Stevens County public meetings in 2022

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Stevens County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on December 20, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting start time and references attached documents (agenda and packet) for details. No specific items are listed in the provided text.

The Board approved a 5.5% increase for the 2023 tax levy and established salaries for elected officials and non-union staff. Other key actions included awarding $250,000 in ARPA funds to the Nest for daycare and approving several infrastructure payments.

• Set 2023 tax levy at $8,577,259, a 5.5% increase over 2022
• Awarded $250,000 in ARPA funds to the Nest for daycare
• Approved 2.5% COLA for non-union staff and elected officials
• Approved $556,445.71 payment to Joe Riley Construction Inc for CD25
• Approved $556,000 PACE project for Hudson Inn, LLC
• Authorized final payments to Central Specialties Inc for $276,733.71 (Contract #307) and $47,726.06 (Contract #308)
• Approved $50,004 for CD 25 crop damages at $800 per acre
• Transferred K-9 asset Odin to Deputy Hensinger for $1

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting and work session. The agenda contains no listed action items, only references to the board agenda and packet documents.

The Board of Commissioners approved the hiring of five employees and the promotion of one deputy. A decision regarding making a Lead Social Worker position permanent was deferred to December 20, 2022.

• Hired Randy Gades as Sign Technician (all aye)
• Hired Rick Foss as Heavy Equipment Operator (all aye)
• Approved tuition payment and employment agreement for Rick Foss (all aye)
• Hired Jake Daly as Seasonal Part-Time Heavy Equipment Operator (all aye)
• Promoted Deputy Ron Hensinger to Criminal Investigator (all aye)
• Hired Crystal Ervin as Eligibility Worker and Family Cash Employment Services Counselor (all aye)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The agenda and supporting packet are available as PDF documents, but the specific items to be discussed or decided are not listed in the provided text.

The Board approved a new health insurance provider and adopted the County Personnel Act to withdraw from the Minnesota Merit System. Other actions included approving a GIS contract, city attorney contracts, and a new interim engineer agreement.

• Approved 6-year Eagleview GIS contract for $96,860 (all aye)
• Approved attorney city contracts with Hancock, Alberta, Donnelly and Chokio (all aye)
• Approved $9,000 fiscal agent fee and $50 per ditch maintenance fee (all aye)
• Authorized 5-year postage machine lease with Quadient Leasing at $353.89 monthly (all aye)
• Adopted County Personnel Act effective January 1, 2023 (all aye)
• Approved Interim Engineer Services agreement with Swift County effective 12/12/22 (all aye)
• Ended contract services with Big Stone County effective 12/12/22 (all aye)
• Authorized PrimeHealth as health insurance provider for five years effective January 1, 2023 (all aye)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners is holding a Truth in Taxation public hearing to discuss the proposed 2023 property tax levy. This is a required public hearing where residents can learn about and comment on the county's tax levy for the upcoming year.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2023 property tax levy

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Stevens County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on November 15, 2022. The agenda contains only the meeting time and links to a board packet and agenda PDF, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 9:00 A.M.

The Board authorized garbage disposal rate increases for city, rural, and commercial accounts for 2023/2024. Commissioners approved over $390,000 in total warrants and several personnel promotions and backfills. The Board also authorized the execution of an Emergency Management Performance Grant.

• Approved 2023/2024 solid waste disposal rate increases for city, rural, and commercial accounts
• Approved Commissioner Warrants totaling $260,100.05
• Approved Human Service warrants totaling $129,993.72
• Approved Resolution No. 221115-58 for Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Approved promotions for Megan Copeland, Katia Brundage, and Hannah Michaelson
• Authorized backfill of Case Aid, Eligibility Worker, Employment Services, and Heavy Equipment Operator positions
• Approved six 2023 Human Services contracts including Someplace Safe, Prairie Community Services, and Vikingland
• Approved $7,271.19 payment for Donlar Pay Application #17

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Stevens County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on November 1, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting start time and references the board agenda and packet PDFs for details, so no specific items are described in the provided text.

The Board approved the 2023 ditch levies, the 5-year road plan, and a one-year extension of the township maintenance contract. A final payment for the demolition landfill closure was authorized, and a public hearing on edible THC products was continued to January 2023.

