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AITKIN COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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204
First
Street NW
Aitkin, MN
56431
Next Meeting
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October 26,2021
Phone:
800
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BOARD MEETING AGENDA
September 28,2021
9:05 A.M. START
9:05 l.
ReviedApproval
of
Health
&
Human
Services Board
Agenda
9:06 ll. ReviedApproval
of August24,2021 Health
&
Human Service
Board Minutes
9:07
lll.
ReviedApproval
of BillsLink
9:08 lV
Cynthia Bennett, Health
&
Human
Services Director
A. Directors
Update
9:13 V
Jessica Goble
A. Economic
Supports Update
9:33 Vl
Gontracts
A. Transportation
of Ghildren and Youth Contract with McGregor
Schools
9:38 Vll.
Committee Reports
from Commissioners
A. H&HS Advisory Committee
-
Commissioners Wedel and/or
Westerlund
B. CHS Joint Powers
Board Update
-
Commissioner Westerlund
C.
AEOA Committee
Update
-
Commissioner Westerlund
D. CARE Board
-
Commissioner Westerlund
E. CJI
(Children's
Justice lnitiative)
-
Commissioner Westerlund
F.
NEMOJT Committee
Update
-
Commissioner
Niemi
G. Lakes
&
Pines
Update
-
Commissioner Niemi
9:50
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AITKIN
COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN
SERVICES
204 First Street NW
Aitkin, MN 56431
Phone: 800-328-37
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200
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Gontract
Purchase of Service Agreement for the
Transportation
of
Children and Youth
in
Foster Care
Placement
Objective
This
agreement
is
a
requirement
of the
Every Child Succeeds
Act
of
2015 which
requires
counties
and schools
to
work together to ensure that children
in foster
care
can
remain
in
the
same school they attended
prior
to
placement
unless
it is determined that
it is not
in the child's
best
interest. This
agreement
lays out a
plan
for addressing transportation
of children
in
foster
care and transportation costs
will
be split equally by
the school and the
county.
Aitkin County
Health and Human can receive some
lV-E
reimbursement
for money spent
on transportation
costs.
Opportunity
This
agreement will ensure that
Aitkin
County
Health
and
Human Services and
McGregor
Schools are
coordinating transportation
for
children
in foster care that attend
the
McGregor
School District.
Existing or New Gontract
Existing Contract
Changes to Existing Contract
No
changes have been made
to this
agreement
except
to update the timeframe
the agreement
covers.
Timeline for
Execution
July 1
,2021
to June
30,2022
Conclusion
Aitkin County Health
and Human Services asks
that
the board approve this
Purchase of
Service Agreement.
"This
institution is
an
equal
opportunity
provider."
PURCHASE
OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
FOR
THE TRANSPORTATION
OF CHILDREN
AND
YOUTH
IN
FOSTER CARE PI-ACEMENT
This Agreement is
entered into
by and between
lndependent
School
District
#0004
{hereinafter
referred
to as the District) and Aitkin
County.
WHEREAS,
the
parties
desire for the
District to
provide
certain
transportation
services
for students in
foster
care
placement
under the terms and conditions
hereinafter
set
forth;
WHEREAS,
pursuant
to
the Elementary
and
Secondary
Act
(ESEA),
as amended
by
the Every
Student
Succeeds Act
(ESSA), youth
placed
in
a foster
care
placement
will
remain
enrolled
in
their school of
origin,
unless a determination
is made that it is not
in their
best interest.
Best interest factors
include
timelinesg consideration
of the appropriateness
of the
curent educational
setting
and
the
proximity
to
the school
in which
the child is enrolled at
the
time of
placement.
WHEREAS,
the term foster
care is defined
as Z4-hour
substitute
care for
children
placed
away
from
their
parents
or
guardians
and for whom
the
child welfare agency
has
placement
and care responsibility. This
includes,
but is not limited
to,
placements
in foster family
homes,
foster
homes
of relatives,
group
homes,
emergency
shelters, residentialfacilities,
child care institutions and
pre-adoptive
homes.
