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Comm. Minutes--April 4, 1994 1193 22. 23. 24. rather than not utilize it, and they would be applying on behalf of counties and cities to improve computer systems. MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded that the Chairman write a letter to Mark Johnson, NDACo Executive Director, requesting that their grant request be reviewed after all other grant requests are reviewed. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. -JEANS DAY" CHARITY PROMOTION, Referred to department heads Marcia Kemmer, Personnel Coordinator, appeared before the board on behalf of Benefits Review Committee recommendation of March 22, 1994, to have the County Commission consider allowing a "Jeans Day" the second Friday of every month. This would apply to employees who participate in a payroll deduction of $1.00/month to be contributed to the "Just Say No" program of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo. Mr. Ness suggested that this request be reviewed by county department heads for a recommendation. Some departments have expressed concern about setting guidelines on the type of clothing allowed. Mrs. Kemmer said the program is structured so that any company may make their own determination of what is considered appropriate attire. Mr. Risher asked Mrs. Kemmer to obtain financial information on this program. MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to refer the "Jeans Day" request to county department heads for a recommendation back to the Commission. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. NACO REGIONAL CONFERENCE, Approval for commissioners to attend In a memo to fellow commissioners dated March 25, 1994, Mr. Risher requested approval for his expenses to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Western Interstate Regional Conference May 18-21, 1994, at the Radisson Inn, Bismarck. Estimated expenses include $250 for registration and $40.00/night lodging. Mr. Montplaisir said the in-state motel rate is $35.00 per night. MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to pay travel expenses from the Commission travel budget for any Cass County Commissioner who wishes to attend the NACo Western Interstate Regional Conference in Bismarck on May 18-21, 1994. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. VOUCHERS, Approved with one exception Mrs. Toussaint reviewed bills this month and questioned voucher #59903 for County Court probation officer mileage. She said the bill includes car rental for one week but the length of the seminar he attended was three days. Total reimbursement request on this voucher is $276.13, which includes car rental of $156.13, with mileage of 1,124 miles. She recommends not paying the car rental bill. MOTION, withdrawn Mr. Wieland moved to deny paying the car rental on Voucher #59903. Meal reimbursement was also a concern on this bill, and Mr. Ness suggested obtaining a copy of the agenda for the entire trip. Mr. Wieland withdrew his motion and will support further inquiry into this matter.