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r:: ') 59~j\ PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA '""'~===I--" ! Disc. on adv. for bids for gas to fill Shff. underground tank Corres. from ND National Guard Assn. on prop. legislation Disc. with St. Atty. on purch. of fuel for underground tank --County to include gasoline for this tank when they call for bids for Rd. Dept. supplies -1\"~~~.!JR1NTiiiG_co.. "Ailiio-;il:-.E.-i2iiiI!l" '-4~ I Discussion was held on advertising for bids for gasoline to fill the underground tank : which was installed on the lot at the Juvenile Justice Center for the County-owned patrol cars operated by the Sheriff's Department. Mr. Larson suggested placing an advertisement in the newspaper for anyone interested in delivering gasoline to the County, and that the County Auditor call these dealers for a bid price when the tank needs to be filled. The Auditor stated that the County must advertise for bids in the official newspaper ,on any purchase over $2,500, and the first publication must be at least 30 days prior i to opening the bids. The Auditor will discuss the matter with the States Attorney before the meeting tomorrow. Correspondence was received from Dean Hildebrand, Chairman of the North Dakota National Guard Association Legislative Committee, requesting the Board's assistance in defeating proposed legislation which would reduce from 30 days to 15 days the amount of time that a member of the North Dakota National Guard would remain in paid status by a state or political subdivision when ordered to military duty. Copies of the letter will be given to each commissioner. On motion by Mrs. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Larson, the meeting was adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 7, 1981 (WEDNESDAY) Chairman Hendrickson called the meeting to order and four members were present, iMrs. Wold being absent. I : Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting i be approved as written. Motion carried. Discussion was held with Cynthia Rothe, States Attorney, on the purchase of gasoline , for the Sheriff Department's underground fuel tank. She stated that the County : presently has a contract with Dan's Oil and Service for bulk fuel through the . Road Department which is binding until the end of February, 1981; and the County is not ! limited in quantity under that contract. Mr. Larson stated that he contacted Dan's Oil, : and they will charge the County 49 per gallon over and above his cost for unleaded gasoline. ! He suggested ordering a transport load for the present time. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the County include calling for bids I for gasoline for the Sheriff's Department along with the Road Department's annual call ! for bids, and that the suppliers be notified that the County will be taking advantage : of discounts. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. I Aud. auth. to! Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that che County Auditor be authorized pay bills during: to pay any bills which come in to his office on which the County can take advantage of mo. for disc. ! a discount. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Bd. determined I Regarding the appointments of John Meyer as Veterans Service Officer and to eliminate I Gordon Sletmoe as Disaster Emergency Services Director, the County Auditor stated the annual apptsj that it has been a practice of the Board to make these appointments annually but there of VSO and i is nothing in the law that requires it. The Board determined to eliminate these two DES Directors I annual appointments. Appts. to Co. i Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Keith Monilaws and Wayne Kyser Park Board !I be appointed to the County Park Board for 1981. On roll call vote, the motion carried I unanimously. 1 Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Commissioner Eckert be appointed I to the County Planning Commission. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Appt. to Co. Planning Comm. Appt. to Co. i Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Commissioner Larson be appointed Social Servo Bd.i to the County Social Services Board. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. I Mrs. Wold apptd.i Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Commissioner Wold be nominated Vice Chm. i as Vice Chairman of the Cass County Commission for 1981. Mrs. Stanton moved and I Mr. Eckert seconded that the nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for I Mrs. Wold. Motion carried. Disc. on ditch I Discussion was held with Lloyd Knight and Leo Baumler from the Amenia Township Board problem in i of Supervisors regarding erosion of a ditch in the SE\ of the SE\ of Section 18, Amenia _ Amenia Twp--Comm; Township. Also present were Ordean Jacobson, RC & D Coordinator, and the Soil Conservation to write letter : District Supervisor from West Fargo. The Board reviewed the engineering plans developed of support on i by the Soil Conservation Service for installing culverts and attempting to stabilize the project ' the soil in this critically eroding area. Mr. Jacobson stated that the township has : applied for a loan through the Farmers Home Administration for this project, and they are ! requesting a letter of approval from the Cass County Commission. The township is not asking for financial support from the County. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded . that the County Commission send a letter to the Amenia Township Board of Supervisors i with a copy to the Farmers Home Administration indicating the Board's support of the i project. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.