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Commissioners make another push for broadband Board partners with engineering firms BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER FOLEY – With two actions at a board meeting Feb. 1, Benton County commissioners took the rst concrete steps toward county-wide broadband access. In the past, commissioners have explored the idea, and they have even dedicated funds to the project. But their action at the most recent meeting shows their desire to move forward with the physical part of the project. The board approved two agreements, one with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. and one with Finely Engineering Co. Inc. Commissioners chose to partner with SEH to administer a topographic survey, coordination meetings and preparation of a construction plan as the county looks to put ber in the ground. The agreement with Finley Engineering, a rm commissioners said has been great to work with, is to assist the county in obtaining proposals from service providers, helping to evaluate proposals and negotiate grant agreements with providers.
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Candidates for the Republican Party nomination for governor convene for a debate Jan. 26 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. After all was said and done, the candidates agreed they were on stage fighting for many of the same causes.
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scarves, neck gaiters or bandanas that were worn before. You would not need to wear a mask in a private of ce, and this policy would mirror what we were doing months ago. Headley stated that Benton County has ordered 500 more of the compliant masks and anticipates they will be here within a few weeks for all Benton County employees. Public Health Supervisor Jaclyn Lit n provided an update on Benton County’s current COVID situation and reported that there are 360 active cases, there have been 10,604 positive cases total reported, 500 cases total were hospitalized, 91 cases total in ICU, and there were 125 deaths since the beginning of COVID-19. Lit n reported that our county is in the “high risk” category, as are all of the other counties in Minnesota. Lit n recommends getting vaccinated, wearing face masks that are 2 layers of tightly woven fabric or medical grade face masks, getting tested for COVID-19, staying home when sick, washing hands frequently, avoiding large crowds and avoiding exposure to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Lit n provided resources for COVID-19 vaccination and testing. Benton County’s Emergency Management Director Jim McDermott added that even though he is not in favor of mandates, he feels it is our personal responsibility to support our medical community and stated that the unvaccinated are the ones at risk. Johnson has concerns about adopting a policy but having no one to enforce it. Gapinski shared the same concern and added that wearing a mask while working in dispatch could make their voices more muf ed when trying to communicate through their systems. Headley stated that the policy would allow employees to wear face shields or provide other accommodations for those working in public safety. Gapinski stated he would be for this if there was an end date set in place for the policy. Motion by Gapinski to adopt the policy to match the face covering policy in the County’s COVID-19 Preparedness Plan that was in effect with State of MN Executive Orders and now-rescinded statewide mask mandate and to add an end date of February 22, 2022. Seconded by Heinen. Motion carried with a three to two vote with Commissioner Popp, Heinen and Gapinski voting “aye” and Commissioner Johnson and Schlangen voting “no”. Next, Popp made a motion to adopt a Resolution to require members of the public to wear face coverings while in County facilities and to make changes to #5 to take out the word “must” and replace it with “recommend”, and to have the same end date of February 22, 2022. Seconded by Gapinski. Motion failed with a two to three vote with Commissioner Johnson, Schlangen and Popp voting “no” and Commissioner Heinen and Gapinski voting “aye” Last, Johnson made a motion to be a signatory on the letter that St. Cloud, Waite Park, Sartell and Sauk Rapids signed that encourages members of the public to wear masks indoors to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Seconded by Popp. Motion carried with a four to one vote with Commissioner Johnson, Heinen, Gapinski and Popp voting “aye” and Commissioner Schlangen voting “no”. The Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to adjourn the special meeting at 10:30 AM. Motion carried unanimously.. Steven J. Heinen, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-5-1B
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Public Notices BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 18, 2022 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 18, 2022, in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN. Call to order by Chair Steve Heinen was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag. A roll call showed Commissioners Beth Schlangen, Scott Johnson, Steve Heinen, Jared Gapinski and Ed Popp present. County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested to amend the Regular Agenda to add the consideration of the Extension Committee appointments at 9:10 AM, and to remove the Human Resources Regular Agenda item at 9:25 AM regarding the COVID-19 update and to move that item under the Human Services Board. Gapinski requested to add the discussion of a Mediation Class under Commissioner Concerns at 9:45 AM. Motion by Popp and seconded by Johnson to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried unanimously. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Johnson requested to “pull” Consent Agenda item # 6 for further discussion. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Johnson to approve the remaining Consent Agenda items 1 – 5 and 7 - 8: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 28, 2021 and authorize the Chair to sign; 2) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2022 and authorize the Chair to sign; 3) approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2021 and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) approve an exempt permit for Metro Lions of St. Cloud to conduct gambling and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) adopt a Resolution to amend the Delegated County Of cial to be the Land Services Director to approve Simple Plats and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve the amendment to the County Jail Food Service Contract with Summit Food Service, LLC and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) accept and le the Veteran Service Of cer Quarterly Report. Motion carried unanimously. Next, Johnson wanted to discuss the resolution adopting the Benton County Solid Waste Management Plan. Johnson stated that he had just spoken with Sierra Cotter, Benton County’s Wetland and Solid Waste Program Lead regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan. Johnson stated that the Tri-County Solid Waste Commission is in discussion with Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management regarding our ongoing contract and there are issues that are not yet resolved. Johnson would like to see this tabled for now, until the issues have been resolved. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Popp to table the Benton County Solid Waste Management Plan until our next Regular Board Meeting in February, where they anticipate the issue FROM $
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