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154 Jim Berglie, Director of the Social Services Community Survival Program, appeared at the Board's request and explained the large amount of overtime for the month of October, 1988. He stated that this is a professional level position calling for straight time rather than overtime pay, and the State's Central Personnel is aware that two separate jobs are being done by one person. A new person has been hired since the caseload reached 32, and he does not anticipate that the next case load will increase as rapidly. Mr. Wieland asked Mr. Berglie to provide an organizational chart, including any additional positions being considered. Mrs. Stanton commented that County Personnel Policy addresses overtime. Mr. Sondrall stated that the County is reimbursed for this program through the State of North Dakota. The following informal bids were received for three marked vehicles for the Cass County Sheriff's Department: W.W. Wallwork, Inc. Gateway Chevrolet $14,288.36 per vehicle $14,235.87 per vehicle Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to accept the bid of Gateway Chevrolet for three vehicles for the Sheriff's Department at a cost of $14,235.87 each, and authorize the Sheriff to order them today to be paid from the 1989 budget. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Discussion was again held on the future of the Sheriff's former residence adjacent to the Cass County Jail. Mr. Larson received a preliminary bid of $10,000 to remove the building from its present location. Representatives of the Fargo Heritage Society were present, and Sharon Wermedahl stated that plans to tear down the Sheriff's former residence are premature until a needs assessment is done. Mrs. Stanton also felt it is premature to demolish the building at this time, and Mr. Wieland stated that he would be willing to work with a committee to determine where it could be moved, if someone feels it could be used as a single family dwelling. Mr. Sondrall suggested discussing this item after the first of January to hear the newly elected Commissioners' views on it. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Larson seconded to retain the services of the two present public defenders, Steven Mottinger and Mark Beauchene, at their present salary of $25,650.00 each for 1989; and that a six-month evaluation be conducted. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to approve a contract with a law firm in the Jamestown area as the mental health public defender at the present rate of $4,200.00 per year. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Upon the request of County Auditor Ordelle Brua, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign County Deeds for twelve parcels of land from the annual sale of tax-forfeited property; and to cancel the 1988 general taxes in the amount of $878.68. On roil call vote, the motion carried unanimously.