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ig Mr. Nieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to establish the Barnes Township voting precinct at the Start Fireworks building, subject to inspection and approval of the County Auditor. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Richard Offutt, Director of Administrative Services, be authorized to purchase the Social Services filing system, as he has previously specified; and that the County's share of $21,911.22 be paid from Capital Improvements. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Hr. Doug Christianson presented a petition for bridge repair or replacement between Sections 26-35, Normanna Township. Several area residents were also present stating the need for this bridge. They have discussed the matter with the County Road Department and were informed that this location is not on the proposed 1988 program. The Chairman suggested that he and representatives of the County Road Department contact Harold Thrane, Normanna Township Chairman, to set up a time to view the bridge and the area with some of the residents; and then report back to the County Oommission. Administrative Assistant Diana Muraok reported on the Minnesota Association of County Administrators annual convention in Minneapolis, which she attended last week. Sheriff Don Rudniok presented the 1987 annual report of the County Sheriff's Department. He reported that he received a request from Grand Forks County to reduce the fee for housing their prisoners during a time when they will be remodeling their jail. Mr. Larson moved and Hrs. Stanton seconded to authorize Sheriff Don Rudniok to reduce the rate for housing Grand Forks County prisoners from $50.00 to $20.00 per day, during the time of their reconstruction. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Cass County agrees to sponsor the Community Development Block Grant program through the State of North Dakota, using the same criteria as last year for pay-back of funds. Motion carried unanimousIy. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Nieland seconded that John Meyer, Veterans Service Officer, be authorized to attend a meeting in St. Cloud, MN, on April 12, 1988. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Concerning the issue of smoking in County buildings, Mrs. Stanton felt the Commission should again address this issue and work toward a smoke-free building. The matter will be referred to the committee who will be reviewing the personnel policy manual. Concerning a stipulation agreement between Judge Donald Cooke and the North Dakota Supreme Court, the Chairman stated that he is waiting for a response from the Supreme Court.