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160 Judge Frank Racek also presented copies of a memo from Centre, Inc. indicating that four Cass County residents were referred in 1988 by the Court for residency at Centre. Due to the County's low usage for residency, Judge Raoek stated that Centre is willing to amend the arrangement with Cass County whereby the County would reimburse Centre at the per diem rate of $35.00, rather than a payment of $10,000 in two installments. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that County Court be authorized to enter into an agreement with Centre, Inc. for utilizing the facility on a daily basis as outlined by Judge Racek. On roll call vote, the motion carried with all members present voting "Aye". Upon the request of Wayne Colberg, County Weed Control Officer, Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that he'be authorized to purchase computer and related equipment, with the necessary services, from his 1988 budget at a cost not to exceed $3,960.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried with all members present voting "Aye". Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Vouchers No. 4963 through No. 5788 be approved and ordered paid. On roll call vote, the motion carried with all members present voting "Aye". Alvin Johnson, County Social Services, again appeared regarding the request for an eligibility specialist in addition to the four people who are authorized for hire in 1989. Mr. Sondrall felt the additional position should be allowed. Mrs. Stanton suggested working through the flexible time schedule to see how this helps, and also hire the one eligibility specialist that has been authorized. Alvin Johnson stated that Frank Quisenberry's observation was that the caseloads are too large. Mrs. Stanton moved to deny the request for an additional employee in the Eligibility Department. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wieland for discussion, and he requested another week's time to review the request. Mrs. Stanton withdrew the motion, and the matter was placed on the agenda for next week. Motion was made by Mrs. Stanton to approve a salary adjustment for County Planner Earl Haugen, as recommended by the Cass County Planning Commission, from $19,760 to $24,000 annually, retroactive to .October 1, 1988; and an increase to $25,000 for 1989 according to the Bob Black Report, Mr. Eckert stated that this is a large increase for someone having less than one year's experience as a planner, and he could not support it. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Wieland stated that he would not support the adjustment for 1989 as the Commission has not addressed this item for other departments. There appeared to be a discrepancy in the 1989 budget on the County Planner's salary, and Mr. Wieland requested an additional week to investigate this. Mr. Wieland stated that it may become necessary to change the date of a meeting with Cass County legislators set for December 14th, due to their commitments in Bismarck on that date. He will pursue this further.