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Commission Minutes--November 3, 1997 1738 MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to authorize submission of the Cass County Action Plan and waiver request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as prepared by Mr. Rusted. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Concerning the future of properties which the county is acquiring under the flood buy-out program, Mr. Rustad said he is open to suggestions. Mr. Wieland suggested that the committee appointed in June, consisting of Commissioners Meyer and Koenig, Frank Klein and Irv Rustad, discuss the options and make a recommendation to the County Commission. Mr. Rustad said there has been theft and vandalism on some of the acquired properties, in spite of "No Trespassing" signs installed by the county. Mr. Wieland asked if there is any county obligation beyond signage, and State's Attorney, John Goff, said if there are any potentially dangerous situations, such as floorboards being weakened by flood waters and the possibility of someone falling through the floor, it would be the obligation of the county to prohibit entry to potentially dangerous properties. Mr. Rustad said he is not aware of any homes in that poor of condition. Mr. Wieland asked the committee to determine what action needs to be taken as soon as possible, and the Commission will appoint someone internally or hire someone to eliminate potential liability. 11. SEMINAR REGISTRATION, Commission to send four,people Mr. Koenig reported on an upcoming seminar entitled "How to Conduct an Internal Investigation." By paying for three people to attend, at a cost of $295 each, a fourth person attends free. He suggested that Bonnie Johnson, Hilda Gartner and possibly two commissioners attend this seminar. Mr. Koenig said he would like to attend the seminar from the commission. Mr. Meyer suggested Lt. Rich Majerus from the Sheriff's Department since he would probably be involved in any internal investigation, and Sheriff Rudnick was agreeable to sending Lt. Majerus. Mrs. Schneider said she would also be interested in attending the seminar from the commission. Mrs. Johnson said she has a conflict in the morning involving the Chamber of Commerce Fargo Leadership study of county government, but she could attend in the afternoon. MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to send four people to the seminar on conducting internal investigations on the date of November 12, 1997, at the Radisson Hotel in Fargo, contingent upon having the money available. Mr. Wieland said the registration fees could be paid from the Commission budget. After discussion, it was decided to send Lt. Rich Majerus, Commissioner Paul Koenig, Hilda Gartner, Personnel Secretary, and Commissioner Schneider, unless someone else is interested in attending. Mrs. Quick thinks someone from another department should attend rather than two commissioners. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mrs. Quick opposing. 12. RESOLUTION #1997-31, Villa Nazareth Bonds and pro_=osed loan ae_rsement amendment Correspondence was received concerning $9,280,000 Cass County, North Dakota, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Corporation (Villa Nazareth Project) Series 1992.