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Comm. Minutes--April 15, 1991 653 13. GRASSHOPPER CONTROL, 1991 program approved Townships were asked at the spring meeting of the Cass County Township Officers' Association held April 2nd in Casselton for their opinion on the 1990 grasshopper control program. Mr. Eckert said no townships were opposed to continuing the program in 1991. MOTION, passed Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Risher seconded to adopt the Grasshopper Control Plans for Roads and Right-of-Ways as outlined by the Extension Agent and Weed Control officer in 1990 with these stipulations: that the money be charged against the Emergency Fund, which is allowable under the statutes; that the position of coordinator be reviewed by the Human Resource Department with a dollar limit of $3,000; that the dollar limit for chemicals be $24.00 per mile on County roads subject to this document, for a total cost of $12,600 including staff; that the policy and procedure be the same as for 1990; and that the program conform to SB 2115 with amendments. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 14. WEED CONTROL, Budget amendment for new vehicle Mr. Eckert recommended that the Weed Control Department be allowed to purchase one stripped-down new vehicle from Gateway Chevrolet for $9,833.33, the money to be transferred from chemical purchases to capital projects in the Weed Control budget. Mrs. Toussaint questioned buying a new vehicle when there are a number of used pick-ups available through dealers and classified advertising. Chairman Shannon said a decision on this type of purchase should be made at budget time. Mr. Eckert said equipment purchases should probably be approved during the budget cycle, but he felt some programs may be delayed by not having this vehicle. According to a letter from Weed Control Officer Wayne Colberg dated March 22~ 1991, Mrs. Toussaint didn't think this would be the case. MOTION, passed Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Risher seconded to allow the Cass County Weed Control Board to purchase a new 1/2 ton pick-up from Gateway Chevrolet at a cost of $9,833.33. Motion carried on roll call vote with Mr. Wieland, Mr. Eckert and Mr. Risher voting "Aye", Mrs. Toussaint and Mr. Shannon opposing. 15. TRAVEL POLICY, Approved for inclusion in personnel policy manual MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to adopt the travel and expense reimbursement policy, section 6.40, as revised after a department head/personnel policy committee meeting April 4, 1991; and that the required posting time of 15 days be followed to solicit written comments before the policy becomes effective. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.