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REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JUNE 11, 1985 Chairman Ray Larson called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting. Mr. Wieland reported that he met with many of the elected officials and department heads for their input on implementation of recommendations in the Cass County Government Task Force Study, and he met with local accountants about the recommendation on developing a new budget format. Mr. Eckert also met with a number of the County department heads, and it was his opinion that the departments are concerned about having good communication between themselves and the Commission when implementing new programs. Another area in the study where there appears to be a great need is hiring a computer programmer. The Chairman and Commissioner Wieland will do some further study in this area. Mr. Dan Martinsen gave a progress report on the Blue Cross -Blue Shield group health insurance program. There is a balance in the insurance account of $235,065.92 as of June 1, 1985. Mr. Martinsen stated that the plan has gone extremely well, and the Commission stated that he has done a good job for the County. Mr. Martinsen stated that the employees have given some benefits by the change in plans, but he has had their cooperation and he recommended recognizing them in some way. Mr. Wieland moved that beginning July 1st for the balance of 1985 only that the County reduce the costs of the health insurance plan for the full -time employees to zero to reflect their help in making this system work; and that the premium of part -time employees be reduced by the same dollar amount as the full -time employees for the balance of 1985 also. The motion was seconded by Mr. Eckert for discussion. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with three members voting "Aye Mrs. Stanton and Mr. Eckert opposing. Rita Holland, President of R. Holland Construction, Inc. of Tower City appeared before the Board seeking payment, or assistance toward payment, for her firm's work on a bridge project in Section 14, Normanna Township. Apparently the general contractor has been paid 70% of the total contract price by the State Highway Department, and the sub contractor, R. Holland Construction, Inc., has not been paid but completed the work on December 10, 1984. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Cass County Commission send a letter to the State Highway Department outlining the problem to be sure they are aware of it. Motion carried. The States Attorney will draft the letter. Mr. Lowell Brenna gave an update on the cemetery relocation