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141 Frank Klein also read a statement prepared by himself concerning the above abatement applications, in which he recommended that an estimate be obtained of the costs involved in curing the deficiencies referred to by the property owners. Randy Myers stated that an engineer's report is available, and it tells exactly what is wrong with the housing units. Mr. Wieland asked if an appraiser should view the property, and motion was made by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mrs. Stanton that Cass County pay for an appraisal on one of the units, since they have similar problems, subject to approval of the States Attorney. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Hearing no further comments, the Chairman declared the hearings closed until reconvening on the matter in approximately two weeks. Upon the request of Alvin Johnson from County Social Services, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to grant approval of the temporary full time position for Fuel Assistance for an Eligibility Specialist I in pay grade 17 at a salary of about $6.70 per hour. Mrs. Stanton asked him to follow the County's personnel procedures when hiring. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to extend for 30 days the Social Services temporary receptionist position. Mrs. Stanton cautioned Social Services that these positions should be approved by the Social Services Board before being presented to the County Commission. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Chairman stated that an item on salary adjustments was placed on the agenda from two weeks ago. Mrs. Stanton felt the Commission needs to review the report prepared by Mr. Bob Black of Eide Helmeke Company. Sheriff Don Rudnick stated that he did not feel the Commission could take any action until a new pay scale is developed by Mr. Black. Richard Offutt, Director of Administrative Services, stated that Mr. Black is reviewing a reclassification of employees and suggested delaying action until the report is completed about the middle of December. Mrs. Stanton asked Richard Offutt to notify Chairman Eckert when the report is near completion. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Dorothy Howard, Clerk of District Court, be authorized to hire staff replacement for Kathleen Hersch effective November 1, 1988, at a starting salary of about $950.00 per month. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Upon the recommendation of County Accountant Mike Montplaisir, Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to authorize publication of 1988 budget adjustments and schedule a public hearing on the date of November 8, 1988, at 9:30 A.M. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Upon the recommendation of Sandra Brumfield, Personnel Technician, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Personnel Department be authorized to send registered letters to all qualified beneficiaries notifying them of their "election of coverage" option according to mandated health benefits of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985. Motion carried.