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117 REGULAR MEE]ING OF CASS COUN[¥ BUARD OP COMMiSSiONERS AUGUSt 30, 1~88 chairman Don EcKert called the Meetzng to order with all members present as follows: OSOaF Sondrall, Alon Wieland, Don Eokert, Jeannette Stanton, and Ray Lanson. After reviewing changes made in the minutes of the previous Meeting, Mr. Lanson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to approve the second set of minutes of the August 25rd meeting. Motion carried. Commissioner Ray Lanson reported that the County again has the opportunity to purchase property to the south of the Courthouse. He stated that the property was sold in May or June 'to an insurance company and since that time, the purchasers desire to dispose of it for an amount equal to what they have invested in it which is approximately $178,000.00. Discussion was held on proposed uses of the property, and Mrs. Stanton asked for a written list of the proposed uses. Commissioner Wieland felt that owning the property would not cost the County any money because of the rental income. Mrs. Stanton also requested something in writing from the States Attorney on the legality of the County renting out the apartments that are presently rented. ComMissioner Eokert stated that he would support a purchase agreement to allow more time to consider other alternatives. Commissioner Sondrali felt that the purchase price is in order. Mr. Lanson moved and Mr. Sondrali seconded to authorize either the Cass County Building Authority or the Cass County Commission to purchase the property south of the Courthouse for $178,000.00, subject to approval of the States Attorney. Mrs. Stanton offered a substitute motion that the County Commission be granted at least two week's time to prepare a plan for the proposed use of that property, and that the County obtain a purchase option from the owners. Mr. Wieland seconded the motion for purpose of discussion. Upon further discussion, Mr. Lanson asked Mrs. Stanton to withdraw her substitute motion with the idea that Commissioner Wieiand make a telephone oaii to the property owners during a coffee break this Morning. Mrs. Stanton withdrew her substitute motion and Mr. Wieland withdrew his second. Mr-. Lanson withdrew his motion and Mr. Sondrall withdrew his second, l'~e matter will be discussed again later in the meeting. Upon the request of Ruth Ann Anderson from Social Services, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Lanson seconded to authorize staff replacement for a Social Norker ii in pay grade 23. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton reminded her to contact the Personnel Department. Upon the recommendation of the County Road Department, Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded 'to grant a utility permit to Wulff & Brown Plumbing and Heating by Gary Gniffeth to place a water main under County Road 20 in the SE 1/4 of Section 14, Reed Township, subject to reaffirming that they are bonded. Hotion carried.