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17 Concerning the Harwood Township Board's request regarding a culvert, Mr. Wieland has been to the culvert location and talked to Clarence Krogh. He urged other Commissioners to inspect the site. Mr. Krogh told him that they were informed that the culvert was a temporary measure, and it was a used culvert. The County plat book shows that one time this was a legal drain. This issue should involve the Rush River Water Resource District. Steve Grindberg of the Road Department will be asked to attend the meeting of the Rush River Water Resource District tommorrow at 9:00 A.M. Mr. Wieland recommended that as many Commissioners as are available should also attend. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Vouchers No. 82319 through No. 83198 be approved and ordered paid. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The bill for the audit of the 1986 fiscal year was put forth. It was discussed which budget year this expenditure is taken from. Mr. Wieland made a motion that the bill for $7,050 be approved as submitted and paid from the 1988 budget. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Stanton. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. The City of Fargo had submitted a request for a change in county commission boundary lines due to the City's annexation of land. A letter from the States Attorney regarding this proposal was reviewed by the board. The change would result in a population imbalance in the county commission districts. Mrs. Stanton moved that a letter be sent from both the Chairman and the County Auditor declining and also including a copy of Mr. Hoy's letter. Motion seconded by Mr. Larson. In further discussion, it was pointed out that the boundary lines are only changed after a general census or unusual circumstances. Motion carried unanimously. Further on the annexation, a voting place is needed for those who voted at Atonement Church. The County Auditor has contacted Jim Lee, who is looking into a location, which will also have to be handicapped accessible but does not have to be geographically located within the precinct. Matter will be further discussed next week. The subject of paying all bills on the lOth of the month, except for a few Social Service bills, was brought up. Mr. Wieland stated the purpose for this would be to keep the County money in an interest earning account until expenditure is absolutely required. Mr. Hoy pointed out that in the case of mileage checks, the County would then be holding and earning interest on funds expended by the County employees. Mr. Larson proposed that mileage checks be paid out as soon after the first of each month as possible and other selected payments, with the remainder being paid on the lOth. Any change in the way mileage checks are paid will be covered in the personnel policy discussions, and no change will be made at this time. Mrs. Stanton reported on the salary increases requested by the Sheriff's Department and provided each Commissioner with graphs for study. Mr. Eckert directed Mrs. Stanton to also provide a copy of the graph to Sheriff Rudnick. She also requires some additional information from Mr. Rudnick. Mrs. Stanton submitted the minutes of the organizational meeting of the Cass County Vector Control District #6. Mr. Sondrall asked to recognize the contribution of the International Coalition and Fred Selberg, and the work of the Community Action Agency for their dedication in fund raising despite federal cutbacks. Mr. Larson moved for adjournment and Mrs. Stanton seconded. unanimously. Motion carried