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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. Stanton reported that County Judge Cynthia Rothe recommends that the County purchase the GYYR Court Recording equipment, to replace a Court Reporter position, because this system would be more compatible with other counties. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Cass County Court Judge Cynthia Rothe be authorized to purchase the GYYR System for court recording equipment, to be paid from the Capital Projects budget line item, at a cost not to exceed $9,674.72. The motion carried on roll call vote with four members voting "Aye and Mr. Larson opposing because of the cost. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to receive the letter from Johan Finley seeking a position on the County Social Services Board, and to file it for future reference. Motion carried. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to receive and file the letter from Howard Barlow, Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota, regarding the Island Park Activity Center. Motion carried. Mr. Wieland reported that the County Commissioners discussed 1987 employee salaries earlier today and reluctantly will not be offering any pay raises in the next 60 -90 days. Motion was made by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mrs. Stanton that the County Commission will not authorize any pay increases for the next 90 days, but they will review it following the 1987 State Legislative Session when more information has been gathered on potential cut -backs in State funding. Motion carried. Mrs. Stanton reminded the Commission that salaries of elected officials were dropped to State minimums effective January 1, 1987, due to the possibility that a person with limited experience could be elected to a County position. Mr. Larson asked Scott Krueger to gather information for next Tuesday on base salaries of elected officials. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Scott Krueger be authorized to pursue the idea of making a brown -bag lunch area and an employees lounge in the present lunchroom after it is re located to the South Wing, and bring back a proposal to the Commission. Motion carried. Mr. Wieland asked the Commissioners to consider further restrictions on smoking tobacco in County buildings. He suggested creating a No Smoking" policy in all areas of the Courthouse, with the exception of areas in the lunchroom. Mrs. Stanton also suggested discussing consumption of food and beverages in offices, and also hanging things on walls and from ceilings. The Chairman set the date of next Tuesday, January 13th, for a hearing on future policies on the above items. Mrs. Stanton also reminded the Commission of a motion on record stating that Sheriff Don Rudnick would no longer have free housing in the Sheriff's Residence located next to the County Jail after January 1, 1987. Mr. Eckert stated that he has visited with Sheriff Rudnick about this, and Mr. Larson will also talk to him and report back to the Commission in two weeks. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Chairman be authorized to send letters to the County employees who are in violation of the parking rules on the north side of the Courthouse north parking lot. Motion carried. Mr. Wieland and Mr. Eckert will meet with the Sheriff to discuss a parking permit system, and report back to the Commission. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to extend the Environmental Systems Maintenance Contract with Peterson Mechanical Company to April 1st on the same basis as the previous year. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Chairman be authorized to send a letter to all Cass County elected officials and department heads asking for voluntary restraints on travel and other expenditures, due to potential cut -backs in State funding. Motion carried. Mr. Eckert received Commission approval to contact the railroad company or the Public Service Commission on the criteria being used for updating railroad crossing signals in Cass County. On motion by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 13, 1987 Chairman Alon Wieland called the meeting to order with four members present as follows: Oscar Sondrall, Jeannette Stanton, Ray Larson and Alon Wieland. Don Eckert was attending State Legislative hearings in Bismarck. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Mental Health Public Defender contract with the Ottmar and Ottmar Law Firm of Jamestown, ND, in the amount of $3,600 for the year 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign Resolution #1987 -1 as presented by John Meyer, Veterans Service Officer, concerning cancellation of 1986 taxes for certain disabled veterans or widows of veterans with certain disabilities. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A copy of said resolution is on file in the office of the Cass County Auditor. 6360 Co. Court auth. to purchase GYYR Court Recording equip. Appt. to Soc. Serv. Bd. sought by Johan Finley Corres. on Island Park Activity Center 1987 salary increases delayed for 90 days Salaries of elected officials were dropped to St. minimums Cthse. lunchroom- Disc. on brown bag area Policy on smoking to be disc. hearing set for next Tues. Shff. Residence discussed Cthse. north parking lot employees disobeying rules Environmental Systms. Maint. contract to be extended Comm. req. voluntary restraints by Depts. on travel etc. Railroad crossing signals disc. ental Health Public efender contract esolution for Veterans Tax Exemptns.