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IsM PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to attempt to resolve the noise level problem of the Courthouse air conditioning units by installing styrofoam on the brick wall and on the barrier wall, and to investigate the possibility of tree planting to reduce the noise level. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland reported that the Salary Review Committee received several suggestions from the Suggestion Box in the Courthouse, and they were all directed to the Commission. For the employees' benefit, the Commissioners intend to respond to the suggestions through the Employee Newsletter prepared periodically by the Adminstrative Assistant. Scott Krueger stated that the task force committee which is doing the study on County government has asked how many copies of the report the Commission would like to order. The cost of 300 books is $1,314.00 and the cost of 200 books is $1,044.00. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to order 200 books of the Cass County government study of the same quality as The Fargo Report. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Committee reports were given. On motion by Mr. Wieland and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: Ordelle Brua Auditor Ray parson, Chairman Cass County, North Dakota Cass County Board of Commissioners REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY 7, 1985 Chairman Ray Larson called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs.` Stanton seconded to continue renting office space in the County Road Department building to a State Water Commission engineer for the next State biennium at the same cost as at present, with the understanding that the location may change within the building. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Robert Meyer appeared before the Board regarding the dust problem and heavy traffic on County Road 10 between Mapleton and West Fargo. He inquired whether this road is on the County's priority list for reshaping and surfacing. He presented a petition signed by about 39 landowners agreeing to grant the necessary right of way when the Cass County Commission agrees to improve County Road 10. The above petition will be referred to the County's Road Repair and Improvement Advisory Committee. Mrs. Stanton asked what criteria this committee is using for setting their priorities, and Mr. Wieland stated that the committee will be setting criteria and trying to establish a priority list with any decisions to be made by the Board of County Commissioners. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Meyer attend the next committee meeting. A letter was received from the Office of Management and Budget stating that Cass County's grant application for North Dakota Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need Set -Aside funds concerning the Trollwood Cemeteries has been determined to be ineligible for funding. Jon Ness from the Metropolitan Council of Governments was present and also Lowell Brenna, technical assistant for the cemetery relocation project. Mr. Brenna presented a "Report on Relocation of Cass County Cemetery #3 The Commission discussed notification to relatives of intent to move remains, purchasing an alternate cemetery, and determining how many graves should be moved at this time. Robert Hoy, States Attorney, noted that people have an option to remove their relative's remains and have them interred at their own expense somewhere else. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to purchase the Springvale Cemetery located north of Fargo at a cost of $5,000.00. Mr. Wieland stated that in addition to the purchase price, there will be additional expense for upkeep that has not been done. At the call for the question, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Sondrall opposing. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Cass County move part or all of the remains from Cemetery #3 at Trollwood, and that they be interred at Springvale Cemetery. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The States Attorney recommended that the Commission hire Lowell Brenna as the project supervisor and contact person for the cemetery relocation project. Mr. Brenna stated that he has about 25 hours remaining on his original contract as technical assistant, and he would be interested in continuing with the project. The Commission asked him to submit a proposal next Tuesday. Cthse. air cond. units styrofoam to e installed and tree lanting considered Suggestions from Cths, Suggestion Box County Government Study -200 books ordered St. Water Comm. offc. space in Rd. Dept. bldg. approved for next biennium 10 betw. Mapleton and W. Fgo- -disc. on improvements Road Repair Improve ment Comm. to receive petitions on C10 proj. Cemetery relocation- Co. appl. for CDBG Emergency funds denied "Report on Relocation of Cass County Ceme- tery #3" filed and disc. followed Purchase of Springvale Cemetery approved fur reloca- tion project Co. to move part or all of Trollwood Cem. #3 St. Atty. recommends hiring Lowell Brenna f or cemetery reloca. pro