PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

October 6, 2015
The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of
Jackson on October 6, 2015 at 9:00am. The following members were present: David Henkels,
William Tusa, Rosemary Schultz, Kim Hummel and Don Wachal, Commissioners; County
Coordinator, Janice Fransen and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt the
Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to
approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 15-308 approving the September 15, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board.
Resolution 15-309 approving the September 24, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board Special
Session.
Resolution 15-310 approving all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 76088 through 76253 in the amount of
$540,280.38 - for Revenue Fund, $394,144.17; Road and Bridge, $74,482.19; CIP Bonds,
$4,900.00; Ditch Fund 41, $28,055.88; Health Insurance, $1,590.00; Septic, $32,000; Revolving
Loan, $264.00; Tax/Penalty, $56.00; Library, $4,693.14; and Forfeiture, $95.00. A detailed list of
claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurers Office upon request.
Resolution 15- 311 approving the following utility permits:
ITC Midwest LLC overhead power line CSAH 14, 17, 29, 83, and 85 County Project
DC Utilities bore fiber CSAH 36 Christiania Township
Jackson County install tile CR 66 Minneota Township
Resolution 15-312 approving a Letter of Agreement for Wellness Institute Services with the
Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative Wellness Institute, and authorizing the County
Coordinator to execute the Agreement.
Resolution 15-313 adopting revised Policy 730 - Wellness Pilot Program, for all non-union
employees.
Resolution 15-314 approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the Wellness Pilot Program
(Outcome Based) with AFSCME Local 925, Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 53 and Law
Enforcement Labor Services Local 233 and authorizing the County Coordinator to execute the
Agreement.
Resolution 15-315 approving a Lease Agreement for use of the Beef Barn Hallway and Office Space
at the Fairgrounds by New Fashion Pork - Food for Kids program effective September 1, 2015
through June 1, 2016.

Resolution 15-316 approving a Lease Agreement for use of the East Barn at the Fairgrounds by TriCounty Implement effective September 1, 2015 through June 1, 2016.
Resolution 15-317 approving a revised contract with Marsden Building Maintenance, LLC effective
March 1, 2015 through February 28, 2017.
Resolution 15-318 approving an SSTS Loan for Tim and Molly Fransen, Parcel Number
20.009.0600, in the amount of $8,000.00.
Resolution 15-319 approving the following 2016 VEBA trust contributions for retired elected
officials:
For those in the CDHP Plan #831 - $1850/$3700 plan: $1,320 annually for those selecting single
coverage, and $3,057.12 annually for those selecting family coverage.
For those in the CDHP Plan #833 - $2600/$5200 plan: $1,512 annually for those selecting single
coverage, and $3,162 annually for those selecting family coverage.
For those in the CDHP Plan #850 - $5000/$10,000 plan: $1,512 annually for those selecting single
coverage, and $3,162 annually for those selecting family coverage.
Resolution 15-320 approving out of state training and travel for Wes Liepold of Public Works to
attend annual bridge inspection training in Ames, Iowa.
Resolution 15-321 approving the following terms of employment for Steven Duncan for the position
of County Coordinator: (1) Grade 24, Step B on the County Compensation plan, which is an annual
salary of $88,646.90; (2) Eligible for the same cost of living adjustment on January 1, 2016 as other
non-union employees, and a step increase upon satisfactory completion of six months of
employment under the terms of County Policy 400; (3) Credit for eight years of service at Menard
County for purpose of vacation accrual rate; (4) Commence employment on November 30, 2015.
Resolution 15-322 approving policy F070 - Policy for Electronic Transfer of Funds effective
October 6, 2015.
Resolution 15-323 approving policy F020 - Budget Policy and Process effective October 6, 2015.
AUDITOR/TREASURER
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-324 approving the purchase of election equipment in the amount of $42,205.50 from
Election Systems & Software. Motion carried unanimously.
LAND MANAGEMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt
Resolution 15-325 accepting the FY 2016 & 2017 State of Minnesota Board of Water and Soil
Resources Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement in the amount of $45,167.00. Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-326 approving an Interim Use Permit for 5 acres in the E SE of Section 18 Rost
Township for a portable concrete plant, related structures and equipment pertaining to the MnDOT
I-90 Design Build SP3280-126 with the following conditions:
1. Must implement best management practices to keep dust leaving the site to a minimum.
2. Must meet all MPCA noise level requirements during the hours of operation.
3. Must abide by the standards of their existing NPDES Permit for managing storm water that
is leaving the site or standards of their site SWPP.
4. Must return site to its original condition (farmland) prior to the permit expiration date.
5. The hours of operation are 6 am 9 pm.
6. All refuse and waste materials will be disposed of in the proper manner. No on-site burning
or burial allowed of any materials.
7. All County, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances shall be complied with and
all necessary permits and licensures, including but not limited to any permits that may be
required by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources or Jackson County shall be maintained.
8. Must obtain a temporary driveway permit from Jackson County Public Works.
9. This Interim Use Permit will expire on December 1, 2016.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Hummel
closing the meeting as permitted by Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 subdivision 3(c) to discuss
real estate negotiations. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz re-opening
the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. No action taken.
PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 15-327 awarding the Contract for CP 032-100-021 to JJD Companies of Blooming
Prairie, Minnesota for $93,615.00 for culvert replacement on CR 76 in Section 15 of Belmont
Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-328 approving the Contract and Bond for Svoboda Excavating, Inc. for SAP 032599-100 for bridge removal. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt
Resolution 15-329 approving the transfer of funds up to $500,000 from Municipal State Aid
Construction Funds into the Regular Construction State Aid Account. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 15-329
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 162.08, Subd 4 (3d), provides that accumulated balances in excess
of two years of municipal account apportionments may be spent on projects located outside of
municipalities under 5000 population when approved solely by resolution of the county board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Transportation transfer up to