This
definition
is
consistent with the Fostering
Connections
Act
(45
CFR
1.355.20).
WHEREAS,
pursuant
to the Elementary
and
Secondary Act
(ESEA),
as amended
by
the Every Student
Succeeds Act,
the District is required
to collaborate
with child welfare
agency
to develop
and implement
procedures
for
how
transportation for
youth
in
foster
care
will be
provided,
arranged
and
funded,
including
the use
of
child welfare
funding
to cover
costs for such transportation
provided
by
the District
and Aitkin County
agree to share
the costs of
the transportation.
This
agreement
outlines the
developed agreement
about
shared costs of transporting
youth
in foster
care
to and
from
school,
NOW, THEREFORE,
in consideration
of the mutual
terms and
conditions contained herein, it is
agreed
by
and between the
parties
hereto
as
follows:
1. rEjI!:
The
term
of this Agreement
shall
be
in
effect
frorn
July L,zOZt
-June
30,2022
2.
EDUCATTONAL
ptACEMENT
pFCtStONS:
Aitkin
County
is responsible
for determining
appropriate
education
placement
and
the
presumption
should be that
the child will remain
in the
school
of
origin to
provide
school
stability
and educational
continuity for
the child,
unless
contrary
to the child,s
best
interests.
Aitkin
County and/or
a representative
of the
school
in
which
the
child is
currently
enrolled
will
work
with
the Aitkin County
foster
care contact
to
determine,
based on
the
child's best
interest,
whether
the child should remain
in
the school of
origin or
consider a transfer
to the
local
zoned school
for the
child's new residence.
lf
Aitkin County
is considering
moving a child to
a new educational
placement,
Aitkin County
will have a
phone
consultation
with
the school
contact
prior
to
gatherlng
input
about
the
best interests of
the child
in
relation
to
their school
placement.
Aitkin
County
and
t
h
e
County Transition
Education Services Liaison
responsible for students
in foster
care
will
work
collaboratively
to inform
this school
placement
decision-making
process.
The
school
will
provide
information about the appropriateness
of
the child's current
educational
placement.
Aitkln
County
shalltake
into
consideration this information
and
other best
interest
factors
found in
paragraph
three in
making educational
decision.
The
County
Transition
Education
Services Liaison
and
/or
a
representative
of the school
in
which
the
chlld is enrolled will be asked to
participate
in
the
meeting,
either
by
phone
or
in
person.
Aitkin
County
will
identify a
point
of contact from
the
agency
to
work directly
with
the
District Transportation
Director to ensure a
smooth transition.
3.
BEST
INTEREST FACIORS:
When
considering
placement
the
following
best interest factors should
be
considered:
o
The
student's age
o
The school attended by the
student's siblings
r
Length
of
time
student is expected
to
remain
at the current
placement
and
the
possible
location
of housing
intended
to
be long-term
.
Distance
of commute
and the irnpact it may have
on the student's
education
and other
student-centered, tra
nsportation-related factors,
incl uding travel
time
r
The
preferences
ofthe student, the
birth
parents
or
prior
custodians as appropriate,
and
the students foster
care
parent{s}
or
current
placement provider
r
School stability
and educational
continuity
r
Time remaining in the
academic
year
o
Personal
safety, attendance,
academic
progress
and social involvement of the students
in
the current school
o
The impact
transferring the
student
to a new school may
have on his
or her needs
and
progress
academica
lly,
emotiona
lly,
socia lly a nd
physica
lly
.
Availability of classes to avoid
credit
loss
and for timely
graduation
or
promotion
r
Documentation
of the best
interest
determination
shall be maintained
in the
Aitkin
County
case file
and
student's
cumulative
record.
4.
sqR)/tcEs
Transportation
Services
will be
provided
by
the District in
the
following
manner:
a. Students
Wh-o
are able
tg
be
transpgrtgd
to school or.r
an_.existine
routll:
When
feasible,
students
placed
in
foster
care will be
transported to schoolon
an existing bus route.
Feasibility
considerations
will include the location,
length
of
bus ride, space
available
on
the route and
availability
of any needed
accommodations.
