09-03-1985 - Laserfiche WebLink

Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approved 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 of the Fargo National Bank is requesting the County to appoint a representative to the Metropolitan Economic Development Task Force, and Jack Dalrymple of Casselton was suggested. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that Jack Dalrymple be named to this committee. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Krueger was requested to notify Mr. Dalrymple of the appointment. 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.