TRANSCRIPT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELTRAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS July 3, 2018

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1 TRANSCRIPT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELTRAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS July 3, 2018 The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on July 3, 2018, at the County Board Room, County Administration Building, Bemidji, Minnesota. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Richard Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Commissioners Jim Lucachick, and Keith Winger were present. Commissioners Tim Sumner and Reed Olson were excused. GENERAL COMMENTS BOARD CHAIR CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE BOARD APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following item was added to the Regular Agenda: Approval of Resolution Declaring a State of Emergency for severe thunderstorms GENERAL BUSINESS Approved Agenda and Amendments A motion to approve the Agenda and Amendments was made by Commissioner Lucachick, seconded by Commissioner Winger, and unanimously carried. Approved Consent Agenda A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Commissioner Lucachick, seconded by Commissioner Winger, and unanimously carried. CONSENT ITEMS Approved Minutes Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Work Meeting held June 19, 2018, and the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting held June 19, 2018, as submitted.

2 Approved Auditor/Treasurer Warrant Payment Listing The Board, by adoption of its Consent Agenda, received and approved the warrant payment listing submitted by the Auditor/Treasurer s Office. Approved Payment of Auditor/Treasurer Bills The Board, by adoption of its Consent Agenda, approved payment of Auditor/Treasurer bills, as submitted. Approved ConCon PILT Fund Appropriations Consolidated Conservation funding recommendation of $102,148 made by the citizen committees for 2018 distribution of the 15% PILT Fund in the Fourtown Grygla and Kelliher Waskish Area, as submitted. Approved Purchase of Trail Grooming Equipment purchase of trail grooming equipment from the lowest responsible bidder, Track Inc. in the amount of $147,000.00, as submitted. Approved Resolution for Three Island Park Bridge Resolution for the Three Island Park Bridge: Whereas, the Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club has requested support for honoring Lennard (Lenny) Bergstrom for his outstanding contributions to the Bemidji are cross-country skiing and recreation community by naming the newly installed bridge at Three Island Park the Lenny Bergstrom Bridge; Whereas, the internal Beltrami County Naming Committee has considered the merits of the request against the standards in the Naming Policy and recommends the bridge being named as suggested: Be It Resolved that the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners authorizes the newly installed multi-purpose bridge to be name the Lenny Bergstrom Bridge. Be it Further Resolved that Beltrami County reserves the right to approve the design of the sign or plaque and approve the manner of attachment to county fixtures, and requires that the petitioner cover the cost of installation and maintenance of said sign/plaque. Approved Mutual Easement Exchange mutual exchange of easements between Beltrami County for access to tax 2

3 forfeited land and Donald J. Gross & Sons for access to their private land. Approved ARMER Resolution and Apply for Grants Resolution for participation in MN Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) and authorized application for competitive grant funding from the Dept of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Communications Networks for SECB Grant and SHSP Grant for equipment in the Beltrami County Judicial Center as needed for enhancement of ARMER radio coverage: WHEREAS, Beltrami County is a participant in Minnesota s Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) as the primary communication resource for Beltrami County law enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, the Beltrami County Judicial Center is of harden construction and geographically located between the Community Service Center and Bemidji Federal Building which inhibits the inbuilding performance and subsequent communication of portable radios to ARMER tower sites; and WHEREAS, the installation of a Bi-Directional Amplifier will mitigate the impedance resulting from the harden construction and buildings adjacent to the Beltrami County Judicial Center; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety s Division of Emergency Communication Networks has competitive grant funding available through the Statewide Emergency Communications Board and/or Strengthen Homeland Security Programs for ARMER integration costs for infrastructure enhancements to off-set agencies costs through matching grants with an application deadline of July 6th, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Beltrami County Sheriff s Office is authorized to apply for grant funding to offset costs associated with Bi-Directional Amplification systems to provide adequate in-building coverage for Beltrami County owned structures with Beltrami County committing no less than 50% of the project cost. Approved Contract for Remonumentation Project remonumentation contract for project for Summit and Maple Ridge Townships, with Kramer Lease DeLeo, as submitted. 3

4 Approved Health & Human Services Host County Contracts for Services Host County Contract with Beltrami Area Service Collaborative for bill truancy services and the revised Contract Goal Oriented Assisted Living, to increase billable rates. Approved MDH Contract for Follow Along Program contract with MDH July 2018-March 2019 CHB Grant Project Agreement for Follow Along Program. Approved Health & Human Services Warrant Payment List The Board, by adoption of its Consent Agenda, received and approved the warrant payment listing submitted by Health & Human Services Department. REGULAR AGENDA Resolution Declaring a State of Emergency for Severe Thunderstorms WHEREAS, the Beltrami County Sheriff s Office is responsible for operating the Beltrami County Office of Emergency Management; and WHEREAS, several destructive severe thunderstorms beginning on June 28th through June 29th, 2018 impacted the populations of Beltrami County and its cities with destructive winds between 70MPH and 100MPH; and WHEREAS, these severe thunderstorms resulted in significant and widespread property damage and power outages across a large part of Beltrami County; and WHEREAS, recovering from this event has required a significant amount of public and private resources at the cost of tens of thousands of dollars; and WHEREAS, assistance from the State of Minnesota and/or Federal Emergency Management Agency may be available to assist in recovery efforts in response to the severe thunderstorms; and WHEREAS, Beltrami County Emergency Management requests the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners to declare Beltrami County in a State of Emergency for the severe thunderstorm events occurring between June 28th and June 29th, 2018; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Beltrami County has declared a State of Emergency for the period of 30 days effective July 2nd, 2018 through August 1st, 2018 or until circumstances no longer require a State of Emergency. 4

5 A motion was made by Commissioner Winger and seconded by Commissioner Lucachick to approve the Resolution Declaring a State of Emergency for severe thunderstorm damage on June 28-29, Unanimously carried. COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS Legislative/Lobbying Issues Commissioner Lucachick reported on the Line 3 vote passed by the Public Utility Commission. Commissioner Lucachick reported on the Veterans Home Committee meeting with legislatures and the need to meet again to work on fund raising. Commissioners Reports Review Upcoming Meeting Schedule Next regular meeting of the County Board will be July 17, 2018, at the Summit Town Hall, Beighley Road NE. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn the Board meeting at 5:06 p.m. was made by Commissioner Lucachick, seconded by Commissioner Winger, and unanimously carried. Richard Anderson, Chair Kay Mack, County Administrator 5