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Commission Minutes-January 20,2009 3465 j. Adopt a resolution of condolence for the family of Beth Fischer as follows: RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE #2009-2 WHEREAS, the Board of Cass County Commissioners has learned of the death of Beth Fischer, Fargo, North Dakota, on January 15, 2009; and WHEREAS, Beth Fischer worked for the Cass County Veteran's Service Office for 32% years, retiring in June, 2002; WHEREAS, Beth Fischer dedicated herself in her work with area veterans during her employment with Cass County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Commissioners of Cass County, North Dakota, does hereby express its heartfelt condolences to the family of Beth Fischer; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this resolution will be inscribed upon the permanent records of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners and a copy forwarded to her family. Dated at Fargo, North Dakota, this 20th day of January, 2009. k. Approve additional carry over of the annual leave balance for Social Services employee Jan Iverson, based on the exception allowed in the Cass County Policy Manual, Section 6.00. 6. PERSONNEL POLICY, Adopt amended inclement weather/emeraency closina policy County Administrator Bonnie Johnson said at the last Personnel Overview Committee meeting two weeks ago, discussion was held on the policy regarding inclement weather. The committee directed personnel staff to research options using the current policy. She emailed the amended document to commissioners and department heads for comments. The Personnel Overview Committee met earlier today and approved the amended policy. She believes the revisions outline for employees what happens on a storm day or emergency closing. If approved by the board, the policy shall become effective immediately. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to ratify the action of the Personnel Overview Committee meeting held January 20, 2009, and amend Personnel Policy 7.60, Inclement Weather/Emergency Closings. This policy shall become effective immediately. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 7. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Transportation Enhancement Fund Stimulus proiects County Engineer Keith Berndt said he received information last Friday regarding additional Transportation Enhancement (TE) funding as part of the potential Federal Economic Stimulus Funding. The North Dakota Department of Transportation initially asked for a list of potential projects by today, but has extended the deadline until Thursday, January 22nd. Since this is part of the stimulus package, any TE money received would be 100% federally