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Commission Minutes--October 21,2002 2524 Chairman Wieland opened the public hearing and called three times for any comments from the audience on this agenda topic. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to accept the 2002 Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds in the amount of $10,344.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 14. JAIL AND SHERIFF'S RESIDENCE, Second reading on moratorium resolution Chairman Wieland acknowledged second reading of the resolution to estabiish a 24-month moratorium on destruction of the former jail and sheriffs residence, as well as a letter dated October 17th and petitions with 256 signatures supporting the moratorium. The second reading follows pubiication of the proposed resolution title, and 20 days have passed since the first reading. Mr. Wieland said the board spent a significant amount of time on this topic during the first reading of the resolution and invited audience members to come forward with any new information they would like to provide to the commission. Proponents of the resolution who addressed the board today were Crystal Dueker, Jeannette Stanton, Netty Berger, and John Strand. The message they conveyed was to allow more time to determine some useful purpose for the buildings. Mr. Strand asked the board to consider a shorter moratorium, such as 12 months, six months or even three months, if they do not support the 24-month moratorium. He commended the board on their wiilingness to work with "This Old House" magazine, which will provide advertising for the sheriffs residence in a section of the magazine entitled "Save This Old House." Mr. Wieland next opened discussion on the moratorium resolution among commissioners. Mr. Wagner explained the lengthy process the county has foilowed and said the board is trying to do what they believe is in the best interest of the majority of county citizens. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to reject the resolution for a 24-month moratorium on the destruction or removal of the former Cass County Jail and Sheriff's Residence. Discussion: Netty Berger said Mr. Wieland indicated in a letter to Douglas Burgum that the jail and sheriff's residence are not on the National Register of Historic Places. He acknowledged the error and said the buildings are not on the State Register of Historic Places. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 15. TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY, Appraisal/hearinq date set Frank Klein, Director of Equalization, was present concerning the list of real estate forfeited to Cass County for delinquent taxes pursuant to North Dakota Century Code Chapter 57-28, as submitted by the county auditor. Mike Montplaisir was unabie to attend today's meeting. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to establish the sale restrictions on lots, as noted In the letter from the county auditor, and to set the minimum sales price of the forfeited parcels at either the total of the unpaid taxes and estimate for 2002 taxes or the estimated value as set by the Director of Equalization! according to Mr. Montplaisir's letter; and to set the hearing date on the minimum sales price of the property as 3:30 PM on November 4, 2002. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.