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Comm. Minutes--August 3, 1992 898 19. 20. 21. The Sheriff said his department will be reviewing jail policies, and Mr. Shannon suggested putting resources together and he offered Commission assistance. He said Cass County Government needs a well- defined jail policy that says why a jail is provided. Meaningful training can only happen when there are adequate policies to follow, he said. VOUCHERS, Approved Mrs. Toussaint asked the Commission Secretary to obtain information from department heads before budget sessions begin on what dues and amounts Cass County Government is paying on their behalf. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Risher seconded to approve vouchers No. 39,324 through No. 40,186. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS, Book case for Commission Room, preliminary budget, fuel tank removal, joint dispatch update Mr. Shannon asked Bonnie Johnson to get a book case from the north wing storage, have it repaired and moved to the Commission Room. The Auditor said most departments have submitted 1993 budget requests, and he will soon schedule rotational meetings with each department. He plans to have the preliminary budget complete by the end of August. It was the consensus of the Commission that Mr. Eckert proceed with making the proper notification of intent to remove an underground fuel tank and wait the required 30 days before having it removed. Mr. Wieland said the Joint Dispatch Committee met July 28th, 1992, and another meeting is scheduled in 2-3 weeks to formalize a joint powers agreement. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Risher seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. notice that State Board of Equalization will convene August, 4th, 5th and llth in the State Capitol; National Association of Counties (NACo) information letter on Fair Labor Standards Act Reforms; letter from Metropolitan Council of Governments on contracting for planning services; Cass County Historical Society request for continuation of mill for historical preservation (referred to County Auditor); letter from Red River Joint Water Resource Board on 1993 budget allocations to four Water Resource Districts in Cass County (referred to County Auditor);