January 4, 2008 10:00 A.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Flaagan with Commissioners Dahlen, Bergquist, and Fougner present. Moved by Commissioner Dahlen and seconded by Commissioner Bergquist to approve the minutes as adjusted. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. Herb Schultz was present. Rick Urvand discussed the budget, accounts receivable, the Flaagan bridge, right of way encroachment, and weed control salaries. Mark Anderson, engineer, discussed GIS issues. There was discussion on morale problems in the Road & Bridge Dept., standby issues, and how to deal with them. Rick will work on it and report back to the Board. Michelle Linstad reviewed an agreement with Kadrmas, Lee, & Jackson for GIS services. It was decided to proceed with the process. Sharon Young discussed the Evacuation/Shelter-in-Place Plan, the Shelter and Mass Care Plan, and the Regional Response Grant and Advisory Committee. Moved by Commissioner Fougner and seconded by Commissioner Dahlen to approve the selection of Kelly Janke to the Northeast Regional Response Advisory Committee. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Bergquist and seconded by Commissioner Dahlen to appoint Doug Manbeck, Susan Bergquist, Eddie Poehls, Peter McKenzie, Jerry Sand, James Schmidt, Todd Whitman, and Steve Girodat to the Home Rule Charter Commission. All Voted "Yes". Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Dahlen and seconded by Commissioner Bergquist to designate the State Bank of Lakota, Choice Financial Group of Petersburg, First United Bank of Michigan, Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Tolna, McVille State Bank, and Sheyenne Financial, Aneta Station as depositories for County funds. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Fougner and seconded by Commissioner Dahlen to reapprove the following pledged securities: State Bank of Lakota - $1,500,000.00; McVille State Bank - $400,000.00; First United Bank of Michigan - $258,662.70; Choice Financial Group of Petersburg - $175,000.00; Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Tolna - $500,000.00; and Sheyenne Financial, Aneta Station - $294,205.17. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. Scott Trenda presented the "Calls for Service" report and discussed law enforcement activities. Nels Peterson presented the extension activities report, the Lake Region Extension Roundup schedule, and a report on biomass fuel pelleting. There was discussion on the applications for five towers. Moved by Commissioner Bergquist and seconded by Commissioner Dahlen to approve the conditional use permits for temporary wind meteorological towers for Tower Associates at the E1/2 SE1/4 of Sec. 28, Twp. 151, Rge. 57; E1/2 NE1/4 of Sec. 16, Twp. 153, Rge. 57; NW1/4 NW1/4 of Sec. 31, Twp. 149, Rge 59; NE1/4 NW1/4 of Sec. 35, Twp. 150, Rge. 61; and SE1/4 NW1/4 of Sec. 35, Twp. 151, Rge 59. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. Don and Troy Uglem submitted the final plat for Burr Oak Bay Subdivision. Moved by Commissioner Dahlen and seconded by Commissioner Fougner to approve a conditional use permit for the Burr Oak Bay Subdivision at the West 1310 feet of the SW1/4 of Sec. 27, Twp. 151, Rge. 60 for Stump Lake Properties. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. There was discussion on a Home Rule Charter. It was decided to put an article in the papers regarding it. Moved by Commissioner Bergquist and seconded by Commissioner Dahlen to pay the Home Rule Charter Commission $45.00 per diem and mileage. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. James Schmidt, Susan Bergquist, Jerry Sand, Eddie Poehls, Kelly McKenzie and Doug Manbeck discussed the proposed Home Rule Charter. The Commissioners would like to see a 1% sales tax included in the charter to help pay for increases in road department expenses. There was discussion on collection guidelines, a possible mill levy increase, the dedication of the revenue, and using Steele County's charter as a model. The Charter Committee will update the Board at it's February meeting. Susan Bergquist volunteered to be Chairperson and Eddie Poehls volunteered to be Secretary. There was a concern about completing the charter in time for the Primary Election. It could also be voted on at the General Election. Moved by Commissioner Dahlen and seconded by Commissioner Fougner to amend the following budgets: FEMA Administrative Fund - $6,800.00; FEMA 2005 Fund - $5,300.00; Hwy Dept. Water Commission Fund - $34,300.00; Road & Bridge Contingency Fund - $275,500.00; LLE Block Grant Fund - $8,500.00; County Park Fund - $157,900.00; Veteran's Service Fund - $8,800.00; Job Development Fund - $45,600.00; Historical Society Fund - $3,400.00; Senior Citizens Fund - $19,800.00; Promotion & Advertising Fund - $7,500.00; Insurance Reserve Fund - $54,100.00; County Loan Fund - $44,000.00; Health District Fund - $37,400.00; Soil Conservation District Fund - 13,100.00; Water Resource District Fund - $50,000.00; and Garrision Diversion Fund - $12,600.00. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. There was discussion on state funding, the proposed Michigan Spillway Project, and unfunded mandates. The Board examined the vouchers and instructed the Auditor to pay all bills as listed: The meeting was adjourned. _____________________________ ___________________________ W.J. Davidson, Auditor Odell Flaagan, Chairman Nelson County Nelson County Commissioners www.nelsonco.org NELSON COUNTY PARK BOARD MINUTES January 4, 2008 - 10:00 A.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Odell Flaagan with Ron Dahlen, Harold Bergquist, Don Fougner, and Ron Houdek present. Moved by Harold and seconded by Don to approve the minutes as distributed. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. Lynn Stahl discussed printing new brochures for the park and the pioneer village. Moved by Ron Houdek and seconded by Harold to have 7,000 copies of the new brochure printed. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. Ron Houdek discussed a Game & Fish grant for a new boat ramp, dock, and courtesy dock. Odell discussed leasing the waterline to Tri-County Water. Kevin Mondry, Carrie Brandt, and Kelly Votova discussed seasonal camping, what hand tools are needed, a crack in the pub floor, and the park management agreement. Kevin's background check was discussed. Herb Schultz was present. There was discussion on various options for the boat ramps and miniature golf. Moved by Ron Dahlen and seconded by Don to pay the park bills as listed: Tri County Water - $133.21; Nodak Electric Coop. - $405.00; ND Telephone Co. - $22.57; Lakota American - $37.44; Farmers Union Oil-DL - $613.52. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. The meeting was recessed. January 14, 2008 - 3:00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened with Odell Flaagan, Ron Dahlen, Harold Bergquist, Don Fougner, Ron Houdek, and Bert Elgin present. Steve Simonson discussed various aspects of choosing a park manager and liquor license requirements. Kelly Janke discussed the background of the prospective park manager. There was discussion on the pub, a screened patio, a courtesy dock, and a meeting with the old and new managers. Moved by Harold and seconded by Ron Dahlen to hire Kevin Mondry as park manager contingent upon his getting a liquor license. All voted "Yes". Motion carried. There was discussion on 4-wheelers in the park, golf carts, and liability issues. The meeting was adjourned. ____________________________ _________________________ W. J. Davidson, Secretary Odell Flaagan, Chairman