11-24-1987 - Laserfiche WebLink

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. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Chairman be authorized to sign the County Deeds for five parcels of land sold by the County Auditor at the annual tax sale held on November 17, 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to authorize the County Auditor to cancel the general taxes in the amount of $409.61 and to cancel the special assessments in the amount of $911.87 on the above five parcels of land sold at the annual tax sale. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.