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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA ~,'l~f' ..) ,,)) The Chairman read a letter from Reuben D. Braaten, Casselton City Auditor, regarding Cass County's recent letter to the North Dakota Congressrnen and State Officials regarding the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. Mr. Braaten expressed a different view than the Commission's on the regulations and the pay-back requirements. Mr. Wieland was requested to respond to Mr. Braaten's letter. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Larson seconded to approve the Application for a Raffle Permit for the Red River Valley International Appaloosa Horse Club on the date of August 19, 1984, at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to sign a letter addressed to the State Auditor's Office dated May 16, 1984, relating to the audit presently being conducted in Cass County by the State Auditor's Office. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Committee reports were given. On motion by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY 29, 1984 Chairman Stanton called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Eckert reported that the County Road Superintendent received a request from the Mapleton Jaycee's to have a bicycle race on County Road 10 between Mapleton and Casselton in September. The Commission suggested that this request be made in writing with an outline of how they plan to handle the traffic, and that the matter be discussed with the County Sheriff. Scott Krueger, Administrative Assistant, stated that he was approached by a group of County employees requesting a change in County offi<:e hours during the summer months to be 7: 30 A. M. -4: 30 P.M. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to change the County office hou rs from 7: 30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. during the summer months beginning on June 4, 1984. However, a question was raised on the effect this might have on the Court systems in the Courthouse. The motion and second were withdrawn. Mr. Krueger was requested tg ask' the County Department Heads to poll their employees to see if a majority of them are in favor of the proposed change, and to report back next Tuesday. Mr. Krueger discussed proposed bid specifications for mechanical systems maintenance at the Cass County Courthouse, Jail, Detention Center and Annex. After eliminating two items of concern by the States Attorney on the specifications, Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to authorize the advertisement for bids for Cass County Environmental Systems and Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Commission reviewed the schedule of public meetings to be held throughout the County by the Commissioners and the Administrative Assistant for the purpose of presenting information on the proposed 20 Year Road Repair and Construction Program. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to authorize Mr. Krueger to spend up to $5,000.00 from the County's Promotional Advertising Fund for informational advertising through radio, television and newspapers on the road mill levy question which will be on the June 12th Primary Election ballot. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A decision was delayed until next week on sending one Commissioner or the Administrative Assistant to the National Association of Counties conference in Seattle, Washington. Mr. Marv Witt from the Red River Valley Fair Association presented applications for permits at the Grandstand for two concerts and for activities during the 1984 fair. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sond rail seconded to approve the Application for Dance Permits by Plains Entertainment and the Red River Valley Fair Association on the dates of June 24 and June 30, 1984, at the Grandstand. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve the Application for Dance Permits by the Red River Valley Fair Association for concerts at the Grandstand during the week of July 12-17, 1984. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to receive and file the Indemnity Bond on Lost Instrument for Ann D. Johnson, and authorize the County Auditor to issue a duplicate check. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to receive and file the letter from Congressman Byron L. Dorgan acknowledging the Cass County Commission's letter of April 24, 1984, concerning Community Development Slock Grant funds. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. CDBG funds--corres. from Reuben Braaten Raffle Permit for Appaloosa Horse Club State Auditor's Offce' corres. on audit of Cass Co. C 1 0 between Maple- ton and Casselton requested to be' blocked off Co. employees req. change in office hours--delayed Bids to be adv. for I mechanical systems maintenance Public meetings to be held on Road Repair Program Adm. Asst. auth. to spend funds from Prom. Advertising Fund NACo conference Appl. for Dance Permits at the Grandstand during Fai I" week Lost I nstr. Bond for Ann D. Johnson Letter from Congress, man Dorgan on CDSG funds