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Correspondence was read. PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA The Commission discussed revising the Job Description for the position -of Administrative Assistant to the Board of Cass County Commissioners, and they discussed creating the position of Director of Administrative Services. Scott Krueger presented copies of a Job Description for each position. Mr. Wieland stated that Data Processing Manager Richard Offutt and Scott Krueger have prepared a plan for creating a Department of Administrative Services under the Data Processing Department, and adopting this plan would alleviate the need for a financial analyst position. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to adopt a revised Job Description for Administrative .Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners; to create the position of Director of Administrative Services and to adopt the Job Description as presented. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Data Processing Manager Richard Offutt be appointed to the new position of Director of Administrative Services. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The County Salary Review Committee will be asked to make a salary and pay grade recommendation to the Commission. Correspondence was received from Mr. Palmer Forness requesting the Board's consideration for appointment to the Maple River Water Resource. District Board when they are in the process of making appointments. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the position of County Planner be placed in pay grade 92 on the County Pay Scale, and that the salary for County Planner Jerry McCullough be adjusted from $8.92 to $9.45 per hour, retroactive to January 1, 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Commissioner Don Eckert determine the method of disposal of the balance of surplus County office equipment, after first advising County Department Heads of the items available. Motion carried. On motion by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned. REGULAR MEETING_OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUGUST 25, 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 Mr. Eckert seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Jerry McCullough, County Planner, appeared before the Board to discuss a proposed southside sewer project. He stated that if the County agrees to be the grantee on the project, the County Commission would proceed with hiring an engineering firm for the facilities planning and project design and make application for an advance on the project planning funds. The County received a copy of a Resolution adopted indicating the City of Fargo's willingness to participate in and support the extension of sewer services to rural subdivisions south of the Fargo city limits, and Stanley Township is also working on a resolution of support. Mr. Larson stated that he understands that the Southeast Cass Water Resource District would also support the County's efforts as a secondary party. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the preliminary application with the North Dakota State Department of Health for grant funds for a proposed sewer project in rural subdivisions south of Fargo. Discussion continued and concerns were expressed on what would happen if the project and assessments are protested by a majority of the residents. Mr. Wieland felt that the people who will be affected by the project and who will be assessed for the costs should be involved from the beginning. However, he noted that County Planner Jerry McCullough received only two calls in response to a letter sent to area residents offering information on the project. Mr. Eckert stated that he understands that any expense the County incurs on this project can be assessed against the property. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Wieland opposing. The Chairman reported that 65 applications were received for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners. In the interest of confidentiality, the Chairman asked that those persons selected to review the applications not release the names of the persons who have made application. He asked the other Commissioners to keep in mind that the applications cannot be reviewed by more than two Commissioners at one time, and Mr. Eckert suggested reviewing them only at the Courthouse. Mr. Howard Graber from the WDAY -Radio News Department suggested that the Commission review the North Dakota open meeting law and open records law before making this decision to keep the names of the applicants for the Administrative Assistant position confidential. He suggested that it be studied or researched first to avoid any conflict later on. Mr. Wieland stated that he would only do that under a challenge by a court of law. Motion was made by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mrs. Stanton that the applications for the Administrative Assistant position remain unopened until such time as the States Attorney has an opportunity to review the matter concerning confidentiality. The motion carried on roll call vote with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Wieland opposing. 6402 Disc. on job descrip- tions for Adm. Asst. and for Dept. of Adm. Services Revised job desc. for Adm. Asst. Bd. creates position of Dir. of Adm. Services Richard Offutt apptd. P. Forness req. future appt. to Maple River WRD Co. Planner -salary adjustment made Surplus Co. equipment Proposed southside sewer project disc. Resolution of support from City of Fargo Chm. auth. to sign prel. appl. with State Health Dept. for grant funds for southside sewer project Adm. Asst. vacancy- disc. on confiden- tiality of applicants