PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

January 5, 2016
The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of
Jackson on January 5, 2016. The following members were present: David Henkels, Rosemary
Schultz, William Tusa, Kim Hummel and Don Wachal, Commissioners; County Coordinator, Steven
Duncan and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician.
CALL TO ORDER
County Coordinator Steven Duncan called for nominations for Chair. Motion was made by
Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to nominate Commissioner
Rosemary Schultz as Chair for the year 2016. Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and
seconded by Commissioner Wachal to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot. Motion
carried unanimously.
Chair Schultz called for nominations for Vice-Chair. Motion was made by Commissioner
Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to nominate Commissioner William Tusa as
Vice Chair for the year 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt the
Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to
approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 16-001 approving the December 15, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board.
Resolution 16-002 approving all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 76991 through 77134 in the amount of
$515,848.38 - for Revenue Fund, $58,369.34; Road and Bridge, $65,481.57; CIP Bonds, $1,680.00;
Ditch Fund 41, $372,877.95; Insurance Trust, $2,176.00; Tax and Penalty, $27.00; and Library,
$15,236.52. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurers Office upon
request.
Resolution 16-003 adopting Roberts Rules of Order as the official parliamentary authority
governing rules of procedure for Jackson County Board of Commissioners meetings for 2016.
Resolution 16-004 Appointing County-Designated Employee Responsible for Enforcement of
Control or Eradication of Noxious Weeds in Jackson County.
RESOLUTION 16-004
APPOINTING COUNTY-DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ENFORCEMENT OF CONTROL OR ERADICATION OF NOXIOUS WEEDS IN
JACKSON COUNTY
WHEREAS, the County Board is required under Minnesota Statute 18.80 to appoint either an
agricultural inspector or a county-designated employee to carry out duties as specified in statute.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners that

Andy Geiger, Land Management Director, is appointed as the County-Designated Employee
Responsible for Enforcement of Control or Eradication of Noxious Weeds in Jackson County
effective January 5, 2016.
Duly passed and adopted this 5th Day of January, 2016
_____________________________
Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: ___________________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator
Chair Schultz directs the Auditor/Treasurer to payout $20,000 to the Jackson County Fair
Association, which is half of the $40,000 appropriation in the 2016 budget.
Resolution 16-005 approving a Mortgage Satisfaction for Albert F. Brown and Jeri L. Brown for a
mortgage recorded on December 21, 2006 as Document Number 252240 in the Office of the
Cottonwood County Recorder.
Resolution 16-006 approving Sherry E. Haley, Jackson County Attorney to sign Master Subscriber
Agreement for Minnesota Court Data Services for Governmental Agencies.
RESOLUTION 16-006
WHEREAS, the County of Jackson desires to improve efficiencies through participating in a more
efficient court process with the Minnesota Judicial Branch; and,
WHEREAS, as the Minnesota Judicial Branch moves towards a more efficient court process, the
eCourtMN initiative is committeed to ensuring that non-court governmental agencies have
appropriate access to court records and documents; and
WHEREAS, Jackson Countys Attorneys office desires to subscribe to Minnesota Court Data
Services Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Board of Commssioners
approves and authorizes Sherry E. Haley, Jackson County Attorney, to sign the Master Subscriber
Agreement for Minnesota Court Data Services for Governmemental Agencies.
Duly passed and adopted this 5th Day of January, 2016
_____________________________
Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: ___________________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator
Resolution 16-007 Setting a Final Hearing for County Ditch Number 124 for Tuesday, January 19,
2016 at 1:30 pm in the County Board Room of the Jackson County Courthouse.

Resolution 16-008 adopting the Jackson County Summary Budget for 2016.
The following is a summary budget for the 2016 fiscal year for Jackson County, Minnesota. This
summary is published in accordance with Minnesota Statute 375.169. The detail of the County
budget is on file in the County Auditors Office at the Courthouse in the City of Jackson,
Minnesota, and may be viewed during normal business hours.

