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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JUNE 4, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Alon Wieland and four members were present, Ray Larson being absent. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. The Board convened as the County Board of Tax Equalization. Clarence Miller, County Director of Tax Equalization, presented recommendations to equalize the assessments for 1985. Present was Mapleton Auditor Thomas Posey, Leonard Mayor John Heuer, Riverside Auditor Lois Cusick and Fargo City Assessor, Floyd Buerkley. The first order of business was the equalization of cities. Clarence Miller recommended changes in all assessments for the City of Leonard because they reduced their assessments by 25% across the entire city. Mr. Miller stated that some of the older homes may be over assessed at this time, and John Heuer was in agreement. Upon the recommendation of Clarence Miller, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to increase all assessments in the City of Leonard to the 1984 values, an increase of 33.3 and to order a reassessment of all property in Leonard for 1985 to be completed by October 1, 1985. Upon discussion, Mr. Eckert questioned ordering a reassessment at this time, and Mr. Miller stated that the City of Leonard could do the reassessing at their 1986 local equalization meeting but he would still recommend the 33.3% increase for 1985. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with all members present voting "Aye The second order of business was the equalization of townships. No one was present to protest their assessment. Upon the recommendation of Clarence Miller, Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to increase all agricultural assessments in Clifton, Raymond and Rich Townships by 4.2% and in Warren Township by 5.2 Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with all members present voting "Aye Upon the recommendation of Clarence Miller, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to reduce all agricultural land assessments in the entire County by 14% for 1985. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with all members present voting "Aye On motion by Mrs. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Sondrall, the Vice Chairman declared the County Board of Tax Equalization adjourned for 1985. The Board reconvened as the County Board of Commissioners. A letter was received from Robert Hoy, States Attorney, on the Board's question last week whether the County would have to advertise for bids for consultants to develope a new County budget format. Due to the absence of the Chairman, Mr. Wieland recommended post poning any action on the proposal of Henderson, Young and Company; and to place it on the agenda again for next week. Commissioner Eckert presented a request from Steve Grindberg, County Road Superintendent for additional part -time employees. However, Mr. Grindberg was questioning how many hours a part -time employee can work without the County paying benefits. Mr. Wieland stated that the County would have to pay whatever benefits are required by the Federal Government. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Steve Grindberg be allowed to hire up to eight part -time employees at $5.50 per hour but to receive no benefits which are determined by the County Board for County employees. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Correspondence from the Office of State Tax Commissioner, regarding salary requirements set by the 1985 Legislature for county state's attorneys, was referred to Scott Krueger, Administrative Assistant, for clarification. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve an additional $85.00 to Camrud -Foss Construction Company to replace the sidewalk on the south side of the Courthouse, according to City of Fargo specifications. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to approve out of state travel for Gilbert Engel and Beverly Bohn, County Social Services employees, to travel to Bemidji, Minnesota, on June 24, 1985. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert reported on a grasshopper problem in the road ditches in the Leonard and Durbin areas. A majority of the Commission felt that the County should not become involved in spraying for grasshoppers because other areas may also need assistance for grasshopper control or other insects, and the costs could become prohibitive. He stated that the North Dakota Extension Service is willing to cooperate with these areas by doing a survey of the extent of the problem and providing information on controlling it. Upon the request of Sheriff Don Rudnick, the Vice Chairman appointed Commissioners Stanton and Eckert to work with the Sheriff on a committee to study changes in wage and hour laws. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Sworn Statement in Proof of Loss for an insurance claim in the amount of $2,215.16 for electrical repair during the power outage in the Courthouse addition last March. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 6244 Fo. Equalization for 1985 tudy of new budget ormat letter from t. Atty. on adv. or bids for consult. C o. Rd. Supt. to hire addtl. part -time employees with no benefits being paid which are determined by the Co. Bd. St. Atty. salary requirements disc. C thse. south sidewalk to be repaired Soc. Serv. granted out of state travel Grasshopper problem in road ditches -Co. decides not to become involved in costs of control Shff. asks for comm- ittee to study wage and hour laws Ins. claim signed for Cths. electrical outage damages