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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA .~.~F;.GHi.;:"j ~.t'~:Q..~~:. .J~-'!9.'~.}t :--^l>.~ nMl!;.~~~:.":~_':==_"_'. _. ._=~~:=~ :.".:._~~~'~ :~.::="""~=---'- .-." -. -.~.. .u._. - -. GOG'? Mr. Grindberg stated that he was approached by a company with a new type of heating system designed to save heating costs, and he presented brochures on the subject. Mr. Wieland suggested that the Commissioners who have the buildings and grounds portfolio and the roads portfolio meet with Mr. Grindberg to investigate various programs that might be available. Mrs. Stanton also mentioned that at one time the Commission was approached by Cass County Electric Co-op regarding off-peak heating, and she suggested that the committee pursue investigation in this area also. Mr. Wieland stated that he and Ruth Hellem, Clerk of the District Court, met .with the County's computer programmer to discuss use of the computer system in her department. Last week, Mrs. Hellem requested authorization to replace one employee who has resigned. Mr. Wieland stated that it is apparent that use of the comput.er would not be of assistance to her in the area where she now needs a replacement. Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Mrs. Hellem be authorized to hire a replacement for an employee who has resigned. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Regarding the computer system, Mr. Wieland stated that the District Court Judges and Mrs. Hellem agreed that there would be some possibilities of using the computer system in the area of the child support collections; and also the States Attorney's office is interested in the possible use of the computer system for restitution matters. Mr. Wieland stated that it would cost about $200.00 for the computer programmer to investigate the use of the system for the office of the Clerk of Court and the States Attorney and to advise them of the cost of the necessary programming. Present at the meeting was Mrs. Joyce Holm, and the Commission welcomed her as the newly elected County Superintendent of Schools. The Board continued discussion on possibly creating the position of an Administrative Assistant. Due to the County's present hiring freeze and budget deficit, the Board took no action to create the position at this time but suggested discussing it further during preparations for the 1984 budget. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland se~onded to grant renewal for a 1983 Beer License for the Minn-Kota Racing Association at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in Mapleton Township. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the delinquent general taxes for five years be cancelled on the following property. in the City of Fargo, and that the said property be sold to the City of Fargo for $1.00 per lot, with the hope that the City can get the property back on the tax rolls: On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Bohnsack's 2nd Addition--North 3' of South 8' of Lot 21, Block 8 College 2nd Addition-- Lot 23 and 24, Block 16 Morton & Doty Addition--North 4.68' of South 16.68' of Lot 21, Block 8 Discussion was opened by Robert Hay, States Attorney, on the bid received last week from Lincoln National Life for the Time Insurance Company to furnish group health insurance for County employees. Mr. Hoy stated that a letter was received at the time of the bid opening, but the actual bid did not arrive until 2:30 P.M. on January 11, 1983. At 10:00 A.M. on this daye, the Board received only one other bid--that of Blue Cross and Blue Shield who presently furnishes employee health coverage. Mr. Hoy stated that the State law does not require the County to bid on health insurance coverage so it is his opinion that the County Commission is not bound by the requirements of the law regarding the formalities of bidding. He stated that the Commission is not bound by the requirements of the law regarding the formalities of bidding. He stated that the Commission has the authority to determine whether they wish to consider the bid by waiving any defects. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to open the bid from Lincoln National Life, and that it be considered along with the bid received from Blue Cross-Blue Shield for furnishing group health insurance for County employees. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The bid was opened and referred to the County Auditor for tabulation and recommendation next week. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to receive and file the following Officer's Reports for December, 1982: On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Clerk of Court County Court Register of Deeds Sheriff $ 3,663.25 $19,908.05 $11,882.30 $ 7,540.32 ~. -- 1- , pisco on heating :system at County ;Road Dept. Shop Disc. cont. on )use of computer jfor Clerk of Court's Office ~nd also for St. ~tty. office :elk. of Court auth. to replace ;employee j I i I I pupt. of Schools welcomed as a new ~o. official Bd. determines hot to create the position of an ;Adminis. Asst. I Beer Lic. renewal (for Minn-Kota ,Racing Assn. !sale of Tax- pelinquent Lots ~o City of Fargo I i I 'Disc. cont. on bids for Group ~ealth Insurance for Co. employees land Board moves !to open the bid bf Lincoln Natl. tife upon opinion pf the St. Atty. , i i I pfficer's Reports jfor Dec. i I