05-19-1987 - Laserfiche WebLink

Mrs. Edith Lohr, Executive Director of Hospice of the Red River Valley, appeared before the Board to request a one -time emergency contribution to the Hospice in the amount of $10,000.00. She stated that the organization, which provides home care for terminally ill patients, has a financial problem due to severe Medicare payment cutbacks. The Commission recognized Hospice as a necessary organization in the community and motion was made by Mrs. Stanton, seconded by Mr. Larson to authorize payment of $10,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley from the County's Contingency Fund. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Tom Garske spoke to the Commission on behalf of homeowners and residents of the Forest River and Chrisan Subdivisions in Stanley Township and certain areas bordering Highway 81 expressing concern about a development which they feel will seriously impact the area where they live. He stated that their purpose is to bring to the County's attention some facts or concerns which they have about the proposed Meadow Wood Subdivision, including the need for a long -range plan in the area and a reassessment of the present zoning regulations. They intend to inform all governmental bodies who are involved in the subdivision approval process that they wish to cooperate and to be included in the development planning. A group of the residents have met with the Stanley Township Board, and they intend to meet with the Cass County Planning Commission in June. Upon the recommendation of the County Engineer, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to accept the low bid of Wanzek Construction Company in the amount of $79,394.35 for bridge replacement in Raymond Township. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign an agreement for funding assistance under the North Dakota Highway Safety Plan for 70A funding for Road Department equipment totaling $7,274.57. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign an agreement with the Soil Conservation Service appointing Don Richards as a liaison official on the Cass County Critical Area Treatment Projects, and to appoint Steve Grindberg as alternate. Motion carried. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to receive and file the following Officer's Reports for April, 1987: Motion carried. Clerk of Court 6,311.93 County Court $31,654.25 Register of Deeds $19,218.10 Sheriff 9,466.26 Veterans Service Officer Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to approve the Application for a Raffle Permit for the Region III Good Sam Club on the date of June 20, 1987, at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Motion carried.