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REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 15, 1985 Chairman Ray Larson called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign the request for Federal Aid for the bridge replacement project in Section 23 -26, Stanley Township, on County Road 14. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Right of Way Certificate and the Agreement for Construction and Maintenance for County Road 5 from County Road 26 to the Traill County line. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A large delegation appeared before the Board, and Mr. Burton Larson presented petitions with 601 signatures protesting the closing of the bridge 3 miles north of Harwood between Sections 21 -22, Harwood Township. Also present and speaking on behalf of the delegation was Wayne Freedland, Chairman of the Harwood Township Board of Supervisors. He requested the County repair the bridge to make it adequate for cars and tractors. The County closed the bridge upon a recommendation from Engineer Don Richards of Houston Engineering, who stated that the bridge is in poor condition and should be closed for safety reasons. Steve Grindberg, County Road Superintendent, felt that the present bridge is not worth salvaging, and he feels that the amount of traffic does not warrant a new structure. Burton Larson stated that the community and the economy in this area are built around this river crossing. Donald Muhs, Superintendent of the Cass Valley North School, stated that there has been some development in this area which brings students into the school district, and this bridge was on a school bus route. Wally Westrick from the Argusville Fire District and President of the Argusville School Board expressed concern over losing this route. The Chairman gave an opportunity for anyone to be heard. It was decided that Steve Grindberg contact another consultant, to be agreed upon by Wayne Freedland, to obtain a second opinion on this river crossing; and the Commissioner Eckert be included in future discussions with Mr. Grindberg and Mr. Freedland. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the 39 County employees who are not on the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System be allowed to receive matching funds from the County for the National Association of Counties deferred compensation plan, effective February 1, 1985, at an amount not to exceed the County's contribution for employees on the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.