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The board approved staff’s recommendation to buy a locally available used 1975 Chevrolet water truck from Flying W Gardens (Park Rapids) for $5,000. Solid waste staff described the truck as fitted with a 2,500‑gallon tank and said comparable tanks alone can cost $3,000–$6,000 while new water trucks can exceed $20,000.

Solid waste staff described initial operations with the new horizontal grinder (a Rota Chopper machine) and said staff logged a day or two of testing and training. They reported one track issue on the grinder that appears to be a manufacturer defect and that parts are being sourced. \"We got off to a good start, and I think it was a good couple days of training,\" the presenter said.

The department also presented its annual recycling (score) report. Staff said their reuse center moved 822,000 pounds of material during the previous year — about 411 tons — after the reuse center was started last year. Staff reported a residential recycling rate of about 32% and an overall county recycling rate (including commercial material) of approximately 63%.

Commissioners approved the water‑truck purchase and asked staff to monitor whether a larger tanker will be needed in the future or whether a regional approach to water supply is more cost‑effective.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hubbard County Board of Commissioners - 01 Apr 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Solid waste staff reported startup of a horizontal grinder, a minor equipment issue, and recommended purchase of a used 1975 Chevrolet water truck with a 2,500‑gallon tank for $5,000. Staff also reported the reuse center diverted 822,000 pounds (411 tons) of material last year and cited recycling rate figures.","taxTitle","Hubbard County, Minnesota","taxId",73153,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6087651,"County awards road‑grading contracts for forest roads; timber auction, trail openings noted",169,947000,1116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2889381-177a1f576fcc91f3ecb0c17924dd994f&start=947&end=1116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2889381-177a1f576fcc91f3ecb0c17924dd994f/thumbnail_947000.jpg","/articles/6087651/Hubbard-County/Minnesota/County-awards-roadgrading-contracts-for-forest-roads-timber-auction-trail-openings-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087651-afd5544a53207afe9e384d9bd820a782/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185049&Signature=Q6sW0PL-vnlxfaOfRBbojWVfZ8-7XwJKB3WjmDUEwGh-~bQnhv6zcHWvJCyaPb~kz5duW-dXfEKABpAIP6o25ckfJX0OlxlJKSAf9145-bKn3BC3TUis9xfNlw1Mwlq4C4hJxfumukbsw38AVSmhdLLpY4stHFq-~S5JUXMjdgkXo5KxJy-Ikt8afZlZcBV9Rtd-PDXxtRHd2YVhU7J43zF96jbZer31ijE4uHsXChJO640XZQLibOXXUgH5xRUgVMWl7YV3M3xovfSpyuveUv8-Kos-pj~YHsgkF-FbnJbxZA~bIHLQYPha-3sgxDCbUeqddDJkbQvNIDE4TDwfYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Natural Resources staff recommended awarding annual road‑grading contracts for forest roads and the board approved the recommended low bids. North Central Excavating of Akeley won the southern roads contract at $96 per mile; Dirt Service of Bemidji will perform northern road grading at $107 per mile.

The presenter said the county moved from grading three times per year to a once‑a‑month schedule (May–September), with additional work performed as needed after washouts. The board discussed contract frequency and the ability to add gravel or culverts for spots that need them; staff said such additional work would be paid as extras under the contracts.

Staff also reminded commissioners that the county’s timber auction is scheduled for April 14 and said trails will likely open in a few weeks, dependent on frost and weather conditions. Natural Resources noted that staff respond to frequent public inquiries about trail openings and that operations will be affected by continuing snow and rain.

The motion to approve both low quotes passed without recorded opposition in the meeting transcript.","The Natural Resources/Forestry presenter recommended and the board approved low quotes to grade county forest roads: North Central Excavating (south portion) at $96/mile and Dirt Service (north portion) at $107/mile. The board was reminded of an April 14 timber auction and discussed trail opening timing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6087656,"County approves Trimble total station purchase; HSIP sign and rumble project awarded to H & R Construction",319,242000,561000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2889381-177a1f576fcc91f3ecb0c17924dd994f&start=242&end=561","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2889381-177a1f576fcc91f3ecb0c17924dd994f/thumbnail_242000.jpg","/articles/6087656/Hubbard-County/Minnesota/County-approves-Trimble-total-station-purchase-HSIP-sign-and-rumble-project-awarded-to-H-R-Construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087656-1c4780609120d7c9e23706f88ad825ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185049&Signature=HQLB~tH6rp0WgYNuyoQc-HOYd73745R5jtRemE2OVRdltwQeeWZVrINlRKJp2iECMsnzxwjC65RbppunQYWv2HCZeotB7Yy~~68ZRw2ARUOhq~1ojjXP0yK-mPxCDjN2z8OgeUVgpAnoD9xnmpXDu3Myu2VUjia4GbAv6njuZmPezWZxwfDvNjMz80d39Aybs3zxt9FhkhjqRIRvo0svPGTPb-vToAUEqVZV7GtOly3z7akgj7LRgUkaPR9D4zSFgS0uY~Gg7Qd2kV79tvZ9i8T0zrIX3xG2gMVeQDLH1iw54QkCE~8oE9ZT5nmPQAThP7ZxiQytKDPGnxWoj03arg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The county approved the highway department’s purchase of a Trimble S7 total station after staff said the department’s older instruments are obsolete and incompatible with current satellite/GPS updates. Frontier Precision quoted the demo unit at about $24,290; the department had budgeted roughly $20,000 and said used alternatives lacked available parts.

