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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA '~'~~"O~.~=~.~~~=.~~=~~~~~.~,,_ '=~~~'.=.=~~4).152""~~~",~,- KH1GlnI'1II111!~~~~~:.D. -22611' REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MARCH 20, 1984 Chairman Stanton called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Dan Martinsen, Group Health Insurance Consultant, reported that claims paid from January 1, 1984, through March 14th under the County's Blue Cross-Blue Shield self-insurance program totalled $11,844.60. He stated that the County Auditor will receive month-end reports on claims paid, and he suggested that the Commissioners receive a copy each month. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the 1984 Blue Cross-Blue Shield Self-Funding/Stop-Loss Agreement. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. An employee of the County Sheriff's Department was present and asked the Commission if there has been a committee established to hear complaints or in the event someone has a question about the group health insurance coverage. Mr. Wieland suggested that the Chairman consider appointing a committee of five people consisting of two of the County Commissioners and three people representing the County employees and Department Heads. The matter will be placed on the agenda for next week. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the County Deed to the City of Page for the purchase of Lot 4, Block 23, Original Addition, City of Page for $1.00; and that the 5-year delinquent general taxes and specials in the amount of $1,110.11 be cancelled. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to authorize out-of-state travel for Joyce Temanson, Cass County Social Services Employee, to take a foster child to Montana. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Discussion was again held on the' County's liability insurance coverage. Robert Hoy, States Attorney, informed the Commission that if a County employee uses their own car to take a client somewhere, the employee's automobile insurance would provide coverage.' It was suggested that County employees furnish proof that they,are carrying automobile insurance coverage before they are paid mileage on their personal vehicles. Mr. Sondrall suggested putting the name of the insurance company and the policy number at the top of their mileage vouchers. Mr. Sondrall reported on a meeting of the Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency. Discussion was held on Federal money being used to repair homes for energy efficiency but the money does not have to be paid back if they own the home for five years or more. The Commission felt that the Federal government should be reimbursed whenever the home is sold because it is presumably sold for a higher price due to the energy improvements. This reimbursement could then provide funds for other persons needing home repairs under the guidelines. Next week, the Commission will discuss sending a letter to the Congressmen regarding housing repair funds under the Community Action Agency Program and the Community Development Block Grant Program. Mr. Eckert stated that the County vehicle used by the Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Department is in need of repairs or replacement. It was suggested that Mr. Eckert and Mr. Sondrall work with Alton Johnson, Maintenance Supervisor, to see if they can locate a good used pick-up and report back to the Commission on prices. Mr. Eckert reported that Alton Johnson, Maintenance Supervisor, is to the point of forfeiting vacation days earned because he was not able to take time off in 1983. Previously there were three employees in the Buildings and Grounds Department but there are two employees at the present time. The maximum number of days to be accumulated according to the County Policy is 30 days, and Mr. Johnson has accumulated 34t days at the end of this month. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to pay Alton Johnson for 30 days of vacation from 1983, but that he be required to use his vacation days in 1984 rather than being paid for them. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall reported that the boiler for the heating system in the Juvenile Justice Center Building is in need of repair, but a representative of the Peterson Mechanical Company recommended trying to delay the repairs until the heating season is over. Mr. Wieland suggested obtaining estimates on changing the entire heating system for that building before spending a lot of money on the boiler repair. On motion by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mr. Wieland, the meeting was adjourned. Report on self-fund ing BC-BS policy by Insurance Cons. Chm. auth. to sign 1984 BC-BS Agree. Chm. to consider appointing committee to hear complaints or answer questions on the BC-BS coverage Sale of Tax-Delin- quent Lot to City of Page Soc. Serv. employee granted out-of-state travel Co. Liability Ins. discussed with States Attorney CAA Funds for housing repairs-- Comm. suggests changes in the guidelinES Buildings & Grounds Dept--Committee to look fOl' used pickup Bldgs. and GI"ounds Supt. to be paid for 30 days of vacation from 1983, but req. to tc;ke vacation dc;ys as time off in 198!; Juv. Center Bldg-- boiler for heating system in need of repc;ir