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60as PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA ____I('!!GIlU_~!'!llNa_Ct~~"~!~~~~15-..-.-:o::-=- _._...,_~~-===- -. "----'---,.---""" __.__"n______.__. I I I , I Mr. LarSon moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting 'I,' be approved as written. Motion carried. Bridge project Upon the request of the State Highway Department, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton on C17 north of 'seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign a new resolution awarding the bid for Horace to be i the bridge construction project on County Road 17 north ,of Horace to the low bidder, awarded to Indus1 Industrial Builders, Inc. in the amount of $468,827.25; instead of awarding the bid trial Builders : to the second low bidder as was recommended to the County Commission at their meeting on instead of 2nd June 21, 1983, because of the MBE requirement. On roll call vote, the'motion carried low bidder unanimously. '"-'''''-''' --_.'.._._----.--,_...,'-,,~_. REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JULY 5, 1983 Chairman Eckert called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. St. Hwy. Oept. letter on 1984 changes I' A letter from the State Highway Department regarding changes in Federal requirements , for 1984 construction projects will be referred to the County Road Superintendent, i Steve Grindberg. i Cass County Elec.j Mr. Eckert received a letter from Cass County Electric Cooperative expressing concern Co-op expresses ! over possible abandonement of County Road 36 in Normanna Township due to a bridge that concern over i is in need of repair. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to receive and file possible C36 I the ~etter from Cass County Electric Co-op, and that their letter be acknowledged abandonement i statlng that the County does not plan to abandone County Road 36 at this time. On roll I call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Board will discuss the situation with I Mr. Grindberg. I Architects Irv Holman and Richard Moorhead were present regarding several matters I' at the Courthouse and the Addition. Mr. Holman asked the Commission to consider colors of paint for the dome area at the top of the Courthouse bell tower in connection with the i tower restoration project. Mr. Moorhead received proposals for soundproofing the ! Courtroom doors in the addition at $65.00 for one and $125.00 for the other. He also i presented proposals ranging from $2,150.00 to $5,800.00 for the installation of accoustic I panels on the rear wall of the 3rd floor Courtroom in the addition to correct a problem I with the accoustics. Mr. Wieland suggested that the Commissioners view this Courtroom to see the problem and make a decision in the near future. Courthouse front I The Commission was informed of a problem with the newly installed front doors doors--security IOf the Courthouse. If someone leaves the Courthouse after the door is locked at problem & Arch. 15:00 P.M., they cannot relock the door from the outside unless they have a key. a~th. to p~oceedl" M~. Moorh~ad state~ that there is one manufacturer who could remedy the situation wlth changlng wlth the lnstallatlon of new hardware at a cost of ~265rOO, but the present Master Key lock system I System will not work on this new hardware. Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Stanton secOnded that Architect Richard Moorhead proceed with correcting the security problem on the : new front doors at the Courthouse. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. I I Courthouse--sign$ to assist the i public in find- I ing offices I Disc. with Arch. on Courthouse & Addition--paint for dome area & soundproofing Courtrooms , I Courthouse Addn-1 noise complaints i about the air ! condi tioning unitl , Estimates recd. ! for wall unit I air conditioners I :::p:::' of I CommA Oscar I Sondrall to Soc. I Services I Pledges of AsseuJ approved I I I I Mr. Sondrall reported on the lay-out of signs to assist the public while doing business in the Courthouse. Mr. Wieland suggested using a room number plan for identification of offices, and the Architect suggested listing the offices on a sign graphically beginning with the 3rd floor offices at the top. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Mr. Sondrall proceed on the sign lay-out with the Architect, and using a room number plan. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The County Auditor stated that there have been some complaints about the noise from the Courthouse Addition air conditioner unit which is located on top of the garage on the north side of the County Jail. The Architect stated that it would cost $2,540.00 to install three metal sound-absorbing shrouds on top of the air conditioning unit. Mr. Sondrall reported that he received an estimate of $1,400.00 for each wall unit air conditioner installed at the County Jail. Sheriff Don Rudnick was present and stated that the southwest corner on the third floor is the hottest area of the building. Mr. Wieland suggested that the Commission first try to resolve the matter of poor air circulation in the Jail. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to reappoint Commissioner Oscar Sondrall to the Cass County Social Services Board for another three year term to expire July 31, 1986. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to reapprove the following Pledges of Assets: On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Fargo National Bank Dakota Bank and Trust Company First Bank of North Dakota First National Bank and Trust State Bank of Fargo Union State Bank of Fargo West Fargo State Bank Page State Bank Casselton State Bank (Cont. ) Co. $1,240,000.00 $1,260,000.00 $1,085,000.00 $ 900,000.00 $7,937,000.00 No Pledge No Pledge $ 125,000.00 $ 500,000.00