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Votes at a glance: guardianship contracts, payment warrants, deputies tentative agreement ratified 4–1
Summary
The board approved individual guardianship contracts and payment warrants by roll call and ratified a tentative agreement with deputies by a 4–1 vote; staff was directed to draft a boulevard-tree policy.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners completed three formal actions during the meeting: approval of individual guardianship contracts, approval of county payment warrants, and ratification of a tentative agreement with deputies following a closed session.
Guardianship contracts: The board approved two-year contracts with individual guardians/conservators who provide court-ordered services for people eligible for medical assistance. County staff said the contracts pay $138 per month for guardianship and $276 per month if a contractor performs both guardianship and conservatorship services; mileage reimbursement for unusual travel must be preapproved by a county case manager. The motion to approve the listed contracts carried on roll call with all commissioners voting yes.
Payments: The board approved auditor and commissioner warrants as presented. The motion to approve the payment list carried on roll call with all commissioners voting yes.
Deputies tentative agreement: The board met in closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.03, subd. 1, to discuss labor negotiations and then voted to ratify a tentative agreement described in the meeting as using "Proposal Number 1." The motion to ratify the tentative agreement was seconded by Commissioner Greg. The roll-call vote was four in favor and one opposed (District 2 voted no); the motion carried and the tentative agreement was ratified.
No further action was taken on the boulevard-tree discussion; the board directed staff to draft a countywide policy and return with draft language for approval.
