2a. Road-maintenance agreement for drop structure on Co 31

Commission Minutes—November 19, 2012 4083 6. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Presentation of award Sheriff Paul D. Laney thanked the board for the opportunity to present an award of appreciation today to Pastor Curt Frankhauser. Mr. Frankhauser has served as the Cass County Jail Chaplain for 33 years and is retiring this year. Pastor Frankhauser said he was first asked to serve as chaplain by Sheriff Don Rudnick. He said it has been a joy to serve at the jail, and he thanked the county for the award. 0 ROAD DEPARTMENT, Maintenance agreement approved for culvert/drop structures under County Highway 31 Jason Benson, Cass County Engineer, was present. He said 20 years ago, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) constructed storm water drop structures as part of an erosion control improvement project in Sections 23 and 26 of Harwood Township, located just north of Cass County Highway 22 in the ditch along Cass County Highway 31. The Southeast Cass Water Resource District (WRD) served as sponsor of the project, and the NRCS maintained the site; however, the maintenance period is due to expire. Since this drop structure is primarily a culvert under Cass County Highway 31, he believes it is appropriate that the county takes over responsibility to maintain it. He said the structure will be inspected annually by the WRD. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve a maintenance agreement between Southeast Cass Water Resource District and Cass County for critical area treatment improvement projects (culvert/drop structures) in Sections 23 and 26 in Harwood Township located under Cass County Highway 31. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. FLOOD SALES TAX PROJECTS, Reimbursement to City of Oxbow approved Michael Montplaisir, Cass County Auditor, said earlier this year the Flood Sales Tax Committee and Cass County Commission approved an allocation not to exceed $140,000 toward a local match for a flood control project in the City of Oxbow. The city submitted invoices and is requesting $105,284.29 for half of the local cost share with the remaining half paid by Oxbow. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to reimburse the City of Oxbow in the amount of$105,284.29 as the county share of the local cost for a flood protection project in Oxbow. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE, Contract and rates approved with Blue Cross Blue Shield Mr. Montplaisir said various options were considered when reviewing health and dental insurance plans for 2013 with the representative from Associated Financial Group (AFG). He said due to lack of sufficient time to fully review other choices and collect feedback from the board and employees, he recommends the county continue with the current contract for next year. Mr. Montplasir said the budget for 2013 was figured using a 14% increase in health insurance premiums. He said staff will work with AFG over the next year to consider different plans for 2014.