements. The meeting also includes discussions on hiring staff for nursing and social services, as well as changes to mental health service contracts.

• Bid results for surfacing reconditioning of County Road No. 118 (SAP 23-600-009)
• Detour agreement with MnDot for bridge replacement on TH 30
• Hiring of RN/LPN and an Eligibility Worker
• Opioid Settlement agreement resolution
• Discontinuation of contractual services with Hiawatha Mental Health

The Board approved a surface reconditioning contract for County Road No. 118 and authorized a detour agreement with MnDot. The commission also approved several new employee hires and a letter of support for a regional transportation study.

• Approved $1,425,591.15 bid from Rochester Sand & Gravel for County Road No. 118 (unanimous)
• Approved Detour Agreement and Resolution 2023-011 for TH 30 bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Transportation Management Organization study funding (unanimous)
• Approved hire of RN/LPN Chelsey Rislov at $27.86/hour (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Eligibility Worker Ashley Borreson at $24.12/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-012 for Opioid Settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Office 365 implementation contract (unanimous)
• Denied contractual services with Hiawatha Mental Health effective May 1, 2023 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board will consider approving a bid for resurfacing CSAH 8 from Spring Valley east 6.4 miles, a grant for a temporary fix on Forestville Bridge #6263, and several personnel actions including hiring a highway specialist and adding a shared RN/PHN position and three social worker positions.

• Approve bid for surfacing reconditioning of CSAH 8 from Spring Valley east 6.4 miles, SAP 23-608-046
• Consider resolution for LCCMR grant for temporary fix on Forestville Bridge #6263
• Add an additional RN/PHN shared position for Public Health and Social Services
• Add and advertise for three Social Worker Children Mental Health positions
• Add PSAP Manager position in Sheriff's Department with budgeted operating expense funds

The Board approved a major surfacing project for CSAH 8 and authorized several new staffing positions in public health, social services, and public safety. It also approved fuel bids and a grant request for the Forestville Bridge.

• Approved Rochester Sand & Gravel bid for CSAH 8 surfacing for $3,055,775.39 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 fuel bids from Hovey Oil Co. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-010 for LCCMR Grant to rehabilitate Forestville Bridge #6263 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Travis Batzel as Highway Maintenance Specialist at $24.39/hour (unanimous)
• Approved adding one shared RN/PHN position for Public Health and Social Services (unanimous)
• Approved adding and advertising three Social Worker Children’s Mental Health positions (unanimous)
• Approved adding PSAP Public Safety Answering Point Manager position (unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023, County Board minutes (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on adopting an interim ordinance that would place a moratorium on the sale of edible cannabinoid products and hemp-derived THC food and beverages. The board will also consider resolutions and no-interest loans of $75,000 each for two Minnesota Border-to-Border broadband grants, a feedlot ordinance amendment, a concrete surfacing bid for CSAH 8 in Lanesboro, and several personnel actions including hiring a replacement RN/PHN.

• Public hearing on interim ordinance to ban sale of edible cannabinoid/THC products
• Two $75,000 no-interest loans for broadband grants (North Fountain/South Chatfield and Harmony Preston Gap)
• Resolution to amend Feedlot Ordinance Section 9 on new/expanded animal feedlots
• Bid award for concrete surfacing on CSAH 8 in Lanesboro (SAP 23-608-044)
• Approval to apply for MDVA CVSO grant to replace Ford Transit with 2023 Chevrolet Equinox

The Board approved an amendment to the Feedlot Ordinance regarding animal feedlot units and authorized two $75,000 loans for broadband grants. Following a public hearing on hemp-derived THC products, the Board decided to form a committee to discuss a potential ordinance for the sale of edible cannabinoid products.

• Approved amendment to Feedlot Ordinance Section 9 to increase units from 2,000 to 4,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-005 for $75,000 no-interest loan for North Fountain/South Chatfield Border-to-Border Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-006 for $75,000 no-interest loan for Harmony Preston Gap Border-to-Border Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $331,221.04 bid from Doyle Conner Co. for concrete surfacing on CSAH 8 in Lanesboro (Unanimous)
• Approved forming a committee to discuss an ordinance for the sale of edible cannabinoid and hemp-derived THC products (Unanimous)
• Approved application for MDVA CVSO grant to replace a Ford Transit with a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Katie Hamman (RN/PHN), Stephanie Anderson (Office Support Specialist Senior), and Marilyn Snell (Finance Accounting Technician) (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Carrie Boyum to Lead PHN (Unanimous)

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on extending the local sales tax, review bids for three road projects (CR 112, 2023 Micro Surfacing, CSAH 8 in Spring Valley), and consider personnel actions including a transfer and new hires.

• Public hearing on extension of local sales tax
• Review and possible award of bids for surface reconditioning on CR No. 112
• Review and possible award of bids for 2023 Micro Surfacing program
• Review and possible award of bids for reconstruction of CSAH 8 in Spring Valley
• Consider request to hire part-time jailer effective February 17, 2023

The Board approved three major road construction and surfacing contracts totaling more than $3.9 million. They also approved the LELS #85 Union Proposal and a resolution for the Transportation Local Option Sales Tax Project Designation.

• Approved Dunn Blacktop bid for CR No. 112 surface reconditioning for $904,669.42
• Approved ASTECH Corp. bid for 2023 Micro Surfacing program for $1,127,274.69
• Approved Ulland Bros bid for CSAH 8 reconstruction for $2,049,010.29
• Approved LELS #85 Union Proposal
• Approved resolution for Transportation Local Option Sales Tax Project Designation
• Approved repayment of social security to eight deputies dating back to 2017
• Approved transfer of Brooke Harmening to Sheriff’s Department Accounting Technician
• Approved hiring of part-time Jailer Brooke Johnson

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider several items, including a conditional use permit for a sand pit, a possible public hearing on an interim moratorium for edible cannabinoid products, and approval of a new Auditor/Treasurer hire. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and grant closeouts.

