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Commission Minutes--December 7, 1998 1905 Mr. Ellingsberg asked for a consensus among the Commissioners to pursue these funds on behalf of the entities involved and appoint the committee membership as recommended. He said an informal meeting has been held to identify possible programs to receive the funding, and the other entities are requesting that Cass County apply for the funds on their behalf. Mrs. Quick asked about time commitment, and Mr. Ellingsberg said the actual time involvement will be in writing the grant. He will likely administer the grant but that may change at the wishes of the Commission, he said. Mr. Meyer inquired about the matching funds, and each entity was asked to determine if they would be willing to match their share. Mr. Ellingsberg said the City of Fargo has agreed to pay their share of matching funds, as did the Cass County Sheriff; however, the committee will be looking at alternative matching through other programs. He said Cass County's match would be from the asset forfeiture account. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to approve membership on the County Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition as recommended by Mr. Ellingsberg. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 16. COMMISSION POLICY MANUAL, Policy concerning hiring responsibilities delayed Mr. Koenig asked to have this item moved to the regular agenda for discussion since he was not aware of the proposed policy before receiving his agenda packet, and he talked to several county department heads who were not aware of the policy suggestion. The proposed policy relates to an elected official who retires, resigns or is voted out of office not hiring new employees while completing the term of office. Hiring decisions shall be delayed until the newly elected (or appointed) department head takes office and reviews the organizational needs, the policy states. Mr. Koenig suggested referring the policy to department heads before the Commission votes on adding it to the Commission Policy Manual. MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to delay proposed policy, Section 3.01 Elected Offices Hiring Responsibilities, until such time as department heads have had an opportunity to provide their input. On roll call vote, motion carried with Mr. Meyer, Mr. Koenig and Mrs. Schneider voting "Aye" and Mrs. Quick opposing. 17. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mrs. Quick moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to approve Vouchers No. 122,210 through No. 122,572. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 18. MEETING UPDATES, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT; MAPLE RIVER DAM, Committee reports All commissioners reported on various meetings attended since the last Commission meeting. Mr. Montplaisir said tax statements were mailed to county property owners last week, and there has been an increased number of telephone calls and tax collections.