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Comm. Minutes--November 6, 1990 558 staff at the sheriff residence. He said there is a possibility of 25 people coming back to Cass County who are soon eligible to be released from prison. The county would be paid $30 per day to house them but the sheriff said he wouldn't encourage the County to enter into any more contracts for boarding prisoners. He thinks he can increase the work release program to 15-20 spots in the next year without using the sheriff residence. Mr. Wieland said he isn't in favor of spending a large amount of money to use the sheriff residence, but he isn't against investigating the possibilities. Mr. Shannon said he talked to State Prison Warden Tom Powers, and he encouraged the county to use the build for the work release program. MOTION, passed Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to authorize Lt. Walt Willis to see what would be involved in bringing the former sheriff residence on line with minimum require- ments for minimum security space; and that Lt. Willis present this information at the next meeting, November 20. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 14. LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS, Mark Boening to be retained Draft legislation is needed for about 40 items mentioned in the "Cass County Model" report. Scott Kildahl said the Commission needs someone to draft the legislation and present it to the legislature. States Attorney Robert Hoy said drafting legislation is a difficult and time-consuming process. His office in the past has assisted departments in the county with drafting legislation, and he is willing to help with the "model" legislation but doesn't feel his staff will have enough time in the next couple of months to do it all. Mr. Hoy said Assistant States Attorney Mark Boening has an interest in drafting this legislation and would be willing to use 7-10 days of personal vacation time working for the county privately at his regular rate of pay. Mr. Wieland said he appreciates the offer because it is essential that the legislation be drafted properly. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to authorize establishment of an agreement with Mark Boening at ail hourly rate of pay comparable to his present salary, without benefits, for 7-10 days to draft legislation in addition to what time the states attorney is able to make available; and request the auditor and accountant to make the necessary budget adjustments. Mr. Wieland said if other departments have suggestions for proposed legislation, they should contact the Commission. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 15. E-911 AND JOINT DISPATCH CENTER, County representatives selected This item was moved from the consent agenda for further discussion. Mr. Eckert doesn't see the need for Scott Kildahl to be involved in joint dispatch center discussions. Mr. Shannon said this is very