01-26-1988 - Laserfiche WebLink

1'4 Don Richards, Cass County Engineer, distributed maps to the Commissioners which show all work done since the 10 mill levy went into effect in 1985. It was moved by Mr. Wieland, seconded by Mr. Sondrall and unanimously carried to approve the program that was presented at the Committee meeting concerning the Cass County Road Department for 1988. It was moved by Mr. £ckert and seconded by Mr. Sondrall to authorize Don Richards, Cass County Engineer to hire someone through the Salary Review Committee in accordance with the job description of Engineer II for the Cass County Road Department. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Richards stated this position would include engineering and accounting areas. The issue of including the Fair Association under the Cass County Health Insurance Policy was discussed. The Board directed Diana Murack, Administrative Assistant, to contact Blue Cross-Blue Shield regarding the costs to do so and to work on a new proposal for this matter. Keith Monson, Harwood Township Board, requested the County cost-share on costs incurred to replace a culvert between Sections 30 and 31 in Harwood Township. Mr. Wieland stated he would drive out and inspect the area and suggested the Board consider acting on this matter at the next meeting. Mr. Larson stated he feels some type of policy should be set up regarding matters such as this. Don Eckert plans to work on this matter with Don Richards. It was moved by Mr. Wieland, seconded by Mr. Larson and unanimously carried to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 2, 1988, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the lower level of the Detention Center regarding the incorporation petition for Round Hill, ND. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve the installation of various vending machines in the employee lounge as recommended by Diana Murack, Administrative Assistant, and that Ms. Murack prepare a report regarding money taken in from these machines in two months. Motion carried. The joint meeting of Cass County and the City of Fargo scheduled for February 9, 1988, was briefly discussed. It was moved by Mr. Sondrall, seconded by Mr. Larson and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman to sign an Agreement which would allow Diana Murack, Administrative Assistant, to work for the South Central Regional Council and Barnes County two days per month to help them on an information systems analysis and a finance and operations analysis and that said Agreement stipulate they reimburse Cass County for Ms. Murack's salary and expenses for such time. It was moved by Mr. Sondrall, seconded by Mr. Eckert and unanimously carried to approve a change in the wording under the accidental dental coverage on the Blue Cross-Blue Shield contract to read...providing the initial service is received within 24 months of the date of injury...,this change affecting the wording in the Master Contract. It was moved by Mr. Larson, seconded by Mr. Sondrall and unanimously carried to authorize Chairman Eckert to sign a letter drawn up by Mr. Wieland to the City of Fargo stating the Commission favors the idea of a Joint Law Enforcement Center. It was moved by Mr. Larson, seconded by Mr. Eckert and unanimously carried to receive and file the Officer's reports for December, 1987.