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Commission Minutes--May 19, 1997 1627 13. 14. First reading of the ordinance was held by the County Commission at this time. A summary of the ordinance will be published in the county's official newspaper at least 20 days prior to the second reading/final adoption. Mr. VVieland noted that the Park Board made some changes in the proposed ordinance, in accordance with the State Game and Fish Department's Public Use Regulations for State Wildlife Management Areas. County rules can be more restrictive, but not less restrictive, than state rules. Therefore, campsites at Brewer Lake will be available for a period of time not to exceed ten (10) consecutive days and any campsite or camping equipment which is left unoccupied or unattended for more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, without written authorization from a representative of the Cass County Park Board will be deemed to be abandoned and subject to towing and impound by the county at the expense of the owner or user. MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved first reading of an ordinance regulating and restricting the use of Cass County Park Campsites and to publish a summary of the ordinance in the official newspaper at least 20 days prior to second readinG/adoption. Mrs. Quick seconded the motion. Discussion: Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, asked about an enforcement section and if it will be the responsibility of the Sheriff's Department to call a tow truck, if and when needed. Mr. Goff said paragraph #1 sets forth the only penalty provision he was instructed to include. That paragraph outlines the process for impounding camping equipment which is in violation of the ordinance. Mr. Wieland said there are additional rules which the Park Board adopted earlier today, and these may require additional ordinances at a future date. Hearing no further comments on the proposed ordinance, and at the call for the question, the motion carried on roll call vote with all members voting "Aye." COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE SUPPORT, District Court aprsement Mike Steiner, Data Processing Coordinator, presented an agreement whereby Cass County would provide computer hardware/software support for East Central Judicial District Court at a cost of $1 $0 per month retroactive to January 1, 1997; and Cass County will be allowed to utilize the computer hardware/software that was purchased by the District Court. Mr. Steiner said the agreement is similar to a contract that was in force through December 31, 1996, with some moderate language changes. Presiding Judge, Lawrence A. Leclerc, was present and said the contract was negotiated at a fiat monthly fee, which is how it was paid before, and covers support for Juvenile Court also. MOTION, passed Mrs. Quick moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to authorize the Cass County Commission Chairman to sign the computer hardware/software agreement with East Central Judicial District. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. BUDGET PROCEDURES FOR 1998, Auditor's budu_et role a_~proved County Auditor, Michael Montplaisir, prepared a letter dated May 9th regarding 1998 budget procedures. He stated that the county auditor is responsible under the North Dakota Century Code for preparing the overall county budget; however, under Cass County's Home Rule Charter, it appears the county auditor's only responsibility is to complete his own office budget.