Commissioner John Nelson appointed Prime Health Board Trustee

 

The Clearwater County Board of Commissioners met on  August 15, 2017, with Allen Paulson on hand to conduct the Unorganized Township meeting. Other regular Board business was covered by Board Chairman Dean Newland. 

The Commissioners unanimously approved the 2018 Unorganized Township budget as presented, with a motion by Commissioner John Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Arlen Syverson. 

Expenditures approved in the 2018 budget are Blading $400; Snowplowing $600; and Road Maintenance and Gravel $400; for a total of $1,400 in Expenditures. 

Total Current Revenue is $2,400, and Operating Revenue is $2,400; with a year end balance of $1,000. 

An application was approved for the 2018 Seasonal Beer and Wine License for the Douglas Lodge at Itasca State Park. 

Prime Health Board: It was stated that the Board had already passed a motion to join Prime Health. A motion was presented at this meeting to appoint Commissioner John A. Nelson as Trustee to the Prime Health Board and to appoint Daniel Stenseng as Alternate Trustee. The motion was made by Commissioner Neal Illies, seconded by Commissioner Syverson, and was passed to approve the appointments. 

County Veterans Service Officer Hutch Hutchens brought a resolution that when approved allowed the Grant Contract with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct the County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant Program. 

The purpose of the grant is to provide outreach to the county's Veterans; assist in the reintegration of combat Veterans into society; and collaborate with other social service agencies, educational institutions, and other community organizations. This grant will be used for enhancing services offered to Veterans, reduce homelessness among Veterans, and enhance the operations of the County Veterans Service Office. 

The three day notice was waived by the Commissioners and the resolution was passed. 

Stuart Lien introduced new employee Matt Davey to the Commissioners. Mr. Davey is a new technician in the IT office. 

County Auditor Allen Paulson was authorized by the Board to pay the submitted invoices of $32,545 for the County Revenue Fund; and $3,857 for the Nursing Service Fund.

The Treasurer-Auditor stated that the budget shows headway on revenue over last year. There were some grants which helped to fund the 911 operations. 

Invitations were received to attend the Mississippi Headwaters Conference on October 20 to bring the Commissioners up to date.

Commissioners present at the meeting were Daniel Stenseng, Dean Newland, John Nelson, Neal Illies and Arlen Syverson.