District
will
cover
the
associated
costs.
b.
St$Cents who have
3n
IEP indicating
thqneed for specialized
tranlp.gftation: tf
students
are
residing and
attending
school withln the District,
the District
will
assume
costs
required
for transporting
the
student
to school. Dlstrict
will
cover
the
associated
costs.
c. Students
who
are unable to
be transported_glan
e4jstjng route:
lf
a
route
does
not exist
or is not a feasible
option
for the student
placed
in foster care, the
District
will negotiate
with Aitkin County to determine
the best
possible
means of
transportation. The District
and Aitkin County
will share the transportation costs identified in
Section
5a.
d.
itudents
residing
in a
fostef
.cqfg
place.{rjg_trloutside
of District bo$ndaries. but
attendile
a Diskict School: lf students
are residing
in
a foster
care
placement
outside
of
District
boundaries, but
are attending
schoolwithin
the District
transportation
will
be arranged
by the District. The District
will
negotiate with
Aitkin
county
to determine
the best
possible
means of
transportation.
The District
and Aitkin
County
willshare
the transportation
costs identified in
Section
5a.
e. Studenls
placed
in
foster care withiLDjFtrict
and attend-ine
a
non-lSD 4
Area
Sqhoql:
The
District will
bear no financial
responsibility
for
this student. Aitkin
County and
the
School District
where
the student
attends are
expected to
make
arrangements
for
transportation
and the associated
costs.
s.
PAYMENT
FB.L.sEBllrgES:
a. The District
and Aitkin
County agree to
split
the
costs of the transportation
described in Section
4, including
but
not limited
to staff time
and
third
pafi
carriers
as appropriate.
Mileage
reimbursement is
to be set
at the current
IRS rate.
All
transportation
costs identified
in
this agreement
are to be split equally; the
District
and
the Aitkin County
agree
to
each assume
to
pay
50% of
the costs.
b.
Aitkin
County will identify
a
point
of contact
from
the agency to
work
directly
with
the
District
Transportation
Director to
ensure
transportation arrangements are
timely
and
authentic. All
transportation requests
are
to be requested
by
the
Aitkin
County
point
of contact to be honored.
c. Transponation
services will
be
provided
by the
District and its contracted transportation
providers,
when
possible.
lf
due to driver
or vehicle
unavailability,
Aitkln
County
will
be
responsible
for transportation
of
the student
placed
in foster
care.
d. Aitkin
County will compensate
the
District
for
transportation
provided
outside
of
the
district
pursuant
to
this agreement at
the rate
billed
by the district
or its third
party
provider.
Copies of
the invoices from
the
private
transportation
company
will
be
provided
to
Aitkin
County.
e. The District willsubmit
itemized
invoices
to
the
Aitkin
County contact
on a
quarterly
basis.
The
invoices will
detail each
trip
provided
by
the
DistricL
the total time
for
each
trip
and
the
associated
charge. Payment
shall
be made within
35
days of receipt
of
the
invoice.
f. ln situations
where
transportation is
being funded
by Aitkin Counry Aitkin County
point
of
contact will notify
the District
Transportation
Director when foster
care
placements
end.
6.
DISPUTE
RESOLUTION:
It is the
responsibility of Aitkin County
and
the
District to collaborate
in determining
the
child's best
interest
for school ffansportation and
to resolve any
conflicts.
Whenever
possible,
the
parties
will attempt to
informally
resolve
any dispute
involving
the best means
and costs
of
transportation
of a child
in foster
care.
Aitkin
County
and
the
District will
pursue
the
formal
dispute
resolution
procedures
below
when
informal resolution
is not
possible,
or when informal
resolution would
result in
disruptions
to the
child's
education.
To formally
dispute a decision
regarding
transportation
for
a
student in foster
care the
following
steps
should be taken:
1. The
process
for
resolution
between
the two
parties
requires
a written explanation
of the conflict
from
the
disputing
part!,
within 24 hours.
2.
