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197 Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that a letter of condolence be sent to the family of the late Richard Hilborn, and that the Commission express appreciation for his many years of service on the Housing Authority Board and the County Social Service Board. Motion carried. The Chairman suggested advertising that a vacancy exists on the Housing Authority Board on the March 7th agenda, Which is published in "The Forum", and he requested that the "Cass County Reporter" also make note of the vacancy. Anyone interested in the position should apply to the County Commission. County Engineer Don Richards was present concerning his memo dated February 7, 1989, on the Sheyenne Diversion project. He suggested an informal meeting including himse!f, aha or two County Commissioners, and one or two members of the Southeast Cass Water Resource District to develop a written memorandum of understanding on the project. Two bridges will become a part of the County highway system and will be the County's responsibility as far as operation and maintenance once they are constructed. Mr. Shannon asked if there are agreements already in place, and Mr. Richards stated that the only agreements presently are between the Southeast Cass Water Resource District and the Corps of Engineers. He would like to see an agreement whereby the Cass County Commission and the County Engineer would be kept informed on this part of the project. Since the Chairman and Mr. Wieland have the road portfolio, Mr. Eckert stated that they will represent the Commission at a meeting with the water resource district. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that County Engineer Don Richards be allowed out of state travel to the National Association of County Engineers meeting in Kansas during the week of March Z6th. Mr. Richards stated that his expenses will be paid by the North Dakota Association of County Engineers, of which he is currently President. Motion carried. Mr. Wielmnd stated that he received a letter from the Chairman of the Stanley Township Board of Supervisors concerning the bridge on County Road 14. He will provide a copy of the letter to Mr. Richards. Concerning property south of the Courthouse, Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Shannon seconded that the States Attorney be directed to take the necessary steps to rescind the lease at 910 and 912 Third Avenue South, effective February 28th, but to,keep the option to purchase for which the County has already paid. Mr. Shannon asked what the main reason is for doing this, and Mrs. Toussaint stated that it is due to the State Boiler Inspector's report. She stated that the County was not informed that there was a faulty boiler or that it would need to be replaced. States Attorney Robert Hoy was present and stated that he believes the County can rescind the lease based upon the defective boiler that was obviously known by at least one of the partners owning the property. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall left at this time to attend a solid waste workshop in Lisbon, North Dakota.