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3O the Chairman of the Salary Review Committee recommending that the position of clerk in the criminal division be placed in pay grade 3, and that any other salary adjustments be considered after a total evaluation of all County employees. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to authorize Judge Rothe to hire staff replacement for Kathy Eisinger, and to change the pay grade from 2 to pay grade 3 at a salary not to exceed $1,000 per month. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland commended Judge Rothe and Clerk of the County Court, Linda Rogers, on the organizational chart of that department which was provided to the Commission today. He asked that all County department heads provide an updated organizational chart, to include the pay grades for each position. Commissioners received a memo from County Auditor Ordelle Brua requesting approval to hire a certified public accountant for her department. Mr. Larson stated that the accountant for County Social Services is resigning, and he suggested utilizing one accountant between the Auditor's Office and Social Services. The matter was referred to Richard Offutt for a recommendation to the Commission next week, if possible. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the County Auditor be authorized to try out a new check signer machine from F&E Sales of Minneapolis, MN. Motion carried. Cost to purchase the machine would be $1,895.00, but the Auditor needs to determine that the machine will work for different sizes of checks. Mr. Sondrall stated that he is unable to attend the public hearing scheduled for March 2, 1988 on the Round Hill incorporation petitions. The Commissioners received correspondence from Assistant States Attorney James Twomey regarding the procedure for the public hearing and stating that he will be present to take notes. Mr. Eckert stated that the purpose of the hearing is for input from the general public, and any decision will be made by the Commission at a regular meeting. Mr. Wieland stated that the City of Fargo has requested the County Commission to initiate a proposal on a joint Law Enforcement Center, and the Commissioners decided to meet as a committee at 8:00 A.M. next Tuesday, along with representation from the States Attorney's Office, Sheriff's Office, Jail, and County Court. Upon the request of Sheriff Don Rudnick, Mr. Sondra11 moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Lt. Arland Rasmussen be authorized to attend a quarterly meeting of the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center in Des Moines, Iowa on March 15-17, 1988, at no expense to the County for transportation, lodging or meals. Motion carried. On motion by Mr. Larson and meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: Ordelle Brua - County Auditor Cass County, North Dakota seconded by Mrs. Stanton, APPROVED: Don c~ker t,~C hal r~m~an~ Cass County Board of Commissioners the