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128 REGULAR MEEI'iNG OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 27, 1988 Chairman Don Eokert called the meeting to order with all members present as follows: Oscar Sondrail, Alon Wieland, Don Eckert, Jeannette Stanton, and Ray Larson. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that 'the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Upon the recommendation of County Engineer Don Richards, Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Larson seconded to grant utility permits for Dennis Olstad and Jim Schutz to place irrigation pipe under County Road 51, and for rural water under County Road 1'7 to the Tom Schmaltz residence in the SW 1/4 of Section 8, Reed Township. Motion carried. Don Richards asked the Commission to reduce the speed limit to 45 miles per hour on County Road 17 from the Horace City Limits north about 2 1/2 miles to the Sheyenne River bridge, due to the road project in that area. Mr. Wieland asked for more time to consider this, and it will be discussed again later in the meeting. Concerning a letter from Don Richards to the Stanley Township Board of Supervisors regarding the bridge between Sections 25-24, the Commission suggested referring this to the Road Committee for review and recommendation. Mr. Eckert asked that the Stanley Township Board be included in discussions with the Road Committee, and that they try to meet in about one week. Don Richards suggested some changes in the proposed policy on offering assistance on road projects. This will be referred to the Road Committee before adoption by the County Commission. A public hearing was held at 9:50 A.M. on Cass County's application for Community Development 8look Grant funds for housing rehabilitation in unincorporated areas. Olaudia Frederick from the Lake Agassiz Regional Council was present to outline the program. She suggested concentrating the impact on two particular areas, Chaffee and Erie, and she will report back to the Commission closer to the application deadline. She felt it would be helpful if the Cass County Commission were represented at the January awards session in 8ismarck. Mr. Larson asked about the pay-back of funds, and she stated that Cass County has a clause for this. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Cass County hereby makes application for housing rehabilitation under the Community Development 8lock Grant program. Motion carried. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Concerning the 1989 budget, Chairman Eckert stated that the Commissioners discussed salary increases for County employees and it was suggested that the County pay a portion of each employee's share of their retirement benefits. Mr. Wieland moved and