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,.-.. 15. -- /""' Commission Minutes--April 2, 2001 2265 Since this has been an ongoing situation which has been discussed previously by the Cass County Road Advisory Committee, Mr. Wieland asked the chairman to appoint a committee consisting of one county commissioner, Keith Berndt and Frank Klein to meet with Mr. Irby and Mr. Ratchenski to make a recommendation forthe full board's consideration at a future meeting. The Cass County State's Attorney will also be consulted in this matter. Board members were in agreement with Mr. Wieland's suggestion that the chairman appoint a committee, which will be done in the next day or two. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, GIS Plan aDDroved Keith Berndt, County Engineer, provided a copy to the County Commission Office ofThe Fargo- Moorhead Advanced Metropolitan GIS Plan Final Draft Dated December 12, 2000, prepared by PlanSightLLG He gave some history on the progress of GIS (Geographic Information System) through meetings that have been held for the past several years with the various entities working together toward a common goal. The plan was presented to the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments Policy Board at the annual meeting held December 14, 2000. Mr. Berndt commented on the outstanding dialogue and working relationship between Cass County and the City of Fargo, with a similar partnering of entities between Clay County and the City of Moorhead. He asked for continued support of GIS from Cass County Commissioners. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to approve the Advanced Metropolitan GIS Plan for use as a guide in future GIS development decisions. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 16. FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AdoDt-a-School Proaram considered Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, introduced Steve Backsen, Executive Director, Fargo Public Schools Foundation, who was present to discuss a volunteer partnership between a local school and an area business or organization. Mr. Backsen provided information in addition to printed materials regarding the Adopt-A-School Program for participation by Cass County employees, if there is enough interest and the County Commission approves it. Mrs. Johnson said the materials were provided to Cass County department heads for their input, and she did not hear back from any of them. If the Board is in favor of this program, she would suggest that the Personnel Overview Committee adopt guidelines concerning the number of hours per month of paid leave per employee so it would not be a detriment to any department. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to determine whether interest exists from county volunteers in the Fargo Public Schools Adopt-A-School Program, and if so, become a participant in the program by formally adopting Longfellow School as a partner; and direct the County Coordinator to work with the Fargo Public Schools to set up the program. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.