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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OCTOBER 13, 1987 Chairman Alon Wieland called the meeting to order with four members present as follows: Jeannette Stanton, Don Eckert, Ray Larson and Alon Wieland. Oscar Sondrall was absent. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. A delegation was present representing the Cass County Historical Society requesting the County Commission's approval to construct an agri display building at Bonanzaville. Mr. Al Spielman, President of the Historical Society, stated that they are complying with a written agreement dated some 20 years ago which requires written approval of the County Commission and the Red River Valley Fair Association. Mr. Ron Erickson stated that the Historical Society plans to obtain bids on three different types of buildings, and he stated that they would like to work with the County Commission on this, rather than be at a standstill. The Commissioners expressed concern over the need to develop a long -range plan and the need for good communication with the Historical Society. Mr. Wieland stated that the County Commission does not expect to operate Bonanzaville but feels the County, needs to have some input. Mr. Eckert suggested that the Historical Society should vote again on the proposed agri display building since there has been some controversy over it, and there was not a full Board present when the building was originally voted upon. There was also some question about the placement of a dozer on the Bonanzaville grounds, and Mrs. Stanton stated that she is opposed to the present location of the bulldozer and recommended that it be moved from that prime location. Mr. Larson suggested a firm vote from the Historical Society on the dozer also. Mr. Wieland asked the Historical Society to investigate their liability insurance coverage, as they may not be covered under the County's. In closing, Mr. Wieland suggested that they call him to request time on the Commission agenda after they hold their next Board meeting. County Auditor Ordelle Brua presented a list of properties being forfeited to Cass County for unpaid taxes. She stated that properties remaining from the 1986 tax sale have been re- appraised at 20 which has been the County's policy. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to appraise the property at the total amounts provided by the County Auditor for lands forfeited to the County for unpaid taxes. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A hearing on the appraisal of tax forfeited property will be held on October 27th. The Commission requested that County Engineer Don Richards place a notice in The Forum and the Cass County Reporter emphasizing to the general public the need for caution when burning fields or ditches near wooden bridges and timber box culverts. Attorney Jonathan Garass appeared before the Board along with a number of landowners regarding petitions for incorporation of Round Hill. Upon the recommendation of Chairman Wieland with the concurrence of States Attorney Robert Hoy, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to receive and file the petitions for incorporation of Round Hill and refer them to the County Planning Commission for an initial public hearing and recommendation. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. County Planner Jerry McCullough stated that the City of Horace has submitted a project to the State Health Department, and the State has suggested combining it with the proposed southside sewer project. Mr. McCullough will be meeting this week with the coordinator of the Horace project. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Cass County Social Services be authorized to hire a Social Worker II for the Home and Community Based Services Program for the elderly and disabled. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to approve out of state travel for the Adult Service Social Worker to San Antonio, Texas on November 17 -20, 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to approve out of state travel for Kathy Suedel on October 22, 1987, to Duluth, MN. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to approve out of state travel for Roger Flynn and Gilbert Engel on October 16 and 17, 1987, to Moorhead, MN. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Tracy Anderson from the Lake Agassiz Regional Council appeared before the Board regarding the application for Community Development Block Grant funds for Solid Comfort Furniture in the amount of $150,000.00 plus $1,000.00 for administrative fees, the rate of interest being 6% over a 7 -year term. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to grant approval of the application of Solid Comfort, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $150,000.00 under the loan terms presented by the Lake Agassiz Regional Council. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A letter was received from County Court Judge Cynthia Rothe regarding the 1988 public defender contracts. After discussion, motion was made by Mr. Eckert and seconded by Mr. Larson to increase the public defender contracts from $1,375 per month to $1,425 per month, and that included in the contract would be the legal work for the Public Administrator. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland stated that he will discuss this with Judge Rothe. 6Al2 Co. Historical Soc. req. approval to construct agri- display building at Bonanzaville- disc. on placement of dozer Appraisal of tax forfeited property Co. Eng. to caution public about burning ditches near bridges Petitions for incor- poration of Round Hill recd. filed Southside sewer project -City of Horace combined Soc. Worker II to be hired for Home Comm. Based Serv. Soc. Services granted out of state travel CDBG appl. apprvd. for Solid Comfort Furniture 0 sc.'0,Ae 11 R'4 ,'1 1988 Public Defender contracts increased and to include legal work for Pub. Adm.