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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OCTOBER 25, 1983 Chairman Eckert called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were presen Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. A letter from Carl L. Satrom requesting gravel on County Road 3 from County Road 26 north to the County line will be referred to the County Road Superintendent by Mr. Eckert. Another request for gravel was received for County Road 1 south of Tower City. Mr. Eckert stated that the Road Department has not been able to do the intended graveling yet this year due to bridge work. The Board will discuss purchasing gravel and the quality of gravel with Steve Grindberg, Road Superintendent. Mr. Phil Matthews was present regarding the office space which the County rents from him for the County Extension Offices at 9l2-3rd Avenue South. Aftertaking measurements of the space last week, it was determined that the County would be paying $8.50 per square foot on an annual basis under the new proposed lease, which is for a 2 year period. Some members of the Commission felt this is too high. Mr. Wieland stated that if the County decides to build an addition to the south of the Courthouse, perhaps there would be space for the County Extension Office at that time. He suggested re-negotiating the contract with Mr. Matthews for the present office space, and Mr. Matthews stated that he would be willing to consider making a new proposal next week. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Bonnie Johnson, Child Support Enforcement Director, be authorized to hire one part-time empl,pyee. to replace one who has resigned. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. .. ~x -, A letter of resignation was received from Mr. Walter Ness as County Extension Agent for the past 24 years, effective on December 1, 1983. Mr. Randy JOhnson, State Supervisor of the Extension Service, was present along with Walter Ness to explain the procedure for acquiring a new County Agent. Mr. Johnson stated that they would hope to present up to three candidates to the County Commission in early December with the position being filled in January or February-, 19'84. Also with the resignation of Mr. Ness, the position of County Extension Agent Chairman needs to be filled. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to accept with regrets the resignation of Walter Ness as County Extension Agent effective on December 1, 1983. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. r; J.,] 8 Request for gravel on C3 and on Cl Co. Extension Office space-- rental agreement disc. & Board requests Philip Matthews to re-negotiate the price Staff replacement auth. for Child Support Enforce. Resignation of Walter Ness, County Extension Agent--disc. on procedures for acquiring a new County Agent A hearing was held at 10:00 A.M. on the appraisal of tax-forfeited property. Hearing on Tax- No protests were received on the minimum sale price set by the Commission on October 11,1983. Forfeited Prop. Informal bids were received from the following for snow removal on County parking lots located at the Courthouse, Juvenile Justice Center, Cass County Annex and the lot used by the Nokomis Day Care Center: Agassiz Nursery, Inc. Building & Grounds Management F-M Ready Mix, Inc. Fargo Excavating Co., Inc. Ken "Mitch" Michel Trucking Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to receive and file the above bids for tabulation and a recommendation next week. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jim Thoreson was present representing the Cass County employees, and he stated that by a small majority it is the recommendation of the employees to disburse the Salaries Line Item in the budget at a 9% increase per employee with a maximum increase of $2,000.00 per year. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Larson seconded to grant salary increases to Cass County employees, not to include the Cass County Commissioners, for the year 1984 at the rate of 9% per employee with a maximum increase of $2,000.00 per year. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve a Site Authorization Permit for the Wheat land Rod and Gun Club to hold games of chance at the Wheatland School on Mondays through Saturdays for the period of one year. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve the Application for a Bingo Permit for the Chaffee Summer Recreation on the date of November 18, 1983, at the Chaffee School. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Correspondence was read. Bids recd. for snow removal on County parking lots Salary increases for 1984 allocated to Co. employees Site Auth. Permit for Wheatland Rod and Gun Club Bingo Permit granted to Chaffee Summer Recreation