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November 7, 2017
The County Board of Jackson County, Minnesota met in regular session, in the Jackson County
Courthouse Board Room, 405 Fourth Street, City of Jackson, Minnesota, on November 7, 2017.
The following members of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners were present: Don
Wachal, Kim Hummel, Catherine Hohenstein and Scott McClure. County Coordinator Steven
Duncan and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician, were also in attendance.
Commissioner James Eigenberg was absent.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hummel called the meeting to order at approximately 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Board Action 17-251: Approve the October 17, 2017 Board of Commissioners regular meeting
minutes.
Board Action 17-252: Approve all Commissioner disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 83160 through 83330 in the amount
of $2,048,528.08. For the following funds: Revenue, $92,299.24; Road & Bridge, $595,770.59;
Septic, $14,000.00; Ditch Fund, $426,681.21; Insurance Trust, $2,061.50; Revolving Loan,
$1,036.99; Library, $12,233.57 and Tax & Penalty, $904,444.98. A detailed list of claims paid is
available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office upon request.
Board Action 17-255: Approve filing an application for cancellation of forfeiture with the State
on Minnesota to correct legal description on parcel R01.021.0475.
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Board Action 17-256: Approve amended agreement with Nyhart to provide actuarial services
required by GASB 75.
Board Action 17-257: Approve request for county credit card for Auditor/Treasure’s Office with
a credit limit of $1,000.
Board Action 17-258: Approve 2018-2019 MPCA Feedlot Program Delegation Agreement Work
Plan.
Board Resolution 17-047: Approve adoption of the Jackson County Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION 17-047
JACKSON COUNTY INVESTMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the purpose of the investment policy is to set forth the investment objectives and
parameters for the management of the public funds of Jackson County, this investment policy is
designed to safeguard funds on behalf of the County, assure the availability of operating and
capital funds when needed, ensure compliance with applicable Minnesota Statutes, and provide a
competitive investment return in light of statutory restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2017 change to the Jackson County Investment Policy can be found
on Page 7, under the Header: SUITABLE AND AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS, as an
additional line at the end of Section G, as follows: (This causes Credit Union Certificates of
Deposit not to qualify for purchase from a broker.); and
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the seal of Jackson
County to be affixed this 7th day of November, 2017.
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Chairman of the Board
ATTEST: __________________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator
SHERIFF
LAND MANAGEMENT
1. All County, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances shall be complied
with. All necessary permits, licensures, and certifications including, but not limited to
any that may be required by the State of Minnesota or Jackson County shall be
secured and maintained.
2. Must obtain a driveway permit from Jackson County Public Works, if additional
driveways are necessary.
3. Any exterior lighting shall comply with Section 706 (GLARE) of the Jackson County
Development Code.
4. Any signs on-site shall comply with Section 729 (SIGN REGULATIONS) of the
Jackson County Development Code.
5. Must comply with all requirements relating to Section 509 (HANDICAPPED
ACCESSIBILITY CODE) of the Jackson County Development Code where
applicable. The County requires plan review and sign off by a building official to
ensure compliance.
6. All refuse must be disposed of in the proper manner. No on-site burial or burning of
any prohibited materials.
The motion carried with four “ayes’, no “nays” and one “absent”.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Hohenstein
to adopt Board Action 17-262: Approve Regional Household Hazardous Waste Management
Agreement between Lyon County and Jackson County. The motion carried with four “ayes’, no
“nays” and one “absent”.
PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion was held regarding demolishing the house, barn and garage at Sparks Park near
Lakefield.
Public Works Director, Tim Stahl, handed out Jackson County Intersection Safety Improvement
and Jackson County sight corners maps.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Heather Klassen was in attendance and introduced herself to the Board of Commissioners and
informed she is running for the District 23A seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
CLOSED MEETING
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CLOSED MEETING
BOARD REPORTS
ADJOURN
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Kim Hummel, Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator
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