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597G PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA - -_.- ~._.. --..- Vouchers apprvd. & ordered paid Policy Committee to be formed Moore Eng. hired to eng. bridge prjct. in Barnes Twp. Bd. discusses adopting policy ,when hiring for engineering jobs Plat approved of NSP-Sheyenne Subdivison Out of state travel granted for Co. Planner Shff. report on new fan in jail Chm. auth. to sign agreement for continuation of PIP Program in Co. Jail Report by Juven. Det. Center Supervisor --req. 17% sal ary inc. ,Reconvene as Co. Board of Tax Equalization ~NJ:ii~:T:-~"~~fiH_~~~~'~'~~,G~,._~:. 6...:-2:2i18.i!'l The question was called aeter everyone present had an opportunity to express their views on the motion calling for a resolution of intent to join with the City of Fargo on the regional airport authority. On roll call vote, the motion carried with three members voting "Aye" and Mr. Eckert opposing, Mrs. Wold being absent. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Vouchers No. 16112 through No. 16563 and Revenue Sharing Vouchers No. 254 through No. 256 be approved and ordered paid. On roll call vote, the motion carried with all members present voting "Aye". Mr. Eckert suggested that the Commission establish a Policy Committee concerning County employees and management of affairs. The Chairman suggested a committee of 5 which will be selected at a later date. On motion by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mrs. Stanton, the meeting was adjourned. ADJOURNED MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JUNE 10, 1981 Chairman Hendrickson called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mrs. Wold moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Steve Grindberg, County Road Superintendent, reported the need for bridge replacement on County Road 17 south of West Fargo over the Sheyenne River between Sections 17-18, Barnes Township. He estimated the cost to be $350,000.00, but the County may be eligible for funds under the 80-20 Bridge Replacement Program. The County's share would then be $70,000.00 plus the engineering. Mrs. Wold moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Board hire the Moore Engineering Company to engineer the bridge project. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on adopting a policy that in the future the next engineering job the County has will be given to another engineering firm and be passed around to other firms on the next jobs. Mr. Grindberg stated that perhpas the County could consider hiring an engineering firm on an annual basis. This matter will be further discussed by the Board which will be appointed to establish County policies. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mrs. Wold seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Plat of NSP-Sheyenne Subdivision in the NW~ of Section 27, Barnes Township, which is within the 2-mile extra territorial jurisdiction of the City of Fargo. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Upon the request of Bernie Reynolds, County Planner, Mrs. Wold moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Mr. Reynolds be authorized to attend a conference in Louisville, Kentucky, on July 11-15, 1981. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Sheriff Don Rudnick was present and stated that there is more air flow through the County Jail after the new fan was installed. The Board asked him to keep a record of temperature checks, and report back in 2 weeks. Mrs. Wold moved and Mr. Larson seconded that'the Chairman be authorized to sign the agreement stating that the County will continue with the Public Inebriate Program in the County Jail. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Board will determine at budget time whether the program will be operated by the County Sheriff's Department or be continued by the Southeast Mental Health and Retardation Center. Mr. Jim Monson, Juvenile Detention Center Supervisor, appeared before the Board to request a 17% salary increase for the child care counselors, and he requested the Board to view the Detention Center, particularly the open control area where the counselors have little security or protection from the juveniles who are physically dangerous. Mrs. Wold moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to recess the County Commission meeting until completion of the equalization meeting. Motion carried. The Board reconvened as the County Board of Tax Equalization. Mr. Gary Fox appeared on behalf of the city officials from Prairie Rose and requested an explanation of the criteria used for raising their assessments by 12%. Clarence Miller, County Director of Tax Equalization, explained the procedure he used in arriving at that figure. However, he did recommend that the assessments in the City of Prairie Rose be increased by 11% Jnstead of 12% as he originally recommended. This would bring them up to the original assessment before action by their local equalization board.