January 19, 2010
Reconvene – The meeting reconvened at 1:00 p.m. on January 19, 2010 with Chairperson Chevalier presiding and all Commissioners present.
Agenda – Motion by Commissioner Hayes, seconded by Commissioner Anderson and carried, to approve the Agenda.
MIS – Stuart Lien presented the following motions: Motion by Commissioner Newland, seconded by Commissioner Hayes and carried, to approve the appointment of Jodi Soderberg to the position of Information Technology Specialist, effective February 2nd, 2010. Starting salary at Step 1, Range 16.
Motion by Commissioner Hayes, seconded by Commissioner Anderson and carried, to authorize the MIS Director to purchase computer replacements and technology upgrades for the year 2010 for General Government not to exceed $40,000.00. This will be paid for out of the MIS Departments general equipment fund.
Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Newland and carried, to authorize the MIS Director to purchase 2010 General Government computer maintenance & support agreements not to exceed $36,345.00. This will be paid for out of the MIS Departments Computer Expense/Maintenance & Support fund.
Treasurer – Charlene Olson presented the following motion: Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Hayes and carried, the Clearwater County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the step increase of Harry Hutchens to Step 3 of Range 16 effective January 1, 2010.
Charlene also gave a reminder of Mediation scheduled with the Human Services Union for January 26, 2010. She also discussed a training that Steve Faldet, maintenance supervisor would like to attend given by Garner Refrigeration. By general consent the Board gave approval for him to attend this training.
There was also a discussion on the secretary/park manager position in the Land Department. This will be further discussed at a work session.
Auditor – Allen Paulson presented the bills, monthly financials and the following motion: Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Chevalier and carried, to approve payment of the bills as presented.
Engineer – Pat Halloran, assistant Engineer presented the bills and the following motion: Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Newland and carried, to approve payment of the Clearwater County Highway Department bills as presented.
He also gave an update on completed project CP 09-500 final payment status.
Nursing Service – Bonnie Engen gave an H1N1 update. She also gave a Public Health/ Home Care/ Hospice report. She also gave reports on Outcome Based Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement programs.
Bonnie also presented the following motion: Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson and carried, Clearwater County Nursing Service to promote within the department as follows, effective January 11, 2010: Shirley Solheim from Home Health Aide Grade 6, Step F to Secretary Grade 8, Step D for hours worked in that position.
Attorney – Jeanine Brand presented the following motion: By general consent the Board waived the 3-day notice requirement. Motion by Commissioner Newland, seconded by Commissioner Hayes and carried, to appoint Kristi L. Thompson as Legal Secretary, starting at Range 11, Step C. subject to a background check.
Close/Re-open – Motion by Commissioner Hayes, seconded by Commissioner Newland and carried, to close the meeting at 2:22 p.m. for Attorney Client purposes.
Commissioner Newland absent at 2:45 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Hayes and carried, to re-open the meeting at 2:52 p.m.
Open – The Board discussed a public meeting on a feedlot issue coming up on January 27, 2010 at the Bagley Senior Citizens Center.
There was a Department Head Evaluation done for Stuart Lien at the January 5, 2010 meeting with satisfactory results.
Adjourn – Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson and carried, to adjourn the meeting at 2:54 p.m.
Dated: February 9, 2010 ____________________________
John P. Chevalier, Chairperson
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Emily McDougall, Board Coordinator