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REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 26, 1987 Chairman Alon Wieland called the meeting to order with all members present as follows: Jeannette Stanton, Don Eckert, Oscar Sondrall, Ray Larson and Alon Wieland. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Upon the recommendation of the County Social Services Board, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Jim Berglie be authorized to hire a part -time clerical employee for up to 20 hours per week for the Community Survival Program. Mr. Wieland asked what the rate of pay would be, and Mr. Berglie stated that it would be Pay Grade 12 at about $5.50 per hour. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fred Selberg, Chairman of the Cass County Planning Commission, appeared before the Board along with County Planner Jerry McCullough. At their last meeting, the County Planning Commission recommended hiring assistance for Mr. McCullough. Mr. Selberg requested approval for hiring a temporary planning assistant at the rate of $6.00 per hour for 20 hours per week for a period of 6 months. The estimated cost would be $2,880, but this amount was not included in the 1987 County Planning budget. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that County Planner Jerry McCullough be authorized to exceed his budget by not more than $2,900.00 for the purpose of hiring a part -time planning assistant as requested. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Chairman received correspondence and photographs from the West Fargo City Planner of a problem of dumping and storage of materials within the Meadowbrook Park area, which is outside their city limits. The matter will be referred to the States Attorney. A bridge petition and correspondence were received from Warren L. Solberg, Chairman of the Stanley Township Board of Supervisors, regarding the bridge between Sections 23 -24 near the Tony Rutten property. The Chairman suggested placing the item on the June 9th County Commission agenda. Stanley Township officials will be notified of the meeting along with other interested parties and States Attorney Robert Hoy will be requested to attend. Mr. Peter Xenides, Professional Building Services, appeared before the Board with a proposal for a janitorial contract for the Courthouse, North Wing and South Wing in the amount of $4,178.00 per month. Administrative Assistant Scott Krueger stated that Mr. Xenides' firm has been cleaning the South Wing since it was first occupied and he is very impressed with the quality of service. Mr. Sondrall questioned awarding a cleaning contract for the entire building without talking to other local cleaning companies. Mr. Larson suggested delaying a decision for one week, and the Chairman