JACKSON COUNTY SUMMARY BUDGET

Budgeted Governmental Funds

2016

2015

Revenues
County Portion of Tax Levy
State Paid Portion of Tax Levy

10,346,531
168,693
Total Tax Levy

9,882,130
173,249
10,515,224

10,055,379
Licenses and Permits
IntergovernmentalFederal
State
--Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeits
Interest on Investments
Miscellaneous

16,025

14,325

13,000
7,169,362
Other

--6,824,057

1,148,063
3,000
70,400
2,128,921

--1,191,726
3,000
25,600
2,125,845

Other Sources
Proceeds from Bond Sales
Budgeted Use of Available Fund Balances
Total Revenues and Other Sources
Expenditures
General Government
Public Safety
Highways and Streets
Human Services
Culture and Recreation
Conservation of Natural Resources
General Obligation Debt Service
Other/Unallocated
Total Expenditures

--(1,464,692)

--(1,653,063)

19,599,303

18,586,869

2,661,564
2,744,863
6,895,845
2,902,935
852,032
697,948
1,481,710
1,362,406

2,585,929
2,724,556
6,183,000
2,980,003
840,160
598,461
1,481,727
1,193,033

19,599,303

18,586,869

Resolution 16-009 approving issuance of a county issued credit card, with a credit card account
limit of $500, to be utilized by Building Maintenance Supervisor, Bob Flohre, to only be used to

purchase services, supplies, materials and equipment for the County when no other established
payment method is accepted.
PRINTERS PROPOSALS
Justin Lessman, Livewire Printing, presented proposals for the publication of all Board Proceedings,
the Annual Financial Statement and the List of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes for the year 2016. Said
proposals are on file in the office of the County Coordinator.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to adopt
Resolution 16-010 accepting the proposal of the Jackson County Pilot, Lakefield Standard and the
Tri-County News for publication of all Board Proceedings in 6 point font, the annual financial
statement and the list of delinquent real estate taxes for the year 2016. Said proposals are on file in
the office of the County Coordinator. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Wachal to adopt Resolution
16-011 designating the official newspaper for 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 16-011
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS according to Minnesota Statute 331A.04, the Jackson County Board of
Commissioners is required to designate an official newspaper at the first County Board meeting of
the year; and
WHEREAS according to Minnesota Statute 331A.12, the County Board may designate the
Countys Web site as the official manner of publication for transportation project request for
proposals (RFPs); and
WHEREAS Jackson County has a Web site as defined in Minnesota Statute 331A.12 with an
addressable location of www.co.jackson.mn.us.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jackson County Pilot, published on Thursday
of each week, be and the same hereby is designated by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners
of Jackson County, State of Minnesota, as the official newspaper of said county for the year 2016.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board hereby designates the Jackson County Web
site, with an addressable location of www.co.jackson.mn.us, as the official publication site for
transportation project RFPs.
Duly Passed and Adopted this 6th Day of January 2016.
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
__________________________________
Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 16-012 approving the release of collateral for MDF Truck & Trailer, LLC. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 16-013 approving agreement for services between Jackson County & Southwest
Regional Development Commission (SRDC) for the purpose of utilizing the expertise of the staff of
the SRDC for the servicing of new & pre-existing loans of the Jackson County Revolving Loan
Fund in cooperation with the Jackson County Advisory Board. Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to table
action regarding the approval of project proposal from NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services to
perform an FX Control System Upgrade for the Courthouse/Government Center Campus. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 16-014 approving the final payment of $9,572.50 to Pearson Brothers Inc., Hanover, MN
for SAP 032-030-019. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY BOARD ACKNOWLEDGMENT
WHEREAS, Contract No. 0019 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 5th Day of January 2016
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
__________________________________
Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator
JACKSON COUNTY ATTORNEY

Information was provided by District Court Administrator, Mike Kelly regarding the
Fairmont/Martin/Jackson Drug Court. No action was taken.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt
Resolution 16-015 re-appointing Dorothy Ulbricht to the Extension Committee for a three-year term
to expire January 8, 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 16-016 re-appointing Larry Leopold to the Extension Committee for a three-year term to
expire January 8, 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 16-017 re-appointing Stan Sievert to the Housing Redevelopment Authority Board for a
five-year term to expire February 28, 2021. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 16-018 making the following appointments to the Minnesota Counties Computer
Cooperative (MCCC) User Groups effective January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016:
MCCC Delegate
Tax - ACS Alternate
CAMA Alternate
Finance & Gen. Gov't. Alternate
Corrections Alternate
County Attorney Alternate
Property Info. Alternate
Motion carried unanimously.

