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Comm. Hinutes--May 2, 1989 245 17. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Agenda information requested prior to meetin~ For future County Commission agendas, Hr. Shannon asked Don Richards to provide supportive information in advance to the Commission Secretary. 18. ETHANOL BLEND FUEL, To be used in county vehicles Mr. Wieland proposed to use ethanol blend fuel in County vehicles because he felt it is in the best interests of the environment and the farm community. However, on the down side, he stated that there is an exemption from the Highway Trust Fund when using ethanol-blend fuel. Mr. Sondrall questioned how much money will be lost, but the County Engineer did not expect it to affect the Trust Fund very much. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded that Cass County use ethanol-blend fuel in County vehicles beginning at the earliest possible convenience to the affected departments, but no later than July 1, 1989. Mr. Shannon stated that he respected Mr. Wieland's interest in advocating the use of agricultural fuels but questioned using ethanol without concern for protecting the County budget should ethanol not continue to be cost competitive. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye", Hr. Shannon opposing. 19. CHEMICAL AMNESTY DAY, Promoted by community Health center MOTION, passed Upon the recommendation of Goodwin Hoff, Supervisor of Environmental Health Services, Fargo Community Health Center, Hr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded that $2,500 from the existing Community Health Center budget, that was not previously designated as such, be used for a chemical amnesty day to be held in Cass County in July or September. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 20. WEED CONTROL BOARD, ~um~er employees MOTION, passed Upon the request of Wayne Colberg, Weed Control Officer, Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to grant approval for summer employees as outlined by Wayne Colberg with the addition of one employee at $7.00/hour, the money being allocated in their budget; this being sublect to his discussion with Sandra Brumfield, Personnel Assistant. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 21. VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT, Purchase of vehicles MOTION, passed Upon the request of Joel Young, Director of the Cass County Vector Control District, Mr. Sondral] moved and Hr. Shannon seconded that the Vector Control District be authorized to purchase five vehicles for up to $5,000.00 each, this dollar expenditure being outlined in their 1989 budget. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimous]y.