Upon
receipt of the explanation,
the
decision will
be
reviewed
by
the District
and the
Director of
Aitkin
County
Health
and Human Services.
lnput will
be reviewed
from
all
parties
and a
decision by the Director
will be communicated
within
three business
days. A decision
could be made to uphold
the decision, reverse the decision
or require
the
parties
to
participate
in a Decision Making
Team meeting,
3. County
will
determine
the
placement
of the
child untilthe dispute
resolution
process
has concluded. During
this time the transportation
costs
will
be divided equally
between the District
and Aitkin County,
4. lf
disagreement on school
transportation
remains,
guidance
from
the Minnesota
Department
of
Education
will be requested.
7. PROVIDER
NOTAN EMPLOYEE:
It is
agreed
by the
parties
that at all
times
and for
all
purposes
herein, District and its
subcontractors are
independent
providers
and not employees
of Aitkln
County.
No staternent
contained in this Agreement
shall be construed
so as to find the District
shall
be entitled
to
none
of the rights,
privileges,
or benefits
of Aitkin County employees except as otherwise
stated herein.
8. INDEMNIFICATION:
Each
party
shall be liable for its
own acts and the
acts of its representatives to the extent
provided
by
law
and hereby agrees
to indemnify, hold
harmless,
and
defend each other,
its
officerg employees
and volunteers
against any and all liability, loss,
costs, damages, expenses,
claims or
actions,
including
attorney's fees
which
the others, its officers, employees
and
volunteers may
hereinafter
sustain,
incur or be required
to
pay,
arising out of
or by
reason
of
any
act or omission
of the Party, its
agents, employees
or
volunteers, in
the execution,
performance,
or
failure
to adequately
perform
its
obligation
pursuant
to
this
Agreement.
9. TERIvllllArJON
oF coNTRApr:
Either
party
may terminate this Agreement,
with or without
cause, upon
a thirty
(30)
days
written notice
to the
other
party.
10.
STANDAR_pS:
The
District and Aitkin
County
shall
comply with all
applicable State statutes and
regulations
as
well
as
local ordinances
and rules
now in effect
or
hereafter
adopted
11.
P"AIA.PRACTICES:
All data
collected,
created, received, maintained,
or disseminated for
any
purposes
by the
activities
of
the District
or Aitkln
County because
of this contract
is
governed
by
the Minnesota
Government
Data Practices Act,
Minnesota
Chapter 13, as
amended,
the
Minnesota
Rules
implementing
sitch act
now
in force
or as adopted,
as well as federal regulations
on data
privary.'
12. AMENDMENTS:
This
agreement
may be
supplemented, amended
or revised
only in writing
by agreement
of
both
parties
THE REMAINDER
OFTHIS
PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY
LEFT
BLANK.
lN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the
parties
have executed
this Agreement
on the dates written
below.
COUNWOF
Aitkin
County
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Aitkin
County
BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS
lndependent School District
#0004
BY;
BY:
Chairperson of the Aitkin County Board
larry Doten
School Board Chair
DATED
DATED:
Sf eolo
1
ATTESTED TO:
BY:
Jim Ratz
County Attorney
Brad
Johnson
Superintendent
DATED:
I
Go
DATED:
AITKIN COUNTY BOARD August 24, 2021
Page 1 of 8
The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met this 24
th
day of August, 2021 at 9:01 a.m.
at the Aitkin Government Center with the following members present: Board Chair J.
Mark Wedel, Commissioners Laurie Westerlund, Donald Niemi, Anne Marcotte, Brian
Napstad, County Administrator Jessica Seibert, and Administrative Assistant Katie
Gonzalez.
Motion made by Commissioner Marcotte, seconded by Commissioner Niemi and carried,
all voting yes to approve the August 24, 2021 agena as amended adding item 6) C)
Courthouse Exterior Stair Replacement Contract and 6) D) Adopt Resolution - MNDOT
Airport Grant Agreement.
