PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

September 1, 2015
The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of
Jackson on September 1, 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 15-266 approving the August 18, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board.
Resolution 15-267 approving all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 75807 through 75957 in the amount of
$687,791.61 - for Revenue Fund, $88,942.83; Road and Bridge, $569,274.52; Ditch Fund 41,
$25.00; Insurance Trust, $346.00; Fleet, $19,755.45; Agency, $4,291.00; Tax/Penalty, $30.00;
Library, $5,034.81; and Forfeiture, $92.00. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the
Auditor/Treasurers Office upon request.
Resolution 15- 268 approving the following utility permit:
Federated Rural Electric Association Replace overhead line CSAH 14 Alba Township
Resolution 15-269 setting a Board Work Session for Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 9:00 am in
the County Board Room of the Jackson County Courthouse for the purpose of reviewing and
discussing the 2016 Budget and Levy.
Resolution 15-270 approving contracts for assessment services with the following local jurisdictions
through June 30, 2020: Belmont, Des Moines, Ewington, Heron Lake, Middletown, Petersburg,
Round Lake, Sioux Valley, and Weimer Townships; the Cities of Alpha, Heron Lake, Jackson,
Lakefield, Okabena, and Wilder.
Resolution 15-271 approving a letter of support for MVTVs Border-to-Border Development Grant
application to assist in the Middle Mile Project.
Resolution 15-272 designating that the current year one settlement distribution of $838.94 from
Southern Prairie Community Care and all future settlement distributions from Southern Prairie
Community Care be paid to Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) where they
will be held in a designated fund subject to DVHHS Board action.
Resolution 15-273 authorizing the purchase of one ArcGIS standard license utilizing Integrated
Land Records funds.
Resolution 15-274 acknowledging the Applications for Exempt Permit of Windom Area Youth
Hockey and approving with no waiting period for a raffle to be held on September 4 and September
5, 2015 at the Jackson Speedway during the National Races.

SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

Cheryl Glaeser of Southwest Initiative Fund gave an annual update.
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
Erin Simmons of the American Lung Association gave a presentation to the Board on tobacco-free
grounds policies. No action was taken.
PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-275 approving the advertisement of the following projects at the Engineers
discretion:
Replacement of Bridge 32504 in Round Lake Township
Replacement of culvert on CR 76 in Belmont Township, Section 15.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-276 awarding the Contract for SAP 032-599-100 to Svoboda Excavating, Inc. of
Jackson, MN for removal of bridge 1804 in Round Lake Township, Section 28 for $79,726.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
DAVID DROWN ASSOCIATES
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-277 declaring the following candidates as finalists for the position of County
Coordinator and extending an offer to interview on September 24, 2015.
Steven Duncan
Cory Fleming
Diane Miller
Luayn Ruch-Hammond
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-278 adopting revised Policy 709 Health Reimbursement Arrangement for Active
Employee (VEBA), effective January 1, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-279 adopting revised Policy 709A Health Savings Accounts for Active Employees
(HSA), effective January 1, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 15-280 adopting revised Policy 706 Group Benefits Plan, effective January 1, 2016.
Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-281 adopting the 2016 Insurance Contribution Rates for All Groups as follows:
CDHP 831 - VEBA $1850 Single/$3700 Family

Single
Family
Married
EE

Total Premium
$
674.00
$ 2,026.50

County Portion
$
452.68
$ 1,206.26

$
$

Employee
Portion
221.32
820.24

594.35

2,026.50

1,432.15

VEBA Contribution
$
110.00
$
254.76
$

224.50

CDHP 833 - VEBA $2600 Single/$5200 Family

Single
Family
Married
EE

Total Premium
$
615.50
$ 1,846.50

County Portion
$
436.68
$ 1,197.52

$
$

Employee
Portion
178.82
648.98

423.35

1,846.50

1,423.15

CDHP 850 - VEBA/HSA $5000 Single/$10,000 Family

Employee
Total Premium County Portion
Portion
Single
$
493.50
$
436.68
$
56.82
Family
$ 1,476.50
$ 1,197.52
$
278.98
Married
EE
$ 1,479.50
$ 1,423.15
$
56.35

VEBA Contribution
$
126.00
$
263.50
$

$
$
$

233.50

VEBA/HSA
Contribution
126.00
263.50
233.50

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-282 accepting the proposal for 2016 of The Hartford for $20,000 of Basic Life
Insurance per eligible employee at $0.094 per month per $1000 of coverage plus $20,000 of
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) at $0.024 per month per $1000 of coverage, plus
supplemental Life and AD&D for Employee and Spouse, and Dependent Child Life Insurance as
presented, with a three year rate guarantee. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-283 approving the proposed 2016 renewal for the voluntary Dental Insurance, Short
Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness
Insurance, all at the same rates as 2015. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt
Resolution 15-284 approving the Proposed Jackson County/DVHHS IS Services Contract Rates and
authorizing the County Coordinator to offer the proposal to the Des Moines Valley Health and
Human Services Joint Powers Board on behalf of Jackson County. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Commissioner Schultz reported on Prairie Ecology Bus Center, SW Minnesota Housing Partnership,
Hazard Mitigation Planning Meeting, and Southern Prairie Community Care.

Commissioner Hummel reported on Budget Committee.

Commissioner Wachal reported on Benefits Committee.
Commissioner Tusa reported on Meeting with Fair Association President, Western Community
Action Bus Garage, Mitigation Planning Meeting, and Red Rock Rural Water Open House.
Commissioner Henkels reported on Budget Committee, Meeting regarding Survey Ordinance,
Planning and Zoning Commission, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services Benefits
Committee, Hazard Mitigation Planning meeting, and Minnesota Rural Energy Board Executive
Committee Conference Call.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
_____________________________________________
David Henkels, Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Janice Fransen, County Coordinator