08-16-1988 - Laserfiche WebLink

110 I~EGULAR MEEI'iNG OF CASS OOUNiY 80ARD UF COMMISSIONERS AUGUS1 i~, i98~ Chairman Don Eo~(ert called the meeting to order with ail memmer's present as follows: Don bokert, Ray Lanson, Oscar Sondrall, Jeannette S'tanton, and Alon Wieland. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried unanimously. Jim 8er'glie, Director of the Community Survival Program, stated the purpose of two new part-time job coach positions the program is requesting. Mrs. Stanton noted a need to Monitor staffing of the Community Survival Program. Mrs. Stanton moved 'to authorize two part-time employees for the Supported Employment Program at Grade 12, approximately $5.50 per hour. Mr. Lanson seconded, and on roil call vote, the motion carried unanimously. In further discussion, Mr. 8erglie stated that the program has been carrying a caseload of i70 clients for about 1 1/2 years, which is expected to remain about the same, with graduating about the same number of clients as adding each year. Alvin Johnson, of Cass County Social Services, requested a replacement Eligibility Specialist due to a resignation. Mrs. Stanton moved that Social Services be authorized to replace an Eligibility Specialist, Grade 17, $1161-$1'759 per month, and Mr. Sondrall seconded. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Glenn Ellingsberg, of the Sheriff's Department, asked the Board to set a public meeting in Casselton on the proposed 911 emergency telephone system. He proposed the dates of August 25 or 24 as if the issue is to be on the ballot it has to be in to 'the Auditor by September 9. Upon inquiry from Mr. Wieland, Mr. Ellingsberg stated that he would have cost figures for administrative services but not the hardware for the lines by the time of the meeting. He also stated that Northwestern Bell would appear with a program to explain the program, if they were asked. Mr. Lanson moved that Chairman Eokert be authorized to set up a public hearing for the 911 system on August 24, 1988, at 8:00 PM at the Casseiton City Hall, and to put a 5" by 4" notice in the C'ass County fepot'~et' in advance of the meeting. Mr. Sondrall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton noted the need for cost figures before the issue goes on the ballot. A decision from States Attorney Robert Hoy is also still needed. Mr. Ellingsberg was directed to cover at the public hearing, the option available to rural areas of contracting for services from West Fargo's 911 or Fargo's. Mr. Ellingsberg aisc asked for two replacements in the Sheriff's Department due to resignation of a deputy and an assistant supervisor in detention. '[he department is asking for a deputy, Grade 14, and a Grade 12 corrections officer, as the actual vacancies will be filled by in-house promotions. '[hey also need two replacement part-time employees for detention. Mr. Lanson moved to authorize the Sheriff's Department to hire two full-time replaoements and two part-time