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59 Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to approve a payment to the Fargo-Moorhead Metropoiitan Oounoii of Governments in the amount of $7,500 from the Promotionai Advertising Fund as Cass County's share of the Red River Action Pian. On roi1 caii vote, the motion carried unanimousiy. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that No. 85,055 through No. 85,921 be approved and ordered paid. call vote, the motion carried unanimously. vouchers On roll Mr. Ken McIntyre was present to answer questions on the annuai audit report of the Cass County Historical Society. Also present was Mr. Keith 3ohnson, President of the Historical Society. Mr. Wieland stated that the time may have come for the Historical Society to have a more in-depth audit, and perhaps the County could assist in the cost. He felt it would be in the best interests of the Cass County Historical Society and the staff at Bonanzaville. Mr. McIntyre stated that David Staples is presently computerizing records at Bonanzaville, and it will take a tremendous amount of time to complete. It was the consensus of the Commission to recommend that 8onanzaville submit a cost estimate for a more detailed audit, and Mrs. Stanton stated that she will be attending a meeting at Bonanzaville this evening where this subject could be presented. Concerning insurance on the locomotive at Bonanzaville, Mr. Wieland asked Ken Molntyre to locate an agreement with Burlington Northern which specifies the amount for insurance coverage. Mr. McIntyre suggested considering a self-insurance fund in this area. Since there was not a full Board present last week, discussion continued on Tom 3ensen's hiring of Kathy Lateen to repiace Donna Lays as Accountant I in the County Sociai Services Department. Chairman Eckert read from the Commission Minutes of March 29, 1988, relating to filling the position. Mr. Wieland outlined some of the events that followed from that date, and a lengthy discussion followed. Tom 3ensen was present and stated that he is operating under two different policy schedules, those of the County and those of the State's Central Personnel, and it is very difficult to find a way to blend the two. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to accept the recommendation of the Cass County Social Services Board to hire Kathy Larsen for the Accountant I position in, Pay Grade 19 at a salary of $1,589 per month effective today. Further discussion was held, and Mrs. Stanton stated that she wouid not vote in favor of this motion for a number of reasons including concern about the accounting in that department. Mr. Wieland stated that he assumes there will be no payment for schooiing for computer training since that was a requirement of the position, and Mr. Sensen was in agreement. Mrs. Stanton inquired about overtime, and Mr. Jensen stated that there wouid be additionaI overtime until the position of Account Technician II is filled and the training is completed. Mr. Wieland suggested hiring Kelly Services rather than paying additional overtime. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye", Mrs. Stanton opposing.