“Getting a bid from Trimble specifically, it doesn't really work because Frontier Precision does all the setting up of them and then they do the training,” a highway presenter said, explaining why the county recommended the Frontier Precision quote.

Commissioners also authorized acceptance of the low bid for a state‑funded HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Program) project to install countywide transverse rumble strips and lighted LED stop signs at various intersections. The low bidder was H & R Construction of Dalton, Minnesota, with a low bid of $126,000. Staff said HSIP underruns are redistributed within the district and may fund a separate intersection left‑turn lane project (the 4 and 40 center left‑turn lane) that had missed inclusion in the STIP.

The highway presentation included a construction update: three projects had been awarded so far (annual aggregate surfacing, annual calcium chloride, and the Lehi stops project); four projects were out for advertisement (District 2 pavement striping, Cassaw 45 bridge replacement, Cassaw 13, and City of Nevis paving), and several plans were in progress or awaiting MnDOT approvals. Staff noted right‑of‑way work remains for the Cassaw 7 and 40 roundabout and funding details continued for the 4 and 40 project.

Commissioners moved and seconded the purchase and contractor acceptance motions; the transcript records the motions as carried. Staff said online bidding through the county’s RT provider is being implemented to increase bidder participation and reduce travel.

The board’s approvals allow highway staff to proceed with equipment acquisition, award contract execution and continue advertising and right‑of‑way coordination for spring and summer construction activity.","Hubbard County commissioners approved the highway department’s purchase of a Trimble S7 total station and accepted the low bid for an HSIP project to install transverse rumble strips and LED stop signs. Staff provided a construction update and described additional projects planned for the season.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6087661,"Hubbard County approves accounting technician posting after CLA review finds gaps in finance operations",3491,1462000,4953000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2889381-177a1f576fcc91f3ecb0c17924dd994f&start=1462&end=4953","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2889381-177a1f576fcc91f3ecb0c17924dd994f/thumbnail_1462000.jpg","/articles/6087661/Hubbard-County/Minnesota/Hubbard-County-approves-accounting-technician-posting-after-CLA-review-finds-gaps-in-finance-operations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087661-c02c2d74ea521ca652fbf55240246cff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185049&Signature=msCl5DMwLsUJb2Gnluxwab-0oF5VhTKRaiav6WfnqnNLJblN5d4Wz9S4RkLEbivYWBITY9vrQ~K8U3I3zdb8ujAOlEDhC-2yag1M75afgOgImmSbzoaetSzz-0kF65z0YI7UCca1ELSSq75QcfVsuQcaOrVWjL0ImshqJ85IxCyHiirGfRepJ30U-ihmmpoApd37X8lDyLpGAIIj9WQLrVcRXb7gdHSm4dsjR73bQqsWhEWoh937gWTVxTzJ-jWxVKvjKZafm6s9PI4iZ5b4eYJcPGhgXXITZMe89RNhgeIzvnbq5-xgD1rlCZILYGj5PP9mO~ghyYL3nfVpsj25cQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CliftonLarsonAllen consultants presented a business‑operations assessment of the county’s finance functions and recommended reorganizing the Auditor‑Treasurer’s office and adding staff to improve financial reporting and meet state deadlines, the county administrator said. The board voted to post an accounting technician position immediately.

The consultants summarized their work as a three‑part review of structure, processes and systems and said they interviewed 12 staff members and reviewed documents to produce prioritized recommendations. Miranda Wendland and Susan Iverson of CliftonLarsonAllen outlined gaps in written policies, decentralized workflows, and limited capacity for financial reporting and year‑end audit preparation.

The report found the county currently relies on outside auditors and state assistance for financial statement preparation and recommended creating two chief deputy positions—chief deputy auditor and chief deputy treasurer—plus additional support staff. “The addition of the staff would allow for more accurate financial reporting, would support your audit at the end of the year, and allow the finance team to turn around quality, reliable information,” Iverson said.

Jeff, the county administrator, told commissioners the county currently pays about $150,000 annually for outside audit/reporting services and expects hiring at least one position to reduce that cost. “I think over half of that has been to do financial reports,” Jeff said, referencing past payments to external auditors.

Commissioners discussed timing and sequencing. CLA proposed a timeline that begins recruitment and restructuring this year, with a first‑review date for the Auditor‑Treasurer position scheduled for April 18 and a target to have a restructured finance organization in place by the end of the calendar year. Commissioners asked that the new Auditor‑Treasurer be involved in selecting subsequent finance hires; CLA and administration said that participation was feasible given the timeline.

After discussion, the board approved a motion to post an accounting technician position in the Auditor‑Treasurer’s office. The motion passed with three votes in favor and two opposed; commissioners did not record roll‑call names in the transcript. The administrator said anticipated audit‑cost savings would help pay for the initial hire and that a second requested position would be considered in the 2026 budget process.

The CLA report also recommended technology and process changes: centralizing vendor management, implementing a cash‑drawer/payments integration with the county’s Tyler and IFS systems, documenting month‑end and year‑end close procedures, and moving more vendors from check to ACH payment where appropriate. CLA emphasized that some systems (for example, state tax and election systems) are mandated by state requirements and will remain part of the shared environment.

County leaders said staff have already begun documenting processes and that consultants would continue to support training and implementation work. The board directed staff to proceed with posting the accounting technician and to return with budget and hiring updates as the process advances.","CliftonLarsonAllen presented a business‑operations assessment that recommended restructuring the Auditor‑Treasurer’s office and adding staff. The board approved posting for an accounting technician; members discussed hiring sequence for a new Auditor‑Treasurer and additional finance positions.","actionData","errors"]

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