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Comm. Milautes--Outober 3, 19:,39 360 13. CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC, Utility permit MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve a utility permit for Cass County Electric on County Road 15, as recommended by the Engineer. Motion carried. 14. EMERGENCY 911 COORDINATION, Far9o, West Far_go, cass County Commissioner Shannon asked for a general discussion of' the relevant groups on coordination of the emergency 911 system, specifically who would maintain, update and assure accuracy of the data. Brian Shorten, Metropolitan Council of Governments, suggested a centralized system and offered to assist whatever group is chosen in training and providing advice for updating and completing maintenance functions. Mr. Shannon asked the representatives from Fargo and West Fargo and County representatives Earl Haugen and Glenn Ellingsberg if they are interested in a centralized location and if they have some thoughts on where it should be 'located. Ken Hanson, West Fargo Chief of Police, said he would discuss this with his commissioners and is willing to cooperate in a group effort. Richard Urict] from tile Fargo Police Department indicated that they are satisfied wit, h the way the Metropolitan Council of Governments is presently maintaining and updating the Fargo system, but he felt there wou'ld be no objection to a centralized plan. Mr. Haugen said there is a 'liability if you do not have accurate files. Mr. Ellingsberg favored consolidation, and he felt it should be left to the three jurisdictions involved in 911 to determine who should maintain and update the system. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Earl Haugen and Glenn Ellingsberg further investigate the consolidation of the addressing and related questions of establishing the 911 system within CaSs County, and that they contact Fargo, West Fargo and COG to establish an agenda and a meeting date that is suitably convenient for all parties to pursue this agenda and report their progress to the County Commission by the first meeting in December. Motion carried. 15. DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICES, 1990 Agreement Glenn Ellingsberg, Emergency Manager, presented an agreement for reimbursement of funds to his department, which is simi'lar' t.o past agreements with the inclusion of an office policy for a drug-free work place. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Wie]and seconded to approve the Comprehensive Cooperative Agreement between the Cass County Office of Emergency Hanagement and the State of North Dakota, Division of Emergency Management, and authorize the Chairman to sign it sub3ect to review of the States Attorney. Hotion carried.