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Commission Minutes--November 20, 1995 140~ 12. 13. 14. 15. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to approve out-of- state travel for Roger Flynn to attend staffing for child in foster care November 15, 1995 in Bemidji, MN. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. ABATEMENT APPLICATION, Trollwood Properties Commissioners discussed application for abatement and settlement of taxes submitted by Trollwood Properties, located on Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 1, Trollwood Land Addition to the City of Fargo; and referenced written materials provided to them prior to the hearing held October 23, 1995. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to set the valuations for the years 1992, 1993 and 1994 at $5,545,000 for Trollwood Properties in the City of Fargo, ND. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES; VALUATION OF EXEMPT PROPERTY In a memorandum to commissioners dated November 7, 1995, Mr. Klein provided information concerning administration of property tax exemptions in Cass County, particularly the farm residence exemption. Mr. Wieland said Cass County Government should be following North Dakota Century Code 57-02-14.1, which refers to filing tax exemption certificates for real property. Mr. Klein asked the commission to delay action until the State's Attorney clarifies some questions. Commissioners were agreeable to have Mr. Klein continue to pursue this issue. Mr. Klein's second topic of information in the November 7th memorandum relates to the valuation of all exempt property in the county. As a practical matter, most jurisdictions in the state have not valued exempt property, he said. Further, he suggested that the county commission review the need for such an appraisal and the possibility of legislative change. Mr. Wieland asked about using insurance valuations, and Mr. Klein said he is reviewing that possibility. VALLEY WATER RESCUE, Liability_ coverage Commissioners received a letter from Captain Glenn Ellingsberg, Sheriff's Department, regarding a request from Valley Water Rescue for the county to sponsor their volunteer dive search and rescue team with the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund for liability coverage. Mr. Ellingsberg was present along with Pete Fendt of Valley Water Rescue. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to send a letter to North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund or to Dawson Insurance requesting a price quotation on the proposed liability coverage. Motion carried. HEALTH INSURANCE/REINSURANCE Information was provided in a memorandum from County Auditor, Michael Montplaisir, dated November 8, 1995, regarding employee health insurance/re-insurance coverage. He suggested raising the amount of risk which the county assumes under the self-insurance plan, and he provided copies of a recommendation made at the finance committee meeting held earlier today.