AITKIN COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
BOARD MEETING
Attendance
The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met this 24th day of August 2021, at 9:01
a.m. as the Aitkin County Health & Human Services Board, with the following members
present: Commissioners Brian Napstad, J. Mark Wedel, Anne Marcotte, Don Niemi,
and Laurie Westerlund. Others present included: Accounting Supervisor Carli Goble,
Public Health Supervisor Erin Melz, Local Chief Medical Officer Dr David Taylor(via
WebEx), Public Health Nurse Brea Hamdorf, HHS Advisory Committee Board Chair,
Carole Holten, HHS Advisory Committee Board Co-Chair Joel Hoppe, County
Administrator Jessica Seibert, Administrative Assistant Katie Gonzalez, Paul Vold,
KKIN (via WebEx), Jennifer Eisenbart, Aitkin Age (via Webex).
Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Napstad, seconded by Commissioner Westerlund and
carried, all members present voting yes to approve the July 27, 2021 Health & Human
Services Board agenda as presented.
Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by Commissioner Napstad and
carried, all members present voting yes to approve the July 27, 2021 Health and Human
Services Board minutes.
Bills
Carli noted normal monthly bills this month, nothing out of routine.
Motion by Commissioner Marcotte, seconded by Commissioner Napstad, and carried
all members present voting yes to approve the bills.
Director Update
Cynthia reported that due to time management, she will present information at the next
H&HS board meeting.
COVID – 19 Update
Call to Order
Approved Agenda
Health & Human
Services
AITKIN COUNTY BOARD August 24, 2021
Page 2 of 8
Erin Melz, Public Health Supervisor / Dr David Taylor, Riverwood Healthcare Center
chief Medical Officer
Key Points:
• Aitkin County has seen a recent increase in case counts. In June there were 19
cases assigned, July 13 cases, with a 3-week period between June and July
with no cases, and so far in August 54 cases
• The Delta variant has been sequenced and confirmed in Aitkin County COVID
cases. It is safe to assume the Delta variant is the cause of nearly all recent
infections.
• The #1 way to remain vigilant, mitigate spread and keep case counts down is
to protect yourself through immunity by way of vaccination. Currently other
protections include wearing a mask and minimizing the time you share air with
others.
• RHCC is not currently overwhelmed with COVID patients but has seen a recent
increase in hospitalizations, ER visits and same day clinic appointments due to
confirmed or probable COVID.
• The COVID-19 vaccination is definitely a vaccine as it creates an immune
response.
• Vaccine breakthrough cases remain uncommon and for those who test positive
after vaccination, they are much less likely to become seriously ill, hospitalized
or spread the virus.
Committee Reports
H&HS Advisory Committee
Updates provided by committee chair Carole Holten and co-chair Joel Hoppe. The
board meeting consisted of 2 primary business articles 1) to change the day of the
committee meeting from the first Wednesday of the month to the first Thursday of the
month. Meetings to be held at the Aitkin Public Library. 2) To review the draft 2022
H&HS budget proposal. All committee members voted to approve the 2022 draft budget
proposal.
Carole noted the good work that ANGELS are doing in the McGregor and surrounding
areas.
CHS Joint Powers Board
Updates were provided on the strategic plan, routine business and on COVID-19.
CARE Board
Finances are doing well, there have been additional grants received which will be
helpful to continue services. CARE is working on the community garden in Hill City, will
become a site for the DHS fingerprinting, and has implemented a Magic and Music
series in which the Chmielewskis played at the Butler building on August 21. There will
be more performances occurring at the Butler building in the old opera area.
Commissioner Westerlund noted that there has been an increase in demand for Rides
for Health and stated that they were hoping for funds to support this service.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
Next Meeting – September 28, 2021 at the Aitkin County Government Center.
There was no Citizens’ Public Comment
Health & Human
Services Board
Adjourns
Citizens’ Public
Comment
AITKIN COUNTY BOARD August 24, 2021
Page 3 of 8
Motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by Commissioner Napstad and carried,
all members voting yes to approve the Consent Agenda as follows.
