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Comm. Minutes--May 17, 1993 1032 17. 18. being set up-front. Mr. Berndt said there is money in the Planning budget to accomplish this. Because of other consulting assignments at this time, Mr. Quanbeck will not be available until June 21st, which is agreeable to Mr. Berndt. Mr. Eckert asked about hours of work, and Mr. Berndt said the ongoing planning services require that the consultant maintain minimum office hours on a set schedule of three days per week for four hours per day. The fee of $1,000 per month for technical assistance covers the individual for whatever time he takes to accomplish the duties as defined and the individual would not be paid overtime if those tasks take that individual more time, according to Mr. Berndt. MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Ness seconded to approve the County Planning Agreement between Cass County and Quanbeck Planning and Research, which includes providing technical planning assistance and rewriting/updating subdivision regulations. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP; BUDGET CALENDAR; VEHICLE POLICY; ENERGY TAX, Committee reports Mrs. Toussaint reported that county officials are invited to attend the North Dakota Association of Counties post-legislative session workshop at the Bismarck Ramada Hotel on May 20th. Auditor Michael Montplaisir and Treasurer Charlotte Sandvik plan to attend. The County Finance Committee met last week, and Commissioners received a copy of the 1994 budget calendar for review prior to requested adoption at the next regular County Commission meeting. The Vehicle Policy Committee also met last week, and discussion centered around a motor pool. Mr. Risher received an information letter from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and at his suggestion, it was the consensus of fellow Commissioners to send a letter to North Dakota's U.S. congressional delegation urging them to support an exemption from the proposed federal energy tax for states, counties and other local governments. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. letter from Sheriff's Department Emergency Services Coordinator regarding tabletop exercise scheduled for May 24th; North Dakota Association of Counties information on post- legislative workshop at Bismarck Ramada Hotel on May 20th, 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM;