01-21-1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

16. 17. Commission Minutes--January 21, 1997 1576 adjustment for the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting to fund the balance. Discussion: Mr. Montplaisir said some assumptions were made when his estimates were put together, those being that no money was estimated for additional equipment or office furniture. Mr. Goff said computer equipment is being replaced for some of the current staff so that equipment can be used by the new hires. As far as furniture, Mr. Goff said that can be worked out for this year. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Emer;a_ency funds to be used for snow removal purposes; _=urchase of tractor-mounted snow blower approved Keith Berndt, County Engineer, briefed the Commission on the status of the county roads due to excessive snowfall and blizzard conditions numerous times this winter. He requested permission to contract for two bulldozers to assist his department with removing snow from the county roads. He said the money would have to be paid from the department's road construction line item. However, since the Commission declared a snow emergency earlier today, Mr. Montplaisir said the Road Department could utilize the county emergency fund for this purpose. He said there is about $400,000 in the emergency fund. If the Board concurs, Mr. Berndt said he would like authorization to spend up to $25,000 at this time to assist with snow removal from county roads. MOTION, passed Mrs. Quick moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to authorize County Engineer Keith Berndt to spend up to $25,000 from the county emergency fund for snow removal purposes on county roads. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. MOTION, passed Mm. Quick moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to authorize the County Engineer to purchase a tractor-mounted snow blower at a cost of approximately $4,000. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Quick commended Mr. Berndt for the excellent job of snow removal on county roads, and she said county residents appreciate that as far as safety. SENIOR CITIZEN BUS, Appoint committee to review policy MOTION, passed Mre. Schneider moved and Mre. Quick seconded to appoint a committee to review policy concerning the bus used by Cass County senior citizens, the committee to consist of the following members: Motion carried. two county commissioners--John Meyer, Robbie Quick two county department heads--Mike Montplaisir, John Goff two people representing outside interests--Brian Arett, Everett Mattson Mr. Wieland asked Commissioner Meyer to serve as chairman of the committee, and that they report back to the County Commission in 60 days.