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Comm. Hinutes--Nov. 21, 1989 385 two employees. She contacted the State Labor Department and it appears the County could be obligated to pay sick leave for two years back in these cases. Mrs. Toussaint questioned why the States Attorney was not notified if there is a law suit, and Ms. Brumfield said these employees have only discussed it with her but have not formally filed anything. She said she made some preliminary calls to document the County if something comes of it. Mr. Wieland suggested proceeding with adopting the policy and allow time to consider making it retroactive. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 23. COURTHOUSE OFFICE SPACE, State Tax Department to vacate space The Commission received notice that the State Tax Department wi]] vacate office space in the basement of the South Wing November 30. 24. COURTHOUSE OFFICE SPACE, Personnel Department, Planner, State~ Attorney Victim/Witness Advocates, Social Services MOTION, passed, Hrs. Toussaint moved and Hr. Wie]and seconded that the Personnel Department be moved into the office space being vacated November 30 by the State Tax Department in the basement of the South Wing; that the County Planner move to the Personnel Assistant's Office and the States Attorney's Victim/Witness Advocate Office be moved to the space vacated by the County Planner; and that the Chairman of the Commission send a letter to the Social Services Board notifying them that they may continue with their plans to use the Social Services Board Room for additional office space, if they so desire. On roll ca]] vote, the motion carried unanimously. 25. EMERGENCY 911 COORDINATION, Progress report The Commission received a progress report of the E-911 Coordination Committee from Earl Haugen, County Planner. 26. BOND ISSUE REFUNDING MOTION, passed Upon recommendation of the accountant, Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Shannon seconded to allow Attorney Daniel Twichel] to proceed with refunding three bond issues from May 1, September 1 and November 1, 1984. Mr. Montplaisir said this will reduce special assessment bonds from 8 and 10 per cent to 6 per cent. Mr. Twichel] will prepare resolutions for the next Commission meeting. Motion carried. 27. SOCIAL SERVICES, Report on Wage and Hour Audit Mrs. Toussaint, member of the Social Services Board, reported that the Wage and Hour Audit is completed and the total amount owed by Cass County is $37,430.47 payable January 31, 1990. Mr. Hoy said Scott Kildahl is to be commended for his work in reducing the figure, saving the County about $15,000. 28. SOCIAL SERVICES, Director's work plan, Community survival Mr. Shannon asked if the County Commission wi]] be engaged in a work p]an now that Tom Jensen has returned as Director of Social Services. Mrs. Toussaint said Tom Jensen submitted a work plan that wi]] be revised and acted on by the Social Services Board at their next meeting, November 27. She said there was no discussion on the County