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Comm. Minutes--July 6, 1992 878 18. SOCIAL SERVICES, Out-of-state travel approved MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to approve out-of-state travel for Leslie Johnson, Social Services employee, to Fergus Falls, MN, on July 3 and July 7, 1992, for emergency foster placement. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 19. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, Refuge revenue sharing payment received MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign statement of compliance with Section VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 pertaining to refuge revenue sharing payments. County Auditor deposited annual payment received in the amount of $8,041.00. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 20. APPOINTMENT, Weed Control Board MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to appoint Kenneth Hejl, Arthur, ND, to the Cass County Weed Control Board for a term to expire July 1, 1996, to replace John Hoag of Hunter. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 21. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Introduction of Keith Berndt, County Engineer Keith Berndt, County Engineer, began working for Cass County Government on Monday, June 29, 1992, and Commissioners welcomed him at this time. He said he looks forward to making a contribution to Cass County and appreciates having that opportunity. 22. COURT SECURITY, Appointment of committee Sheriff Don Rudnick asked the Commission to consider appointing a Court Security Committee, and he provided a list of recommendations from the United States Marshals Service in regard to security of the Cass County Courthouse. A letter was also received from State's Attorney John Golf encouraging a united effort and expressing a willingness to serve on a committee. Mr. Shannon also volunteered since he has the portfolio for County Court. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to establish a Court Security Committee including representation from the Sheriff's Department, State's Attorney, County Court, District Court, Juvenile Referee, County Auditor, and all members of the County Commission being eligible to serve; and that recommendations be made for upgrading security based on no cost/low cost, modest cost, and cost/no option with a deadline not later than August 15, 1992, for submitting recommendations to the Commission. Mr. Wieland said some of the security measures may not be public information, but Sheriff Rudnick said that would not be a big concern. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland asked Commissioner Shannon to schedule the first meeting and serve as chairman, continuing to serve in that capacity if the committee so desires.