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Comm. Minutes--March 7, 1994 1176 24. 25. Mr. Wieland asked Mr. Habiger to provide a copy of the written word which he mentioned in relation to dispatching by rural address only. Mr. Habiger was agreeable to provide this. Mr. Ness said it is premature to approve a 60-day delay at this time until training sessions with the new maps are held by the Sheriff's Department in March. Glenn Ellingsberg, Emergency Manager, said the Sheriff's Department can initially work out any problems, and concerns can be brought to the March meetings. He said the City of Fargo dispatch center is working out a protocol to follow, which he will review to see how it may differ from the present system. If all questions are not resolved by April 1, then the transfer can be delayed until the system is satisfactory to everyone. Mr. Eckert said there was a lack of communication with the rural area, and the people affected should have input. Greg Kempel, CasseltonAmbulance Service, asked if Fargo dispatch will provide the same information as currently being given, and Mr. Ness said that is the county's intent. This question needs to be addressed at the meetings in March. Mr. Ness said Judy Orvik from the Joint Dispatch User Group brought up the issue of making sure that units responding to an emergency know which roads are passable or impassable due to inclement weather or flooding, and this is an issue which needs to be resolved. Mr. Wieland said the Joint Dispatch Council is still in effect, and they are waiting for some information regarding radio communications. FLOOD STUDY GRANT ACCEPTANCE MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to assign administration of the flood protection study grant (Office of Intergovernmental Assistance) to the Cass County Joint Water Resource Board, provided they match the grant funds and agree to comply with all grant terms. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. WEED BOARD MEMBERSHIP, Attorney's opinion sought; Tom Moores appointed Two alternatives were presented at the February 7, 1994, meeting for restructuring the Weed Control Board from five to seven members because of a request for representation from the City of West Fargo. Mr. Eckert proposed a third alternative whereby the Cass County Weed Board recommended, on a 3-2 vote, that the boundaries for the present four rural districts remain the same and that the City of West Fargo become the fifth district. Mr. Ness said Mr. Eckert's alternative does not include representation from the City of Fargo, and that is who he represents on the board. Mr. Ness provided copies of a hand-out showing 1993 income and expense summary by weed board districts, and it indicates the three districts with the lowest levy receive the most benefit from the spray program. He believes the fairest way to divide the districts is by commission