• Approved 2023 preliminary ditch levies (all aye)
• Accepted resignation of Income Maintenance Supervisor Maria Bums and authorized backfill (all aye)
• Approved $23,843.35 final payment to Riley Bros Construction for demolition landfill closure (all aye)
• Approved 5-year Road Plan (all aye)
• Approved 2023 Township Maintenance Contract with a one-year extension (all aye)
• Continued public hearing on edible THC moratorium to January 3, 2023 (all aye)
• Appointed Shannon Foss to the Daycare Committee

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on November 1, 2022, to consider adopting an emergency interim ordinance that would prohibit new uses or expansion of existing uses related to the sales, testing, manufacturing, and distribution of THC products. The proposed ordinance would establish a 12-month moratorium to allow staff to study the issue and recommend local controls. The draft ordinance is available for public review online and at the County Administrator's Office.

• Public hearing on proposed emergency interim ordinance regarding THC products
• Proposed 12-month moratorium on new or expanded THC-related uses
• Moratorium intended to allow staff study and recommendation for local controls
• Draft ordinance available at www.co.stevens.mn and County Administrator's Office
• Citizens may offer oral or written testimony at the hearing

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Stevens County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on October 18, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting start time and references a board packet and agenda PDF for details, so no specific items are listed here.

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners approved a $675,788.29 payment to Joe Riley Construction Inc. for CD 25 ditch work, along with over $437,000 in other warrants and contracts. The board also accepted resignations, authorized backfills, and moved a December meeting to November 29.

• Approved $675,788.29 payment to Joe Riley Construction Inc. for CD 25 (5-0)
• Approved $265,915.44 in commissioner warrants (5-0)
• Approved $171,342.89 in human services warrants (5-0)
• Approved three human services contracts including Lutheran Social Services with 6% increase (5-0)
• Approved $7,000 loan advance from CD18 to CD16 (5-0)
• Approved corrected CD5 Viewers Report for legal description errors (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Financial Audit (5-0)
• Approved MOU for backpay for Hannah Michelson (5-0)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is a regular meeting and work session of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes only the meeting start time and references to attached documents, with no specific items listed.

The board approved a SWAT Joint Powers Agreement (3-1-1), awarded ditch cleaning contracts to Joe Riley Construction ($51,062) and Schaefer Excavating ($7,539.50), and adopted resolutions to establish a county merit system and extend the local water management plan. A free open data proposal and an AFSCME MOU were tabled for more information.

• Approved SWAT Joint Powers Agreement (3-1-1, Wohlers abstained)
• Awarded CD1 ditch cleaning to Joe Riley Construction for $51,062 (unanimous)
• Awarded CD14 ditch cleaning to Schaefer Excavating for $7,539.50 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 221004-56 establishing county merit system (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 221004-57 extending local water management plan to Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved rescinding resignation and reduced schedule for Lisa Kleinwolterink (unanimous)
• Approved Widseth consulting contract for daycare project for $12,800 (unanimous)
• Tabled free open data proposal and AFSCME MOU for more information

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting and work session on September 20, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting time and linked documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided in the text.

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners approved a 5.5% increase in the 2023 preliminary levy for certification, set a 4% tipping fee increase for Pope Douglas Solid Waste, and approved a conditional use permit for a confinement barn. The board also approved multiple warrants, a loan advance, and drainage project orders.

• Approved 2023 preliminary levy at 5.5% increase (unanimous)
• Approved 4% tipping fee increase for Pope Douglas Solid Waste (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Tanner Rohloff confinement barn (unanimous)
• Approved $309,886.46 in commissioner warrants (unanimous)
• Approved loan advance of $6,000 from CD18 to CD16 (unanimous)
• Approved $265,975.50 in payments to Joe Riley Construction for CD 25 (unanimous)
• Approved Findings and Final Order for CD 16 improvements with up to $10,000 change order (unanimous)
• Approved hiring two full-time deputies and backfill of lead social worker (unanimous)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Stevens County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on September 6, 2022. The agenda contains only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet PDFs, with no listed agenda items, so the specific decisions or discussions are not detailed in the provided text.

