12-16-1986 - Laserfiche WebLink

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 month. He feels the program is accomplishing its 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 requested 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 A.M. 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. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Cass County adopt a fee schedule, comparable to the City of Fargo, for MIDA Bond services for the year 1986 as follows: 2% up to $250,000, 1% from $250,000 to $500, 000, .5% from $500,000 to $1, 000, 000 and 25% over $1, 000, 000; and that the fee be due and payable after the closing of the issue. The cost to St. Luke's Hospital for the County's services will be $37,500 for these series of bonds. Mrs. Stanton felt this fee schedule is excessive and asked that the Commission review them prior to the