SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 2025 ROSEAU COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

 SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 2025 ROSEAU COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING 

The Board of Commissioners of Roseau County, Minnesota met in the Courthouse in the City of Roseau on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 

Board Chair Kermit Jensen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Commissioners present were Kermit Jensen, Levi Novacek, Glenda Phillipe, Jack Swanson, and Daryl Wicklund. Others present were Martha Monsrud, Jeff Pelowski, Joleen Kezar, Steve Gust, Ericka Halstensgard, Brittany Babcock, Lynn Balstad, Alicia Baumann, Meg Comstock, Randi Jenson, and Erica Maxwell; while those attending via ZOOM were Kerri Byfuglien, Sue Grafstrom, Martin Howes, Karla Langaas, Brenda McMillin, Pam Shaw, Cindy Tangen, Mike Trinka, and Sandi Weiland. 

The Board approved the Agenda. 

Attorney Kjos commented on a possible funding issue regarding the Minnesota Sex Offender Program should the Governor’s Budget be adopted. 

The Board approved the payment of bills totaling: $1,602,766.67. 

Alicia Baumann, Lil Chompers Daycare – Project Update 

Brittany Babcock, Lynn Balstad, Alicia Baumann, and Meg Comstock provided an overview of the childcare situation in Roseau County. They requested the Board to consider providing financial support for both the Lil’ Chompers Childcare Center in Greenbush, and the Warroad Community Childcare Center, in order to provide the financial sustainability necessary to help keep childcare costs affordable. Following discussion, Board consensus was to defer this item to the March 18, 2025, Board Work Session. 

Erica Maxwell, NW Community Action (NWCA) – Jail Transition Program Funding 

NWCA representatives, Erica Maxwell and Randi Jenson, provided an update on the existing Jail Transition Program. They requested a $50,000 County appropriation to fund the Program for another two years. Following discussion, Board consensus was to defer this item to the March 18, 2025, Board Work Session. 

The Board, by adoption of its Consent Agenda, approved the February 11, 2025, Regular Board meeting proceedings; and, approved the Warroad/NW Angle Ducks Unlimited Application for Exempt Permit. 

Professional Services Agreement – Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc (SEH) 

Coordinator/Environmental Services Director Pelowski requested Board approval to renew a Professional Services Agreement with Short-Elliot-Hendrickson, Inc.to provide County Demo Landfill related services. The County cost for this service is a maximum of $12,600.00, and is included in the 2025 Environmental Fund budget. Following discussion, the Board approved the Agreement as presented. 

Advertisement to Hire – Maintenance Operator I 

Engineer Halstensgard requested Board approval to advertise to hire a full-time Maintenance Operator I due to a retirement in the Department. Following discussion, the Board approved the request. 

Commissioner Committee Reports (February 11 - 25, 2025) 

Commissioner Jensen reported on the following committees(s): 911 Sign Committee. 

Commissioner Novacek reported on the following committee(s): Social Services Board; Operations Committee; County Board Work Session. 

Commissioner Phillipe reported on the following committee(s): 911 Sign Committee; Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) AI ZOOM; Social Services Board; Operations Committee; County Board Work Session; Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) Open Meeting Law Webinar; AMC–MAAFPWDA Child Welfare Webinar; Lake Township Board; Warroad City Council. 

Commissioner Swanson reported on the following committee(s): Statewide Emergency Communications Board Finance Committee; Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI); Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) Board of Directors; Social Services Board; Operations Committee; County Board Work Session; Legislative Committee; MCIT Open Meeting Law Webinar; AMC Child Protection Webinar; AMC Futures Task Force; Northwest Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors. 

Commissioner Wicklund reported on the following committee(s): Social Services Board; Operations Committee; County Board Work Session; Two Rivers Joint Powers Board. 

Upon motion carried, the Board adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. The next Regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.