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ACTION ALERT: Rice County Social Services
June 18, 2012 at 11:16 amDespite a clear need for increased resources in the Social Service department, Rice County Commissioners voted 3-2 last week to limit the hiring of new financial workers to 2, instead of the 4 requested. Rice County has the highest rate of complaints to the State Department of Human Services in the state, is failing to meet state and federal mandates, and is under threat of state sanctions if the situation does not improve promptly. LWV Northfield - Cannon Falls urges members and concerned residents to take action to hold the County Board responsible, and ensure that our Social Services department provides mandated services. Rice County families, businesses, and communities are suffering as a result of the neglect of this department's needs.
Here's what you can do:
- Attend a rally before the County Board meeting on Tuesday, June 26th. Gather by 7:45 a.m. on the south side of the Rice County Government Services Building, 320 Third Street N.W., Faribault, MN 55021. Bring signs, testimony (which may or may not be allowed), and friends and neighbors. Let's show the County Board that we're paying attention, and will demand that all Rice County residents are provided for as mandated under the law.
- Contact the Commissioners who voted against supporting the needs of the Social Services department, and tell them their actions are too costly for Rice County. Local businesses depend on child care funds, food support dollars, and a stable workforce, all of which are hurt when Social Services are not adequate. Call Jake Gillen at (507) 334-5746, Milt Plaisance at (507) 334-7612, and Steve Bauer at (507) 334-9700.
Rice County Board Meeting - April 5th, 2011
April 7, 2011 at 10:14 pmThis week at the Rice County Board:
- Electronic Waste Collection Grant
- University of Minnesota to evaluate drywells
- Public hearing on 4/7/11 on Holden Farms Hog Operations Rezoning
Clarence Walters, LWVNCF Observer
The Commissioners gave the green light to submitting a proposal to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for grant assistance for recycling e-waste, such…
Rice County Board Meeting - December 14th, 2010
December 17, 2010 at 11:22 amThis week at the County Board:
- Proposed SAGE Electrochromics loan
- Sheriff Cook proposes Social Host Ordinance for Rice County
- Wind turbine request withdrawn
- Environmental Assessment for Motokazieland Recreational Park
Clarence Walters, LWVNCF observer
SAGE Electrochromics has requested two loans: one million dollars at 0% interest with a ten-year term for land acquistion for their proposed…
Rice County Board Meeting - October 19th, 2010
October 21, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Clarence Walters, LWVNCF ObserverThis week at the County Board:
- Plan for Group Home Beds
- County Road 1 Now Open
- Roberds Lake Sewer System
- Septic Systems and the County
Social Services Department head Mark Shaw reported on the recommendation of the…
Rice County Board Meeting - October 11th, 2010
October 14, 2010 at 10:30 pmThis week at the County Board:
- Immunization Practices Improvement
- Library Services Contract
- Faribo Sno-Go Club
- Promotional Video Project
Clarence Walters, LWVNCF observer
Immunization Practices Improvement (IPI)
Rice County Public Health visits every entity in Rice County that provides immunizations at least once in a two-year period. A public health nurse evaluates, monitors and advises on improvement…
Rice County Board of Commissioners Meeting - September 7th, 2010
September 18, 2010 at 1:34 pmClarence Walters, LWVNCF observer
• The draft proposal for the new rural address markers was discussed and approved. The project will be put out for bids with a completion date in 2011. Property owners will be assessed between $50 and $100 per sign.
• The 2011 preliminary budget and levy was…
Rice County Board of Commissioners Meeting - Tuesday, July 27, 2010
July 29, 2010 at 11:21 amClarence Walters, LWV Observer
• The Commissioners approved a proposal by the Community Corrections director to eliminate the clerical supervisor position, which is currently vacant, while reclassifying one probation officer to supervisor. This would result in an annual savings of $48,900.
• Instead of traveling to conferences, a grant from the…
Rice County Board of Commissioners - December 1, 2009
December 14, 2009 at 4:14 pmLWV Observer - Georgiana Campbell
All commissioners were present.
Considerable business awaited the commissioners as December began.
Community Health Board: Mary Ho presented for approval a Grant Agreement with MDH (the Minnesota Dept. of Health). The agreement provided for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention and also for Intervention Follow-Up. The commissioners gave…
Rice County Commissioners Meeting - Nov. 24, 2009
December 7, 2009 at 4:37 pmLWV Observer - Georgiana Campbell
This week's busy agenda included 11 topics, beginning with community health and concluding with a request for approval of the SELCO Library agreement.
A topic named RURAL ADDRESS SIGN TASK FORCE REPORT described in detail how residence markers in the rural area should be constructed and…
Rice County Commissioners Meeting - November 10, 2009
November 14, 2009 at 9:31 pmLWV Observer - Georgiana Campbell
Three of the county departments had significant issues which they presented.
Public Health: Mary Ho - Contracts with Our Homes South, Inc. and Medica Health Plans. These will be adjusted, with the result that funds will be allocated in a more helpful way.
Planning and Zoning: Kevin…
RICE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING - November 3, 2009
November 13, 2009 at 9:36 pmLWV Observer - Georgiana Campbell
The first order of business began with members of the public who were present and wanted to express their interest in a public hearing of an amendment to the Rice County Zoning Ordinance, an amendment they had presented to the Commissioners. It pertained to use…
RICE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING - October 27, 2009
November 3, 2009 at 1:11 pmLWV Observer - Georgiana Campbell
All Commissioners were present.
Business of various kinds was before the commissioners today.
Mary Ho, representing the Community Health Board -- Much of this business involved agreements between the Minnesota Dept. of Health and the Rice County Community Health Board. These agreements were, for example, to reimburse…
