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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Mr. Richards informed the Commission that the County Road Department will be closed on Friday after Thanksgiving with the employees taking it as a vacation day. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to authorize Don Richards and States Attorney Robert Hoy to determine the method of proceeding with the disposal of four motor graders, and to proceed with the sale accordingly. Motion carried. Mr. Wieland reported that Frank Richard, County Surveyor, passed away last Saturday after receiving severe injuries in an automobile accident. A letter of sympathy will be sent to his family. Mr. Wieland suggested that anyone interested in the appointment of County Surveyor should submit an application in the next two or three weeks. Mr. Wieland stated that the Commission increase in the public defender contracts for He was supportive of that motion until after be in the best interests of everyone involved. have to deal with the increased workload. passed a motion on October 13, 1987, granting a $600.00 1988 and adding legal work for the Public Administrator. talking with Judge Rothe about her concern that it may not Also, it is an inappropriate time for the County Court to A letter was received from States Attorney Robert Hoy, dated November 24, 1987, stating that the public defender contracts which the County signed for 1987 gives the County the option to renew without advertising. He recommended that the County renew the existing contracts for calendar year 1988 at the amended salary figure with each of the three current public defenders. He stated that Judge Rothe concurs in the Commission proceeding in this manner. Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to rescind the motion of October 13, 1987, whereby the Commission approved an increase in the public defender contracts and included the legal work for the Public Administrator. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to renew the current public defender contracts for calendar year 1988 at an annual salary of $17,100.00, which represents an increase from $1,375 to $1,425 per month. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Regarding the public defender mental health contract with the Ottmar Law Firm at Jamestown, Mrs. Stanton suggested asking Judge Cynthia Rothe to propose a salary figure for 1988. The Chairman asked Administrative Assistant Diana Murack to contact Judge Rothe and obtain a suggested figure for consideration next week. County Auditor Ordelle Brua held a bid opening in her office at 10:00 A.M. for the sale of NCR computer equipment. One bid was received for $1,200.00. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Richard Offutt, Director of Administrative Services, be authorized to review the bid and make a recommendation next week. Motion carried. A letter was read from County Judge Cynthia Rothe, dated November appointment of a temporary judge for Cass County Court. She stated in the Donald Cooke's most recent absence, the caseload has become unmanageable for asked how this would differ from what is presently being done in County Court Hoy stated that the current situation is that Judge Mikal Simonson from Barnes in Cass County Court as a courtesy, when his schedule permits. Mr. Wieland stated that the hearing for Judge Donald Cooke before the North Dakota Judicial Conduct Commission has been delayed until December 22, 1987, and it is not known when a decision will be made. Mr. Hoy felt that the appointment of a temporary judge, if approved by Presiding Judge Norman J. Backes, could be renewed for 30 days if necessary. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Cass County join County Judge Cynthia Rothe in petitioning Presiding Judge Norman J. Backes for appointment of a temporary judge for Cass County Court pursuant to North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 8, Section 2, for an initial period of 30 days. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Diana Murack presented a bill from the City of Fargo requesting the County's portion of the air transportation expenses which were incurred for the proposed joint Law Enforcement Center. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to pay the County's 2/3 share, in the amount of $533.33, as outlined by the Administrative Assistant. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Diana Murack reported that the application deadline for the position of personnel technician has passed, and an initial review of the 31 applications has been made. Concerning a request last week from Cargill, Inc. for moving an anhydrous ammonia plant near Amenia, States Attorney Robert Hoy stated that the statutes provide that whenever there is an anhydrous facility constructed, the applicant must obtain permission from the County Commission and then obtain a license from the State Department of Agriculture. He recommended that the County notify the governing bodies of Amenia Township and the City of Amenia after receiving Cargill's application, and invite their input. He also recommended asking the Sheriff or the Disaster Emergency Manager to examine the site and determine that it meets siting requirements. Mr. Eckert stated that there is a meeting scheduled with Cargill and residents of Amenia, and Mr. Hoy felt the Commission would be interested in the outcome of that meeting. Several County officials plan to attend. The States Attorney found no requirement for publishing a notice of hearing, and the hearing date tentatively set for December 8th no longer applies until the County receives a formal application from Cargill. 20, 1987, regarding the letter that during Judge one judge. Mrs. Stanton States Attorney Robert County is handling cases 6420 Rd. Dept. to close Friday after Thanks. Rd. Dept. motor graders to be sold Death of F. Richard, County Surveyor 1988 Public Def- ender contracts disc. and St.Atty. recommends renewing existing contract, which gives the Co. an option to renew w/o advertising Motion of Oct. 13th rescinded urrent Pub. Def. ontracts renewed Public Defender mental health contract disc. Sale of NCR computer equipment- -one bid received Co. Court Judge Donald Cooke -disc. on his absence. Comm. joins Judge Rothe in req. appt. of temp. judge LEC tour -Co. to pay share of transp. osition of personnel tech. disc. iCargill's req. for moving anhydrous ammonia plant -St. Atty. outlines procedure to be followed