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11. 12. Commission Minutes--October 20, 1997 1731 brine would produce a very corrosive environment, which may make it necessary to be in a separate building. Also, he prefers locating the building for the salt brine tank as close to the Highway Building as possible. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. VOUCHERS, AD_nroved MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to approve Vouchers No. 107,367 through No. 107,963. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS CONVENTION; REFUGEE CONFERENCE; SEMINAR REGISTRATION; BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS UPDATE; INTERNET AND E-MAIL POLICY COMMITTEE; VETERAN'S SERVICE OFFICE SPACE; SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING ON FUTURE FLOOD EFFORTS, Committee reports Commissioners Quick, Meyer and Wieland attended the North Dakota County Commissioners and County Officials Convention last week in Williston, ND. Each reported on various workshops they attended and a rrc~cting with State Highway Department officials concerning Federal highway funds. It was noted that next year's convention will be held in Fargo. Mr. Wieland said other Cass County officials attending the convention included Michael Montplaisir, Charlotte Sandvik, Donald Rudnick, Dorothy Howard and Kathy Hogan. Mrs. Quick reported that Barry Nelson of Lutheran Social Services (LSS) provided information on a refugee conference in Washington, D.C. on November 12-14, 1997; and LSS is willing to pay the expenses if someone from the Social Services Board wishes to attend the conference. Mr. Koenig received a brochure regarding an upcoming seminar entitled, "How to Conduct an Internal Investigation." The seminar will be held in Fargo at the Radisson Hotel on November 12, 1997, and he suggested that Commissioners may wish to attend, as well as selected personnel from the county. Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, updated commissioners on building remodeling projects, including painting and carpet installation at the Annex and the space occupied by the District Court at the Courthouse. Proposals will be accepted from area contractors until November 4th for the Veteran's Service office space on 4th floor of the Annex. Mrs. Schneider reported that the Internet and E-Mail Policy Committee has held two meetings, and draft policies will be provided to department heads for their input, as well as staff input. It has not been determined if the policy will be included in the Personnel Policy Manual or the Commission Policy Manual, however, she anticipates presenting it to the Personnel Overview Committee or the County Commission in November. Mr. Meyer asked Mrs. Johnson if there is any time frame for changes on specifications for Veteran's Service office space. Mrs. Johnson said she sent notice to commissioners and Jim Brent, Veteran's Service Officer, and incorporated the comments she received into the architectural drawings.