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REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY 28, 1985 Chairman Ray Larson called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Lowell Brenna gave an update on the Trollwood Cemetery relocation project. Informal bids will be received by the County Auditor on June 7th for the relocation project. Discussion was held on the type of mower to be used at the newly acquired Springvale Cemetery, and the Commission asked Mr. Brenna to investigate the possibility of contracting for the mowing or for purchasing a used mower suitable for mowing this area. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Brenna, Mr. Eckert and Steve Grindberg meet to discuss maintaining the roads within Springvale Cemetery according to the original design for the area. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Lowell Brenna be authorized to purchase a sign to be placed at the entrance to Springvale Cemetery instructing persons that they must obtain permission before using it for burials, the cost of the sign not to exceed $150.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Ordelle Brua, County Auditor, requested permission to purchase a filing cabinet from the Emergency Fund for the cemetery records storage, and the Chairman suggested looking for a used one over the next couple weeks. Mr. John Welton from Safety Consultant Services, Inc. appeared regarding a comprehensive loss control and safety program for the County. He stated that he would not implement any programs but would make recommendations and suggestions, and his fee would be $1,000.00 initially plus $500.00 per month based on a two -year agreement. The Chairman suggested that the Administrative Assistant discuss the program with participating companies and other counties, and report back to the Commission in two weeks for a decision at that time. Mr. Bill Henderson, consultant from Henderson, Young Company, appeared before the Commission regarding their proposal for developing a new Cass County budget format. Discussion was held on doing a further study in the area of budgeting, and Mr. Wieland asked whether the County would need to advertise for bids for such a study. States Attorney Robert Hoy will research this question, and the matter will be placed on the agenda again for next week. Mr. Eckert reported on a meeting of the Road Repair and Improvement Advisory Committee. On motion by Mr. Wieland and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned.