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m Commission Minutes--May 27, 1997 1631 DISSEMINATE INFORMATION, Rural residents to contact Director of Emergency Management Wherever possible, Mr. Wieland suggested that township officials contact one or two residents in a subdivision and ask them to inform other residents of their need to submit a letter to Glenn Ellingsberg, Cass County Director of Emergency Management, by June 3, 1997, if they wish to be considered for participation in some type of mitigation program. Cass County government has placed an advertisement in the official newspaper and will establish a hazard mitigation "hotline", which will be updated as new information becomes available. Mr. Wieland said Cass County residents will be in competition with people throughout the nation, not only the Red River Valley, for any disaster funding which may be available. Frank Klein, County Director of Tax Equalization, has assisted the Stanley Township Assessor in conducting damage surveys, and he said there are some homes which may be eligible for buy-outs. Mr. Stewart talked about local incentives which FEMA will fund at a ratio of 75-25. Mr. Rustad is seeking Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to assist with the homeowners 25% share. Mr. Wieland said four homeowners have contacted the County Commission Office concerning hazard mitigation, and they have been asked to submit written requests. Kathy Hogan, Social Services Director, said she is particularly concerned about elderly rural residents who have not contacted FEMA or who may not be aware of the county's mitigation program. Mr. Volk said that if a township is not participating in the flood insurance program, he does not believe homes in that area would be eligible for assistance. It was noted that communities may still have an opportunity to obtain flood insurance, however, that also carries a time limit. One of the FEMA representatives said he has a listing, which people in attendance could view after the meeting, indicating which townships belong to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A representative of FEMA said North Dakota is somewhat unique in that all of the townships can join NFIP. Cass County government is not a member because the townships have retained their own zoning authority. Mr. VVieland said the county could discuss joining the program, but he would first want to discuss it with the County Engineer, Disaster Emergency Manager and possibly with the President of the Cass County Township Officer's Association, Jerry Moderow, and their secretary- treasurer, Brad Burgum. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Meyer and seconded by Mrs. Quick, the meeting was adjourned about 4:16 PM. ATTEST: APPROVED: / Michael Montp~alslr- Aualtor Cass County, North Dakota Alon Wieland, Chairman Cass County Board of Commissioners