The board approved a $117,888.46 land purchase for a new daycare PODS building, funded by a transfer from Human Services reserves. They also approved a modified RFP for up to $400,000 to support additional daycare projects. Multiple hires and equipment purchases were authorized, including three new sheriff's deputies and a $369,563 motor grader.

• Approved $117,888.46 land purchase for daycare facility via fund transfer (5-0)
• Modified daycare RFP for up to $400,000, to be spent by Dec 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved five-year audit service agreement with Baker Tilly (5-0)
• Hired three deputy sheriffs: Tyler Christianson, Reggie Welle, Cole Reichenbacher (5-0)
• Approved $369,563 purchase of 2023 motor grader from RDO Equipment (5-0)
• Approved $9,000 UPS battery replacement for Dispatch from Quality Power Solutions (5-0)
• Approved $6,974 sewer repairs at Public Health Building from Mohr Plumbing (5-0)
• Approved $7,674.29 carpeting at Public Health Building from Hometown Flooring (5-0)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on August 16, 2022. The agenda provides only the meeting time and links to the full agenda and packet PDFs, with no specific items listed in the text provided.

• Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine items including warrants, contracts, hires, and funding requests for 2023. They also approved culvert replacement contracts, a law enforcement contract, and a daycare grant agreement. No major policy changes or contentious decisions were recorded.

• Approved Human Service warrants $122,662.10 (5-0)
• Approved 2022-23 Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Hired Alexander Walcott as Full-Time Dispatch/Jailer (5-0)
• Approved AP Safety Training Contract renewal $4,285.00 (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants $205,020.94 excluding Morris Auto (5-0)
• Approved Morris Auto payment $50 (4-0-1 abstain)
• Approved loan advance from CD18 to CD16 $18,000 (5-0)
• Awarded culvert replacement contracts: CR 66 to Schaefer Excavating $29,675.96 and CR 8 to Joe Riley Construction $45,509 (5-0)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the Stevens County Board of Commissioners regular meeting agenda for August 2, 2022. The agenda contains only the meeting start time and references to the board agenda and packet PDF documents, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 9:00 A.M.

The board approved the partial abandonment of County Ditch 16, Branch 5, and continued the redetermination and improvement hearings to September 20, 2022. It also approved a gravel lease, a temporary paralegal position, a recycling contract addendum, and several payments. The law enforcement contract was tabled to August 16.

• Adopted Findings and Order granting partial abandonment of CD 16, Branch 5 (5-0)
• Continued CD16 redetermination hearing to Sept 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued CD16 improvement project hearing to Sept 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Exhibit A addendum to Recycling Agreement (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Gravel Lease with Neil and Pamela Wiese at $1.40/cu yd, up to 40,000 cu yd (4-0, Wiese abstained)
• Approved temporary full-time paralegal until Dec 31, 2022 (4-1, Staples nay)
• Approved Federal Procurement Policy (5-0)
• Received $56,679 MCIT workers comp reinsurance reimbursement into General Fund (5-0)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners. The agenda lists no specific items, only the meeting time and linked documents, so the board's decisions or discussions are not detailed here.

The Stevens County Board approved $1 million in ARPA funds for the POD daycare project in Morris and authorized the purchase of land from Human Services using reserves. The board also approved a $21,000 contract for a floodplain map revision study, hired a social worker, and approved various warrants and contracts.

• Approved $1 million for POD daycare project and land purchase from Human Services using reserves (5-0)
• Approved $21,000 to Moore Engineering for LOMR Phase one (5-0)
• Approved hiring Madison Dahlen as Social Worker at Grade 19, Step 4 (5-0)
• Approved $363,518.26 in Commissioner Warrants (5-0)
• Approved $142,407.40 in Human Service warrants (5-0)
• Approved fiscal year 2022-23 transportation contract with Morris Area Schools (5-0)
• Approved CD loan payoff of $247,100 (5-0)
• Approved advertising for six law enforcement and one administrative assistant positions contingent on interim contract (5-0)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on July 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda contains only the meeting time and references to a board packet and agenda PDF, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

The Stevens County Board approved an interim use permit for Byron and Amy Wulf to excavate gravel on about 7 acres, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The board also approved several staffing changes, including changing a dispatch/jailer to part-time, accepting resignations, and backfilling positions. Additionally, the board approved seeking mediation through a resolution supporting PrimeWest as sole provider and approved the Highway Department's Title VI and Non-Discrimination Implementation Plan.

