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District Court Judge Norman Backes appeared before the Board to report that County Court Judge Donald Cooke talked to him last week about certain personal problems that he has. They discussed certain methods that he could use to deal with the problems, and he informed Judge Backes that he will be taking a leave of absence for approximately 4 weeks. Judge Backes stated that the County Court is current in their cases. The District Court has assisted County Court in the past and will continue to do so whenever they can. Mrs. Stanton asked what would happen if the District Court cannot assist, and Judge Backes stated that County Court may fall somewhat behind but he did not believe they would fall more than 30 days behind. The Commission set a tentative date of May 1, 1987, for the Courthouse open house and dedication. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to accept the resignation of County Court Reporter Janet Honek effective March 6, 1987, and that further discussion be held to justify the need for a replacement. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to authorize payment of the bill to Peter Geron for painting and decorating in the amount of $2,862.40, subject to verification of the amounts by the Administrative Assistant. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to grant approval for a raffle permit to the Elizabeth Circle of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Leonard, on the date of August 30, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. Upon the request of County Auditor Ordelle Brua, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that she be allowed to have four people serve as a Canvassing Board on election night for the proposed March 18th State -wide Special Election. Motion carried unanimously. Glenn Ellingsberg, Disaster Emergency Manager, appeared before the Board with a proposal from the Motorola Corporation in the amount of $74,586.00 for a radio console for the Sheriff's Department. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign the purchase agreement with Motorola in the amount of $74,586.00 for a radio console. Mrs. Stanton suggested reviewing the project and delaying the matter one week. The motion and the second were withdrawn, and the matter was placed on the agenda next Tuesday. Mrs. Stanton requested that a memo be sent to County Department Heads reminding them of the overtime reporting requirement in Section 3.4 of the County's Policy Manual. On motion by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mrs. Stanton, the meeting was adjourned