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203 draft suggestion to the County Commissioners, being sure to include their thoughts on who should be on the committee and what kind of time line they would be looking at. Mr. Wieland suggested that anyone having some specific ideas should contact him. A Certificate of Compliance from the Attorney General's Office after inspection of the County Jail was referred to Sheriff Rudnick. Upon the request of Sheriff Don Rudnick, Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign a contract with Family Practice Center for medical services for jail inmates, to be included in the Jail policy manual. Motion carried. Correspondence was received from the Office of the Attorney General after inspection of the Cass County Juvenile Detention Center facility on February 9, 1989. Sheriff Rudnick stated that juveniles can no longer use the outdoor exercise area that is used by adult jail inmates. He stated that the State inspector advised them to request a variance on the outdoor exercise rule. Sheriff Rudnick stated that it may take legislation to change this rule, and Mr. Shannon requested the Sheriff to draft a letter stating the situation on the outdoor exercise area. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve out of state travel for Lt. Arland Rasmussen to attend quarterly meetings of the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center during the months of March, June, September, and December, 1989, at no expense to Cass County for transportation, lodging, and meals. Motion carried. Sheriff Don Rudnick stated that the new vehicle line item in his [989 budget was reduced at the time the budget was finalized, and it ~as suggested that the Sheriff's Department consider leasing vehicles if it became necessary. He stated that the County Accountant did not approve of a long-term lease, but the Sheriff suggested using this method for one year and getting back into a regular program after that. He quoted a cost savings of $600 per vehicle if they are leased today. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Sheriff be allowed to lease three vehicles for one year, with the buy-out price being $8600 each at the end of the year. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to send a letter to the F-M Metropolitan Council of Governments informing them that Oscar Sondrall is the elected official representing Cass County, ~{ith Gene Shannon as alternate. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. On motion by Mr. Sondrall, the Chairman declared the meeting recessed until after the Commissioners attend a luncheon meeting hosted by the Clay County Board of Commissioners. Chairman Eckert reconvened the meeting about 2:30 PM with three members present, Mr. Sondrall and Mrs. Toussaint being absent.