Dennis Fields
Jason McCaslin
Jason McCaslin
Kevin Nordquist
Bob Jirele
Mynet Anderson
Jason McCaslin

Chair Schultz appointed Commissioner Schultz (herself) to the AMC Health and Human Services
Policy Committee; Commissioner Hummel to the AMC General Government Policy Committee;
Commissioner Henkels to the AMC Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee;
Commissioner Wachal to the AMC Transportation and Infrastructure Policy Committee; and
Commissioner Tusa to the AMC Public Safety Policy Committee.
The following appointments were made by Chair Schultz:
Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC)
National Association of County Officers (NACO)
Extension Committee
Fair Board
Historical Society
Law Library Board
Library Board
SW Regional Development Commission
Chief Elected Officials Board to Private Industry Council
Revolving Loan Fund Advisory Board
Ft. Belmont Foundation/JCT, Inc.

Wachal, Tusa, Hummel,

Schultz, Henkels
Wachal, Tusa, Hummel
Schultz, Henkels
Schultz, Tusa
Tusa, Alternate - Wachal
Schultz, Alternate - Hummel
Schultz
Schultz, Alternate - Hummel
Henkels, Alternate - Schultz
Wachal
Tusa and Henkels
Hummel, Alternate - Wachal

Emergency Preparedness Task Force

Family Services Network
DVHHS Joint Powers Board
Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)
Local Mental Health Advisory Council
Local Radio Board
Southwest Regional Radio Board
Southwest Mental Health Consortium
SW Mental Health Center Governing Board
Western Community Action Council
Western Community Action Hunger Team
Jackson/Cottonwood Transit Advisory Board
Drug Court Liaison
Southern Prairie Community Care
City/County Law Enforcement Liaison Committee
Comprehensive Water Mgmt. Advisory Committee
Iowa Lakes Regional Water
Lincoln Pipestone Regional Water
Red Rock Rural Water
County Lakes Planning Team
Department of Natural Resources matters
Regional Trails Committee
County Trails Committee
Prairie Ecology Bus Center
District 8 Land Use & Environment Advisory Task Force
Heron Lake Watershed District Board
Planning and Zoning Board
Parks Board
Gravel Committee
Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA)
Rural Minnesota Energy Board
SW Regional Solid Waste Commission
Highway & Drainage matters & inspection
Highway 60 Action Corporation
Minnesota Transportation Alliance
Area Transportation Partnership District 7 (ATP7)
U.S. Highway 71 Association
Jackson/Martin Joint Ditch
ITC Huntley-Lakefield Junction Transmission Project
Jackson City/County Joint Facilities Committee
TED Grant Committee
Jackson/Nobles Joint Ditch
Benefits Committee
Building Committee

Tusa
Hummel
Wachal, Tusa, Hummel
Schultz, Henkels
Schultz, Alternate - Wachal
Schultz
Hummel
Hummel
Schultz
Henkels, Hummel
Tusa
Tusa
Tusa
Tusa
Schultz, Alternate Wachal
Wachal
Wachal, Alternate Henkels
Hummel, Tusa
Tusa, Schultz
Henkels, Tusa
Wachal, Tusa, Hummel
Schultz, Henkels
Wachal, Tusa, Hummel
Schultz, Henkels
Henkels, Schultz
Schultz
Schultz
Wachal
Henkels, Alternate - Schultz
Schultz, Alternate Tusa
Wachal, Henkels
Henkels, Hummel
Wachal, Alternate Henkels
Henkels, Alternate Wachal
Henkels, Alternate Wachal
Wachal, Tusa, Hummel,
Schultz, Henkels
Henkels, Alternate - Hummel
Wachal, Tusa, Hummel,
Schultz, Henkels
Henkels, Wachal
Wachal
Hummel, Wachal, Tusa
Hummel, Alternate Wachal
Tusa, Hummel
Wachal, Hummel
Henkels, Tusa
Schultz, Wachal
Tusa, Hummel

Budget Committee
CIP Committee
Information Systems Committee
Labor Relations & Personnel Committee
Policy Committee
Safety Committee
457 Plan Investment Committee
Special Meetings as needed

