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Commission Minutes--September 8, 1998 1867 Mr. Montplaisir reported on a meeting he attended earlier today in Bismarck concerning election publicity and encouraging more voters to go to the polls on election day. Commissioners were in agreement that the county could sponsor a precinct and allow employees to assist at the polls on election day if there is interest among the employees. Mr. Koenig reported on discussions with officials of Fargo Cass County Economic Development Corporation concerning the 1999 budget. Also, Mr. Koenig said he voiced his concerns after the budget meeting today about the ability to prioritize the new position requests in the 1999 county budget. He said department heads will help with prioritizing the new employee positions. Mrs. Quick is working on 1997 flood issues, such as money for any additional buy-outs and the greenway concept to prevent new construction near Cass County's rivers. John Goff, State's Attorney, reported on the staffing situation in his department. He said a new Assistant State's Attorney will begin employment with Cass County next Monday to replace Chris Myers. A temporary clerical position will be moved to a secretary function for the next few weeks in the absence of a secretary on medical leave, he said. Mrs. Schneider reminded Commissioners of the 1998 North Dakota Association of Counties and County Commissioners Convention to be held October 11-13 in Fargo at the Doublewood Inn. Commissioners were in agreement to continue the tradition of the host county sponsoring the Sunday night social at a cost of about $1 ,500. Mrs. Schneider asked Mr. Wieland to present the convention welcome address since he has served as a Cass County Commissioner longer than any other current board member. 16. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. North Dakota Department of Transportation application for Transportation Enhancement projects for Federal Fiscal Year 2000; Invitation to attend Governor Edward Schafer's Leadership Development conference in Bismarck on October 1 and 2, 1998; and notice of regional public hearings on development of the State's 1999 Action Plan for the use of HUD (Housing and Urban Development) funds. 17. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mrs. Quick and seconded by Mr. Koenig, the meeting was adjourned about 4:40 PM. ATTEST: APPROVED: ~ . ~~~.0~ Michael Montplalslr - Auditor Cass County, North Dakota ~~r S~L- Donna Schneider, Chairperson Cass County Board of Commissioners