01-06-1987 - Laserfiche WebLink

Upon the recommendation of Steve Dewald, representing Lightowler, Johnson Associates, Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Larson seconded to approve Change Order No. 5 for a decrease of $1,890.14 and to approve partial payment No. 4 in the amount $10,114.49 to F -M Asphalt, Inc. for the Chrisan Subdivision street improvement project; with a retainage of $7,500 on the project. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland reported that the steam boiler in the Cass County Annex building stopped functioning over the weekend. Repair parts have been ordered, and it is estimated that it will cost $12,000 to repair, most of which will be covered by the County's insurance. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs Stanton seconded that the County offices remain open on the date of January 19, 1987, which is Martin Luther King Day; and the Commission will review this decision for 1988. Motion carried unanimously. The Cass County Sheriff's Department was moved to the Courthouse South Wing last week. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the north side of the Courthouse south parking lot be designated for use by County Sheriff's vehicles only. Motion carried. Administrative Assistant Scott Krueger reported that letters were sent last week to all Cass County employees notifying them of the Federal law requiring most employers who sponsor group health plans to offer employees and their families the opportunity for a temporary extension of health coverage at group rates in certain instances where coverage under the plan would otherwise end. It was noted that the Commission did not provide funds in the 1987 County Budget for the contract with Mr. Philip Matthews through June, 1987, for rental of office space for the County Extension Service. At the time the contract was signed, it was thought that the Extension Service would be moving to the Courthouse South Wing. However, they will be moved to the area vacated by the Sheriff's Department in the Juvenile Justice Center. Mr. Larson suggested that he and Mr. Wieland visit with Philip Matthews about the contract. Scott Krueger reported that the Commission Chambers in the Courthouse South Wing may be completed the end of January. Completion of the new lunchroom in the South Wing depends upon delivery of food service equipment. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Dorothy Howard, Clerk of District Court, be authorized to hire temporary help for a maximum of five months at a salary of $900.00 per month to assist with a backlog of computer input. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Chairman and the Auditor be authorized to sign the resolution and construction and maintenance agreement for County Road 5 bituminous surfacing two miles south of Wheatland. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to grant a utility