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REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MARCH 11, 1986 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Oscar Sondrall with four members present, Chairman Alon Wieland being absent. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Becky Balk, Cass County Planner, appeared before the Board for assistance in determining her employment status with the County. She stated that she was considered a private consultant, and the Metropolitan Council of Governments provided $3,000.00 for her expenses in 1985 but are not providing the money this year. In the 1986 budget year, she is being paid by the County Auditor's Office. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Becky Balk be classified as a part -time County employee. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that any township wishing to contract for the Cass County Planner's services will be charged $10.00 per hour with payment directly to the County, and that the County Planner in turn be paid an hourly rate of $7.25. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to amend the raffle permit for the North Dakota Jr. Polled Hereford Association to be held at the Olson Hereford Ranch at Argusville instead of in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 24, 1986. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr Larson moved and Mrs Stanton seconded that the Vice Chairman be authorized to sign a letter to the State Highway Department District Office requesting assistance to enforce County road restrictions. Motion carried. Mr. Sondrall reported on correspondence from the North Dakota Centennial Commission, and it was suggested that a committee be appointed from Cass County. If any citizens are interested in serving on such a committee, they should contact the County Commission. Mr. Jeff Frankhauser, Fargo City Commissioner, appeared before the Board to request the County to appoint a committee to meet with representatives of the City of Fargo to discuss the feasibility of a combined City- County law enforcement center. It was suggested that the City Attorney and County States Attorney study the legalities. The County intends to make appointments next week when the Chairman is present. Bids were received at 10:00 A.M. for annual Road Department supplies. One bid was received for structural steel from the Fargo Tank Company.