05-02-1979 - Laserfiche WebLink

5854 "=."......"""'=:.==--.--- -_. .__~ ,C";"=","""._.,._ -"'..;..;;:0.;....:0-=-=;;:====-"'==;..-:;..__..__.__...__. Flood problems along C20 north of West Fargo Lowell Siebels apprd. on flood problems Flood and drain- age probl. in Reed Twp. Weed Spraying Chemicals to be purchased from Ostlund Chem. PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH. DAKOTA ._.~=_._-_I!.;,;~-;r~~~J"i:~~.!~;~",:_....~~:_=-=-~:'''_~:::_._, .==-":"_._~_,___'._.,,~'-=:._~=::':':_ ------""'"""-""==.",-" "-' ---..-.----"-.. _... -""..... -... ___......_..u...._.. __._....... ._...;..".:;.~~~~'~~;;:..::=--""-~.- REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY 2, 1979 Chairman Satrom called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present , A delegation appeared regarding flood problems along County Road 20 north of West Fargo iwhere the intersection of County Road 20 and County Road 17 has washed out. They feel ithere is a definite need for review of the drainage situation. The Board recommended that jthe group consult with the County Road Superintendent, and the Board will discuss it further iwith him also. ! Mr. Lowell Siebels again appeared regarding flood problems along County Road 32, ;and he feels that additional culverts should be installed between Sections 19-30 and ibetween Sections 20-29, Harwood Township. The Commission feels they need to discuss this Iwith the County Road Superintendent and get an overall study of these areas having ,drainage problems. A delegation was also present regarding flooding and drainage problems along County IRoad 17 in Reed Township. They stated that they contacted the County Road Superintendent, 'and he viewed the area with them. Upon the recommendation of Roy Scheffler, County Weed Control Authority, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Hendrickson seconded that the County authorize the purchase of weed spraying chemicals from Ostlund Chemical Company of Fargo for the 1979 spraying season. Motion carried. Agree. with SE Mrs. Wold moved and Mr. Hendrickson seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign Mental Health for the agreement with the Southeast Mental Health and Retardation Center for the Inebriate Prgm. Public Inebriate Program in the County Jail. Motion carried. Fargo bridge law suit disc. and motion to appeal Judge Garaas' decision delayed one week Contract signed with Arch. on Cthse. space project Shff. grant appl. for exercise equipment for Jail Shff. Dept. to purchase 2 radar units County Auditor & Rd. Supt. desig- nated on flood documents Notice of Claim referred to Co. Insurance Compo Vouchers apprvd. States Attorney Cynthia Rothe informed the Board that Duane Breitling, Attorney for the bridge law suit with the City of Fargo, recommends that if the County Commission desires to make an appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court on the decision of District Court Judge John Garaas, that it be done as soon as possible. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Cass County authorize Attorney Duane Breitling to proceed with an appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court on Judge Garaas' opinion on the City of Fargo vs. Cass County on the bridge suit. However, Mr. Hendrickson asked the Board to postpone this action for one week because he understands that the City of Fargo would be willing to negotiate with the County for a very favorable settlement on the bridge suit. He stated that the City of Fargo is seeking Federal funds for bridge construction. Mrs. Wold felt that if there is a chance to negotiate with the City of Fargo thus avoiding another Court. situation, the County should delay action for one week. The motion and second-were withdrawn on the premises that the City of Fargo officials appear before the County Board publicly next Wednesday to discuss this. Assistant States Attorney Joe TUrman met with Architect Richard Moorhead to further discuss the terms of the proposed contract for architectural services and made some adjustments. Upon the rec~ommendation of Mr. Turman, Mr. Hendrickson moved and Mrs. Wold seconded that the Chairman~be authorized to sign the contract for architectural services with Clark, Holman & Moorhead for the Courthouse office space project. Motion carried. Upon the request of Sheriff Don Rudnick, Mr. Hendrickson moved and Mr. Sondrall econded that the Chairman be authorized .to sign the grant application to the North Dakota Law Enforcement Council for' exercise equipment for the County Jail, the to the County to be $290.00. Motion carried. cost Mrs. Wo~d moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the County Sheriff's Department be authorized to purchase two radar units from the State Highway Department at a cost to the County of $1,167.00. Motion carried. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mrs. Wold seconded that the Commissioners sign the Applicant's Local Agent forms designating County Auditor Duane Hoehn and County Road Superintendent Steve Grindberg as the County's agents to sign documents for flood disaster. Motion carried. Mrs. Wold moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the letter from Attorney Robert A. Ramlo enclosing notice of intent to file claim for personal injuries be received, filed and a copy referred to the County's insurance company. Motion carried. Mrs. Wold moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Vouchers No. 60,268 through No. 61,004 and Revenue Sharing Voucher No. 180 be approved and ordered paid. Motion carried. On motion by Mrs. Wold and seconded by Mr. Hendrickson, the meeting was adjourned.