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- Approve agenda: Motion to approve the April 1 agenda was moved and seconded; voice vote, \"Aye,\" motion carried.

- Consent items: Approved minutes for March 18, 2025; a one-day on-sale liquor license and a one-day dance license for American Legion Post 417 (dates listed in item). Motion carried by voice vote.

- Commissioner's warrants: Approved commissioner's warrants (ACH and manual payments) totaling $79,268.6. Motion moved by Commissioner Denny; second by Commissioner Becker. Roll call: Commissioner Denny: Yes; Commissioner Becker: Yes; Commissioner Newman: Aye; Commissioner Nasca: Yes; Commissioner Byers: Yes. Result: Approved.

- Health & Human Services (HHS) warrants: Approved HHS commissioner warrants totaling $63,079.73 (motion by Commissioner Newman; second by Commissioner Denny). Board recorded a roll call; outcome approved.

- HHS SSIS warrants: Approved Health & Human Services SSIS warrants totaling $87,176.19. Motioned and seconded; roll call recorded; outcome approved.

- Solid Waste items: Board approved CAP grant change order No. 1 ($120,182.74) and change order No. 2 ($65,595.89); awarded office furniture ($29,062.91) to Innovative Office Solutions; authorized purchase of a Bobcat L95 loader (net $76,091.23); and approved the STEP services contract renewal (~$150,000). Motions carried by voice vote or roll call as noted in the meeting record.

- Teamsters Courthouse employees contract (2025'2027): Commissioners approved the tentative labor agreement for courthouse Teamsters employees (term 2025'2027) after a motion from the board and a second; the board took a regular vote and the motion carried.

- West Union city prosecution contract (2025): The board approved the 2025 prosecution-services agreement with West Union (motion and second recorded; voice vote carried).

- Other budget/vote items: Multiple routine administrative approvals (warrants and routine contracts) were approved by the board during the meeting and work session; where a roll call was requested the clerk recorded the votes as \"yes\" for the commissioners present.

Why it matters: These votes authorize spending, contracts and procurement that affect county operations, budgets and service delivery in the short term.

Ending: For details on individual items please consult the clerk's certified minutes and the supporting agenda packets; staff will proceed with contract signatures and procurement as authorized by the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Todd County April 1, 2025 County Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and vote outcomes recorded at the Todd County Board meeting on April 1, 2025, including warrants, contracts, purchases and proclamations.","taxTitle","Todd County, Minnesota","taxId",73332,"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},6087587,"Morrison County demonstrates Paycom HRIS to Todd County board; commissioners ask for cost estimate",4090,7102000,11192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2889462-4dfc817fc89487ab7b327f16facfea11&start=7102&end=11192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2889462-4dfc817fc89487ab7b327f16facfea11/thumbnail_7102000.jpg","/articles/6087587/Todd-County/Minnesota/Morrison-County-demonstrates-Paycom-HRIS-to-Todd-County-board-commissioners-ask-for-cost-estimate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087587-a2c978d4e4b591a20d9704711a8d48aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607097&Signature=jeVHzFQ7unSuDfjhVKHkgFtdH4pWyyNhffBHsFez~gXDHBrjsdawPnsYIK6APkL-HXTN-mry85EwZK0tuHui2MVVcNuGlvVQGuIFmzT~2Uj6TJ717WOcUARWdfbzjWf4sSjhV1n-hhrcwKAp5PXWck60lo0eFJ2GEaj1tzalljR8oKD-tNi9V3ysUCXHxVPSofsclsyOfhwNkRhPe11-sa5QA~jw5oxmotrrRgr~bWyqXv~qS919iSYWsrH-B41m~B82~NentD1vDU9KrM8ogEZz5kA6Zj6b8l0Rf7o7lzcNLMImtN~ToH9dpgE5dDgs3Bo82Mz0hkRUJLM4MxkU6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from Morrison County and Paycom demonstrated the Paycom human-resources information system to the Todd County Board during an April 1 work session, showing modules for onboarding, payroll, time-off requests, benefits administration, expense management and analytics.

