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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that for the 1987 fiscal year Cass County shall levy a tax of .34 mills upon the taxable valuation of the County to support and encourage job development within the County; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Cass County enter into a contract with the Fargo -Cass County Industrial Development Corporation whereby that entity will support and encourage job development within Cass County as outlined by Chapter 11 -11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code in return for their receipt of the proceeds of the mill levy described above. Dated this 30th day of September, 1986. Discussion was held on finalizing the 1987 County Budget. Mr. Wieland stated that a decision on salary adjustments has not been reached at this time, but there is an amount of money in the budget for salary increases. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to approve the 1987 Final County Budget as presented by County Auditor Ordelle Brua and Administrative Assistant Scott Krueger. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign a Resolution to increase Cass County's levy by 3% over the 1985 levy on the County General Fund, County Highway and County Social Services. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Scott Krueger presented a proposal for a 5' diameter bronze County Seal in the 2nd floor of the Courthouse at a total cost of $8,350.00. Mr. Larson suggested encouraging donations to pay for the project rather than spending tax dollars. Mr. Krueger stated that he needs some direction this week if it is to be ordered. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to authorize the ordering and installation of a 5' diameter bronze Cass County Seal in the second floor of the Courthouse at a cost of $8,350.00, as presented by Scott Krueger. The motion carried on roll call vote with four members voting "Aye" Mr. Larson opposing. The Chairman suggested that the County accept donations, to be applied toward the purchase of the County Seal, and that the name of persons donating money in excess of $50.00 be placed on a plaque. Donations can be sent to: The Seal, c/o County Auditor's Office, Courthouse. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Larson seconded that County Auditor Ordelle Brua be authorized to have six members of the County Canvassing Board present on election night, in accordance with State law. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Correspondence from the City of Casselton regarding housing of County road graders was referred to Commissioner Eckert. He will schedule a meeting with the City of Casselton and the County Road Department to discuss some of the options and hear their concerns. A request for payment of $81.40 was received from Public Defender Steve Mottinger for work over and above the normal time representing Ron Brakke. It was referred to the County Auditor, and she was requested to ask Mr. Mottinger to appear before the Board or write a letter stating why this expense would not be covered under his contract as a public defender. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Larson seconded that County Superintendent of Schools Joyce Holm be authorized out of state travel to attend the National Conference of the Rural Education Association on October 11 -14, 1986 in Little Rock, Arkansas. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Notification was received from the International Coalition regarding the Annual Land and Water International Summit Conference to be held in November at Grand Forks. The County received a billing from Eide Helmeke Company in an amount which is $3,600.00 over the budgeted amount for a long -range data processing plan. The original contract was for $23,000.00- $31,000.00. Scott Krueger stated that Data Processing Manager Richard Offutt had asked Eide Helmeke for work to be done that he thought would be a part of the contract. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to pay a balance to Eide Helmeke Co. bringing the total to $31,000.00 as payment for the long -range data processing study; and that the Chairman be authorized to write a letter stating that any amount over $31,000.00 will require an explanation in person by them or their associates. Motion carried. Scott Krueger requested permission to order window blinds and to pay a required deposit of 60% at the time of ordering. Mr. Wieland questioned whether the blinds are being purchased on a bid basis, and Mr. Krueger stated that it is an extension of the bid for window blinds for the North Addition. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to order window blinds and authorize pre payment of 60 as proposed by the Administrative Assistant; with payment to be made from the appropriate accounts. The motion carried on roll call vote with Mrs. Stanton, Mr. Eckert and Mr. Sondrall voting "Aye Mr. Wieland and Mr. Larson opposing. Scott Krueger made two proposals for Haworth Office Systems for department heads' furnishings. He received an estimate of $4,930.00 for the County Auditor and $5,167.00 for the Data Processing Manager work areas. Mr. Wieland reported that Peter Geron has quoted a price of $1,400.00 for re -doing the walls on either side of the Courthouse front entrance and the walls on either side of the landing going to third floor. He suggested that Mr. Krueger coordinate the timing with the Architects. On motion by Mrs. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: c Or.e le Brua County Au Cass County, ND itor Alon C. Wieland, Chairman Cass County Board of Commissioners Finalize Co. Budget- no decision on salaries Resolution to increase levy 3% County Seal in bronze to be ordered donations to be accepted Election Canvassing Bd. to be present on election night Road grader housed at Casselton disc. Public Defender- bill in excess of contract Out of state travel for Supt. of Schools Intl.' Coalition summit conf. Data processing plan addtl. payment to Eide Helmeke Cthse. blinds to be ordered Cthse. furnishings for Aud. D.P. Mgr. Cthse. front entrance 3rd floor landing walls to be repntd.