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<br />PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA <br /> <br />"--'-'---,.,~-_._-,..._--._._._,-~._-_.,...._--,..__.- ~,..."..,....,.,....,...,..",...~~~-"..,.,.-..."....,..,.....,...".,-,.~-----,..". <br />,-,=.;.::..,_:__".-,-,_...~.H,!~..t~ln'.~1::?l~.~~~::1t".~~;.utIlJ_1'~=~'':::'''''~~=~.:...:.:=.=",~~",,=..,,-=,,=:.:;z~;;==.=~;.:~':':''.-.,~_ :;:",.-. ':. _, _ _ <br /> <br />581t <br /> <br />Mr. Harry Arneson, recently appointed Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, <br />appeared before the Board and requested them to consider establishing a Military Affairs <br />Committee in Cass County. He stated that this committee could do many things in the line <br />of defense or emergency aid. Mr. Arneson stated that he is willing to discuss ,the matter <br />further with the Bo~rd and offered his assistance where needed. <br /> <br />Applications were received for the position of Board Member on the County Social <br />Services Board to replace Reverend Emery Roy who has resigned. <br /> <br />Mr. Hendrickson moved and Mr. Satrom seconded that the name of George Griffeth <br />.be submitted to the State Social Services Board for possible appointment to fill the <br />unexpired term of Rev. Emery Roy. On roll call vote, the motion carried with <br />Mrs. Stanton opposing. <br /> <br />Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Hendrickson seconded that the name of Paul Larsen <br />be submitted to the State Social Services Board for possible appointment to fill the <br />unexpired term of Rev. Emery Roy. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Gordon Sletmoe, Disaster Emergency Services Director, stated .that his office is now <br />in the process of updating the Community Shelter Plan and making a complete survey <br />of all the shelters in the County. <br /> <br />Architect Dick Moorhead was present to review the plans and specifications <br />for the proposed Courthouse addition for the bid opening to be held on May 28, 1980: <br /> <br />Mr. Bill Delmore from the State Health Department appeared before the Board <br />and stated that his department would support the County in whatever action they take <br />to confirm the Governor's ban on burning due to the extreme dry weather conditions. <br />He stated that the County would have authority to pass their own burning ban. <br />Mr. Hendrickson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the States Attorney and the <br />County Auditor proceed with preparing a publication for the newspaper establishing <br />a County ban on burning in conjunction with the State of North Dakota. On roll call <br />vote, the motion carried with Mr. Satrom opposing. <br /> <br />Marvin Witt, Executive Secretary of the Red River Valley Fair Association, <br />was present to explain the status of th~ proposed dragstrip at the fairgrounds. <br />,Attorney Bill Kennelly was present representing persons who are opposed to this <br />dragstrip being constructed, and he asked to be kept informed of any future plans <br />for it. Mr. Witt stated that the Fair Association is well aware that if they do lease <br />any land, it will have to be approved by-the County Commission. But at the present time, <br />he stated that the group proposing the dragstrip cannot get sanction to run in this <br />particular area because there is not enough footage. The Board asked Mr. Witt to keep <br />Mr. Kennelly informed of any future developments on this issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Witt reported that there is a problem at the new Cass County Campsite with <br />leaking pipes, and the Board instructed Mr. Witt and Mr. Satrom to investigate the <br />problem and report back next week. <br /> <br />The meeting was recessed until I: 30 P,.M. to continue the business of the day. <br /> <br />Members of the Cass County Employee's Association appeared before the Board and <br />submitted a proposal for a 12% cost of living increase for the 1980-1981 fiscal year. <br />The Department Heads will be instructed to submit their budgets with a 10% salary increase <br />which may be further negotiated when the Board begins budgeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Hendrickson moved and Mr. Satrom seconded that Vouchers No. 6015 through <br />No. 6755 and Revenue Sharing Vouchers No. 204 and 205 be approved and ordered paid. <br />On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.' <br /> <br />Regarding the matter of the Sheriff's Deputies being paid by the County when they <br />work at special events in order to be covered by Workman's Compensation, the <br />States Attorney received a letter from the Dawson Insurance Agency stating that <br />there would be full liability coverage and the additional premium to the County <br />would be very minor. <br /> <br />Committee Reports were given. <br /> <br />Mrs. Stanton stated that she attended a meeting of the Fargo Community Health <br />Department and was reminded that Dr. Lawrence will be resigning as County Coroner <br />at the end of this year. <br /> <br />On motion by Mr. Satrom and seconded by Mr. Sondrall, the meeting was adjourned. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />i <br />I , , h <br />:D~sc. w~t Harry <br />'Arneson on est. <br />1Military Affairs <br />:Comm. <br />! <br /> <br />i <br />'Names of George <br />lGriffeth and <br />IPaul Larsen to <br />!be submitted to <br />!State Soc. Bd. <br /> <br />DES office up- <br />dating Community <br />Shelter Plan <br /> <br />Plans & specs. <br />for Cthse. Addn. <br /> <br />State Health Dept <br />rep. apprd. re: <br />supporting Co. <br />in ban on burning <br /> <br />Red River Valley <br />Fair Assn.-- <br />proposed drag- <br />strip <br /> <br />Cass Co. Campsite <br />has leaking pipes <br /> <br />Co. Employees' <br />Assn. requests <br />12% cost of <br />living increase <br /> <br />Vouchers apprvd. <br />& ordered paid <br /> <br />Workman's Compo <br />coverage disc. <br /> <br />Dr. Lawrence <br />will be resigning <br />Dec. 31, 1980 <br />