01-29-1985 - Laserfiche WebLink

Co. road from Chaffe east -req. for Fed. Aid Bridge replacement projects in Maple River Gill Twps. Bridge north of Harwood -eng. to do second study without soil borings at this time Janitor services at Cthse. Annex- transfer accepted to Prof. Window House Cleaning, Inc. Electronic Court Reporting Equipment to be investigated County cemeteries near Trollwood Park disc future burials to cease and Metro COG to seek emergen- cy CDBG funds to relocate these cemeteries Co. Beer Liq. Lic. issued to James E. Bastien for establis ment at Wild Rice Corrective Co. Deed to John P. Rohrman Noxious Weeds pro- gram-- report by W. Colberg Shff. Annual Reprot 6221 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that amounts on deposit in the Fund shall be used solely for the purposes set forth above. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such amounts shall not be withdrawn from the Fund without the approval of this Board. The provisions of the foregoing Resolution are hereby made effective as of the date hereof. Dated at Fargo, North Dakota, this 22nd day of January, 1985. Mr. Eckert brought in several matters from Road Superintendent, Steve Grindberg. Upon his recommendation, Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the request for Federal Aid for bituminous surfacing of 5.9 miles on the County road from Chaffee east to State Highway 18. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign two requests for Federal Aid on a bridge project in Sections 7 -18, Maple River Township; and a bridge replacement project in Sections 22 -23, Gill Township. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Regarding a second engineer's opinion on the bridge north of Harwood in Sections 21 -22, Harwood Township, Mr. Eckert stated that Steve Grindberg received an estimate of $3,000 $5,000 for a new study, which includes core samples. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to authorize Steve Grindberg to hire an engineer to do a second study without soil borings at this time, at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A committee report was given by Commissioner Sondrall on a meeting of the Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency. On motion by Mrs. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 29, 1985 Chairman Ray Larson called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Donald C. Halmrast, Regional Manager of Professional Window House Cleaning, Inc. appeared to inform the Commission that he has merged with the Gem Cleaning Services and will honor all contracts or agreements for the year 1985. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to accept the transfer of the janitorial cleaning services at the Cass County Courthouse and the Annex from Gem Cleaning Services to Professional Window and House Cleaning, Inc.; and to receive and file the Certificate of Insurance. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioners Eckert and Larson will be investigating the use of electronic court reporting equipment for the County, and they will report back to the Commission in one month. Jack Kolbinger, District Court Reporter, encouraged the Commissioners to talk to the County Court Reporters during their investigations. Discussion was held on the County Cemeteries near Trollwood Park in north Fargo. Mrs. Stanton reported that there are approximately 1,000 bodies buried in this area, and a portion of the area is sliding toward the Red River. She stated that it is critical that 550 bodies be moved, but most desirable that 850 bodies be moved. The Commission recognizes that a problem exists and further discussion was held. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to direct the Cass County Social Services and all funeral homes to cease burial at the Trollwood Cemeteries until the County can obtain an alternate site; and that Cass County request the Metropolitan Council of Governments to take preliminary steps to obtain an Emergency Community Development Block Grant to relocate the cemeteries. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Applications for County Beer and Liquor Licenses were submitted by James E. Bastien for the establishment in Wild Rice, North Dakota. A letter of approval was received from the Chairman of the Stanley Township Board. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to approve the issuance of a County Beer and Liquor License to James E. Bastien for the establishment at Wild Rice for the year 1985, subject to approval of the County Sheriff's Department. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that the Chairman and the Auditor be authorized to sign a Corrective County Deed to John P. Rohrman for property in the City of Fargo. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wayne Colberg, County Weed Control Officer, reported on the program for eradicating noxious weeds in Cass County. He expressed appreciation for the cooperation of Steve Grindberg, County Road Superintendent; and the Commission commended Mr. Colberg for his expertise in the area of weed control. Sheriff Don Rudnick submitted a written annual report of his department. Mr. Larson stated that he would like to work with the Sheriff on the feasibility of the County purchasing cars for the Civil Division.