03-18-1986 - Laserfiche WebLink

the first six months of 1986. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton that no payroll deductions be made for health insurance for the first three months of 1986; but that deductions of $2.00 for a single policy, $5.00 for a single with dependents policy, and $10.00 for a family policy be made each month for the next six months; and that the Commission review the financial position of the health insurance account for the last three months of 1986. The motion carried on roll call vote with four members voting "Aye Mr. Wieland opposing. Upon the recommendation of County Engineer Don Richards, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to accept all bids for annual supplies for the period of March 11, 1986 through March 11, 1987; and instruct the Road Department to use the bids to the best advantage of the County in cost savings. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The County Engineer reported that load limits on County roads went into effect at 12:01 A.M. today. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign a contract with Dakota Bridge Company for bridge replacement project BRO 9 (12) over the Wild Rice River near Wild Rice, North Dakota, at a cost of $324,985.18. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign necessary utility permits with the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in connection with the bridge replacement project BRO 9 (12) On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Upon the recommendation of the County Engineer, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to purchase a 1986 diesel crew cab pick -up from Hall GMC for a trade difference of $11,870.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Comments from the Suggestion Box, one expressing concern over employee parking upon completion of the south wing and the other expressing concern over the need for an employee lounge, will be answered by Scott Krueger in the next Employee Newsletter. Mr. Wieland suggested referring the question of an employee lounge to the Building Authority. Mr. Robert Feder, representing the Cass County Bar Association, appeared before the Board expressing great concern over the County considering court recording equipment instead of court reporters. A majority of the Bar Association members were polled last fall and unanimously opposed the deletion of court reporters in the Cass County Court. Mr. Feder stated that if the cost of court reporting is the main concern, the County Court is a revenue producing area and should be as cost-effective as possible. He suggested that the County Judges review their cost schedules, and perhaps impose higher costs as a portion of the punishment.