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�3/1.3 Abatement of Taxes approved for Donald Moen, Warren Dubbels Douglas Krieg Audit of Cass Co. discussed with St. Auditor's Office Utility permit to NW Bell Utility permits to Cass Co. Electric Constr. Maint. agreement for guard- rail on C20 Bridge Replacement- corres. from St. County Judges absenteeism disc. Appt. of D. Boehning to Co. Planning Comm. Appraisal of Tax Forfeited Property Vouchers approved Juv. Center re-roof order approved Westlaw Library System St. Historical Soc consideration of former "Pest House" PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OCTOBER 7, 1986 Chairman Alon Wieland called the meeting to order with all members present as follows: Jeannette Stanton, Don Eckert, Oscar Sondrall, Alon Wieland and Ray Larson. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. A hearing was held on Application for Abatement and Settlement of Taxes submitted by Donald R. and Connie Moen for property in the City of West Fargo. Upon the recommendation of County Director of Tax Equalization Clarence Miller, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Abatement #3838 for Donald and Connie Moen for property at 420 East Main Avenue be approved. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A hearing was held on Application for Abatement and Settlement of Taxes submitted by Warren E. Dubbels for property in Stanley Township. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve Abatement #3839 for Warren Dubbels in accordance with the recommendation of County Director of Tax Equalization Clarence Miller. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A hearing was held on Application for Abatement and Settlement of Taxes submitted by Douglas and Kathleen Krieg for property in Reed Township. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve Abatement #3840 for Douglas and Kathleen Krieg in accordance with the recommendation of County Director of Tax Equalization Clarence Miller. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. John Grettum from the State Auditor's Office was present regarding the recently completed Cass County Audit for the year ending December 31, 1985. The report indicates that the County is in good financial condition, and he asked if the Commission had any questions on the recommendations listed in the report. He stated that the recommendations have been discussed with the respective department heads, but they do not receive a -copy of the audit report. Mrs. Stanton suggested that the Commission review it at a future meeting. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to grant a utility permit to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company to cross County Road 31 north of Fargo. Motion carried. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to grant two utility permits to Cass County Electric Cooperative to cross County Road 16 in Section 4, Pleasant Township; and to cross County Road 9 in Section 32, Durbin Township. Motion carried. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Agreement for Construction and Maintenance of Federal Aid Project for guard rail protection on County Road 20 over the Red River. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Correspondence from the North Dakota Highway Department regarding the Bridge Replacement Program will be referred to County Engineer Don Richards. The Chairman was requested to obtain information on County Court Judges absenteeism, and he compiled some figures in this regard. Mrs. Stanton stated that she feels this is a high rate of absenteeism, and it is up to the County Commission to do something about it. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Chairman be authorized to write a letter asking the County Court Judges for an explanation of their absenteeism by either appearing in person next Tuesday or answer by letter; and to also request a report on the condition of the backlog of court cases and information on the necessity of hiring a referee. Motion carried. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Mr. Duane Boehning be appointed to the Cass County Planning Commission from County Commission District #3 to replace Victor Knudson of Kindred for a term expiring January 1, 1990. Motion carried. County Auditor Ordelle Brua presented a list of properties being forfeited to Cass County for unpaid taxes. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to appraise the property at the total amount of 5 -years delinquent taxes as shown on the 1986 Tax Sale List. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Vouchers No. 67,679 through No. 68,581 be approved and ordered paid. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Upon the recommendation of Architect Perry Clark, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Juvenile Justice Center re- roofing project to revise the insulation at a cost of $2,600.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the County Auditor be authorized to pay $3,875.00 to West Publishing Company for the Westlaw Library System, and to accept a check from Robert D. Miller in the amount of $887.50 to be deposited in State and Federal Reimbursements. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Correspondence was received from the State Historical Society regarding nominations to the State Historic Sites Registry. County property formerly known as the "Pest House" located at 57 -11th Avenue North, Fargo, is being considered. The property is being used by the Community Action Agency's Head Start Program at the present time.