A) Correspondence File August 10, 2021 to August 23, 2021; B) Approve August 10,
2021 County Board Minutes; C) Approve Electronic Funds Transfers $981,322.71;
D) Approve Commissioner Vouchers: General Fund $152,596.98, Reserves $2,537.46,
Road & Bridge $57,439.88, Health & Human Services $1,492.99, State $10,018.39, Trust
$21,243.62, Forest Development $1,006.29, Long Lake Conservation Center $2,814.21,
Parks $45,638.74 for a total of $294,788.56; E) Approve Auditor’s Vouchers – Real
Estate Assurance: State $15,889.87; F) Approve Auditor’s Vouchers – R&B Contract
Payment: Road & Bridge $182,874.81;G) Approve Auditor’s Vouchers – Hwy Dept.
Contract Payments 8-13-21: Road & Bridge $516,301.94 H) Approve Auditor’s Vouchers
– Sales/Use and Diesel Tax: General Fund $355.11, Road & Bridge $696.91, Parks
$415.90 for a total of $1,467.92; I) Approve Manual Warrants/Voids/Corrections –
Camping Refunds: Parks $130.00; J) Approve Manual Warrants/Voids/Corrections – Mtg
Reg and Deed Tax: General Fund $.04, State $116,279.20, for a total of $116,279.24; K)
Approve Manual Warrants/Voids/Corrections – ELAN Paid 07/22/2021 Allocated: General
Fund $-5,076.51, Road & Bridge $100.00, Health & Human Services $1,878.02, Trust
$71.54, Forest Development $2,949.99, Long Lake Conservation Center $76.96 for a
total of $0.00; L) Approve Manual Warrants/Voids/Corrections – FSA Claims 39918402:
General Fund $131.73; M) Approve Kevin Stromberg for District 1 Board of Adjustment;
N) Approve CCA Subsidy Increase; O) Approve Use of County Property; P) Approve
Affidavit for Duplicate of Lost Warrant; Q) Adopt Resolution: Large License Assembly –
White Pine Logging R) Adopt Resolution: Airport Improvement Program Project
S) Adopt Resolution: MHFA Grant for Lakes & Pines CAC; T) Adopt Resolution: Set
Unorganized Township Levies for 2022; U) Adopt Resolution: ACSWCD Appropriations
Transfer
Under the consent agenda, motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by
Commissioner Napstad and carried, all members voted to approve – Appoint Kevin
Stromberg for District 1 Board of Adjustment.
Under the consent agenda, motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by
Commissioner Napstad and carried, all members voted to approve – CCA Subsidy
Increase.
Under the consent agenda, motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by
Commissioner Napstad and carried, all members voted to approve – Use of County
Property.
Under the consent agenda, motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by
Commissioner Napstad and carried, all members voted to approve – Affidavit for Duplicate
of Lost Warrant.
Under the consent agenda, motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by
Commissioner Napstad and carried, all members voted to adopt resolution: Large
Assembly License – White Pine Logging.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners agrees to approve the
following Application for Large Assembly:
Consent Agenda
Appoint Kevin
Stromberg for
District 1 Board of
Adjustment
Approve CCA
Subsidy Increase
Use of County
Property
Affidavit for
Duplicate of Lost
Warrant
Resolution
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Large Assembly
License – White
Pine Logging
AITKIN COUNTY BOARD August 24, 2021
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White Pine Logging & Threshing Show – Williams Township. This is scheduled to take
place September 4
th
, 5
th
& 6
th
, 2021 from 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight.
Under the consent agenda, motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by
Commissioner Napstad and carried, all members voted to adopt resolution: Airport
Improvement Program Project.
WHEREAS, It has been determined that the lighting at the Aitkin Municipal Airport
requires upgrading and funds are available through the Federal Aviation Administration
for improvement projects;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners
does hereby adopt this resolution authorizing application and acceptance of Airport
Improvement Program Project funds for the Aitkin Municipal – Steve Kurtz Field Airport.
