06-25-1985 - Laserfiche WebLink

CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUNE 25, 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 be approved as written. Motion carried. A letter and a Certificate of Compliance from the Office of the Attorney General for the operation of the County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center were presented to Walt Willis, Chief Correctional Officer. The Chairman commended him for their operation of the facilities. Mr. Lowell Brenna reported that he has completed hiring the persons needed for the Trollwood Cemetery Relocation project, and work will begin at 8:00 A.M. on July 1, 1985. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the County Auditor be authorized to pay the bill for the purchase of the Springvale Cemetery when it is received. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Concerning the question of grave markers, the Chairman stated that he would like to delay this one more week and he will obtain some cost estimates. Discussion was held on compensation for the couple who have agreed to do the maintenance at the Springvale Cemetery. Mr. Sondrall stated that the County Buildings and Grounds Department would like to purchase a new lawn mower and weed trimmer for $250.00 each but Mr. Wieland stated that he would not want to have this equipment hauled around for the cemetery maintenance. The caretaker stated that he has purchased a riding lawn mower for the cemetery maintenance. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the County contract with Mr. and Mrs. Evert Kopperud for the Springvale Cemetery maintenance at $7.00 per hour with them furnishing equipment, insurance, gas and maintenance supplies but reverting back to $5.00 per hour when they are not using any equipment. Mr. Sondrall questioned who will draw up the contract, and he asked about the County's insurance coverage. The Administrative Assistant presented a letter from the Dawson Insurance Agency stating that Cass County has coverage on the cemeteries in or near Trollwood Park. The name of Springvale Cemetery needs to be included in this. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Commission asked Mr. Brenna to supervise the number of hours spent by the caretakers. The Commission discussed future maintenance for the remaining cemeteries at Trollwood Park. Lowell Brenna recommended that the County follow up on the agreements made with the Fargo Park District at the time the Trollwood Park was established. Chairman Larson felt this should be the responsibility of the Cass County Cemetery Authority, and he set a meeting for Tuesday, July 2nd, after the regular