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183 Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that in reiterating the July 23, 1985 minutes, future funds from the incentive program through the Child Support Office first be deposited in the County General Fund before being designated to any other department. Motion carried. Mr. Shannon moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to receive the check from the Attorney General's Office in the amount of $902.46 and refer it to the Sheriff's Office to be used for enforcement of the State gaming laws. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to instruct the County Auditor and County Accountant to contact other departments in the County and make a recommendation at the February 21st meeting on handling miscellaneous funds coming to the County. Motion carried. Correspondence was received from the Fargo Community Health Center rgquesting a nomination for appointment to that board. Jeannette Stanton served as a County representative during her term as County Commissioner. Mr. Shannon suggested that the Chairman canvass the Board members before the next meeting, and that each Commissioner have at least two names to consider at the next meeting. Glenn Ellingsberg was present at this time to answer questions regarding the Emergency 911 system. He referred to a letter he sent to Commissioner Gene Shannon, with copies to each Commissioner, in which he reviewed costs of the rural 911 system. He felt that by January 1, 1990, there will be enough funds to pay for up-front costs. Mr. Shannon asked about County staff time, and Mr. Ellingsberg stated that response to Emergency 911 calls would be handled in the same manner as at present in the majority of cases but the calls will be coming in on separate lines. Asked about the rural addressing system, Mr. Ellingsberg stated that this would have to be completed anyway, and must be completed prior to beginning the Emergency 911 system. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the' contract with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, d/b/a/ U.S. West Communications for implementation of the data base for Emergency 911 Service in Cass County. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Shannon seconded that Don Eckert serve on a steering committee along with a representative of the County Planning Office, the City of Fargo Planning Office, the City of West Fargo Planning Office, and Glenn Ellingsberg to review and recommend a rural addressing system. Motion carried. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to name Glenn Ellingsberg to work with U.S. West Communications and other independent telephone companies to ensure the accuracy of the Emergency 911 data base. Motion carried. Mr. Shannon asked if U.S. West would extend credit, and Mr. Ellingsberg felt that funding requests can be deferred to January 1, 1990.