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Commission Minutes-November 3, 2008 3438 10. BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE FEES, Discussion about fee increase; state's attorney to draft resolution Mr. Montplaisir said in the past the county commission has discussed possible increases to beer and liquor license fees for the county. Under North Dakota Century Code 5-02-03 it appears the fee for on and off sale liquor licenses may not exceed $1,000 and for on and off sale beer licenses may not exceed $500. Currently, the county charges $1,000 for liquor and $100 for beer licenses. The current fee structure was implemented in 1977 by the county board at that time. The commission must approve a resolution or ordinance to set or change these fees. Mr. Bennett asked about the rationale used to raise the fees. Mr. Wagner believes it is fair for the county commission to consider an increase since the fee structure was set over 30 years ago. Mr. Pawluk asked about the staff time involved with the annual renewal process for beer and liquor licenses. State's Attorney Birch Burdick said his office conducts a yearly review of county establishments and said approximately an hour of staff time is needed to complete the review for any criminal activity. Mr. Pawluk believes staff costs and time exceed the statutory maximum. He asked the state's attorney to draft a resolution for consideration at the next commission meeting using the statutory maximum for all types of beer and liquor licenses. 11. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve Voucher No. 230,669 through Voucher No. 230,972. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 12. COURTHOUSE THIRD FLOOR UPDATE; BUILDING AND GROUNDS REPORT; JAIL GENERATOR COOLING TOWER AND STACK EXTENSION; ANNEX PLUMBING PROJECT; MEETING UPDATE; LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON; ELECTION UPDATE; JAIL LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, Committee reports County Administrator Bonnie Johnson said the modular furniture and office furniture to fit-up the space on the Courthouse third floor have been ordered. Mrs. Johnson said the project to tuck point and water proof the Courthouse bell tower was completed last week. Mrs. Johnson said the generator cooling tower curbs at the Cass County Jail were replaced last week. Also, the generator stack extension is expected to arrive next week and will be set into place. The installation of the extension will take about one day to complete. Mrs. Johnson said the project to replace a section of cast iron pipe at the Cass County Annex is scheduled for the Veteran's Day holiday next week. The building will be closed and no water will be available that day. Mrs. Johnson attended an employment law seminar two weeks ago in Chicago. She is only two classes short of her certificate in employment law. Also, she plans to attend a statewide radio meeting with Sheriff Paul D. Laney on November 5th in Carrington, North Dakota.