01-19-1988 - Laserfiche WebLink

A bid opening was scheduled at 10:00 ~.M. for election supplies. Bids were received and opened from Knlght Printing Company of Fargo for 1988 elections. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Nieland seconded to refer the bid to County Auditor Ordelle Brua for evaluation and recommendation. Motion carried. ~t a bid openlng scheduled for 10:00 A.M. for the sale of four County Road Department road graders, bids were received from the following: Butler Machinery Oompany, Fargo, ND Marvin Peterson, Erhard, MN Johnsons Motor Sales, New Richmond, WI Red River Valley Fair, Nest Fargo, ND Fargo Parts and Equipment, Fargo, ND General Equipment & Supplies, Fargo, ND Masters Construction, Fargo, ND Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that Vouchers No. 81954 through No. 82318 be approved and ordered paid. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. An application for County Beer and Liquor License was submitted by Attorney Terry L. Niles on behalf of PiG New Horizons, Inc., d/b/a Lower 48 at Wild Rice, ND. Mr. Niles stated that he provided copies of the application to the Cass County Sheriff's Office and to the Cass County States Attorney's Office for a criminal records check and recommendations. Mr. Niles was present, along with corporation applicants Peter Nerner, Gary Marshall and Horace Seixas. Mr. Niles stated that the present license expired December 31, 1987, and he stated that he would like to see the application approved as soon as possible because they must obtain a local license before applying for a State license. Mrs. Stanton stated that she would not vote in favor of issuing this license without approval from the Sheriff's Office and States Attorney, and she suggested placing the matter on the agenda for next week. States Attorney Robert Hoy was present and expressed concerns that the former corporation officers do not, in any way, become involved again because of their criminal records. Mr. Niles stated that the previous owners are not going to be involved in PiG New Horizons, Inc., and he would be willing to make any statements or commitments that the States Attorney would require. Mr. Hoy suggested that he and the Sheriff's Office sit down with Mr. Niles to discuss the concerns and draft the necessary language, and come back to the Commission meeting before it is ad3ourned. Regarding an update on the tax increment error on two City of Fargo pro3ects, States Attorney Robert Hoy stated that the statutes do not provide for a specific remedy, but it appears that the only viable solution would be a claim against the Oounty directly by the entities involved. He stated that the County does have errors and omissions insurance for the years 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987. He has spoken with legal counsel for the entities affected, and he believes that the City of Fargo and the Fargo School District intend to seek a claim against the County's insurance policy. The Chairman suggested placing the matter on the agenda for next week.