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Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to refer the above bids to the County Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. Motion carried. Upon the recommendation of County Engineer Don Richards, Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sonrall seconded to grant a utility permit to Rodney Laughlin for placing cable across County Road 11 in Section 4, Kinyon Township. Motion carried. Architect Richard Moorhead presented an exterior site plan for planting trees and shrubbery on the Courthouse block, and discussion was held on replacing the curb and gutter. The Chairman suggested that the Commissioners meet at 8:00 A.M. next Tuesday to review this further. The Board again continued the hearing on the Cargill, Inc. tax abatement application. Mr. Patchin continued his presentation on the Appraisal Summary. In conclusion, he stated that he feels the entire processing plant is worth about $12,000,000 with a taxable value of $6,000,000, the remainder being personal property. Mr. Hasti explained that the greatest difference in the opinion of value on the two appraisals is in the area of economic obsolescence and a difference of opinion on how much of the equipment is classified as taxable. Members of the Commission asked questions and expressed their opinions, after which the Chairman closed the hearing and determined that the Commission would take action when a full Board is present. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Vouchers No. 74,747 through 75,357 be approved and ordered paid. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Register of Deeds Deanna Kensrud be authorized to hire Linda Sell for temporary part -time help at a rate of $5.00 per hour, according to the Salary and Pay Grade Form, effective April 27, 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Larson seconded that County Auditor Ordelle Brua be authorized to hire Janice Becker as a part -time employee in Pay Grade 5 at the rate of $1,300.00 per month to replace Cheryl McQuade, whose status changed from part -time to full -time in the Auditor's Office. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Administrative Assistant Scott Krueger explained budget projections worked out by himself and the County Auditor regarding the effect of 1987 legislative action. Mr. Krueger asked if there are any proposed salary plans which the Commission wishes to have him prepare, and Mr. Wieland suggested that members of the Commission meet at 8:00 A.M. two weeks from today to review salaries of County employees.