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REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 Chairman Alon Wieland called the meeting to order with all members present as follows: Jeannette Stanton, Don Eckert, Alon Wieland, Oscar Sondrall and Ray Larson. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Discussion continued on professional liability insurance for the States Attorneys. Mr. Larson suggested a self- insurance program for all of the County's professional liability coverage. However, States Attorney Robert Hoy stated that his concern is immediate since the present policy expires the end of September. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the County provide States Attorneys professional liability insurance at an annual premium of $3,120.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners were in agreement to begin looking at a future self- insurance program at budget time. Nominations were made for appointment to the Cass County Planning Commission to fill the unexpired terms of Dayton Byram, Victor Knudson and Joseph Moore, III, due to the State law requiring that membership on the County Planning Commission consist of persons residing in the respective County Commissioner Districts. For Commissioner #1, Mrs Stanton proposed the names of Don Hanson and Tom Archbold. From Commissioner District #2, Mr. Sondrall proposed the names of H.A. (Hank) Hendrickson and Carl E. Elofson. From Commissioner District #3, Mr. Larson stated that he has contacted two candidates, but does not have a commitment from one. He suggested delaying the appointment from his district until next week. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs Stanton seconded to appoint Carl Elofson and Don Hanson to the Cass County Planning Commission, and to appoint Tom Archbold to an advisory board. Mr. Eckert questioned how many have been appointed to the advisory board, and the Chairman stated that the Commission limited the number to three but it could be adjusted from three to four members. Motion carried. Correspondence was received from Victor Knudson, former member of the County Planning Commission, stating that he would be willing to serve on the advisory board. Mr. Eckert reported that Dayton Byram indicated that he is also willing to serve on the advisory board. A letter of resignation was received from Joseph Moore, III. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to accept the resignation of Mr. Moore with regrets, and request him to serve on the advisory board; and that the number of members on the advisory board be changed from three to four. Motion carried. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the terms of Don Hanson and Carl Elofson on the County Planning Commission be for