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10. 11. 12. Commission Minutes--March 18, 1996 1448 ABATEMENT APPLICATION, AD_~roved for Gerald & Judy Aasand MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Abatement #4019 be reduced to $105,000 as recommended by the Director of Equalization. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. ABATEMENT APPLICATION, A_~.~roved for Mike & Barb Ma~elky MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Ness seconded that Abatement ~4025 be reduced to $180,000 as recommended by the Director of Equalization. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. WEED AND VECTOR CONTROL CONSOLIDATION, Assia_nment of duties A memorandum dated March 8, 1996, was received from County Engineer Keith Berndt regarding Weed Control and Vector Control consolidation. He believes this is an opportunity to improve the quality of service and overall efficiency of the weed control operation in terms of equipment and personnel. Mr. Ness said the Weed Control Board met on March 1, 1996, and approved the consolidation and assignment of weed control duties to Joel Young, who is also the Vector Control Director; said action being contingent upon approval of the Board of County Commissioners and the Vector Control Board. Mr. Berndt was authorized to negotiate job arrangements and compensation with Mr. Young on behalf of the Weed Board. Mr. Eckert asked if Mr. Berndt, and Weed Control Board members, received a pamphlet of North Dakota's Noxious Weed Laws and Regulations issued August 1, 1993 from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Mr. Berndt responded that the pamphlet contains the sections of North Dakota Century Code pertaining to weed control, and he has access to a full set of the code. Mr. Eckert said the Weed Control Board is an entity of the State, according to legal counsel, John Goff; and Mr. Eckert thinks the Cass County Weed Control Department should be operated on its own rather than in conjunction with other departments. MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to authorize the County Engineer to assign Weed Control Officer duties to Joel Young, with the salary being 76% of full-time equivalent in pay grade C42, exempt. Discussion: Mr. Wieland asked about employee benefits, and Mr. Bemdt said Mr. Young's salary will continue to be paid equally over 12 months, plus 76% benefits. Mr. Eckert asked about certification for Mr. Young as the Weed Control Officer and Mr. Ness believes he needs only one more certification for weed control. Mr. Eckert said a report from last year was not filed on time, and the State Agriculture Department called him about it. Mr. Berndt said the deadline was not clear, and the report has now been filed. It was suggested that Mr. Eckert talk to Mr. Berndt about the names of people who contacted him from the State Department. Mr. Wieland said he keeps hearing this department is an entity of the State, but they do not pay for it. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried with Mr. Ness, Mrs. Schneider and Mr. Wieland voting "Aye"; Mr. Eckert opposing.