PUBLIC NOTICE

ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE COUNTY BOARD
April 2nd, 2024

The Board of Commissioners of Freeborn County met in the Freeborn County Boardroom at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. Members present: Commissioners Forman, Edwin, Kaasa, Shoff and Eckstrom. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Eckstrom offered the following motion; MOVED, approving the agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Commissioner Forman. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the motion approved. Commissioner Shoff offered the following resolution; RESOLUTION No. 24–106 Approval of the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda as provided in the Freeborn County Board Rule of Procedure 9(A) 1) Approval of the March 19th, 2024 minutes; 2) Approval of Drainage Repairs. Resolution seconded by Commissioner – Forman. After discussion a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted. The Commissioners provided Board Committee updates. Kristine Kirsch with Pet Partners, presented on National Therapy Animal Day and what she does for this volunteer program. She described the difference between emotional support animals versus therapy animals. She volunteers with therapies, hospice and other events as needed. Chairman Edwin asked if there was any public comment and there was none. Commissioner Shoff offered the following resolution; RESOLUTION 24-107 Consider a resolution to approve out of state travel. Resolution seconded by Commissioner Forman. After discussion a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted. Commissioner Eckstrom offered the following resolution; RESOLUTION NO. 24-108 SALE OF BLIGHTED TAX FORFEITED PARCELS TO THE CITY OF ALBERT LEA Resolution seconded by Commissioner Forman. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION 24-109 Resolution Approving Out of State Travel for Veterans Court Team Members to NADCP Conference May 21-26, 2024 in Anaheim CA Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Kaasa. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Shoff offered the following resolution RESOLUTION 24-110 Resolution to accept a donation to the Freeborn County CVCC From Jennifer Vogt-Erickson and Jeshua Erickson Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Kaasa. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION 24-111 Resolution to accept a donation to the Freeborn County CVCC From Nunda Township Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution: FREEBORN COUNTY MINNESOTA RESOLUTION # 24-112 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE EXISTENCE AND SALE OF SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Forman. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION No. 24-113 Approving the De-commitment of 2023 Committed Fund Balances Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Eckstrom offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION No. 24-114 Approving the Committed Fund Balances RESOLVED, approving the committed fund balance for 2023 as follows: Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION No. 24-115 Approving the 2023 budget amendments RESOLVED, approving the 2023 budget amendment to increase the budget for Ditch Improvements and maintenance: Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION 24- 116 ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CYNTHIA HEGWOOD Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Kaasa. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION 24-117 PERMISSION TO FILL THE FREEBORN COUNTY FAMILY HOME VISITOR POSITION Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION 24-118 PERMISSION TO FILL THE FREEBORN COUNTY JAIL PROGRAMMER POSITION Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION 24-119 APPOINTMENT OF FREEBORN COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Shoff offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION 24-120 RESOLUTION APPOINTING INTERIM RECORDER Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Forman. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION 24-121 PERMISSION TO FILL THE FREEBORN COUNTY RECORDER POSITION Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved. Commissioner Eckstrom offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION No. 24-122 Approval of Claims RESOLVED, that the following claims be allowed and paid on or before April 5th, 2024. General Fund $504,442.73; County Road & Bridge $447,530.28; Human Services $179,861.50; Public Health $64,363.09; County Ditch $29,125.81; Trust & Agency $52,567.57; Payroll Clearing Fund $16,086.00; FUND TOTALS $ 1,293,976.98; Number of Claims not exceeding $300 – 57; Dollar amount of claims not exceeding $300 – $4,659.03. Resolution seconded by Commissioner Shoff. After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted. Chair, Commissioner Edwin adjourned the meeting at 9:41 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024. By: Brad Edwin, Chair; Attest: Erin Hornberger, Clerk

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