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REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 24, 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. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the utility permit with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company to cross County Road 20 north of West Fargo along County Road 17. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Agreement for Road Repair and Street Improvement Funds for the City of Reiles Acres in the amount of $501.00, which was dated on August 28, 1985. Motion carried. County Engineer Don Richards reported that the State Highway Department is allowing a 10t overload on hauling produce on State highways. However, he recommended that Cass County not take any action at this time to allow the 10t overload on County roads, but it can be changed at any time if it becomes necessary. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to accept the County Engineer's recommendation on the 10t overload law. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Upon the request of States Attorney Robert Hoy, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to pay the premium of $1,860.00 for professional liability insurance coverage for one year for the six attorneys in the States Attorneys' Office. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hoy stated that he has money in his budget for membership dues in the National District Attorney's Association, which is required in order to participate in this insurance program. Discussion was held with the States Attorney on the Fair Labor Standards Act as it relates to overtime compensation. Mr. Hoy stated that most employees of the County will be allowed to work only 40 hours per week at their regular rate of pay. If they work more than that, they will have to be paid overtime. Exclusions are elected officials, executive and administrative positions, and law enforcement who do not follow a 40 -hour week. These can still receive compensatory time if the Commission so decides. Mr. Hoy suggested that the Commission send a memo to all departments asking them to submit names of employees who have accumulated overtime which has been documented, their current rate of pay and the amount of overtime hours they have accumulated prior to April 15, 1985. Scott Krueger was requested to send out the memo, and the matter will be placed on the agenda for next week. Upon the request of Sheriff Don Rudnick, Mrs. Stanton moved and