Morrison County HR Manager Beth Berg and a colleague (Melissa) described their multi-year rollout. They said Paycom consolidated siloed processes by putting applicant tracking, onboarding, benefits enrollment and timekeeping in one platform, reduced manual data entry and provided analytics on payroll and personnel budgets. Morrison County staff demonstrated the employee view, manager/administrator dashboards, a 24-hour shift timecard example for corrections staff, mobile time-off requests and a \"total rewards\" view that summarizes total compensation (wages plus county-paid benefits) for individual employees.

Paycom can support features such as employee self-service, mobile access, expense management and learning-management modules. Morrison County said they do not use geofencing (location-checking) but noted it is an available feature; they also said the system creates an audit trail for HR actions and provides reporting to help monitor vacancies, overtime and budget impacts. Morrison County's team said employee adoption was initially challenging but is now high and that the system reduced repetitive HR tasks.

Todd County commissioners and staff discussed procurement steps and budget implications. Board members asked for hard numbers, including implementation and annual costs, and asked administration to route the item to the personnel committee for review. Paycom's representative (on the presentation call) said the vendor would provide proposals and that implementation costs and licensing would be part of subsequent discussions. Commissioners said a more detailed financial comparison and a list of what the county would stop paying for now (existing systems and licenses) should be presented before any decision.

Why it matters: A consolidated HRIS could reduce administrative workload, improve timekeeping accuracy and provide realtime analytics to inform hiring and overtime decisions. The board asked for a full cost/benefit picture before proceeding.

Ending: Administration will collect vendor pricing, a list of current costs the county could retire, and a proposal for personnel-committee review and a future work-session briefing.","Morrison County HR staff and a Paycom representative demonstrated the Paycom human-resources information system, showing onboarding, timekeeping, analytics and manager tools; Todd County commissioners requested detailed cost comparisons and to route the item through personnel for next steps.",{"_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},6087592,"HHS seeks new bilingual case-aid/interpreter title and staffing changes; commissioners ask for more review",3504,4365000,7869000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2889462-4dfc817fc89487ab7b327f16facfea11&start=4365&end=7869","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2889462-4dfc817fc89487ab7b327f16facfea11/thumbnail_4365000.jpg","/articles/6087592/Todd-County/Minnesota/HHS-seeks-new-bilingual-case-aidinterpreter-title-and-staffing-changes-commissioners-ask-for-more-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087592-1ce12a8af496bcbb46193fe2ed05bc41/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607097&Signature=oeqDqwg~b3uCyzFGD~GhIL5MAnIrFX6MfwJTMBXFnWTq3FuveA5e6OPZoHcI1Dk99Ej4rDSd05bXK2uvxzZSAITizi3bEvjgjD7ujKtGnMtGT2GoCnW8xLG2br8~vKgFkQRIUNSy~rlJdsO8FrvpmGm0u5b2-pQuevnF6DmSxRJgBZxPBsVA4e7FMVkC0LOx~G8FAogCasehl0izbg4XL3TTmMq7RDf4VTia3zjMVfRAeL4Q0fkt2s-wl8xoP6HeDaH1DVVjhjRYnIZvBw6ZvW2jWhpcB~xCHCYX2iqtE0Rb05T6q~a0~GG2~fD74zu2b~MeDUw2Bie3QbwZ~EB3Kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Health and Human Services (HHS) leaders told the Todd County Board at a work session on April 1 that they intend to revise a current case-aid job description to create a Case Aid/Interpreter position and to reorganize administrative services staffing to reduce workload and turnover.

Catherine (last name not specified) and other HHS staff said more than 40% of public-health clients are Spanish-speaking and that an in-house bilingual case aid who also holds interpreter training (40 hours required for certification, the staff said) reduces the county's use of costly contracted interpretation lines and improves follow-up with clients. The staff said the revised job description would require interpreter training and English-Spanish certification and that current staff who meet the qualifications could be moved into the revised title. The position is currently funded about 75% by a family home-visiting grant (promising practices grant) and 25% by foundational public-health funds; that grant continues for about four more years, staff said.

