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6269 Group Health insuranc update contract to be renewed with Dan Martinson at $3,000 C15 near Kindred- complaint on road condition by Supt. of Kindred Public School Shff. auth. to hire addtl. employees Disaster Emergency Services dept. to be under supervision of Co. Shff. Dept. effec. tive Jan.1, 1986 Utility permit with G.Grindberg and R &R Construction Bridge closed in Reed Township Overtime comp inform ation from St.Atty. on definitions State Audit Report Cemetery authority membership disc. Out of state travel for St. Atty. Asst. CDBG appl. deadline stated Min -Dak Health Syst. ND Housing Finance annual reports PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Mr. Dan Martinsen gave an update on the County's group health insurance plan. He stated that the 1985 claims will be about the same as the previous year's, and he estimated that the County will have a surplus of $100,000.00 in the special insurance account at the end of 1985. He introduced Mr. Bob Kostka, who is working for him in the Fargo office. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to renew the contract for group health insurance consultant services with Dan Martinsen at $3,000.00 for the year 1985 -1986, as requested by Dan Martinsen. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Adam Boschee, Kindred Public School Superintendent, appeared before the Board to express concerns over the condition of County Road 15 and he had several questions on bridge weight restrictions, which were answered by County Engineer Don Richards. Mr. Eckert stated that the Road Repair and Improvement Advisory Committee has not announced plans for the immediate future, but he is aware that County Road 15 is long overdue for being repaired. In closing, Mr. Boschee presented a letter from Altha Johnson concerning the windshield of her son's car being smashed by a chunk of asphalt which was hurled through the air from a pick -up which he met while traveling on County Road 15. Mr. Wieland stated that the Commission is aware that there are some 300 miles of County roads in need of repair, and it will be a matter of establishing priorities before the work commences. Upon the request of Sheriff Don Rudnick, Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Sheriff be allowed to hire two additional full -time employees and one additional part -time employee, effective Janaury 1, 1986. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that the Disaster Emergency Services be under the supervision of the Sheriff's Department, effective January 1, 1986. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland suggested a periodic report on how much time is spent on Disaster Emergency Services related items. Mr. Sondrall asked if this would be jeopardizing the County's Federal and State reimbursements, but Sheriff Rudnick stated that several Sheriffs' throughout the State are doing this. Mr. Eckert moved -and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the utility permit with George Grindberg and R &R Construction to place drain tile in the County Road 4 ditch from Drain 56 west. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The County Engineer reported that a bridge between Sections 19 -30, Reed Township, was closed due to its poor condition, and he feels it is beyond repair. Information was received from the States Attorney on definitions of executive, administrative and professional personnel who are exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Mr. Hoy suggested that the Salary Review Committee look at which County employees would be exempt, except for the Social Services department at this time. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to accept and file the 1984 State Audit Report of Cass County. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Scott Krueger, Administrative Assistant, discussed membership on a county cemetery authority, and he stated that Veterans Service Officer John Meyer deals with military burials and could perhaps serve as sexton for the Springvale Cemetery, with the County Auditor being the secretary. In the absence of Commissioner Stanton, an item will be placed on the agenda next week for appointment of a cemetery authority. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Melody Jensen, Assistant States Attorney, be authorized to attend a seminar in Duluth, Minnesota, on October 31 through November 1, 1985. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Correspondence was received from the Lake Agassiz Regional Council giving a deadline of November 8, 1985, for making application for fiscal year 1986 Community Development Block Grant funds. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to receive and file the 1984 -1985 Annual Report of the Min-Dak Health Systems Agency, Inc. and the 1984 Annual Report of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency. Motion carried. Committee Reports were given. On motion by Mr. Sondrall and seconded by Mr. Wieland, the meeting was adjourned.