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Commission approves bills, closes for labor strategy and votes to join lawsuit over jail medical authority
Summary
The Board approved routine bills (including vendor payments and 42 claims under $2,000 totaling $24,039.76 per M.S. §375.12), closed under Minnesota Statute 13D.03 to discuss labor negotiations, and voted unanimously to join a lawsuit brought by medical providers at the Law Enforcement Center concerning authority to adjust inmate medications.
The Traverse County Commission unanimously approved the bills presented July 1, including listed vendor payments and a note that 42 claims under $2,000 totaled $24,039.76, as permitted by Minnesota Statute (M.S. §375.12). By motion from Dwight Nelson and seconded by Kayla Schmidt the bills were approved.
The Board closed the meeting to discuss labor-negotiation strategy under Minnesota Statute 13D.03 and later reopened. Commissioner Chad Metz reported complaints about dilapidated structures and unkempt lawns on Lakeview Drive; County Attorney Matt Franzese said he would address the complaint within the next week. Franzese also described an existing lawsuit brought by medical providers at the Law Enforcement Center that seeks authority to adjust inmate medications without approval from an original physician. "Upon a motion by Metz and seconded by Gail that Traverse County agrees to join the lawsuit," the Board approved joining the suit unanimously. The minutes do not specify the lawsuit's court, case number or further legal filings.