• Conditional use permit for K. Rodney Beer for a sand pit in York Township
• Discussion on a public hearing for an interim moratorium on edible cannabinoid products and hemp-derived THC food and beverage
• Approval to hire a replacement Auditor/Treasurer at Grade 15/Step 1 effective 2/27/2023
• Appeal for Disaster Abatement Denial for Parcel #18.0254.010 by Berwood Hill Inn, LLC
• Approval of quote to replace 50-gallon gas water heater in Courthouse boiler room

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a sand pit in York Township and authorized several equipment purchases. They denied a disaster abatement appeal for a specific property parcel and scheduled a public hearing regarding a moratorium on edible cannabinoid products.

• Approved Resolution 2023-003 for K. Rodney Beer sand pit in York Township with seven conditions
• Approved $12,293.04 to Canton Heating and Cooling for courthouse water heater replacement
• Approved $42,668.02 to Frontier Precision for County Surveyor Department equipment
• Denied disaster abatement appeal for parcel #18.054.010
• Approved hiring Heather Broadwater as Auditor/Treasurer effective 2/27/2023
• Approved 2023 Electronic device stipend
• Approved closing out 2022 Shore land grant ($2,692.00) and Septic Treatment grant ($18,600.00)
• Approved public hearing for Feb 28 regarding interim moratorium on edible cannabinoid products

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt 2023 legislative priorities with state legislators, consider a resolution for Chronic Wasting Disease property access, and approve several routine items including warrants, minutes, and appointments. The agenda also includes a closed session for attorney-client privileged review of nonpublic appraisal data.

• Consider resolution for 2023 CWD property access approval
• Consider request to advertise concrete paving project on CSAH 8 in Lanesboro (Coffee St. to TH 16)
• Consider proposal to replace MEND Correctional Services with Advanced Correctional Healthcare effective Feb 1, 2023
• Consider hiring replacement Eligibility Worker and Public Health Nurse Lead
• Closed session per Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Subd. 3(b) for attorney-client privileged review of nonpublic appraisal data

The Board approved a yearly healthcare contract for the jail and a tax refund for KJS Holdings LLC. Other actions included authorizing a concrete paving project in Lanesboro and granting DNR property access for deer disease control. The Board also filled several committee appointments and approved personnel changes.

• Approved $80,499 annual contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare (unanimous)
• Approved $10,048 tax refund to KJS Holdings LLC for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-002 for DNR property access for CWD disease control (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Concrete Paving Project SAP 023-608-044 in Lanesboro (unanimous)
• Approved Fillmore County Journal as official legal newspaper for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for Recorder Allocated and Unallocated accounts for 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dan Schmidt as District 4 Extension Committee representative (unanimous)
• Approved Carter Hovland for unpaid school work experience in Solid Waste Department (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board will consider ending the MEND Correctional Care medical services contract effective March 1, 2023, and discuss possible action. They will also vote on advertising for several 2023 road projects, approve a $4,500 per-service ambulance rate, and consider a new public health nurse hire.

• Discussion with possible action to end MEND Correctional Care medical services effective 03/01/2023
• Consider request to advertise for 2023 Micro Surfacing and Surface Reconditioning projects
• Consider request to pay Ambulance Services $4,500.00 per service for 2023
• Consider resignation of Sydney Gilbert, Public Health Nurse, and request to hire replacement
• Consider request to approve Medical Consultant Contract and 2022-2023 Infrastructure Grant Cooperative Agreement

The Board denied a Step 3 grievance regarding an employee termination, citing just cause. The Board also approved several road surfacing projects, new cell phone contracts for county departments, and ambulance service payments.

• Denied Step 3 employee grievance regarding termination (unanimous)
• Approved 25 cell phones from First Net Unlimited at $44.99/month (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for 2023 Micro Surfacing projects WT-18P-2, WT-21P-1, WT-23P-2, and LOST-115P-2 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Surface Reconditioning Project LOST-112P-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Surface Reconditioning Project SAP 23-600-009 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 per service payments for 2023 Ambulance Services to listed cities (unanimous)
• Approved Social Services Attorney fee increase to $120 and Paralegal fee increase to $90 (unanimous)
• Approved Medical Consultant Contract appointing Dr. Jakim (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to approve the 2023 fee schedule, discuss the county abatement policy, and consider a resolution for a MnDOT federal participation agreement. They will also set commissioner salaries, per diem rates, mileage reimbursement, and other annual administrative items.

• Consider approving the 2023 Fee Schedule
• Discussion with possible action regarding the Fillmore County Abatement Policy
• Consider resolution to enter into an agreement with MnDOT for Federal Participation in Construction
• Consider setting 2023 per diem rate (2022 rate was $45) and mileage reimbursement rate
• Consider salary for County Commissioners, County Attorney, County Sheriff, and Chief Deputy for 2023

The Board elected Larry Hindt as Chair and Duane Bakke as Vice Chair for 2023. The Board approved a plan to replace Bridge Number 6263 and set annual salaries for county officials. A public hearing for the Local Option Sales Tax program extension was scheduled for February 14, 2023.

• Elected Larry Hindt as Chair and Duane Bakke as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved replacement of Bridge Number 6263 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 County Commissioner salary at $27,104.79 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 County Attorney salary at $132,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 County Sheriff salary at $123,000.00 (4-1)
• Approved 2023 Chief Deputy salary at $104,663.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved updated 2023 Fee Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved Fillmore County Abatement Policy with Assessor's revisions (Unanimous)