• Approved interim use permit for Byron and Amy Wulf to excavate gravel on ~7 acres (unanimous)
• Approved change of Sarah Payne from full-time to intermittent part-time Dispatch/Jailer effective 7/11/22 (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for full-time Dispatch/Jailer (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Ann Streed, Social Worker, effective July 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Social Worker (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Ellie Ranum, Child Protection Social Worker, effective July 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Department Title VI and Non-Discrimination Implementation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved seeking mediation through resolution supporting PrimeWest as sole provider (unanimous)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting and work session. The agenda lists only the meeting time and linked documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided in the text.

• Regular meeting and work session at 9:00 a.m.

The Stevens County Board approved a resolution supporting PrimeWest Health as the single managed care provider for families and children, and approved warrants totaling $295,594.50. The board also reappointed Bruce Malo to the HRA Board, approved several hires and promotions, and tabled a daycare grant agreement for further discussion.

• Approved resolution supporting PrimeWest as sole provider for families and children (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants totaling $295,594.50 (5-0)
• Approved Human Service warrants of $134,110.26 (5-0)
• Reappointed Bruce Malo to HRA Board for 5-year term (5-0)
• Approved contract with Chokio-Alberta School (5-0)
• Approved CD loan payoff of $8,200 and loan payment of $66,000 (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Pomme de Terre Golf Club (5-0)
• Tabled daycare grant agreement with developer for six pods (5-0)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This agenda is purely procedural, listing only the date and time for the Stevens County Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on June 13, 2022.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on 2022-06-13

The Stevens County Board of Appeal & Equalization held its annual meeting and unanimously accepted the 2022 assessment as presented by County Assessor Craig Swanson. The board also elected officers and heard a presentation on property values and trends. No public comments or media were present.

• Elected Staples as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Young as Clerk to the Board (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 assessment as presented (unanimous)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The board declared a state of emergency for the May 30, 2022, weather event, ratified the chair's earlier declaration, and approved a resolution to accept federal funds for a bituminous mill and overlay on CSAH 9. It also accepted a resignation, approved several hires and backfills, and authorized a letter requesting mediation with DHS regarding PrimeWest.

• Declared state of emergency for May 30 weather event (Resolution 220607-49)
• Approved MnDOT agreement for federal funds for SP 075-0609-036 on CSAH 9 (Resolution 220607-50)
• Accepted resignation of Dispatcher/Jailer Ashley Marquart effective May 27, 2022
• Approved backfill for Dispatcher/Jailer position
• Approved backfill for Deputy Auditor Treasurer position
• Hired Jacky Wallschlager as Mental Health Professional at Grade 22, Step 8 effective June 8, 2022
• Authorized letter requesting mediation with DHS by June 10, 2022

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes a board agenda and packet, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

The board approved the issuance and sale of $3,320,000 General Obligation Ditch Bonds, Series 2022A, to BOK Financial Securities, Inc. It also approved multiple contracts, including road projects and a VMware license upgrade, and set a final hearing for County Ditch 16.

• Approved $3,320,000 ditch bond sale to BOK Financial (5-0)
• Approved $189,100 aggregate base project to Central Specialties (5-0)
• Approved $43,120 concrete crushing to Central Specialties (5-0)
• Approved $74,900 shouldering project to Joe Riley Construction (5-0)
• Approved $5,678.60 VMware license purchase (5-0)
• Approved $222,690.36 payment to Donlar (5-0)
• Set final hearing for CD16 on June 27, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $126,227.31 in commissioner warrants (5-0)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners convened an emergency meeting on May 13, 2022. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or proposed actions.

The board ratified Resolution 220513-47 declaring a state of emergency for the May 12, 2022 weather event, following a presentation by the sheriff and emergency manager. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioners Ennen, Kopitzke, and Staples in favor and two against.

