12-01-1987 - Laserfiche WebLink

Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Director of Social Services be authorized to hire a secretary for 15 hours per week in the pilot project in the Adult Protective Services Demonstration Project. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Diana Murack reported that she has been reviewing the County's property insurance coverage, and she made some changes which will be a cost savings to the County. She also reported that the County received a $1,000 rebate from NSP on the roof -top air conditioning system, and additional rebates are pending. Regarding a previous motion today on the public defender mental health contract, Diana Murack stated that the figure she quoted is what the Ottmar Law Firm received for the 1987 contract. Judge Cynthia Rothe asked to meet with her in the next week to negotiate a contract figure for 1988. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to rescind the previous motion on this date regarding the public defender mental health contract for 1988. Motion carried unanimously. A memo was received from Sheriff Don Rudnick requesting permission for out of state travel as follows: Sheriff and Lt. Arland Rasmussen to Sioux Falls, SD on December 2nd; Lt. Arland Rasmussen to St. Louis, MO on December 8 -11th; Deputies Dean Wawers and Rod Kitzan to Duluth, MN on December 9 -11th. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to approve out of state travel as requested by the Sheriff. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to receive and file a letter from Governor George Sinner regarding Community Development Block Grant funding in the amount of $151,000 for Solid Comfort, Inc. Motion carried. A letter from the American Legion Baseball Program requesting the County's support was referred to the Administrative Assistant. Members of the Commission received a report entitled, "The Petition to Incorporate Round Hill A Response" from the City of Fargo Department Planning and Development. A cover letter stated that the Fargo City Commission considers this report to be the City of Fargo's expression of opposition and protest to the proposed incorporation of Round Hill. The Commissioners noted that a hearing on the proposed incorporation of Round Hill is scheduled for December 9, 1987. Mr. Larson suggested placing an item on next week's Commission agenda, when Mr. Wieland is present, regarding County Judge Donald Cooke's recent return to work. Mrs. Stanton does not want an item on the agenda next week, as she feels there is no point discussing it until after the hearing by the North Dakota Judicial Conduct Commission on December 22nd. Mr. Larson asked about the appointment of a temporary judge, which the Commission approved last week. Mr. Eckert stated that he understands that the hiring of a temporary judge has been delayed.