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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA 608.1 ___=~,...- --., ~'KH.!!!B~~!NG'Ci'o:~~.:::i1:~i?~!!!!__-=-~----=-_-.::~~:..:.-=~~=.-=_.:..:...=-__.:.=:-:_:.:.==_--=---....-==_.=:=~.:_;.-- __ .~-~---~---~-1-----~.~~_. I I REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APRIL 12, 1983 Chairman Eckert called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting Je apprpved as written. Motion carried. Upon the recommendation of Steve Grindberg, County Road Superintendent, Mr. Larson noved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman and the Auditor be authorized to sign ~n agreement between the County Road Department and Margaret and Mary Euren for 4,500 yards of dirt for the County Road 17 bridge project at a cost of $900.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Brian Neugebauer, West Fargo City Attorney, appeared before the Board along with )ther representatives of the City of West Fargo--the City Engineer and Jake Gust, :ity Commissioner. Mr. Neugebauer informed the County Commission of West Fargo's ?roposed construction project along 13th Avenue South which involves construction of ~ new bridge over the Sheyenne River and paving of 13th Avenue South from Sheyenne Street Nest to the city limit and possibly to County Drain 21. . The City of West Fargo is requesting Cass County to pay $15,000'.00 toward the cost )f the bridge construction and Mr. Neugebauer stated that the County could do so under 3ection 24-08-10 of the North Dakota Century Code using money from the General Fund. ie stated that if the County contributes this amount, the City of West Fargo would be able to do the entire project including paving to County Drain 21. The entire project cost is estimated at $561,000.00 with the local share being 25%. Mr. Wieland stated that he is in favor of the County contributing to this project Jecause of the access it will provide to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, and he suggested that the Fair Association be asked to share in the cost that is being requested from Cass County. Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Stanton s~conded that Cass County contribute the sum )f $10,000.00 toward the West Fargo project on the basis of $2,000.00 per year for 5 years ?roviding the City of West Fargo goes ahead with the project in its entirety. Jpon discussion of the motion, Mr. Neugebauer stated that the City of West Fargo Nould take steps to annex the street if the County and the Fair Board agree to contribute $15,000.00. Mr. Eckert felt that by contributing this money, the County will be asked to contribute to other areas also. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four nembers voting "Aye" and Mr. Eckert opposing. Discussion was again held on the County employees' group health insurance. Mr. Wieland nentioned a letter received from Steve Schneider, Sheriff Department Union Attorney, in which Mr. Schneider made a statement regarding the $300.00 deductible plan. Mr. Wieland informed Mr. Schneider, who was present, that the County Commission's motion was to pay the cost of the $300.00 deductible upon use by the employee except the sum of $25.00 Nhich the employees were paying before the County went to the "300 PlanJ'. . Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to continue the group health insurance :overage the same as for the month of April under the ~. 30 0 Plan" with the employees :ontributing monthly toward the endorsements at a cost of $2.00 on the single policy, $4.00 on the single with dependents and $5.00 on the family policy; this being for the remainder of 1983 only and the situation will be looked at again at budget time this fall. rhe motion carried on roll call vote with four members voting "Aye" and Mrs. Stanton )pposing. Mr. Wieland stated that he would like to find out if any County employees have juplication of insurance through a spouse because if they do, they cannot collect insurance twice so they should not have two policies. The Commission asked the 3tates Attorney to research it to see if the County could refuse insurance coverage Nhen a spouse already covers them. Discussion was held on 'allowing part-time employees who work for the County on a regular basis to join the County's group health insurance plan at their own expense. It would still be a savings to the employees by allowing them to join a group policy, :ven though they would pay the premium themselves. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that part-time County employees who work on a regular basis at least 20 hours ?er week be allowed to join the group health insurance plan at their expense, and that the County Auditor be authorized to handle the accounting procedures which will be involved. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Glenn Ellingsburg appeared on behalf of the Cass County Deputies Association ~nd presented the plans and sketches for a proposed flagpole and flower garden on the :ast side of the Juvenile Justice Center with a sign noting the location of the County Sheriff's Department, the cost to be born by the Deputies Association. Mr. Larson moved ~nd Mrs. Stanton seconded to authorize the Deputies Association to proceed with their plans as shown, and to thank them for their contribution. On roll call vote, the motion :arried unanimously. I !Rd. Dept. agree. ! signed for purch. i of dirt for C17 I bridge project I iWest Fargo req. !county to partic- ipate in bridge 1 constr. proj ect I across Sheyenne i River, to include ipaving to County I Drain 21 ! i i I I i i I I I I I I , i I I I , I I I : Employees' group 1 health insurance 'I to remain the I same as for April ,until end of 1983 ! . I i I I I I I I .1: States Atty. to investigate on duplication of i health insurance I Regular part-time: i employees auth. I to purchase ins. I' under the CountY'E group policy I i I lcass County Depu- 'I' ties Assn. auth. to proceed on i project at Juv. i Center i ! i I i I I I I l. '-'-'--""::-7[[' '.-.~{-!~,