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Nelson County commissioners approve reappointments, safety equipment and roadside work permit; several routine votes carried unanimously
Summary
At its Aug. 6 meeting the Nelson County Commission unanimously approved reappointments to county boards, authorized two AEDs for Stump Lake Campground, allowed a culvert in the county right-of-way with Water Board permits, approved a vehicle transmission rebuild and adopted July financial statements and bills.
Nelson County commissioners on Aug. 6 approved a package of routine administrative and public-safety actions, including reappointments to county boards, equipment purchases, a right-of-way permit and vehicle repair expenditures.
Commissioner Cameron Swenson moved and Commissioner Aaron Mork seconded approval of the July 16–17 meeting minutes and the amended agenda; the motion passed unanimously. The board discussed appointments and reappointed Bruce Anderson to the Nelson County Housing Authority Board and Marvin Narum to the Nelson County Weed Board, each by unanimous vote.
Emergency Manager Angela Herda asked the commission to address needs at Stump Lake Campground, including the storm shelter and emergency equipment. The commission approved purchase of two automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for Stump Lake Campground at a total cost of $1,657.22.
Highway Superintendent Curt Loe and resident David Steffan raised concerns about seasonal water on county roads and thanked county departments for recent roadwork and water removal. Landowner Jay Estvold requested permission to install an 18–24-inch culvert through the county right-of-way along County Road 8 to improve drainage; the commission approved use of the county right-of-way in section 25 on the condition that permits be obtained from the Nelson County Water Board.
Sheriff Kurt Schwind reported transmission problems with a patrol vehicle and updates on a newly hired deputy in the academy. The commission approved a transmission rebuild for $3,031.70 with work contracted through David Hulstrand.
Auditor Nathan Parks presented the preliminary budget and July financial statements; the commission approved the July financial statements and later approved the presented bills. With no further business, Commissioners Swenson and Mork moved to adjourn; the meeting adjourned by unanimous vote.
The meeting record indicates unanimous roll-call votes for the motions listed; the transcript does not provide alternative tallies or individual explanatory statements beyond the motions and brief presentations.