Commissioners asked for clarity on the number of other languages in the county, grant time limits, whether the change would be a new posting and how the change interacts with union and HR processes. Commissioners requested the finalized job description be routed through personnel and HR for redline review and then, if appropriate, forwarded to Gallagher (the county's compensation consultant) to determine whether the new duties change the classification or pay grade. Commissioners and staff agreed not to finalize pay or posting until Gallagher and HR had reviewed the redlined job description.

HHS also proposed reorganizing the Administrative Services Manager role in its financial services unit. Staff recommended creating an Accounting Supervisor and adding two lead-worker positions in the financial-services unit to provide closer one-on-one training and reduce turnover among eligibility workers, who require lengthy training and manage large caseloads. Staff told the board many eligibility workers have caseloads far above the department's ideal; they said vacancies and turnover are increasing training burdens. The board asked for organizational charts with names and vacancy highlights, a list of grant-funded positions and grant end dates, and a cost estimate for the proposed supervisor/lead positions; commissioners asked that the item return to a future work session after personnel and Gallagher review.

Why it matters: HHS said the changes would reduce interpretation costs, improve client follow-up and decrease employee burnout by increasing front-line supervision and training. Commissioners emphasized the need to follow HR policy, check union and Gallagher grading implications, and review budget impacts and grant terms before committing to permanent changes.

Ending: The board directed administration to produce a redline job description, bring information about grant terms and org charts to personnel, and consult Gallagher on reclassification before bringing any final appointment or posting back to the board.","Todd County Health & Human Services proposed a revised case-aid/interpreter job description and a reorganization of administrative services; commissioners requested HR review and Gallagher job-class input before final action.",{"_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},6087594,"Todd County proclaims National Crime Victims' Rights Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month",183,1997000,2180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2889462-4dfc817fc89487ab7b327f16facfea11&start=1997&end=2180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2889462-4dfc817fc89487ab7b327f16facfea11/thumbnail_1997000.jpg","/articles/6087594/Todd-County/Minnesota/Todd-County-proclaims-National-Crime-Victims-Rights-Week-and-Sexual-Assault-Awareness-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087594-b66f68443c5bb4b2b5c22a8a14b7f32f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607097&Signature=ZoFzVauhABpKfemkF9zqsNn6-xPe~qJn9kOJZxnkhb2oaXRna3eHiZv~wcCkOM1EOOwjod14kT29JqBcJ6Vttio4b3HsYjdDruLx070QKnRlywXvCtUH9aynCbOYexxnwlqMrjVFeT1jOad0Kxl0iiy7n1IE6mYW1adBGoL0R9yn5tVzvo5ydpIMjGVoCoBUeHrZJ0no-mXfcTgS81eK0TNHR5t5Xa08EijJHHogTVPUDhNsyuOMZYawhabTeQJ6OG6a0~TOYPlZLgmqgqSHtxrWcIpEADtVVEJStJ6uvolBt~PEyPWfWI55Kmlvmg780ETbPyp2p3t9PQzUv8kpzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd County commissioners unanimously proclaimed the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as Crime Victims' Rights Week and April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month at their April 1 meeting.

Representatives from Hands of Hope Resource Center presented the two proclamations. The first proclamation noted that victims face barriers such as isolation, language limits and transportation that can prevent access to services, and it referenced victims'-rights laws at both the state and federal levels as part of the justification for the board's action. The board approved the proclamation by voice vote.

Hands of Hope also presented a proclamation declaring April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month, noting the theme \"Together We Act, United We Change,\" and urging community action on prevention, consent education and survivor-centered services. The board approved the proclamation and commissioners thanked the presenters for their work.

Hands of Hope staff later announced the agency's fourth annual Denim Day raffle on April 30; raffle proceeds will support victim services not always covered by grants. Tickets are $20; the agency said it will sell up to 500 tickets.

Why it matters: Proclamations do not create law but signal the board's public support for increased services and awareness and reinforce the role of local victim-service providers in county response.

