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Commission Minutes—March 17, 2014 4273 said voting ends on May 2, 2014, but so far the comments he has received have been positive about the project. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. CASSELTON TRAIN DERAILMENT AFTER ACTION REPORT Dave Rogness, Emergency Manager, was present to provide an after action report on the train derailment accident which occurred on December 30, 2013, about a quarter mile west of Casselton. He said the incident continues to attract a wide level of interest across the country because of the response provided by county staff and other local agencies. Mr. Rogness said major strengths identified from the event include the Incident Command Structure (ICS), planning, evacuation and law enforcement, ambulance, fire and health response to the incident. He outlined primary areas to improve, which include operational communication capabilities at the Incident Command Post (ICP); use of the emergency announcement system (EAS) along with CodeRED to notify the public; agency liaison function at the ICP; and media and public information officer capabilities. 9. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Feasibility study for juvenile detention and alternative holding facility Sheriff Paul D. Laney was present and said at the last Sheriff's Office rotational meeting, he discussed a feasibility study for a new juvenile detention and alternative holding facility that would also provide space for the County Coroner's Office and Sheriff Patrol Division. He said staff looked into grant dollars for the study costs, but were unsuccessful in finding any funds. He spoke with the county auditor about possibly using reserve funds for study expenses. Keith Berndt, County Administrator, said this issue may fall under the jurisdiction of the Building Committee. He said the county may want to consider hiring Kimme & Associates for the study as they are the same consultant used for the Cass County Jail and Courthouse West Addition. Mr. Vanyo said it would be helpful to have additional information before the budget process begins this year. Mr. Peterson suggested not only Kimme & Associates but other firms also be considered for the study. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to refer the issue to conduct a feasibility study to determine site evaluation, selection, and facility design for construction of a new juvenile detention and alternative holding facility to the Building Committee. Motion carried. 10. SOCIAL SERVICES, Request for two eligibility workers for Medicaid Assistance Affordable Care Act cases Chip Ammerman, Social Services Director, was present to discuss a request to hire two additional eligibility workers to process new Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid Assistance cases. This issue was discussed at the last Social Services board meeting. Mr. Peterson said the county is not receiving much funding assistance from the state for these cases, and at the very least, the county should consider hiring one additional staff person.