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REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 19, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Ohairman Don Eckert with all members present as follows: Jeannette Stanton, Oscar Sondrall, Ray Larson, Alon Wieland and Don Eckert. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting of January 5, 1988, be approved as written. Motion carried. A hearing was held on Application for Abatement and Settlement of Taxes submitted by Gil Gore Leasing Oompany. Mr. Wieland asked to be excused from discussion and voting because he has a direct involvement with the property. Upon the recommendation of Clarence Miller, County Director of Tax Equalization, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve a reduction in value from $595,080 to $245,000 for the years 1986 and 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously with Mr. Wieland not voting. A hearing was held on Application for Abatement and Settlement of Taxes submitted by Park West Gardens. Upon the recommendation of Clarence Miller, County Director of Tax Equalization, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to approve a reduction in value from $5,796,400 to $5,200,000 for 1986 and 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A hearing was held on Application for Abatement and Settlement of Taxes submitted by Riverview Place, Inc. Clarence Miller, County Director of Tax Equalization, recommended that the abatement be re3ected in accordance with the opinion of States Attorney Robert Hoy, dated April, 1987. A presentation was made by Attorney Jerry Nilles, representing Riverview Place, Inc. requesting a tax exemption for the reason that they feel it is an institution of public charity. He asked if Robert Hoy had an opportunity to review some additional exhibits, and Mr. Hoy had not. Because of this and due to the large number of agenda items scheduled on this date, Chairman Eckert suggested to resohedule this matter on the Commission agenda for next Tuesday. A hearing was held on Application for Abatement and Settlement of 'Taxes submitted by Often 8rodshaug. Upon the recommendation of Clarence Miller, County Director of Tax Equalization, Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to approve a reduction in value from $171,900 to $155,900 for 1986 and a reduction from $121,900 to $85,900 for 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Upon the request of Glenn Ellingsberg from the County Sheriff's Department, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Resolution of support to the Fargo Police Department for a grant pursuant to the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.