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Comm. Minutes--March 21, 1994 1185 14. Mr. Eckert asked which vehicle is in better shape, as far as the body condition and mechanically. He thinks the reserves should use whichever vehicle they prefer since they volunteer their time to the department. Sheriff Rudnick said the department planned to dispose of the suburban because of frequent maintenance on it. Captain Glenn Ellingsberg, Sheriff's Department, said the suburban needs a new paint job, it has an electrical problem and it uses oil. With the small amount of use the ambulance has had, he said it will last much longer than the suburban. Mr. Risher asked if the ambulance will cost the county any money if used by the reserves, and the sheriff said the reserves will fund the paint job. Mrs. Toussaint asked if the ambulance has been driven since the county acquired it, and Mr. Ellingsberg said the Air National Guard borrowed it in February for one week. They insured the vehicle while it was in their possession. She asked if it is mechanically sound or how much money it would take to fix it. Mr. Ellingsberg said it is mechanically sound, but the tires should be changed. He recommended designating the vehicle for use by the reserves. MOTION, passed Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to retain the military ambulance and designate it for the availability of the Sheriff's Reserve Unit. In further discussion, Mr. Risher suggested storing the ambulance some place other than the county parking lot, such as the regional training center north of the old airport. Sheriff Rudnick said it will look better after it is painted. Mr. Wieland asked the Sheriff to park the ambulance in some place other than the county parking lot if a determination is made that it should not be here. Again, on costs associated with the ambulance, Mr. Wieland asked what the county's obligation will be. The sheriff said costs to the county will be insurance, gas and oil. Mr. Ness questioned putting money into a vehicle that the county does not have ownership on, and the money should be put into something that has resale value. The sheriff said the vehicle can be transferred to another law enforcement agency if the reserves are not happy with it after one year's time. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion to retain the vehicle carried with three members voting "Aye;" Mr. Ness and Mrs. Toussaint opposing. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT, Worker's compensation for Valley Water Rescue Divers; grant for equipment Sheriff Don Rudnick requested Commission approval to spend $240 from the Sheriff Reserves line item to provide North Dakota Worker's Compensation coverage for a group of divers who volunteer in water rescue and recovery efforts. Peter Fendt was present on behalf of a group of 15 divers, called Valley Water Rescue, and he explained the group's function and origin. He said their first objective is to be a rescue team, and they have done work for Clay County and the Cities of Fargo and Moorhead.