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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY; NORTH DAKOTA REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 3, 1985 Chairman Ray Larson called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Lowell Brenna reported that he has completed the necessary documents for State and local agencies on the cemetery relocation project. Discussion followed on items which still need to be addressed. The Fargo Park District will be invited to attend a Cass County Commission meeting to discuss the future use of the abandoned Cemetery #3 at Trollwood Park. Regarding Springvale Cemetery, Mr. Brenna will contact the North Dakota State University to see if they would have some interest in assisting with a survey project of the County's portion; and Commissioner Sondrall and Mr. Brenna were requested to review matters of planting shrubbery at the front boundary, future cemetery care and markers for about 24 of the relocated graves which were unmarked at Trollwood Cemetery #3. Mr. Sondrall suggested the names of Emerson Harris and Alton Johnson for possible appointment to a cemetery. board. The Commission discussed whether there should be three or five members on such a board. Another possible member would be the County Auditor. The matter will be delayed two weeks. Mr. Lance Yohe and Mr. Hank Weber from The International Coalition appeared before the Board to again request a contribution of $1,000.00 for land and water stewardship in the Red River Basin. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that The International Coalition be paid the $1,000.00 which was budgeted for fiscal year 1985. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to advertise for bids for a south wing and for remodeling the old Courthouse, with bid opening scheduled for October 1, 1985. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to recess the regular meeting of the Cass County Board of Commissioners. Motion carried. The meeting was reconvened after a short meeting of the Cass County Building Authority, which also approved the above bid advertisement. Mr. Don Richards presented several matters concerning the County Road Department. Upon his recommendation, Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman and the Auditor be authorized to sign the utility permit with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company to bury cable on County Road 6 from Chaffee east. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve the City Pothole Agreements with the City of Leonard in the amount of $605.00 and with the City of Riverside in the amount of $1,745.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. On August 6, 1985, Don Richards was appointed as Road Superintendent with office duties and compensation effective September 1st, and Steve Grindberg was renamed Division Head for Maintenance. At that time, Administrative Assistant Scott Krueger had questioned whether the County could hire a County Engineer, but the Commission does have the authority to hire Mr. Richards as a County Engineer according to the States Attorney. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to appoint Don Richards as County Engineer and to appoint Steve Grindberg as County Road Superintendent. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The County Auditor reported that seven cities have not completed the required application for City Pothole funds. Chairman Larson suggested extending the deadline to next Tuesday because of the Labor Day holiday this week. Scott Krueger stated that David Gordon appoint a representative to the Metropolitan Casselton was suggested. Mrs. Stanton moved this committee. On roll call vote, the motion Mr. Dalrymple of the appointment. of the Fargo National Bank is requesting the County to Economic Development Task Force, and Jack Dalrymple of and Mr. Wieland seconded that Jack Dalrymple be named to carried unanimously. Mr. Krueger was requested to notify Discussion continued on the Eide, Helmeke Company budget proposals. Mr. Eckert suggested not committing funds for a data processing study until the Commission reviews the budget for the coming year. He asked what the proposed study would do for the County, and Mr. Wieland stated that it would show the County how to better utilize the present computer system. Mr. Eckert felt this could be accomplished by working with the County's department heads and employees. The matter will be delayed for two weeks. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the rental agreement with Philip Matthews for County Extension office space, as prepared by the States Attorney. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve the application for a Raffle Permit for the St. Mary's and Holy Spirit Athletic Booster Club on the date of September 22, 1985, at the Interstate Gun Club near Horace. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to pay the bill for $125.00 to the North Dakota County Commissioners Association for annual dues. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 6260 NW Bell granted utility permit Budget proposals by Eide, Helmeke disc. ND Co. Comm. Assn. annual dues Fargo Park Dist. to attend Comm. meeting re: abandoned Troll wood Gem. #3 Cemetery relocation project disc. -names suggested for possi- ble appt. to cemetery board The International Coalition requests funds of $1,000.00 Cthse. south wing remodeling -bids to be adv. Bldg. Auth. meeting Road Repair funds- agreements with Leonard Riverside Don Richards apptd. as Co. Eng. instead of Rd. Supt. and Steve Grindberg renamed Rd. Suptl Road Repair funds- 7 cities have not applied Appt. of Jack Dalrymple to Metro. Economic Develop. Task Force Ext. office space- rental agreement signed Raffle Permit for St.Mary's Holy Spirit Athletic Club