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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA "'18'" b.L. ,.b REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AUGUST 28, 1984--9: 15 A.M. Chairman Stanton called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as wr:itten. Motion carried. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Larson seconded to remove the bridge between Sections 9-16, Durbin Township, and to replace it with a Texas crossing as recommended by Steve Grindberg, County Road Superintendent. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Steve Grindberg reported on a bridge in need of repair between Section 24, Raymond Township and Section 19, Reed Township across the Sheyenne River. He had suggested possibly replacing it but after discussion with each of the two township boards, Mr. Grindberg recommended repairing it for car traffic only and prohibiting its use for a school bus route. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Larson seconded to authorize the County Road Department to repair the bridge between Sections 24-19, Raymond-Reed Townships, and that upon completion it be properly signed for car traffic only. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. ' Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the County Road Superintendent be instructed to send a registered letter to all school districts in Cass County which use any bridges over which the County has jurisdiction, identifying all of the bridges that have load limits and notifying the school districts of such load limits. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Steve Grindberg reported that a bridge one-half mile south of the above bridge to be repaired needs replacement. He recommended removing the bridge and installing a 36" culvert at an estimated cost of $8,000.00. He further stated that there is a slide area to the north of this bridge which would require some dirt work, additional right-of-way, and permission to remove some trees at an estimated cost of $10,000.00. Mr. Grindberg stated that further north yet is a dangerous railroad crossing as far as sight distance, and Mr. Wieland stated that there are a lot of trees which should be trimmed at the railroad crossing. ' Roger Larsen from the Raymond Township Board of Supervisors was present and stated that his township has agreed to share in the cost of correcting the slide area as mentioned above. However, he questioned whether a' 36" culvert will be large enough to replace the bridge. A study was made by the Moore Engineering Company to determine ,the size of the culvert, and Steve Grindberg stated that the project has been approved by the Maple River Water Resource, District. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the County Road Superintendent be authorized to replace a bridge in Sections 24-19, Raymond-Reed Townships with a 36" culvert. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland and Mr. Larson viewed the slide area and reported that there is about a 150' area that needs to be filled near this bridge replacement in Sections 24-19, Raymond-Reed Townships. Mr. Grindberg stated that he would like to see the two townships pay for correcting the slide area, and the County will pay for the bridge replacement. Roger Larsen from Raymond Township informed the Commission that the Railroad Company did some tree trimming at this particular crossing about one year ago at the request of the township, and the Commission suggested that the Railroad Company be contacted again by the township to trim the trees on the railroad right-of-way. Mr. G rindberg stated that the County could request the State Highway Department to install warning lights at this railroad crossing, but Mr. Eckert questioned whether warning lights would be approved on a township road. Mr. Larson suggested that the township put up a "Stop" sign at the railroad crossing because you cannot see down the tracks until you are at the crossing when traveling from the north. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Raymond Township and the Reed Township Board of Supervisors be responsible for obtaining right-of-way to correct the slide area, to contact the Railroad Company to do tree trimming, and to make a formal request for a "Stop" sign at the railroad crossing in Sections 24-19, Raymond-Reed Townships; and that the slide area be corrected at a cost of 50% being paid by the County and 50% being paid by Raymond Township and Reed Township. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larry Ellison from Casselton appeared representing several groups and individuals in Cass County who provide emergency medical services to request financial assistance from Cass County for the purchase of five pagers at a cost of $277.00 each for Emergency First Responders in the rural areas. He stated that if this program is not successful, he would request the Casselton Ambulance Service to purchase the pagers back from the County. The Commission will consider the request during 1985 budget meetings. At 10;00 A.M. a dedication was held and the unveiling of the photographs of paintings in the ; Courthouse Dome, which are now displayed on the elevator walls on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse. Members of the Arts Council were present along with Mr. Walter Boerth, whose firm did the picture framing and whose father was involved in the original paintings. B ridge replacement in Sec.9-16, Durbin Twp. Bridge repair in Sec.24-19, Raymond- Reed Townships but bridge to be signed for car traffic only Rd. Supt. to notify all School Districts of bridges which I have load limits Raymond-Reed Twps. bridg e repai r, correction of slide area & dangerous railroad crossings ,Emergency Fi rst Responders--req. County to purchase I five pagers for rural areas Cthse. Dome area pai nti ngs--dedication and unveiling