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16. 17. Commission Minutes--September 3, 1996 1511 MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve Vouchers No. 92,190 through No. 93,071 with the exception of No. 93,133 and No. 92,770, both for county park projects. Mr. Ness suggested holding a Park Board meeting in the near future for clarification on those projects. Mr. Wieland said these two checks can be released after Mr. Ness has his questions answered. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. VOTING PROJECT; JAPAN GOVERNMENT INTERN; ANNEX PARKING LOT; FINANCE COMMITTEE; EXTENSION SERVICE DEVELOPMENTAL LEAVE, Committee reports Mr. Montplaisir reported on a meeting tomorrow at the Courthouse concerning "Kids Voting." Cass County Government has been selected to participate in a government internship program with Japan through the Academy for State and Local Government, according to County Coordinator, Bonnie Johnson. Mr. Kazunori Washizaki will be observing our local government from November 2 through November 16, 1996. Mrs. Johnson reported that County Engineer, Keith Berndt, has survey information concerning the Cass County Government Annex parking lot drainage problem. Mrs. Toussaint reminded commissioners of the Finance Committee meeting tomorrow at 8:30 AM in the Commission Room at the Courthouse to review 1997 budget requests submitted by Fargo Cass County Economic Development Corporation and Extension Service. Also, Mrs. Toussaint reported that she met with Sharon Anderson, NDSU Extension Services, along with Mike Montplaisir and Bonnie Johnson. A consensus was reached that Cass County government will not assist in paying Brad Cogdill's salary while he is on developmental leave but will pay salaries of those who are performing Mr. Cogdill's duties in his absence. Ms. Anderson will work on drafting policy for future situations such as this. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. Fargo-Cass County Economic Development Corporation report covering the first two quarters of 1996, ending June 30, 1996; notice of action by Governor Edward Schafer rejecting the proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning waterfowl production area acquisition in Tower Township, as recommended by the Cass County Board of Commissioners; letter from State's Attorney enclosing copy of letter to Lyndon Worden, Sheriff's Department employee, from North Dakota Army National Guard regarding Cass County's military leave policy;