• Ratified Resolution 220513-47 declaring a state of emergency (3-2)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Stevens County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on May 3, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. The agenda itself contains only the meeting time and links to the full agenda and packet PDFs, so no specific items are listed here. The board is meeting for its regular session, with all details deferred to the attached documents.

• Meeting date and time: 2022-05-03, 9:00 A.M.
• Agenda and packet available as PDF documents

The board awarded a $2,043,127.08 contract to Central Specialties for mill and bituminous overlay on CSAH 9, and approved a federal project advance resolution up to $1,015,000. It also approved a Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT, several personnel actions, a $1,904,506 ARPA standard allowance election, and a resolution supporting PrimeWest as sole health plan provider. The CD18 assessment discussion was tabled for 2023 budgeting.

• Awarded SP 075-609-036 mill and bituminous overlay on CSAH 9 to Central Specialties for $2,043,127.08 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 220305-42 for federal project advance up to $1,015,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 220503-43 Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Shannon Asmus to Deputy Auditor/Treasurer/Elections at Grade 19 Step 7 (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Molly Westerman to Mental Health Professional Supervisor at Grade 23 Step 7 (5-0)
• Approved hiring Hannah Lein as Child Protection Social Worker at Grade 19 Step 4 (5-0)
• Approved hiring a summer intern for County Attorney's office at $20/hr (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 220503-44 continuing sponsorship of West Central Trailblazers Snowmobile Association (5-0)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only the meeting time and a list of associated documents. There are no specific items, discussions, or decisions listed in the text.

The board adopted the Stevens County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, making the county eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grants. It approved $230,458.04 in commissioner warrants (minus unemployment insurance payments), a $17,850 rotary mower purchase, and several personnel actions including hires and a resignation. The board also approved a mental health services agreement with local public schools and an ARPA modification of $20,000 for mental health wellness.

• Adopted All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved commissioner warrants totaling $230,458.04 (unanimous)
• Approved rotary mower purchase from Midwest Machinery for $17,850 after trade-in (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Julie Bruns, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer/Elections (unanimous)
• Hired Janel Mendoza as Eligibility Worker (unanimous)
• Hired Heather Hoxtell as Eligibility Worker (unanimous)
• Approved Mental Health Services Agreement with public schools (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA modification of $20,000 for Mental Health Wellness (unanimous)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a meeting specifically for the purpose of redistricting. No other items are listed on this agenda.

• Board Of Commissioners Redistricting Meeting

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a redistricting resolution that redraws the five county commissioner districts based on the 2020 Census. The new districts take effect for the 2022 primary and general elections, with terms starting in 2022 for Districts 1, 2, and 5, and continuing terms for Districts 3 and 4. The plan will be filed with the County Auditor by May 3, 2022, and published in the Stevens County Times.

• Adopted Resolution 220405-36 for county commissioner redistricting (unanimous)
• District 1: City of Morris Precinct 2, 4-year term (2022 election)
• District 2: Includes Donnelly, Alberta, and multiple townships, 4-year term (2022 election)
• District 3: Includes Chokio, Hancock, and several townships, continuation of current term (2024 election)
• District 4: City of Morris Precinct 3 and Damen Township, continuation of current term (2024 election)
• District 5: City of Morris Precinct 1 and Morris Township, 4-year term (2022 election)
• Directed County Administrator to file redistricting plan by May 3, 2022, effective June 3, 2022

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners. The agenda lists only the meeting start time and references the full agenda and packet documents, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners
• Agenda and packet documents referenced

The board authorized the issuance and sale of General Obligation Ditch Bonds, Series 2022A, in the approximate principal amount of $3,355,000 to finance improvements to County Ditch 25. They also approved a municipal advisory service agreement with Northland Securities, advertised two construction projects, adopted several personnel policies, and approved a vehicle purchase. All votes were unanimous except for the 3.18 Recording Workplace Communication Prohibited Policy (3-2) and the vehicle purchase (4-1).

