PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

February 3, 2015
The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of
Jackson on February 3, 2015. The following members were present: David Henkels, Rosemary
Schultz, Kim Hummel, William Tusa and Don Wachal, Commissioners; County Coordinator, Janice
Fransen and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to approve
the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 15-040 approving the January 20, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board
Resolution 15-041 approving all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 73784 through 73927 in the amount of
$781,898.19 - for Revenue Fund, $582,715.50; Road and Bridge, $14,689.96; CIP Bonds 39,
$7,014.92; Ditch Fund, $93,327.04; Bonds, $495.00; Tax and Penalty, $73,758.29; Library,
$8,307.48; and Insurance Trust, $1,590.00. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the
Auditor/Treasurers Office upon request.
Resolution 15-042 setting a public hearing for March 17, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Cafeteria of
Government Center East to consider the Final Engineers Report for Judicial Ditch No. 35.
Resolution 15-043 setting a public hearing for March 17, 2015 at 10:30 am in the Cafeteria of
Government Center East to consider the Final Engineers Report for Judicial Ditch No. 46.
Resolution 15-044 granting Jacqueline Knips a one-step increase and setting her salary at $24.18
effective January 18, 2015 for successful completion of her evaluation period.
Resolution 15-045 approving the 2015 Pay Equity Report.
Resolution 15-046 adopting the revised Policy F075 - Purchase of Equipment/Vehicles and Public
Work Contracts effective February 3, 2015.
Resolution 15 -047 authorizing the purchase of Apex Sketching Software for the County Assessors
Office at a cost of $7,380.00.
A letter and maps were provided to the Board from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for information
only regarding properties in Jackson County that will be managed as Federal Waterfowl Production
Areas. No action was taken.

AUDITOR/TREASURER
Appearing before the Board was Auditor/Treasurer, Kevin Nordquist; Public Works Director, Tim
Stahl; Drainage Supervisor, Dave Macek; and Kurt Deter of Rinke, Noonan Attorneys at Law by
phone. Discussion was held regarding Watershed Drainage Authority and ditch improvement.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-048 establishing a committee consisting of, two Jackson County Board members,
one Heron Lake Watershed Board member, and up to two representatives each from Nobles,
Murray, and Cottonwood counties for the purpose of drafting a proposal for Legislative change to
the Law regarding petitions for drainage improvements within watershed districts, which will be
forwarded to the Drainage Work group and Legislators. The Public Works Director, Drainage
Supervisor, Auditor/Treasurer, County Attorney, and Heron Lake Watershed District Administrator
will act as ex-officio members of the committee. Motion carried unanimously.
Chair Henkels appointed himself and Commissioner Tusa to the Committee.
LAND MANAGEMENT/PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to
adopt Resolution 15-049 approving a Conditional Use Permit by Matt Kundert on behalf of
Verizon Wireless to construct an unmanned wireless communications facility in Section 23 of
Christiania Township with the following conditions:
1. An area must be specified and reserved on the tower providing for co-location of
other/future provider options.
2. The tower shall be set back a distance equal to the tower height from all property lines.
3. All accessory structures shall be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet from all side yard and
rear yard property lines. All anchoring structures shall be setback at least 10 feet from all
property lines.
4. Zoning Permits shall be applied for and issued before any construction is started.
5. Prior to application for a conditional use permit, applicant must obtain FAA approval and/or
provide documentation that FAA approval is not needed.
6. Proof that towers and their antennas have been designed by, and following completion of
construction were inspected by a qualified and licensed professional engineer (at the
Applicants expense) to conform to applicable state structural building standards and all other
applicable reviewing agencies and to conform with accepted electrical engineering methods
and practices as specified in applicable provisions of the National Electrical Code.
7. The addition of antennas and associated equipment of an additional provider to an existing
permitted tower shall be considered co-location and shall require a zoning permit and site
plan approval. An amendment to a conditional use permit shall not be required.
8. The tower shall be reasonably protected against unauthorized climbing. The area around the
base of the tower and guy wire anchors shall be enclosed by a fence with a minimum height
of six (6) feet chain link fence with a locked gate. A minimum of three (3) strand of barbed
or razor wire shall be installed on top of the chain link fencing.

9. No advertising or identification of any kind intended to be visible from the ground or other
structures is permitted, except applicable warning and equipment information signage
required by the manufacturer or by Federal, State, or local authorities.
10. All obsolete or unused towers and accompanying accessory facilities shall be removed
within 6 months of the cessation of operations at the site unless a time extension is approved
by the County Board. After the facilities are removed, the site shall be restored to its original
or an improved state. Electronic equipment shall not be removed in advance of removal of
obsolete or unused towers. Failure to remove the structure shall be cause for the County to
remove the tower and associated equipment and assess the cost against the property for
collection with the real estate taxes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-050 approving the purchase of truck equipment from Truck Bodies and Equipment
International Inc. (TBEI) on state contract #80237, and plow and hitch from Crysteel Truck
Equipment on state contract #61340 for the total purchase price of $104,170.34. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt
Resolution 15-051 authorizing the redetermination of Projects 4 and 4A, and appointing Ron
Ringquist as lead viewer, Dan Ruby as secondary viewer and Tom Mahoney as third viewer.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-052 authorizing the redetermination of Judicial Ditch No. 42, and appointing Ron
Ringquist as lead viewer, Dan Ruby as secondary viewer and Tom Mahoney as third viewer.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to table
action regarding Judicial Ditch No. 48. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-053 authorizing the County Coordinator to fill the position of Extension Summer
Assistant/Clerical for up to 520 hours plus up to 30 hours of overtime from approximately May,
2015 through August, 2015 at a salary of $9.25 per hour. Motion carried unanimously,
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-054 accepting the Website Refresh proposal by Sandra Phillips for a cost not to
exceed $4,760 with no on-going maintenance from IT Data Processing reserves. Motion carried
unanimously.

COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS

Commissioner Tusa reported on Jackson City Council meeting regarding Highway 71, Western
Community Action Transit Advisory Committee, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services
(DVHHS) Board, Fair Association, Hunger Free meeting, meeting with Western Community Action
and Jackson County Public Works, Aquatic Invasive Species Summit, Revolving Loan Fund
Committee, and meeting regarding Race Track bids.
Commissioner Wachal reported on Department Orientations, Red Rock Rural Water signup meeting,
Solid Waste Commission, Minnesota Rural Energy Board, DVHHS Orientation, and Commissioner
101 Conference.
Commissioner Schultz reported on Jackson County Library Board, Plum Creek Library Board,
Southern Prairie Community Care, Southern Prairie Community Care Charter Task Force, and
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership.
Commissioner Hummel reported on Rubys Pantry Distribution, DVHHS Mediation, and meeting
regarding Race Track bids.
Commissioner Henkels reported on Heron Lake Watershed District meeting regarding Judicial Ditch
No. 31, Heron Lake Watershed District Board Meeting, Law Library, DVHHS Wellness and
Benefits Committee, DVHHS Mediation, Parks, Planning and Zoning Commission, Revolving Loan
Fund Committee, and Southwest Regional Development Commission Transportation Committee.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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David Henkels, Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Janice Fransen, County Coordinator