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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 since there has been some controversy, 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.