Ending: Commissioners encouraged community support and accepted the two proclamations as presented.","The board approved two proclamations presented by Hands of Hope Resource Center: April 6'12, 2025 as Victims' Rights Week and April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6087600,"Todd County approves solid-waste change orders, new loader, furniture and STEP contract",764,2576000,3340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2889462-4dfc817fc89487ab7b327f16facfea11&start=2576&end=3340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2889462-4dfc817fc89487ab7b327f16facfea11/thumbnail_2576000.jpg","/articles/6087600/Todd-County/Minnesota/Todd-County-approves-solid-waste-change-orders-new-loader-furniture-and-STEP-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087600-ea4c6cd7d0f17161fce34b3d1c0a2249/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607097&Signature=jZ-uFqStT-CuPuD4Ep9dcG6Gr1DA6IQJ3k6RptGeQijWA0eCQkxovJnb~Kd-9CaPDlhRMpLpVn0pmwEMHJ2MauMtPlQTvKi3RgteJsVQyJYt5g5TqYvCsBhHlEIcKDiosW1Sail54MIZP32q2lHsKohjswRK8RVBuwGbn6f5uIO-WLVuApwnppEJVWdcwYI0j7WNUKdOR~Npt99agwZ46M5xRHqyoKi-ityEvKbYZM5SfIfHMGskBWV5FTWTq13JJ4sossuMZ2mRB1e7R5niWcfyAFLXVAgLw3KDS~JvpnPrlYAE59qZnJB4JZHCcgDhQ997ddA6Qq5myiacdPLOUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd County commissioners on April 1 authorized several solid-waste spending items tied to the county's new transfer station and ongoing operations.

The board approved CAP grant change order No. 1 for the High-Tech contract covering four previously discussed adjustments, totaling $120,182.74, and authorized staff to sign the change order. Solid Waste Director Mike (last name not specified) told the board the cost figures matched the work-session discussion and that funding would come from contingency and CAP grant project monies. A motion to authorize the director to sign the change order passed by voice vote.

The board also approved CAP grant change order No. 2 to install interior liner panels at the transfer-station building and to add 1.5 inches of conduit from the electrical room to each scale. The recommended contract amount was $65,595.89 (the director explained the itemized quote came in lower than an earlier estimate). The board voted to authorize the director to sign change order No. 2.

Commissioners voted to award a bid of $29,062.91 to Innovative Office Solutions for office furniture for the new scale-house office; the project will use grant and ARPA dollars and is being coordinated with facilities to reuse existing shelving and other items where practical.

The board approved purchase of a Bobcat L95 wheel loader through Farm-Rite for a net price of $76,091.23 after a $15,500 trade-in for an S550 Bobcat. The director said the L95 will be used in daily transfer-station operations, snow removal and compost loading and will replace the need to buy separate pieces of equipment. He said tariff-driven price changes contributed to the final cost.

Separately, the board approved renewing the county's contract with STEP (the recycling work program) for approximately $150,000 for 2025 to continue having STEP clients perform recycling-sorting duties at the material recovery facility; the board heard the renewal reflects Minnesota minimum-wage increases and is funded through fund 51.

Why it matters: The approved change orders and equipment purchases are part of the county's work to open the new transfer station this summer and to keep daily solid-waste operations running while managing costs. The STEP contract keeps a long-standing local job-training partnership in place.

During discussion commissioners asked whether quoted amounts matched the work-session numbers and pressed staff on budget sources; staff said the items are budgeted and will use contingency, CAP grant project money, enterprise capital equipment funds and ARPA/other departmental funds as specified.

The board approved all solid-waste items by voice vote or roll call where recorded. The board asked staff to continue coordinating with facilities to reuse existing furniture and to document any changes to the recommended items.

Ending: The solid-waste approvals clear the way for final procurement and construction steps at the transfer station ahead of its planned mid-summer opening.","The Todd County Board authorized two CAP grant change orders, purchased office furniture and a Bobcat wheel loader for the new transfer station, and renewed a contract with STEP for recycling labor during its April 1 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Todd County board actions, April 1, 2025

Morrison County demonstrates Paycom HRIS to Todd County board; commissioners ask for cost estimate

HHS seeks new bilingual case-aid/interpreter title and staffing changes; commissioners ask for more review

Todd County proclaims National Crime Victims' Rights Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Todd County approves solid-waste change orders, new loader, furniture and STEP contract