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Commission Minutes-February 2, 1998 1775 their zoning authority, and she wondered if the Commission is making a commitment to proceed with this by drafting an ordinance. Once the ordinance is drafted, Mr. Wieland said public meetings will be held. Mr. Meyer suggested holding a public meeting during the Spring Township Officers' Association meeting in Casselton. Mr. Wieland said the ordinance should include a statement whereby townships would certify to the county that they have followed proper zoning procedures within their jurisdiction. Mr. Koenig asked ifthe motion includes the suggested moratorium, and Mr. Meyer said it does not. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. JOINT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, County approves participation with continaency Glenn Ellingsberg, Sheriffs Department, said meetings have been held with rural emergency responders concerning an 800 megahertz trunking system for joint communications through Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc. He said there was overwhelming support from the rural responders that the county should pursue this system. Mr. Koenig referred to a letter Commissioners received from Elder's Communications, dated January 30, 1998, regarding an alternative solution. Mr. Ellingsberg said Cass County Electric provided an opportunity some time ago for submitting proposals. Only one proposal was received, and that was from RACOM. He believes other companies had ample opportunity to submit proposals prior to this time. Mrs. Schneider asked for any comments from the audience on this topic. No one asked to address the Commission at this time, and the board continued with their discussion. Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor, suggested appointing a committee to make recommendations for an operational plan and how to pay for the equipment and maintenance costs. If the Commission intends to ask the voters to increase 911 fees to help pay for a joint communication system, that needs to be certified to the County Auditor by the first meeting in April, he said. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that Cass County Government hereby resolves to participate in the Joint Communication System with Cass County Electric Cooperative, contingent upon the City of West Fargo participating in this venture. The Chair invited further discussion, and hearing none, closed the discussion. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Schneider indicated Cass County Government will wait until the City of West Fargo makes their decision before proceeding further. 12. FLOOD UPDATE, Report from Lake Aaassiz Reaional Development Corporation Irv Rustad, Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation, reported that money from HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) is now in the bank account, and he has begun disbursing checks to homeowners. He said there are two properties left to be sold. Commissioners were in agreement this will complete Phase I Hazard Mitigation Acquisition.