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Comm. Minutes--May 15, 1995 1338 15. 16. Mr. Eckert suggested asking for the States Attorney's opinion as the county's legal advisor. Mr. Goff said this is a policy decision and not a legal question. Mrs. Schneider questioned whether there is proof that Ms. Kemmer took county records, and she suggested that the County Auditor write a second letter to Ms. Kemmer's legal counsel, if she has legal counsel, before proceeding with an Attorney General's investigation. Mrs. Toussaint said Ms. Kemmer has filed a suit with the North Dakota Department of Labor, and she made a statement in that document about the records she took. John Goff will contact Ms. Kemmer to see if she has legal counsel, and he will consult on the matter. It was the consensus of the Commission to work through Ms. Kemmer's counsel for the return of county payroll records before considering other options. TROLLWOOD ABATEMENT UPDATE; JUVENILE BUILDING ADDITION BOND RATE; FUNERAL DIRECTORS MEETING AND MODEL PROJECT COMMITTEE UPDATES; COURTHOUSE BRASS ORNAMENTS; REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT; Committee reports Mr. Goff reported that a hearing is upcoming on application for abatement and settlement of taxes submitted by Trollwood Village Limited Partnership. Mr. Montplaisir reported the net effective rate of 4.8531% on the bond sale today for the Juvenile Justice building addition, the project to be paid for by the year 2000. Mrs. Schneider reported that the committee appointed at the last meeting to negotiate contract for indigent burials met for the first time last week and will meet with funeral directors on June 8, 1995, at 8:00 AM in the Courthouse. Mrs. Schneider also reported that the Model Project Review Committee will meet at 8:30 AM on June 5, 1995. County Coordinator Bonnie Johnson reported on the Courthouse front entrance remodeling project. Newel posts from the staircase were donated to the Cass County Historical Society at Bonanzaville, and they requested a pair of the brass ornaments, also. Ms. Johnson said she has a pair in storage because some were stolen in the past. The board will make a decision on whether to donate the brass ornaments after security is established for the entire courthouse this summer. Mrs. Toussaint asked Mr. Wieland if he knows how many of the refugee families who have just arrived in North Dakota will be relocated in Cass County. According to a recent newspaper article, Mr. Wieland said it appears eight of the 100 families will be relocated in Cass County. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried.