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REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OCTOBER 22, 1985 Chairman Ray Larson called the meeting to order with four members present, Jeannette Stanton being absent. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. The Cass County Weed Control Board received two bids for constructing a building on the County Road Department property. Wayne Colberg, County Weed Control Officer, stated that they favor a metal building and have adequate funds for this year to build the physical structure. Mr. Eckert suggested that the States Attorney draw up a written agreement for the placement of the building and stating that if the Weed Control Board should discontinue the use of the building, it will revert back to the County Road Department. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Cass County Commission agrees that the Weed Control Board build a metal structure on the County property at the Road Department at a cost not to exceed $19,000.00 for the rough structure. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 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,