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5980 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA -...::.-:_-~.._--~._-~-___:_._"_~.__._-.:--=:..__ o\.:N:!~Er:r.~!,N."T!.H~_~~_~_~."::ii.~o: N.::"il:.._2'Uli!N~:"~' Chm. appts. a Policy Committee Disc. with Shff. Union represen- tative on 1981- 1982 budget req. Jail ventilation reported Shff. reported on new legisla- tion requiring dance permits-- Sheriff and St. Atty. to set up guidelines Disc. with Exec. Sec. of RRV Fair Board on their req. for dance permits during the fair Reappt. of Mrs. LaVonne Selberg to Hsng. Auth. Reappt. of Arnold Larson to Fargo Planning Comm. Appt. of Dr. M. Hurly as Co. Coroner--letter to be written to Dr. Lawrence for his past service as coron.1 i I ~ I , I i I i ! Motion delayed on reducing SS Bd. membership Motion delayed on reducing the position of Co. Supt. of Schools to half-time i I i I Report on welfarJ. fraud investiga- I tion I I I i 1 I i I I I I I ! Report on new gambling laws Chairman Hendrickson appointed Commissioner Eckert as Chairman of the County Policy Committee, and the members of this committee shall be Mr. Grindberg, Superintendent of the Road Department; Mr. Hoehn, County Auditor; Judge Cooke, County Court; and Sheriff Rudnick, Cass County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Steve Schneider, Attorney, presented the union contract for the Sheriff's Department. Some of the issues to be negotiated are a 23 percent wage increase, a mileage increase of five cents per mile, and dental insurance. In regards to wages, Mr. Schneider stated that the employees of the Cass County Sheriff's Department are paid the lowest in comparison with the Fargo Police Department, the State Highway Patrol, West Fargo Police Department, and the Clay County Sheriff's Department. It was agreed that the contract will be brought up for discussion again at the 1981-1982 budget meeting. A report on jail ventilation was given by Sheriff Rudnick. "He stated that the air circulation is good and that the temperatures within the jail have been almost equal to the temperatures outside. In regards to the new legislation on dance permits, Sheriff Rudnick stated that anyone planning to hold a public dance within Cass County, with the exception of the City of Fargo, West Fargo and Casselton, has to obtain a dance permit approved by the Cass County Commission prior to the event. Applications for dance permits will be submitted to the Board at regular County Commission meetings for approval or refusal. An open discussion will be held in regards to the application, and anyone interested in voicing their opinions on a specific dance may do so at that time. If an application is refused by the Board, a letter stating why will be sent to the applicant. Upon discussion, it was agreed that Cynthia Rothe, States Attorney, and Sheriff Rudnick set up some guidelines regarding security, restroom facilities, location, time limitations in which to get applications approved, etc., for dances open to the public. Mr. Marvin Witt, -Executive Secretary of the Red River Valley Fair Board, questioned whether the Fair Board will get approval on their petition for dances .that are going to be held at the fairgrounds. At this time, Reverend Curt Frankhauser requested the Board to have a public hearing regarding the teen rock concert to be held the last night of the fair so parents, citizens of the community, etc., may state their views concerning this matter. Discussion on the approval will be held next Wednesday. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to reappoint Mrs. LaVonne Selberg to the Cass COUDty Housing Authority for a five year term to expire July 1, 1986. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Auditor read a letter from Barnes Township requesting that Mr. Douglas Seiler be nominated for appointment to the City of Fargo Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon discussion, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to reappoint Mr. Arnold Larson to the City of Fargo Planning and Zoning Commission -for a five year term to expire July 1, 1986. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that effective July 1, 1981, Dr. Michael Hurley be appointed as Cass County Coroner to replace Dr. Lawrence. This is a two year term which will expire July 1, 1983. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that a letter be sent to Dr. Lawrence showing appreciation for serving as County Coroner and also a letter be sent to Dr. Hurly signifying formal notice of appointment as Cass County Coroner. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Upon discussion, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Social Service Board be reduced from 9 members to 7. On roll call vote, Mr. Larson and Mrs. Stanton voted "Aye" and Mr. Eckert and Mr. Hendrickson voted "Nay". The motion was deferred until the next Board meeting. The position of the County Superintendent of School's Office was discussed. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that effective July 1, 1981, this position be reduced to a half-time position with half the pay. On roll call vote, Mrs. Stanton and Mr. Larson voted "Aye" and Mr. Hendrickson and Mr. Eckert voted "Nay". The motion was deferred until the next Board meeting. It was agreed that Cynthia Rothe, States Attorney, do some research as to the laws concerning this position to see if it can be a part-time position because this is a constitutional office and the County must fund it. Discussion on this will continue next Wednesday. Discussion regarding welfare fraud investigation was presented by Mr. Jim Thoreson, Deputy Sheriff; Mr. Tom Jensen, Social Services Director; and Cynthia Rothe, States Attorney. It was agreed that funding of this project will be discussed at the 1981-1982 budget meeting. The Auditor stated that gambling laws have changed considerably. Effective July 1, 1981, the County can only provide permits for raffles and bingo.