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Comm. Minutes--Nov. 21, 1989 386 Commission being involved in the work plan, and there is no Commission involvement on the Social Services personnel committee. Mr. Eckert asked for a copy of the work plan. Mr. Shannon asked about the future of the Community Survival Program. Mrs. Toussaint said a committee will make a recommendation to the Social Services Board at their next meeting. 29. ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE, 52nd Avenue South Mr. Shannon asked for a report on a meeting held with the State Highway Department and local entities regarding future maintenance of 52nd Avenue South. Hr. Wieland said the North Dakota State Highway Commissioner acknowledged that this is a State highway, but he felt the road should be repaired and brought up to standard before they accept it. The State would pay 50 per cent of the cost of upgrading it and would request local entities to pay the remaining 50 per cent. Cass County would be expected to continue maintaining it this winter. Mr. Wieland thought.the Chairman of the County Commission is supposed to get the local groups together again after the State re-designs the road and provides a cost estimate. The State intends that it will remain a two-lane highway at this time. 30. CASS COUNTY GOVERNMENT, Future of Mr. Shannon said Richland County is formulating a Future's Committee, and he suggested that Cass County consider doing something similar with the intent to involve County citizens in an investigation-type manner to look at services the County is providing or should be providing. He said he would act as Chairman of a task force to lead this group. Mr. Eckert encouraged learning from other counties and had no objection to Mr. Shannon leading this. MOTXON, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that Commissioner Shannon lead a task force to make contact with Richland County and explore ideas and possibilities. Motion carried. 31. BENEFITS COMMITTEE, Section 125 plan administrator chosen Mike Montplaisir reported that the Benefits Committee reviewed proposals by three companies for setting up and administering a Section 125 flexible benefits plan. The committee recommends utilizing American Family Life Assurance Company at a cost of $100 to set up a plan, beginning with premium conversion only on January 1, 1990, and medical and day care reimbursable accounts on Harch 1, 1990. He said all departments would be required to send their employees to group and individual meetings, but American Family Life Assurance Company has agreed not to sell insurance during the group meetings or at any time during office hours. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Shannon seconded to authorize American Family Life Assurance Company to administer a Section 125 flexible benefits program for Cass County as recommended by the Benefits Committee. Motion carried. 32. ADJOURN On motion by Mr. Shannon and seconded by Mrs. Toussaint, the meeting was adjourned.