01-06-1987 - Laserfiche WebLink

permit to Held Beef Industries of West Fargo to place a culvert 4 1/2' feet below the surface of County Road 19 to help alleviate a sanitation problem. Motion carried unanimously. County Engineer Don Richards reported that the records of his department are totally on the new computer system, and he stated that he received a lot of cooperation from his employees. A letter was received from County Social Services Director Tom Jensen requesting permission to hire staff replacement for an Eligibility Specialist I, who has resigned. Mr. Larson suggested hiring someone on a temporary basis, anticipating that the State will be making cut -backs in funding to counties. Mrs. Stanton suggested that he contact Tom Jensen about the situation. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to approve the County Superintendent of Schools' reappointments of Otto Bernhoft, James Brothers and Roger Erickson to the Cass County School Reorganization Committee for three -year terms to expire December 31, 1989. Motion carried. 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.