Under the consent agenda, motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by
Commissioner Napstad and carried, all members voted to adopt resolution: MHFA Grant
for Lakes & Pines CAC.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, State of Minnesota, has been
authorized to undertake a program to provide assistance to low-income families and
youth to prevent homeless; and
WHEREAS, Lakes and Pine Community Actional Council, Inc. has developed an
application as an Administering Entity for the Minnesota Housing Agency’s Family
Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, Lakes and Pine Community Action Council, Inc. has demonstrated the ability
to perform the required activities of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s Family
Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Lakes and Pines Community Action
Council, Inc. is hereby authorized as an entity to be charged with the administration of
funds made available through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s Family
Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program, in the County of Aitkin.
Under the consent agenda, motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by
Commissioner Napstad and carried, all members voted to adopt resolution: Set
Unorganized Township Levies for 2022.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following sum of money be levied against the tax capacity of
the Unorganized Townships of Aitkin County, for the year collectible 2022 for Road and
Bridge purposes: $46,000.00
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following sums of money be levied against the tax capacity
of the Unorganized Townships of Aitkin County, for the year collectible 2022 for Fire
Protection purposes:
Unorg Township
52-22 $13000
51-22 $100
Resolution:
#20210824-096
Airport
Improvement
Program Project
Resolution:
#20210824-097
MHFA Grant for
Lakes & Pines
CAC
Resolution
#20210824-098
Set Unorganized
Township Levies
for 2022
Resolution
#20210824-099
Set Unorganized
Township Levies
for 2022
AITKIN COUNTY BOARD August 24, 2021
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45-24 $500
47-24 $1000
52-24 $1000
50-25 $1000
51-25 $100
52-25 $1200
50-26 $1000
48-27 $1000
49-27 $4000
50-27 $100
51-27 $1000
52-27 $2500
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following sums of money be levied against the tax capacity of
the Unorganized Townships of Aitkin County, for the year collectible 2022 for Cemetery
(Revenue):
Unorganized Township Cemetery:
Shovel Lake Cemetery
51-27 $600
52-27 $600
Hebron Cemetery
50-25 $1,500
Under the consent agenda, motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by
Commissioner Napstad and carried, all members voted to adopt resolution: ACSWCD
Appropriations Transfer.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners agrees to transfer
$23,900 from County Development Funds to the Aitkin County Soil and Water
Conservation District for fiscal years 2017-2021.
Dan Guida, County Sheriff, presented the Sheriff’s Office 2022 Preliminary Budget.
Motion by Commissioner Marcotte, seconded by Commissioner Napstad and carried, all
members voted to adopt resolution – Great River Energy Land Sale.
WHEREAS, Great River Energy, 12300 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove, MN 55369 has
requested to purchase the following lands to build electrical infrastructure adjacent to an
existing powerline easement:
County Tax Forfeited Lands – Approximately 15 acres, The North Half of the
Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter lying East of 275th Avenue in Section
11, Township 47 North, Range 25 West, Aitkin County, Minnesota (part of parcel
15-0-017700).
Resolution
#20210824-100
Set Unorganized
Township Levies
for 2022
Resolution
#20210824-101
ACSWCD
Appropriations
Transfer
Presentation of
Sheriff’s Office
2022 Budget
Resolution
#20210824-102
Great River
Energy Land Sale
AITKIN COUNTY BOARD August 24, 2021
Page 6 of 8
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2021 the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners discussed
the proposal and recommended approval for the sale of such lands,
WHEREAS, the 2021 Minnesota State Legislature has enacted legislation during the 1
st
Special Session, Chapter 6, S.F. No 20, Article 2, Section 119 which permits the direct
sale of these tax forfeited lands,
WHEREAS, Great River Energy agrees to the proposed to the appraised values and
closing fees,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Land Commissioner's Office to proceed with the sale of such lands
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the lands exchanged are subject to zoning
ordinances adopted by the County Board and that all lands are subject to highway and
utility easements.
Motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by Commissioner Niemi and carried, all
members voted to adopt resolution – County Surveyor Reappointment.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 389 enables a County Board in Minnesota to appoint and
employ a County Surveyor, and appointments are for four year terms.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Randy Quale is hereby appointed County
Surveyor of Aitkin County for an additional four-year term commencing September 12,
2021, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statute, Section 389.
