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REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OCTOBER 28, 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 Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Upon the recommendation of the County Sheriff's Department, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to authorize the Sheriff's Department to purchase two 1987 Caprice 4 -door sedans at a cost of $12,850 each and to purchase one Astro Van at a cost of $11,975 from Gateway Chevrolet of Fargo. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. It was the consensus of the Commission that Glenn Ellingsberg, Disaster Emergency Services Manager, pursue a joint study with the City of Fargo on coordination of radio communications. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Ellingsberg and Commissioner Ray Larson negotiate the cost of the study and bring a proposal back to the Commission. Chairman Wieland reported to the Commission that there has been no further communication from County Court Judge Donald Cooke in relation to the Commission's request for information on his absenteeism. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Commission appoint County Court Judge Cynthia Rothe to be the Administrative Judge for Cass County Court effective immediately. Mr. Sondrall questioned whether the County Commission has the authority to delegate the administrative duties, and Mr. Wieland stated that the former County Commission appointed Judge Cooke to that position on December 28, 1982. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with all members voting "Aye The Commission was in agreement that the Chairman contact the North Dakota Judicial Conduct Commission to determine the County's responsibility and what steps should be taken next. Discussion was held with Michael King, President of the Casselton City Council and with Larry Ellison from the Casselton Ambulance Service, regarding a proposal for a County snowplow to be stationed in the County Shop at Casselton. County Engineer Don Richards stated that this location does not fit into his future plans for three shops throughout the County, each serving two districts. However, the County does have radio equipment in the building which must be kept at a warm temperature. After much discussion, Mr. Wieland suggested appointing a committee to re- negotiate a proposal. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Don Richards, Commissioners Don Eckert and Al Wieland meet with representatives of Casselton to negotiate a suitable agreement. Motion carried.