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Comm. Minutes--September 8, 1992 914 MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Risher seconded to set the date of public hearing on the 1993 county budget for September 21, 1993, at 3:30 PM. Motion carried. Mr. Shannon suggested meeting with Cass County's legislative delegation and prospective delegates to see how they plan to represent Cass County Government in the next session. Mr. Wieland said he will consider this request. 22. POLICY CHANGE, Eliminating smoking in Courthouse cafeteria A recommendation was made by the Personnel Overview Committee to eliminate smoking in the Courthouse south wing cafeteria for health reasons. Petitions were received containing 81 signatures supporting the suggestion and petitions were received with 54 signatures opposing elimination of smoking in the cafeteria. Other comments were made through the suggestion box. MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Shannon seconded to approve and post policy change in Section 2.41, Personnel Policy Manual, to eliminate smoking in the south wing cafeteria effective after the 15 days posting period. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 23. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Risher seconded to approve Vouchers No. 40,187 through No. 41,160. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 24. GARRISON DIVERSION CONSERVANCY, Request for presentation Mr. Shannon asked for an update on Garrison Diversion at the next County Commission meeting. 25. DEPARTMENT WORK PLANS, Report by portfolio commissioners Each Commissioner reported on their review of work plans for the various departments in their portfolio. The majority have completed their work on schedule but two department heads, Register of Deeds Deanna Kensrud and Clerk of District Court Dorothy Howard, still have not attended preliminary and follow-up management training through the North Dakota Association of Counties. 26. FUEL TANK REMOVAL, COURTHOUSE DRAINAGE PROBLEM, Committee reports County Engineer Keith Berndt reported that the underground fuel tank at the Juvenile Justice Center parking lot was removed today and there is no evidence of soil contamination around the tank. The hole will be back-filled and, after allowing for any settling, the area will be blacktopped before winter. He said he will try to find a market for the used tank. Mr. Eckert said he reviewed the drainage problem around the Courthouse with the County Engineer and County Auditor and will continue to explore alternatives. Mr. Montplaisir said a permanent solution would be to tie into the storm sewer. At the very least, the Maintenance Department needs to modify their work schedule when winter begins so that one person starts work early enough to clear ice from sidewalks prior to 7:30 AM, he said.