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to look into the feasibility of all County employees changing to the NACo program. Mrs. Stanton felt that the County owes these people the same treatment as those who are on the State retirement plan. Mr. Wieland agreed that these employees are entitled to receive matching funds, and he felt that two plans would be feasible but he would not consider any more than that. Chairman Larson also was in agreement but suggested giving consideration to a private firm or establishing a County group plan. He asked that the matter be delayed one week further, and that the decision be made next Tuesday. Jim Thoreson asked if the Commission intends to continue the Salary Review Committee, which acted in an advisory capacity to the County Commission. The Board was in agreement for the employees to hold an election to select three representatives and two alternates. The Committee will also consist of three Department Heads, and Mr. Larson suggested that both Commissioners Wieland and Stanton represent the Commission. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to purchase 60 Cass County Atlases for $59.00 each, to be sold at $65.00 each, from the Midland Atlas Company. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The County will receive 25 free atlases with the purchase of 60. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Vouchers No. 50,507 through Na. 50,823 and Vouchers No. 50,829 through No. 50,833 and Revenue Sharing Vouchers No. 440 and No. 441 be approved and ordered paid. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Ordelle Brua, County Auditor, presented a year -end report of the County's financial condition. Out of all funds, she reported that $621,353.00 was not spent. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Tom Jensen, Social Services Director, be authorized to hire one case worker for the Child Protection Unit. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Chairman reported on a meeting yesterday with Maxine Liversage, County Treasurer, and they agreed upon some changes in the investment of County funds. Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs Stanton seconded that up to $200, 000.00 be transferred to the group health insurance account from the General Fund and from Social Services to be invested on short -term and long -term investments as the Treasurer and the Chairman deem necessary. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. On motion by Mr. Eckert and seconded by Mr. Wieland, the meeting was adjourned.