$500,000 in excess of two years apportionment into the Regular Construction Account.
Adopted this October 6, 2015.
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
_____________________________________________
David Henkels, Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Janice Fransen, County Coordinator
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-330 authorizing the solicitation of quotes for snow removal for the Courthouse
campus. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-331 vacating a portion of CSAH 24. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-331
WHEREAS, certain portions of Jackson County State Aid Highway No. 24 (C.S.A.H. 24) have
been relocated by reason of a county highway improvement; and
WHEREAS, C.S.A.H. 24 as now relocated and altered, took the place of and serves the same
purpose as the portion of former C.S.A.H. 24, which is no longer used and maintained; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 163.11 subdivision 4, the Jackson County Board of
Commissioners may, by resolution, vacate any portion of a former highway when a newly
established, relocated, or altered county highway is open for travel and takes the place of an serves
the same purpose as any portion of another county highway.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners that
the following portion of C.S.A.H. 24 be and hereby is vacated as a public road:
All that portion of C.S.A.H. 24 located in Section 19, Township 104 North, Range 37 West of the
Fifth Principal Meridian in Jackson County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the South quarter corner of said Section 19; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 4
seconds West, a distance of 603.68 feet along the South section line to the point of beginning;
thence continuing South 89 degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds West, a distance of 338.41 feet along the
South section line to the Southeasterly right-of-way line of the Union Pacific Railroad Company;
thence North 48 degrees 21 minutes 45 seconds East, a distance of 49.90 feet along the
Southeasterly right-of-way line of the Union Pacific Railroad Company; thence North 89 degrees 47
minutes 14 seconds East, a distance of 338.41 feet; thence South 48 degrees 21 minutes 45 seconds
West, a distance of 49.90 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning;
and

All that portion of C.S.A.H. 24 located in Section 30, Township 104 North, Range 37 West of the
Fifth Principal Meridian in Jackson County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the North quarter corner of said Section 30; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 4
seconds West, a distance of 527.95 feet, more or less, to the Westerly boundary of realigned
C.S.A.H 24 as described in document 233743 recorded in the office of the County Recorder in
Jackson County, Minnesota, to the point of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 47
minutes 14 seconds West, a distance of 489.70 feet, more or less, to the Southeasterly right-of-way
line of the Union Pacific Railroad Company; thence South 48 degrees 21 minutes 44 seconds West,
a distance of 49.90 feet; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds East, a distance of 512.96
feet, more or less, to the Westerly boundary of C.S.A.H. 24 as described in document 233743
recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Jackson County, Minnesota; thence North 22
degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds East, a distance of 35.92 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners that this action to
vacate shall not affect any existing utility easement therein or the authority of any persons,
corporations, business entities, or municipalities owning or controlling utility easements to continue
maintaining the same or to enter upon such way or portion thereof vacated to maintain, repair,
replace, remove or otherwise attended thereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners that the Jackson
County Auditor shall cause personal service of this Resolution to be made upon each occupant of
land through which the vacated portions pass and shall also post notice of this Resolution for at least
10 days. A copy of this Resolution, together with proof of service and Affidavit of Posting, shall be
filed in the Jackson County Auditors office.
Adopted this October 6, 2015.
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
_____________________________________________
David Henkels, Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Janice Fransen, County Coordinator
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-332 approving a two year contract with the Minnesota National Guard, effective
October 6, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal
closing the meeting as permitted by Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 subdivision 3(b) under
attorney-client privilege. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz re-opening
the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. No action was taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal closing the
meeting as permitted by Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 subdivision 3(b) under attorney-client
privilege. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa re-opening
the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. No action was taken.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-333 approving a cost of living increase of 1.5% on the Compensation Plan matrix for
non-union employees effective January 1, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 15-334 accepting the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and approving the
reclassification of the County Assessor position from Grade 20 to Grade 19 due to the termination of
the Watonwan County Shared Assessor Contract and placement of incumbent Jason McCaslin at
Grade 19 Step D effective October 1, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Commissioner Tusa reported on JD 35 Public Hearing, Western Community Action Bus Garage
Committee, and Special Board Meeting for Coordinator Interviews.
Commissioner Wachal reported on Private Industry Council, Special Board Meeting for Coordinator
Interviews, Meeting regarding Real Estate Negotiations, Parks Committee, and Des Moines Valley
Health and Human Services (DVHHS) Finance Committee.
Commissioner Hummel reported on Special Board Meeting for Coordinator Interviews, DVHHS
Finance Committee, Personnel Committee, and Building Committee.
Commissioner Schultz reported on Special Meeting for Coordinator Interviews, Meeting regarding
smoking areas, Jackson County Library Board, SW Minnesota Housing Partnership, Southern
Prairie Community Care, Plum Creek Library Board Executive Committee, and DVHHS Policy
Committee.
Commissioner Henkels reported on AMC Policy Committee, Special Board Meeting for
Coordinator Interviews, ATP 7 Meeting, Rural Minnesota Energy Board, Personnel Committee,
and Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to
adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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