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Comm. Hinutes--July 19, 1993 1067 13. 14. Mr. Ness said Cass County has about six calls per day and the City of Fargo has about 100, yet Cass County Government is being asked to spend about $30,000 for joint dispatch. Mr. Wieland said the number of calls being discussed is not only 911 calls, but a communication center between Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County Governments. Mr. Eckert said he favors the decision whereby Cass County Government would pay for the consultant in order to move forward with joint dispatch. Mr. Risher also serves on the Joint. Dispatch Council and thinks it. would cost much more than $30,000, in the long run, if a consultant is not hired. He suggested that the $30,000 be repaid to the county through 911 fees that are collected over the next period of time. Mrs. Toussaint asked what budget line item the county would use to pay the $30,000, but that is not known at this time. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Ness seconded to delay a decision on the recommendation of the Joint Dispatch Council in an effort to allow commissioners to fully consider and digest the Montgomery proposal; and to place this matter on the next agenda (or at a time when the County Auditor is present). On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH BARNES COUNTY, Memo of Understanding MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Ness seconded to authorize the Chairman and County Auditor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Emergency Assistance with Barnes County specifically, and to support future agreements with the remaining, surrounding counties. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. WEED CONTROL, Commission policy manual revised on advisory boards Applications were received from Lawrence Barfuss, Charles Anderson and Thomas Fischer for two positions on the Cass County Weed Control Board for terms expiring July 1, 1997. .MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Ness seconded to appoint Tom Fischer to the Cass County Weed Control Board for a 4-year term to replace Charles Anderson from the southeast area of Cass County; and to vacate the position from the southwest area until the August 2nd meeting to allow more time for receipt of applications. Discussion: Mr. Eckert favors reappointing Charles Anderson since Mr. Fischer lives close to the Fargo city limits which necessitates a new appointment if his residence is annexed into the city limits. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Eckert opposing. Mrs. Toussaint referred to Cass County Commission minutes of January 4, 1993, whereby she intended to appoint Commissioner Bernie Ness to the Weed Control Board in place of Don Eckert so the county commission would have representation on that board. However, Mr. Eckert said he