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98 The Commission received correspondence, also addressed to County Engineer Don Richards, from States Attorney Robert Hoy dated July 5, 1988, regarding hiring of additional trucks. A letter was received from Assistant States Attorney James Twomey dated July 8, 1988, regarding petition for incorporation of Oxbow, North Dakota. Attorney for the petitioners, Greg Selbo, was present and Mr. Twomey represented the States Attorney's Office. County Planner Earl Haugen was also present. Members of the Commission expressed their opinions on the matter. Mr. Mort Mazaheri was present as a member of the County Planning Commission and also the Fargo City Commission. He agreed with Commissioner Stanton's objection that what the Commission decides on Oxbow may affect the outcome of an appeal in District Court by the petitioners for the incorporation of Round Hill. Mr. Twomey stated that there could be an attempt to compare the two but these are separate issues. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to allow the incorporation of Oxbow, North Dakota. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mrs. Stanton opposing. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the States Attorney's Office be requested to prepare a draft of the written findings and to inform the Commission as to the next procedures for incorporation of Oxbow, North Dakota, under Stats law. Motion carried. The following four nominees from the North Dakota Judicial Nominating Committee were considered for appointment of County Judge to replace Donald Cooke: Gary S. Gronneberg, Larry F. Nordick, Frank L. Racek, and Donald H. Shoop. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to appoint Frank L. Rafek as County Court Judge until December 51, 1988, to replace Donald Cooke. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to set the salary for Frank L. Racek as County Judge at 85~ of the District Court Judges base salary. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Administrative Assistant nothing to report. Diana Muraok stated that she had Concerning appointments to various boards where terms are expiring, the matter will be placed on next week's agenda. Upon the request of Tom Jensen, Director of Social Services, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to authorize hiring staff replacement for an Eligibility Specialist I in pay grade 17 at a salary range of $1,161-$1,759. Motiom carried. Mrs. Stanton stated that a report from the Director of Administrative Services informed the Commission that the Social Services Department is not following County personnel procedures when hiring new employees. She reminded Mr. Jensen to follow the County personnel policy.