04-23-1985 - Laserfiche WebLink

The Road Superintendent requested permission to approve utility permits on the standard agreement forms without bringing them to the Commission meetings each time. Mrs. Stanton, who was present at this time, felt that these permits must be brought before the Commission since the forms require the signature of the Chairman. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that in relation to the underground utility permits, the County Road Superintendent and Commissioner Eckert review them and if accepted or rejected, to bring them to the next regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Architect Richard Moorhead presented the final schematic design for a south addition to the Courthouse. After discussion, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to approve the preliminary design for the south wing of the Courthouse. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Moorhead estimated the middle of August, 1985 as the target date for awarding the contracts, but the Commission hoped that the contracts could be awarded closer to the first of August. The States Attorney along with Commissioners Wieland and Larson will begin investigating the bidding process to be followed for the future sale of the Cass County Annex building at 701 Main Avenue, Fargo. Scott Krueger reported that the residents who live directly north of the Courthouse are objecting to the County' s south addition because they feel that the County has not met proper building codes on the north addition due to the noise level of the air conditioning units located on top of the garage. The Commission has taken steps to reduce the noise, but it is still apparently somewhat above ordinance levels. Mr. Wieland suggested that Mr. Krueger research a type of sound absorption material for the brick wall and research the availability of some types of cones or mufflers for the units plus having noise level tests taken while one unit is operating, the two and then with the third one operating; and to also obtain an estimate for a portable air conditioner for one of the jury rooms on 3rd floor which has no ventilation, and to report back to the Commission at the earliest possible time. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Cass County Road Department be paid $842.84 from the County Emergency Fund for their work during the power outage in the Courthouse addition last month. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Scott Krueger, Administrative Assistant, be authorized to attend the Government Finance Officers Association meeting in Chicago on May 25 -29, 1985. The motion carried on roll call vote with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Wieland opposing. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to receive and file the Indemnity Bonds on Lost Instrument for the Minneapolis War Memorial Blood Bank and for Mr. Wendell Meyer, and to authorize the County Auditor to issue duplicate checks. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve payment of the bills to the American National Bank of St. Paul for fees for