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Comm. Minutes--September 8, 1993 1098 ~EPARTMENT HEADS--PLEASE POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOB STAFF TO READ. SPECIAL MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 8, 1993 MEETING TO ORDER Chairman Sharon "Pepper" Toussaint called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM with all members present as follows: Don Eckert, Steve Risher, Alon Wieland, Bernie M. Ness and Sharon Toussaint. WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT BUDGET, Maple River Dam, Drain 27 discussed Attorney Dan Twichell was present and reviewed the Maple River Dam project. The long-term plan of Water Resources is flood control. The Maple River Dam is the third phase of a project which included the Sheyenne Diversion from Horace to West Fargo and Sheyenne Diversion in West Fargo. He distributed a handout outlining "Sheyenne-Maple Flood Control Project Cost Participation Amounts". Mrs. Toussaint asked how many acres would be taken out of tile flood plain as a result of the Maple River Dam. Jeffrey Volk from Moore Engineering was present and said there is a study in progress on the Maple River Dam. He does not have any figures yet. Mrs. Toussaint does not know enough about the project to approve funding; however, she would support funding for a study. Mr. Ness does not agree that everyone in Cass County should be paying for the dam. Mr. Volk said there will be county-wide benefits resulting from the dam. Mr. Ness was also concerned about Drain 27 at Rose Coulee. He asked why the whole water district is being assessed rather than just the improvement district. Mr. Volk said Drain 27 will benefit all of the water district, not just the improvement district, and an assessment district will have to be formed for Drain 27. Mr. Wieland feels the dam is a worthwhile project. Mr. Volk said the dam and Drain 27 are feasible and beneficial projects for Cass County. COMMISSION, COUNTY COORDINATOR BUDGETS, Reductions made in office supplies, travel and remodeling line items MOTION, failed Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Ness seconded to delete the Commission travel line item for $6,000. On roll call vote, motion failed with four voting "No", Mr. Eckert voting "Aye." MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Risher seconded to reduce the Commission travel line by $1,000 (budget $§,000). On roll call vote, motion carried with four voting "Aye", Mr. Eckert voting "No." MOTION, passed Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Risher seconded to reduce the Commission office supplies line item to $300. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.