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on October 15, 1985 for surveying Springvale Cemetery. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Robert Hoy, States Attorney, presented information on operating a cemetery in accordance with the North Dakota Century Code and the North Dakota Administrative Code. He stated that the County Commission may continue to serve as the cemetery authority or they can designate a Cemetery Authority to make decisions and report to the Commission periodically. The Chairman asked Scott Krueger to assist the Board in determining what direction the Commission should take. Alton Johnson from the County's Maintenance Department was requested to be responsible for any future burials for the time being, and the County Auditor to act as sexton or secretary to maintain accurate records of burials and signing necessary documents for the time being also. Mr. Sondrall presented a proposed agreement for joint exercise of powers with respect to disposal of solid waste within Cass County, North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota. The States Attorney has reviewed the agreement, and he stated that Cass County does have the authority to enter into joint powers agreements and can issue bonds to finance programs such as this. He recommended that the State Health Department be requested to assist in such a program as they would need to approve such a facility if it will be located in North Dakota. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that Vouchers No. 57,097 through No. 58,102 be approved and ordered paid. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to approve the Application for a Raffle Permit for the Hickson Community Center on November 9, 1985, at Hickson. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A letter was received from Attorney Mervin Nordeng regarding a problem of flooding on Mr. Kenneth Warner's land in the SE 1/4 of Section 31, Rochester Township. A copy was referred to the County Engineer, and Mr. Eckert felt the Maple River Water Resource District should be involved in discussions. Mr. Wieland agreed to talk to the Maple River Board and ask if they would hold a special meeting with the parties involved to address the situation. A question was raised by the Fargo Community Health Department on whether the County has a $5.00 lunch allowance for County personnel. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the County not allow any expenses for those people who are working on their regular County jobs. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A comment was received from the Suggestion Box on allowing County employees to have the option of working their 40 hours per week in four 10 -hour days at the discretion of their department head. Copies of the suggestion were referred to each Commissioner and the States Attorney.