09-02-1986 - Laserfiche WebLink

An application for Anhydrous Ammonia License from the State of North Dakota was presented by R.F. "Ron" Dalbey, General Manager of the Peavey Company of Davenport /Durbin, ND. He received a special -use permit from Durbin Township for the Peavey Company to install the facility in the Village of Durbin, and he is now requesting permission from Cass County prior to submitting the application to the State Department of Agriculture for final approval. The States Attorney stated that there is a special chapter of the North Dakota Century Code dealing with anhydrous ammonia facilities requiring a county license and a State license as of June 30, 1985. He cited reasons that the county board may deny the license, one being for failure to comply with local citing requirements. Gerald Moderow, a representative of the Durbin Township Board, was present and stated that the requirements of the Township Board have all been met. Mr. Eckert stated that the condition of County Road 9 in this area is very much a concern, and he suggested that the Peavey Company consider an alternative site. He stated that the road in this area has been a burden on the County from the unit train, and this will be an additional burden. Mr. Dalbey stated that a majority of the product will be delivered by rail, but Mr. Eckert stated that rail service is not as fast and they will also be delivering by semi-trucks in the spring when the product is used the most. Mr. Wieland stated that it was a disappointment to the County when the unit -train began operation in this area without the Commission's prior knowledge as it does cause problems on the roads. When the condition of County Road 9 weakens, it will not be a priority for repair, due to other priorities and the condition of other roads in the County. County Engineer Don Richards stated that the road has a low weight limit, and Mr. Dalbey has talked to him about this. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Application for Anhydrous Ammonia License for the Peavey Company in the village of Durbin according to their application of August 27, 1986. The motion carried on roll call vote with four members voting "Aye Mr. Eckert opposing. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the County Engineer and members of his staff be authorized out of state travel to attend aworkshop on computers in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on September 8 and 9, 1986. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Vouchers No. 66,823 through No. 67,678 be approved and ordered paid. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Larson seconded to accept the resignation of Cass County Planning Commissioner Victor Knudson with regrets, and to request him to serve on a three member advisory board. Motion carried unanimously.