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5355 Shff. Deputies Assn. contrib. to Co.Seal Intl. Coalition- mtg. Jan. 30th Reappt. of W.Kyser K. Monilaws to Co. Park Bd. Reappt. of Oscar Son drall to CAA Reappt. of Wm.Thomp- son to RR Water Dist Reappt. to SE Human Services Board Renewal of Co. Beer and Liquor Lic. Employee Assistance Program contract renewal Law Enforcement Ctr. financing update Cthse. south wing constr. disc. -three offices operating Sp. meeting to disc. 1987 salary increases Public hearing on MIDA Bonds for St. Lukes Hospital PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 16, 1986 Chairman Alon Wieland called the meeting to order with all members present as follows: Jeannette Stanton, Don Eckert, Oscar Sondrall, Ray Larson and Alon Wieland. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Sheriff Don Rudnick presented a check in the amount of $100.00 from the Cass County Deputies Association as a contribution to the bronze County Seal to be placed in the Courthouse. About $3,000 has been collected to date. A representative of The International Coalition for Land /Water Stewardship invited the Board to attend a meeting at the Doublewood Inn at Fargo on January 30, 1987. Several terms are expiring December 31st on various boards, and the following appointments were made. The Board delayed appointment to the North Cass Water Resource Board. The term of Morris Melander is expiring, and petitions were received requesting the appointment of Donald Murch. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to reappoint Wayne Kyser and Keith Monilaws to the Cass County Park Board for one -year terms. Motion carried. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to reappoint Oscar Sondrall to the Community Action Agency for a three -year term. Motion carried. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to reappoint William Thompson to the Rush River Water Resource Board for a 5 -year term. Motion carried. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Larson seconded to reappoint Carol Spichke, David Butler and Jeannette Stanton to the Southeast Human Services Board for two -year terms. Motion carried. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to approve applications for renewal of the following County Beer and Liquor Licenses for 1987, after reviewing correspondence from the County Sheriff's Department. Motion carried. Lambert Jeanne Hersch Casselton (Club 94) Charlene Hestbeck Davenport (Warren Tavern) Hickson Bar Lounge, Inc. Hickson Clinton D. Kopp Casselton (Shamrock Bar) Lower 48 Wild Rice Oxbow Golf Country Club Hickson Don Evelyn Schroeder Chaffee Ruby Stensrud Wheatland (Beer only) Roger J. Morris Leonard Red River Valley Fair Association (Mapleton Twp) Walker Investments, Inc. (Bison Trap Skeet Range, Horace) Mr. Bill Kipley presented a contract renewal for the Employee Assistance Program for 1987, which represents an increase of 3% to $2.06 per employee per month. He feels the program is accomplishing it's design purpose. The utilization rate is 5 which he felt is good for the initial year. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the contract for services for the Employee Assistance Program, subject to approval of the States Attorney. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Jim Thoreson, speaking on behalf of County employees, thanked the Commission for providing this type of program. Administrative Assistant Scott Krueger reported that Robert Ehlers and Attorney Brian Neugebauer did not find it within the limits of the State Constitution to finance a combined law enforcement center in the manner that they researched last week. Scott Krueger suggested that the Commission authorize an expenditure up to $2,000 more to research other types of financing, such as leases. However, Mr. Larson suggested seeking an Attorney General's opinion or discussing it with the States. Attorney's Office. The Chairman suggested that the Commissioners do some research prior to the next meeting. Several matters pertaining to the Courthouse south wing construction project were discussed with Scott Krueger. There are three offices presently operating in the new building. Discussion was held on the proposed 1987 salary schedule for County employees. Upon the suggestion of Mrs. Stanton, the Chairman called a special meeting at 8:00 AM Tuesday, December 23rd, for a period of discussion on salaries. A public hearing was held at 10:00 AM on MIDA Bonds for St. Luke's Hospital. The County Auditor has on file an affidavit from the official County newspaper showing publication of the notice of public hearing. Mr. Roger Lee was present representing St. Luke's, and he presented a Preliminary Official Statement Dated December 11, 1986, for $12,830,000 Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds. The Chairman asked if anyone was present who wished to address these bonds. There was no opposition. Correspondence was received from States Attorney Robert Hoy, dated December 16, 1986, enclosing documents which he has reviewed.