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164 space, and Alvin Johnson figured out a way to accommodate this person on a temporary basis. Mrs. Stanton felt there should be more concern about the Child Protection Services. Tom Jensen stated that the workloads in the Eligibility Department are too large and the use of flex time was to make it possible for staff to get their work done without increased frustration, not to eliminate the need for staff. He asked the Commission to formalize a committee to study the space issue, and he suggested that the Commission look at space in the South Wing when the leases of other government agencies expire. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to authorize County Social Services to hire an additional eligibility technician effective immediately. Mr. Wieland stated that he is willing to work on the space problem in the next six months. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with three members voting "Aye", Mrs. Stanton opposing because she stated that she has as much concern for Child Protection Services. Mark Thelen, City of Fargo Finance Director, appeared before the Board concerning open records policy, and particularly home health proposals being reviewed by County Social Services. He stated that County departments do not appear to have a great deal of knowledge as to what are open records, and it appears that everything has to go through the County attorney. He wanted to bring this to the Commission's attention because he feels the procedure that was followed on the Social Services proposals was incorrect. He stated that the City of Fargo has a specified day and time every month for publicly opening bids. Mr. Wieland stated that the County should address this issue in County policy. Mrs. Stanton suggested a memo to County Department Heads, written with the help of the States Attorney, on open records. County Planner Earl Haugen presented a written proposal for a combined secretarial job description for the County Superintendent of Schools and County Planner. It includes 5% of the secretary's time for the County Commission. Mr. Haugen suggested that the position be re-classified since there are added duties. Mr. Wieland stated that any salary adjustments for 1989 will be part of an overall situation. He suggested that the 5% share of the County Commission could be paid from the travel line item for 1989, since it is not specified in the budget. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve the concept of combining the secretarial job description for the County Planner and Superintendent of Schools, as presented by Earl Haugen. Motion carried. The County Planner gave an update on the southside rural sewer project. A meeting of the Cass County Building Authority scheduled for today was postponed until January, and Mr. Bob Ehlers will be requested to enlighten the newly elected County Commissioners on the potential jail financing options. Mr. Wieland suggested the date of January 17, 1989, at 11:00 A.M., and he instructed the Commission secretary to send a letter to Ehlers and Associates.