PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

January 20, 2015

The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of
Jackson on January 20, 2015. The following members were present: David Henkels, Rosemary
Schultz, Kim Hummel and Don Wachal, Commissioners; County Coordinator, Janice Fransen and
Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician. Commissioner William Tusa was absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to
approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 15-023 approving the January 6, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board
Resolution 15-024 approving all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 73606 through 73783 in the amount of
$2,363,301.16 - for Revenue Fund, $178,056.08; Road and Bridge, $197,231.29; CIP Bonds 39,
$694,785.59; Ditch Fund, $137,890.16; Revolving Loan, $510.00; Bonds, $900,174.38; Agency,
$3,963.50; Tax and Penalty, $256.52; Library, $9,542.64; and Insurance Trust, $240,891.00. A
detailed list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurers Office upon request.
Resolution 15-025 approving the Agreement for Services between Jackson County and the
Southwest Regional Development Commission for administrative services of the Jackson County
Revolving Loan Fund effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, pending County
Attorney review.
Resolution 15-026 approving an Agreement for Services between Jackson County and Southwest
Regional Development Commission for the servicing of new and pre-existing loans effective
January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 pending County Attorney review.
Resolution 15-027 adopting the Policy for Ensuring the Security of Not Public Data effective
January 20, 2015.
Resolution 15-028 acknowledging the Application for Exempt Permit of Jackson County
Conservation League and approve with no waiting period, for a raffle to be held on March 20, 2015
at the Horse Barn and Hunt Club.
Resolution 15-029 authorizing the issuance of a County Issued Credit Card with an Account Limit
of $500 to Tawn L. Hall, Deputy Emergency Management Director.
Resolution 15-030 approving the Agreement between Jackson County and The American Federation
of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Local Union 925 effective January 1, 2015
through December 31, 2017.
Resolution 15-031 approving the job description for IS Administrative Assistant/Software Specialist
at Grade 9 in the County Compensation Schedule.

Resolution 15-032 re-appointing Tam Erickson to the Policy Committee representing Library staff;
Roger Hawkinson representing Law Enforcement Center; Greg Ahrens representing Public Works
Union; and appointing Dannelle Swanson representing the Courthouse to three-years terms expiring
December 31, 2017.
Resolution 15-033 appointing Jeff Johnson to the CIP Committee for a three year term effective
January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017.
Resolution 15-034 authorizing the County Assessor to offer Assessment contracts to townships as
township assessor vacancies occur.
The County Board finds that the Jackson County Ambulance Services benefits the health and
welfare of county residents by providing timely, safe, and qualified emergency service, which
enhances the quality of life for county residents, and as such is an appropriate recipient of County
funds. Chair Henkels directs the Auditor/Treasurer to pay out the budget allocation of $21,000 to
Jackson Ambulance Service for the budget year 2015, to be distributed to the Jackson, Lakefield and
Heron Lake Ambulance Services based on the number of ambulances and the number of calls for
service, as presented to the Board.
The County Board finds that the Southwest Minnesota Workforce Council benefits the economic
development of the County through workforce development, and as such is an appropriate recipient
of County funds. Chair Henkels directs the Auditor/Treasurer to pay out the budget allocation of
$2,415 to Southwest Minnesota Workforce Council for the budget year 2015.
SHERIFF
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-035 authorizing the request to purchase two Ford Utility SUVs from State contract
#83065 for an estimated total $48,905.00 for vehicles, equipment and installation. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to adopt
Resolution 15-036 approving the purchase of a tandem axle truck from I-State Truck Center on state
contract #77936 for the purchase price of $74,394.51 including the trade of a 2003 Sterling. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-037 approving the final payment of $73,553.32 to Midwest Contracting LLC,
Marshall, MN for SAP 032-629-044. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY BOARD ACKNOWLEDGMENT
WHEREAS, Contract No. 2944 has in all things been completed, and the County Board being fully
advised on the premises,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we do hereby accept said completed project for
and on behalf of the County of Jackson and authorize final payment as specified herein.
Duly passed and Adopted this 20th Day of January 2015
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David Henkels, Chair
ATTEST: __________________________________
Janice Fransen, County Coordinator
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-038 setting a Public Hearing for Tuesday, February 17 at 9:30 am in the County
Board Room, Jackson County Courthouse, 405 Fourth Street, Jackson, Minnesota for the purpose of
considering a revised Jackson County Business Subsidy Policy. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-039 approving Client Services Agreement and Online Service Agreement with The
McDowell Agency, Inc. for background screening services, and authorizing the County Coordinator
to execute the agreements pending County Attorney review. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Commissioner Tusa was absent.
Commissioner Schultz reported on Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) Board
Meeting, Research in Action Conference Call, Southern Prairie Community Care, Historical Society
Annual Meeting, and Prairie Ecology Bus Center.
Commissioner Hummel reported on two meetings with MnDOT regarding Roundabouts on
Highway 71, DVHHS Board Meeting, and Southwest Mental Health Center Governing Board.
Commissioner Wachal reported on department orientation, DVHHS Board Meeting, GBERBA,
AMC District 8 Land Use Task Force, and meeting with MnDOT regarding Roundabouts on
Highway 71.
Commissioner Henkels reported on Southwest Regional Development Commission, Mental Health
Local Advisory Council, and Southwest Mental Health Center Governing Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to
adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

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David Henkels, Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Janice Fransen, County Coordinator