Hummel, Wachal
Henkels, Wachal
Hummel
Henkels, Hummel
Hummel, Schultz
Tusa
Wachal
Wachal, Tusa, Hummel
Schultz, Henkels

Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Henkels to adopt
Resolution 16-019 appointing Commissioner Schultz to the Plum Creek Library Governing Board
for a one year term to expire January 5, 2017. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 16-020 setting the regular meeting schedule of the Jackson County Board of
Commissioners for the year 2016 as the first and third Tuesday according to the following schedule.
Motion carried unanimously.
NOTICE
Jackson County Board of Commissioners
2016 Meetings
The regularly scheduled meetings of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners will begin on each of these dates after
the Department Visit, if any, at 9:00 A.M. Meetings will take place in the County Board Room of the Jackson County
Courthouse, unless otherwise specified.
Tuesday
Tuesday

January 5
January 19

9:00 AM
9:00 AM

Department Visit @ 8:30 AM

None
County Assessor

Tuesday
Tuesday

February 2
February 16

9:00 AM
9:00 AM

Library
Extension @ Board Room

Tuesday
Thurs Fri
Tuesday

March 1
Mar 10 & 11
March 15

9:00 AM

Tuesday
Tuesday

April 5
April 19

9:00 AM
9:00 AM

Sheriff
Public Works

Tuesday
Tuesday

May 3
May 17

9:00 AM
9:00 AM

Veterans Svs/Emerg Mgmt

SWCD @ Board Room

Thursday
Tuesday
Monday
Tuesday

June 2
June 7
June 13
June 21

8:00 AM
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
9:00 AM

Tuesday
Tuesday

July 5
July 19

9:00 AM
9:00 AM

None
None

Tuesday
Tuesday

August 2
August 16

9:00 AM
9:00 AM

None
None

Tuesday

September 6

9:00 AM

None

9:00 AM

Recorder
Joint Legislative Conference @ St Paul
Court Services

AMC District Meeting @ Nobles County

County Attorney
Board of Equalization
County Auditor/Treasurer

Tuesday

September 20

9:00 AM

None

Tuesday
Tuesday

October 4
October 18

9:00 AM
9:00 AM

DVHHS
Court Administration

Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday

November 1
November 3
November 22*

9:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM

None
AMC District Meeting @ Pipestone County
Information Systems

Thursday
Mon Tue
Tuesday
Tuesday

December 1
6:00 PM
December 5 & 6
December 13** 9:00 AM
December 27** 9:00 AM

Special Meeting regarding 2017 Budget and Levy

AMC Annual Conference Minneapolis
None
None

*4th Tuesday
** 2nd & 4th Tuesday

Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 16-021 authorizing a per diem rate of $50.00 and mileage rate at the IRS rate, which is
54. cents/mile, effective January 1, 2016 for lay persons serving on the following Boards,
Commissions and Committees: Planning and Zoning Commission; Parks Board; Board of
Adjustment; Extension Committee; Housing and Redevelopment (HRA) Authority; Comprehensive
Water Management Advisory Committee; Revolving Loan Fund Advisory Board; Rural
Development Financing Authority; Local Mental Health Advisory Council; Southwest Mental
Health Center Governing Board; Regional Trails Committee; Library Board; Radio Board; Law
Enforcement Liaison Committee and any Board, Commission or Committee approved and
appointed by the County Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 16-022 extending the Professional Service Agreement with Phillips Agency for updates
to the County web site through February 29, 2016 under the same terms and conditions as the
existing agreement, subject to County Attorney approval. Voting in favor of the motion were
Commissioners Schultz, Tusa, Henkels, and Wachal. Voting against the motion was Commissioner
Hummel. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS

Commissioner Henkels reported on Personnel Committee, Revolving Loan Fund Committee
conference call, and Property closing.
Commissioner Hummel reported on Personnel Committee and City/County Shared Facility Building
Meeting.
Commissioner Wachal reported on Private Industry Council and Property closing.
Commissioner Tusa reported on City/County Shared Facility Building Meeting and Revolving Loan
Fund Committee.
Commissioner Schultz reported on Historical Society and Prairie Ecology Bus Center.

ADJOURN
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
_____________________________________________
Rosemary Schultz, Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator