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Salaries of Co. Dept Heads evaluation -to proceed on those not affected by the Co. Govt. Study Co. Govt. Study- comments by Soc. Serv. Director CDBG funds for Kind:. True Value Hdwe payment of bills for appraisal and for recording fees Lost Ihstr. Bond apprvd. SE Cass WRD- -death o Howard Emerson Cthse. driveways to be widened Co. Eng. position to be advertised Cemetery relocation update- -disc. on mowing and expend. approved for a sign at the entrance to Springvale Cem. Safety program and loss control disc. Budget proposal from Govt. task force consultants The Chairman received correspondence from Joe Novak of Employment Advisors, Inc. recommending that the position evaluations of County Department Heads be delayed until the Task Force Study recommendations are considered by the Commission. Mrs. Stanton reported that she was approached by a County department head stating that they did not receive notification that this evaluation was being done. Mr. Wieland suggested writing a letter to Joe Novak instructing him to proceed with the position evaluations for those department heads which are not affected by recommendations made in "The Cass County Report Those which may be affected are the Road Superintendent, the Director of Tax Equalization, the Disaster Emergency Services Director, and the Administrative Assistant. Scott Krueger was requested to send a memo at this time to Department Heads informing them of this evaluation of their job and the salary in relation to it. Correspondence was received from Tom Jensen, County Social Services Director, regarding the recommendation in the Task Force Study to charge an annual fee of $100.00 for licensing each day care center. Mr. Jensen stated that the 1985 Legislature has established a fee schedule and a manner in which these funds must be used. Correspondence was received from Robert Hoy, States Attorney, regarding bills in the amount of $800.00 by Appraisal Services, Inc. and $16.00 for recording fees through the Register of Deeds Office in regard to the Kindred True Value Hardware Community Development Block Grant. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that in the absence of a pre- arranged agreement, a letter be sent to the States Attorney and to Scott Bakko of Kindred informing them that the Commission believes these expenses are to be the responsibility of the borrower. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to receive and file the Indemnity Bond on Lost Instrument for the Family Practice Center, and to authorize the Auditor to issue a duplicate check. Motion carried unanimously. Committee reports were given. Mr. Wieland noted the recent death of Mr. Howard Emerson, long -time member of the Southeast Cass Water Resource District. Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to accept the proposal from Camrud -Foss Concrete Construction, Inc. for 192 square feet of 6" concrete to widen the north and south driveways to the Courthouse. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that Scott Krueger prepare an advertisement for the position of a Cass County Engineer as discussed, and have it published with the deadline for submitting applications being July 1, 1985. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. On motion by Mr. Wieland and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY 28, 1985 Chairman Ray Larson called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Lowell Brenna gave an update on the Trollwood Cemetery relocation project. Informal bids will be received by the County Auditor on June 7th for the relocation project. Discussion was held on the type of mower to be used at the newly acquired Springvale Cemetery, and the Commission asked Mr. Brenna to investigate the possibility of contracting for the mowing or for purchasing a used mower suitable for mowing this area. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Brenna, Mr. Eckert and Steve Grindberg meet to discuss maintaining the roads within Springvale Cemetery according to the original design for the area. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that Lowell Brenna be authorized to purchase a sign to be placed at the entrance to Springvale Cemetery instructing persons that they must obtain permission before using it for burials, the cost of the sign not to exceed $150.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Ordelle Brua, County Auditor, requested permission to purchase a filing cabinet from the Emergency Fund for the cemetery records storage; and the Chairman suggested looking for a used one over the next couple weeks. Mr. John Welton from Safety Consultant control and safety program for the County. He make recommendations and suggestions, and his based on a two -year agreement. The Chairman program with participating companies and other for a decision at that time. Mr. Bill Henderson, consultant from Henderson, Young Company appeared before the Commission regarding their proposal for developing a new Cass County budget format. Discussion was held on doing a further study in the area of budgeting, and Mr. Wieland asked whether the County would need to advertise for bids for such a study. States Attorney Robert Hoy will research this question, and the matter was placed on the agenda again for next week. Mr. Eckert reported on a meeting of the Road Repair and Improvement Advisory Committee. On motion by Mr. Wieland and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: Ordelle Brua County Auditor Cass County, North Dakota PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Services, Inc. appeared regarding a comprehensive loss stated that he would not implement any programs but would fee would be $1,000.00 initially plus $500.00 per month suggested that the Administrative Assistant discuss the counties, and report back to the Commission in two weeks ay (arson, Chairman Cass County Board of Commissioners