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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA <br />REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />JANUARY 14, 1986 <br />Chairman Alon Wieland called the meeting to order with four members present, Don Eckert being <br />absent. <br />Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as <br />written. Motion carried. <br />The Chairman introduced the newly hired data processing manager, Richard Offutt, who began <br />employment with Cass County yesterday. <br />Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to adopt Resolution No. 1986 -1 as presented by John <br />Meyer, Veterans Service Officer, concerning cancellation of 1985 taxes for certain disabled veterans or <br />widows of veterans with certain disabilities. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A copy <br />of said resolution is on file in the office of the County Auditor. <br />A certified letter was received from the, State Historical Society stating that their letter of <br />December 9, 1985, notifying Cass County that a nomination of the Cass County Courthouse, Jail and <br />Sheriff's Residence to the State Historic Sites Registry would be reviewed by the State Historical Board <br />at its February 6, 1986 meeting. The notification letter was in error since the Board's meeting is <br />scheduled for February 7th. Therefore, the nomination of the Cass County Courthouse, Jail and Sheriff's <br />Residence to the State Historic Sites Registry has been rescheduled for consideration by the State <br />Historical Board at its May 1 -2, 1986 meeting. <br />Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to receive and file the two Indemnity Bonds on Lost <br />Instrument for Sherrie Tank, and authorize the County Auditor to issue duplicate checks. On roll call <br />vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br />Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to receive the check from the Office of the Attorney <br />General in the amount of $203.98 for Cass County's share of gaming taxes, and refer it to the Sheriff's <br />Department for enforcement of the State's gaming laws. On roll call vote, the motion carried <br />unanimously. <br />Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Larson seconded to grant a leave of absence without pay for Karen <br />Egeberg, who is on maternity leave, as outlined by the States Attorney. On roll call vote, the motion <br />carried unanimously. <br />The County Auditor reported that taxes for the years 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984 are delinquent on <br />property in Woodruff's Addition to the City of Fargo on which Dianne J. Dunkirk owns a garage and has <br />possessory interest in the land through an easement with the City of Fargo. Mrs. Stanton moved and <br />Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign Resolution No. 1986 -2 extending the unpaid <br />taxes as a lien on any real estate owned by the tax debtor, or which he /she may thereafter acquire. On <br />roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A copy of said resolution is on file in the office of <br />the County Auditor. <br />A public hearing was held at 9:30 A.M. on the Community Development Block Grant application for <br />rural housing rehabilitation. The Chairman asked for any comments, and there were none. Mrs. Stanton <br />moved and Mr. Larson seconded to approve the Community Development Needs Assessment and the concept of <br />homeowner contribution, as presented by Claudia Frederick from the Lake Agassiz Regional Council. On <br />roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br />Mr. John Welton and Glenn Ellingsberg, County Safety Director, appeared before the Board regarding <br />a safety program. They expressed three areas of concern, these being the need for a safety manual, the <br />disposal of unused equipment in storage areas, and a recommendation that an area be set aside for the <br />custodians. <br />Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Glenn Ellingsberg be authorized to publish a Cass <br />County Safety Manual at an estimated cost of $250.00, to be paid from the County Contingency Fund. On <br />roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton suggested printing a publication date on <br />the manual. <br />Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Glenn Ellingsberg be authorized to institute a <br />program to eliminate obsolete and unused items in the County buildings. On roll call vote, the motion <br />carried unanimously. <br />Concerning space for the custodians, John Welton suggested that the County add a workshop and <br />storage area on the north or west side of the present garage located north of the County Jail. <br />Courthouse remodeling plans show a space for the custodians in the basement of the north addition, which <br />is presently the lunch counter area. Alton Johnson, head custodian, felt he would prefer the garage <br />concept due to the nature of their work. Mr. Welton felt the cost would be quite minimal, and the <br />Commission stated that the space in the basement of the north addition could certainly be used for <br />another purpose. Mr. Wieland questioned the need to hire an architect for an addition to the garage, and <br />the States Attorney stated that it would not be necessary if the cost is under $25,000.00. Mrs. Stanton <br />moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Scott Krueger, Adminstrative Assistant, obtain estimates on expanding <br />the maintenance facilities, and to report back to the Commission within 30 days. On roll call vote, the <br />motion carried unanimously. <br />6284 <br />New Data Processing <br />Mgr. introduced <br />Veterans Tax Exemp- <br />tions approved <br />ryes.1.1 No. liga <br />State Historical Soc <br />will not be consid- <br />ering nomination of <br />Cass Co. Cthse.,Jail <br />Shff. Res. at Feb. <br />meeting <br />Lost Instrument <br />bonds for Sherrie <br />Tank <br />Check from Atty. Gen. <br />for share'of gaming <br />taxes <br />St. Atty. secretary <br />granted leave of abs. <br />without pay <br />Taxes extended as a <br />lien on prop. in <br />Woodruff's Addn. <br />garage owned by <br />Dianne Dunkirk <br />Peso /µt,ovk 40. /986 <br />CDBG public hearing <br />on rural housing <br />rehab. <br />Safety program disc. <br />with Glenn Ellingsberl <br />John Welton <br />Safety Manual to be <br />prepared <br />Co. property unused <br />items to be disposed <br />Maint. dept- -disc. on <br />work space Adm.Asst. <br />to obtain estimates <br />on expanding garage <br />north of Jail <br />