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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 the 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 the decision to keep the names of the applicants for the Administrative Assistant confidential. He suggested that it be studied or researched first to avoid any conflict