ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005
7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Pam Brekke, Chairman. Roll call was taken and the following members were present: Commissioners Mertens, Belford, Freije & Brekke. Commissioner Berg via telephone.
The board & visitors present recited the pledge of allegiance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Belford, seconded by Commissioner Freije to approve the May 3, 2005 minutes. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Commissioner Mertens updated the board on the Superintendent of Schools events.
Paul Ivesdal, Viking Feeders, LLP and Craig Jarolimek, Manager, Elite Swine Inc, were present to discuss with the board the email received from Charles Linderman concerning the date that was set for May 31, 2005, to review the application from Viking Feeders LLP with the Planning Commission. Craig feels that he can work with Charles to get all the information he needs before the 31st. The Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Historical Room, Basement of the Ramsey County Courthouse and the Public Meeting on June 7, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. in Edmore. The commission requested Lonnie Olson, Ramsey County States Attorney to research the Ordinance and give an opinion to Commissioner Brekke, at which time she will contact the Auditor to notify the Planning Commission on the meeting date and public meeting.
Chairman Brekke presented a certificate to William Bergstrom on behalf of the Ramsey County Commission and Superintendent of Schools for his outstanding performance at the North Dakota Spelling Bee.
Motion was made by Commissioner Belford, seconded by Commissioner Mertens to approve rumble strips at the intersection of RC#2 and RC#4. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Belford, seconded by Commissioner Mertens to approve a culvert for Dave Freidig to install at his expense. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Belford, seconded by Commissioner Mertens to approve the low bid for gravel to Soper Construction, Devils Lake ND for the Ramsey/Cavalier Line at $53,932.50 and RC #6 at $19,500.00. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Belford, seconded by Commissioner Freije to approve the 2005 Summer Maintenance Agreement for North Creel Township. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Kevin Fieldsend, County Highway Superintendent requested a letter be sent to Dave Leftwich on the motion to designate Old Highway 281 as the route to provide access for the people living north and east of Brinsmade once New Highway 281 is constructed. The board requested the County Auditor to draft a letter.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freije, seconded by Commissioner Belford to approve the Liquor and Beer Licenses for E R Bar Inc dba Buckhorn Saloon. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Mertens, seconded by Commissioner Belford to approve the surplus property list as submitted. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Discussion on the letter received from the ND Department of Human Service Center inviting the commissioners to the Children & Family Service Review Stakeholders Meeting on May 24, 25 & 26, 2005.
Motion was made by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Belford to approve the Senior Citizens Mill Levy Distribution to the following clubs: Churchs Ferry $1,300.00; Edmore $2,500.00; Hampden $1,850.00; Lawton $1,700.00; Starkweather $2,000.00; Cavalier Co $5,000.00; RSVP $5,000.00; and Senior Meals & Services $18,250.00. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Mertens, seconded by Commissioner Belford to set Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 11:30 a.m., in the Commissioners Room, located in the Ramsey County Courthouse, 524 4th Ave NE, Devils Lake ND 58301, for the Hearing on Grand Harbor Township to be annexed into the Devils Lake Rural Fire Protection District. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freije, seconded by Commissioner Mertens to approve the transfer of $179,487.67 from the Emergency Poor Fund to the Social Service Fund and $142,422.90 from the County Human Service Fund to the Social Service Fund. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
The board requested that a memo be sent to all Department Heads to review the dress code in the Employee Handbook with their staff.
Motion was made by Commissioner Belford, seconded by Commissioner Mertens to approve the Tim Running Post #24 to conduct games of chance at Ed’s Bait Shop from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Belford, seconded by Commissioner Mertens to accept the resignation of Myrtle Collins from the Ramsey County Housing Authority Board. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freije, seconded by Commissioner Berg to appoint Lila Nichols to the Ramsey County Housing Authority Board to serve an unexpired 5 year term ending 3-1-07. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Belford, seconded by Commissioner Berg to appoint Commissioner Brekke as Ramsey County delegate to the National Association of Counties in 2005. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Mertens to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. All members voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
/s/Pam Brekke
Chairman, Ramsey County Commission
ATTEST:
/s/Elizabeth V Fischer
Ramsey County Auditor