• Authorized $3.355M General Obligation Ditch Bonds for CD25 (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Advisory Service Agreement with Northland Securities (unanimous)
• Advertised CP 2022-01 gravel base project for CSAH 4 (unanimous)
• Advertised CP 2022-02 concrete crushing of 4,000 cubic yards (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Highway Report (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3.15 Dress Code (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 4.1 Respectful Workplace Policy (unanimous)
• Approved new Policy 3.18 Recording Workplace Communication Prohibited (3-2)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Stevens County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on March 15, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references attached documents (agenda and packet PDFs) for details. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

The board awarded a $2,469,595.93 contract to Joe Riley Construction for construction of County Ditch 25, the only bid received. It also approved $193,854.28 in commissioner warrants, a $12,000 loan advance from CD18 to CD16 and CD25, and a 20-year bonding schedule for CD25. The board approved round two ARPA daycare grants totaling $54,037, exceeding the original $50,000 budget, and tabled a proposed policy on recording workplace communications.

• Awarded CD25 construction contract to Joe Riley Construction for $2,469,595.93 (unanimous)
• Approved commissioner warrants totaling $193,854.28 (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 loan advance from CD18 to CD16 ($5,000) and CD25 ($7,000) (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pursue 20-year bonding schedule for CD25 (consensus)
• Approved round two ARPA daycare grants totaling $54,037 (3-1, Staples nay)
• Approved wireless system bid from Morris Electronics for $19,935.69 (unanimous)
• Approved RSA Two Factor Authentication bid from Morris Electronics for $8,738.50 (unanimous)
• Tabled Policy 3.18 Recording Workplace Communication Prohibited (unanimous)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and available documents. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the scheduled meeting time and available documents. No specific items for discussion or decision were listed in the text.

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on February 1, 2022, at 9:00 AM. The agenda itself contains only the meeting time and references to a board packet and agenda PDF, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 9:00 AM
• Board packet and agenda documents referenced

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting fully funded SCORE grants to counties, accepted a resignation and approved backfilling the position, approved a waste hauler license, and made a payment on a deed grant. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda with addition of Engebretson hauling agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 1/18/22 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Regional Emergency Services Committees for 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Mickey Berg, Child Protection Social Worker, effective Feb 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved backfill of Child Protection Social Worker position (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 220201-09 supporting fully funded SCORE grants to counties (unanimous)
• Approved Engebretson and Sons Disposal Service Inc. solid waste collection/transportation license (unanimous)
• Approved first payment from Fund One-44 for deed grant repayment (unanimous)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting and work session. The agenda includes only the meeting and work session items with associated documents; no specific decisions or discussion topics are listed.

• Regular meeting and work session at 9:00 a.m.

The board approved several expenditures, including a new Mack truck for $215,486 after trade-in, a $394,417.74 payment for highway facility construction, and a $49,110 transfer from Human Services to Road and Bridge for construction costs. It also accepted holiday and program donations, approved warrants totaling $330,956.71, and extended the telecommuting policy through February 28, 2022. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Mack Truck and accessories for $215,486 after trade (5-0)
• Approved payment to Donlar for Pay Application #8 totaling $394,417.74 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $49,110 from Fund 5 to Fund 3 for highway facility construction (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants totaling $330,956.71 (5-0)
• Approved Human Service warrants of $203,173.44 (5-0)
• Approved landfill access agreement for MPCA groundwater investigation (5-0)
• Approved loan advances from CD18 to CD25 ($10,500), CD16 ($8,200), and CD3 ($8,000) (5-0 each)
• Extended Telecommuting Policy through February 28, 2022 (5-0)

Stevens County Board of Commissioners

The provided document contains only the meeting time and references to the board agenda and packet files. There are no specific proposals, discussions, or decisions detailed in the text.

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, setting commissioner per diems, and making numerous committee and policy appointments. The board also approved several routine resolutions, including authorizing electronic funds transfers and paying certain claims, and approved a one-time augmentation for CPT duties.

• Set 2022 regular meetings for first and third Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Set 2022 Flicker Tail and Gopher bounties at $1.00 each (unanimous)
• Approved AMC 2022 Policy Committee and Voting Delegate appointments (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 committee assignments with changes (unanimous)
• Set commissioner per diems at $75 for in-county and $90 for out-of-county meetings (unanimous)
• Approved one-time augmentation of $5,750 for CPT duties (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Thomas Allen Contract with no changes (unanimous)
• Designated Stevens County Times as official newspaper for 2022-2024 (unanimous)