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180 anything called an Act of God or unexpected judgements against the County. He decided the Emergency Fund money could be used to pay for snow removal and suggested Mr. Richards keep a running total. It was decided that Mr. Richards would present a total used for snow removal in February and ask for a transfer of funds and maybe do another transfer in mid-March. Mr. Shannon suggested postponement of discussion on the rural sewer project due to the absence of Mr. Wieland. Mr. Sondrall said that he had been informed by Mr. Eckert that the County would not have to pay back any monies if the project does not go through. Mr. Eckert confirmed that and said the State has never required a refund if a project falls apart. The meeting was recessed and reconvened after a short break. Mr. Shannon moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded that a copy of the 1989 budget be supplied at the February 7, 1989 Commission meeting. Motion carried. Mrs. Toussaint read a letter from the States Attorney's Office regarding a boiler located on the property next door and requested the status of the situation and the cost involved. She also asked if there was any liability on the part of the sellers for this boiler. States Attorney Ho¥ responded that it was difficult to give a clear and definitive answer on this situation. It was his understanding that Mr. Larson and Mr. Wieland had not been told the boiler was in bad condition when they looked at the property and that at the present time, the boiler was under a temporary authorization to be used. There may be some basis for going back to the sellers on the situation. Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Shannon seconded that States Attorney Hoy check into the legal responsibilities of the buyer and seller in this situation and the approximate cost of a replacement boiler. Motion carried. Mr. Sondrall advised that he had attended a meeting of the Metropolitan Council of Governments. He reported that the Council had voted on Option #2, which gives Fargo five representatives on their Board, Moorhead three representatives, and West Fargo, Dilworth, Cass County and Clay County each one representative. Mr. Eckert gave Mr. Larson a plaque in appreciation of his service to the County and Building Authority. A similar plaque will be presented to Jeannette Stanton for her outstanding services as well. A picture of the Courthouse and plaza was also given to Mr. Larson. On motion by Mr. Shannon and seconded by Mr. Sondrall, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: Ordelle Brua - County Auditor Cass County, North Dakota Don~ Ecke~t;- Chairman v Cass County Board of Commissioners