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Comm. Minutes--April 17, 1990 454 12. 13. 14. ABATEMENT APPROVED, Roger & Judy Parrow NOTION, passed Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to approve abatement #3921 as recommended by the Reed Township Board and the Director of Equalization. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. ABATEMENT APPROVED, Lyle Sg~dreal MOTZON, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve abatement #3922 as recommended by the Reed Township Board and the Director of Equalization. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. EHERGENCY 911, H__~ter street addressing g.u_ide Hr. Wieland reported that he arid Commissioner Eckert met with Emergency Hanager Glenn El lingsberg and County Planner Earl Haugen to discuss emergency 911 addressing coordination. The Commission learned today throu9h 'the local newspaper that West Fargo is rio longer considering being engaged in a cooperative effort, and Hr. Ellingsberg assumed it is because of the costs. Mrs. Toussaint asked Mr. Ellingsberg if the project is on target as far as expenses and revenue. He said revenues are exceeding tl~e projections, and expenses are somewhat higher than projected bill still within the budget. Revenues over the next six years should in excess of $180,000 and will be used to pay equipment costs, and expenses should be about $167,000-$174,000 according to Ellingsberg. He said it is still at the break-even point without using any other funding at this time. Hrs. Toussaint asked how many hours are needed to maintain the system, and Mr. Ellingsberg said it is difficult to say at this point. He said it is currently not exceeding the 40 hours per month estimat;ed by Mr. Haugen. Initial addressing of residences at the County 'level should be completed by the first of next month. Hr. Wieland said if the 50 cent user tax allowable by State law does not cover the cost of the 911 system, some facts should be compiled and new legislation drafted to increase the 50 cent tax. tie said t.i~e cost of this function should nob be borne by the entity itself', but by people using the service. Mr. E'llingsberg said the first six years is the most expensive and after that time, the 50 ce~b tax should cover operational expenses. However, Mr'. Wieland said technology may require new equipment purchases also. Hr. Ei'lingsberg hopes the County will continue to pursue addl coordination on a long-term basis. He thought Fargo arid West would reconsider it once a determination is made on the time so ~he costs wi II be known. NOTION, passed Hrs. Toussaint moved and Hr. Sondrall seconded that Glenn El lingsberg continue to develop and maintain addressing as required, that he document his time spent once the system is up and completed, and that he repor-t back to the COlll~ly Commission in December for' further review.