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Comm. Minutes--January 19, 1993 986 18. 19. SHERIFF STAFF, Travel request for paid leave denied Budd Warren from the Sheriff's Department was present regarding his letter of January 8, 1993, requesting authorization for paid leave to travel to Austria from March 5-23, 1993, to participate in the 1993 Final Leg Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics. As one of 21 individuals selected from the united States, Canada and Caribbean regions, Mr. Warren said the majority of the other participants are allowed to make this trip on their agency time and some are being paid from their agency for one-half of the days they will be gone. He said all travel expenses are paid by Special Olympics International. Commissioners expressed concern about setting precedence and about public opinion if Mr. Warren's time is paid by Cass County Government to make this trip. Mr. Warren said he would consider amending his request to use personal vacation days for half of the time and receive pay for the other half. MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Risher seconded to deny the request of Budd Warren for paid leave to participate in the 1993 Final Leg Law Enforcement Torch Run in Austria. Discussion: Commissioners were in agreement that this motion doesn't prevent Mr. Warren from participating in this event but they are concerned about setting a precedent. Mr. Wieland asked about county policy on travel, and he suggested adopting policy regarding paid/unpaid leave of absence for county employees. Mr. Risher suggested "banking" extra hours before he goes, and Mr. Warren said he does intend to work extra hours in preparation for the trip. He said he makes up time now for the time he spends on Special Olympics but that time isn't logged. Mr. Wieland suggested that Mr. Warren consider seeking individual sponsorships in lieu of county salary. Mr. Eckert thinks it is important to the county and the organization, and that the request should be approved. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried with Mr. Wieland, Mr. Ness, Mr. Risher and Mrs. Toussaint voting "Aye," Mr. Eckert opposing. WEED CONTROL, Report on 1993 work plans/meeting schedules Wayne Colberg, Weed Control Officer, presented his 1993 work plan and schedule of meetings. He said he will provide copies of the minutes of Weed Control Board meetings in the future, and he will notify the media of the meeting dates in accordance with the open meeting law. Mr. Colberg suggested that the County Commission appoint one commissioner as a portfolio commissioner since Mr. Eckert serves on the Weed Control Board as an individual and doesn't represent the county commission. Mrs. Toussaint asked Mr. Colberg if he charges other entities where weed spraying is done and if he sprays on private land. Mr. Colberg said he contracts with the North Dakota Department of Transportation for weed spraying on State highway right of way. He said he doesn't spray on private land unless the property owner is determined to be