Rich Courtemanche, Land Commissioner, presented the 2022 Preliminary Land
Department Budget.
Motion by Commissioner Niemi, seconded by Commissioner Marcotte and carried, all
members voted to approve Facility Improvement – Security Gate.
John Welle, County Engineer, presented on the 2022 Highway Department Budget.
Motion by Commissioner Napstad, seconded by Commissioner Niemi and carried, all
members voted to approve Personnel Committee Recommendations (HWY Job
Reclassifications);
Jessica Seibert, County Administrator updated the Board on the following:
• MCIT
• Motor Pool
Resolution
#20210824-103
County Surveyor
Reappointment
2022 Budget
Presentation
Facility
Improvement –
Security Gate
2022 Budget
Presentation
Personnel
Committee
Recommendations
(HWY Job
Reclassifications)
Administrator
Updates
AITKIN COUNTY BOARD August 24, 2021
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• DEED Grant Award
• City Clerks Lunch
• Department Head 1:1s
• Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Remote Work Policy Draft
• Fund Balance
• Capital Improvement Plan
Motion by Commissioner Westerlund, seconded by Commissioner Marcotte and carried,
all members voted to approve Courthouse Exterior Stair Replacement Contract.
Motion by Commissioner Napstad, seconded by Commissioner Niemi and carried, all
members voted to adopt resolution – MNDOT Airport Grant.
It is resolved by the County of Aitkin as follows:
1. That the state of Minnesota Agreement No. 1048140,
"Grant Agreement for Airport Improvement Excluding Land Acquisition,” for
State Project No. A0101-49 at the Aitkin Municipal-Steve Kurtz Field Airport is
accepted.
2. That the ___________________________ and _____________________________
are
(Title) (Title)
authorized to execute this Agreement and any amendments on behalf of the County of
Aitkin.
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF _____________________
I certify that the above Resolution is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by
the
_______________________________________________________________________
___________
(Name of the Recipient)
at an authorized meeting held on the ______________ day of
_________________________ , 20
as shown by the minutes of the meeting in my possession.
Signature: __________________________________
(Clerk or Equivalent)
__________________________________________
CORPORATE SEAL /OR/ NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires: ________________
The Board discussed: Mille Lacs Watershed, Mississippi Headwaters, Community Health,
NWAC, Solid Waste Advisory, ARDC, AIS, Historical Society, Aitkin Airport, AMC.
Courthouse
Exterior Stair
Replacement
Contract
Resolution
#20210824-104
MNDOT Airport
Grant
Board Discussion
AITKIN COUNTY BOARD August 24, 2021
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Motion by Commissioner Niemi, seconded by Commissioner Marcotte and carried, all
members voting yes to adjourn the meeting at 1:05 p.m. until Tuesday, September 14,
2021 at the Aitkin County Government Center.
_______________________________ ______________________________
J. Mark Wedel, Board Chair Jessica Seibert
Aitkin County Board of Commissioners County Administrator
Adjourn
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
AITKIN COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
204 First Street NW
Aitkin, MN 56431
Phone: 800-328-3744/218-927-7200
Fax: 218-927-7210/7293
Contract
Purchase of Service Agreement for the Transportation of Children and Youth in Foster Care
Placement
Objective
This agreement is a requirement of the Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015 which requires
counties and schools to work together to ensure that children in foster care can remain in the
same school they attended prior to placement unless it is determined that it is not in the child’s
best interest. This agreement lays out a plan for addressing transportation of children in foster
care and transportation costs will be split equally by the school and the county. Aitkin County
Health and Human can receive some IV-E reimbursement for money spent on transportation
costs.
Opportunity
This agreement will ensure that Aitkin County Health and Human Services and McGregor
Schools are coordinating transportation for children in foster care that attend the McGregor
School District.
Existing or New Contract
Existing Contract
Changes to Existing Contract
No changes have been made to this agreement except to update the timeframe the agreement
covers.
Timeline for Execution
July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
Conclusion
Aitkin County Health and Human Services asks that the board approve this Purchase of
Service Agreement.