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Commission Minutes--May 3, 2004 2723 decision to use the pay range in effect for the WeedNector Control Officer for 2003, no additional pre-employment forms will be required. The forms, along with commission minutes regarding the structure, shall be included in the employment file for this position. Discussion: Mr. Vanyo asked about liability issues in view of Mr. Montplaisir's letter indicating Cass County would do the financial work even if the Weed Board obtained work force safety insurance, obtained a federal employer identification number and adapted the county's personnel policies and benefit structure to fit their needs. Mr. Burdick said there is very little legal history on this issue. He said anyone could adopt Cass County's policies or tailor them to their needs; however, he does feel the more closely the county works with the group, the more likely it is that someone could include the county in a potential claim. He did not know how likely or unlikely it would be that a liability issue would ever arise. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Wagner opposing. 13. VECTOR CONTROL, Modular office space approved Keith Berndt, County Engineer, and Rob Lynch, Fargo City Commissioner and Vector Control Board Chairman, were present to discuss an item from the last meeting concerning space for vector control workers. In addition to the suggestion at the April 19th meeting to rent a double-wide modular office trailer at a cost of $15,000-$16,000, Mr. Berndt provided two other space options. One is for a single-wide office trailer, which would be available early May at a cost of $6,000-$7,000; and the other is for a temporary West Fargo School District classroom, which would be available early June at a cost of $3,200 to move it. He listed the pros and cons of each option and recommended the single-wide office trailer to meet temporary space needs. Mr. Bennett asked if any meetings are scheduled for the VectorNVeed Building Committee, and Mr. Berndt said he would be open to meeting again. At the committee's last meeting, he said he was asked to obtain some preliminary cost estimates and he questioned how to proceed since the weed control is now separate from vector control. MOTION, failed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded, for discussion purposes, to approve option #3 for a temporary West Fargo classroom for vector control space. Discussion: In answer to a question from Mr. Vanyo about the classroom, Mr. Berndt said it is useable; however, the appearance is poor, and there is no bathroom or divided work areas. Mr. Lynch said mosquitoes are not a threat at this time with the recent dry weather; however, the Vector Control Board is concerned about having office space because the situation could change rather quickly. Mr. Berndt said he will make whatever option work that the Commission approves. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion failed with Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Sorum voting "Aye" and Mr. Vanyo, Mr. Wagner and Mr. Meyer opposing. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve option #2 for a single-wide office trailer for vector control space. The motion carried on roll call vote with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Bennett opposing.