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Commission Minutes-April 6, 1998 1794 Mr. Meyer questioned exempting the dwelling where an employee would be living. John Goff, State's Attorney, said that would be a commission decision from a political standpoint. From a legal standpoint, he would have to research the issue before that determination could be made. In order to obtain more information, Mr. Wieland suggested deferring the tax exemption request until the next meeting. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to defer action on the new business tax exemption application of Breezy Manor Equestrian Centre until the April 20th meeting in order to review county policy and allow time for the State's Attorney to address the issue of exempting the residence from a legal standpoint. Discussion: Mr. Montplaisir suggested seeking input from the affected school district and township where the property is located even though it is no longer required by State Law. Commissioners were in agreement. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Schneider asked for further discussion or comments and hearing none, she invited a motion to close the public hearing. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 17. VOUCHERS, Aooroved Mr. Wieland reviewed vouchers this month and questioned reimbursement of bills for noon luncheons. County policy states that employees must be away from their office a minimum of four hours to receive reimbursement for meals and no meal reimbursement is allowed except for business outside of Cass County. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to approve Vouchers No. 113,302 through No. 113, 770; and to request that the Auditor's Office not accept future bills for meal reimbursement unless they meet the travel and expense reimbursement policy. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 18. TOWNSHIP OFFICERS MEETING; FLOOD MEETING; COUNTY PARK VANDALISM; COUNTY ROAD 20 IMPROVEMENT MEETING; ANNEX VENTILATION, Committee reports John Goff reported that he attended the spring annual meeting of the Cass County Township Officer's Association, as did Mr. Meyer and Mrs. Quick. County Planner Joel Quanbeck and Mr. Goff briefly addressed the Township Officer's group about animal feeding operations. The County Flood Master Plan Committee met last week and discussed flood alternatives. Also, Mrs. Quick and JeffVolk, Moore Engineering Company, attended the Township Officer's meeting and Mr. Volk updated the group on water projects in the county. Mike Montplaisir, County Auditor, reported on vandalism at the County Park near Erie.