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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Kmmi4rme n. o oasis Scott Krueger furnished an updated list of unresolved items for the Commission's consideration. Concerning the Cass County Report, Mrs. Stanton suggested reviewing it at regular Commission meetings; and Scott Krueger was directed to invite department heads to attend the meeting individually when their respective department is being discussed. Mrs. Stanton reported that she and Scott Krueger are reviewing the Personnel Policy draft and will furnish a revised copy. Mrs. Stanton stated that she was informed that an employee in the States Attorney's Office is chairman of Phil Watson's campaign for mayor of the City of Faryo, and she feels this is unethical because the States Attorney and the Sheriff work closely with the City of Fargo. She stated that the County has a good relationship with the City of Fargo, and she wanted it made clear that Cass County is not supporting this candidate. She asked if the Commission would be willing to look at some policy on this, and she intends to propose a policy next week. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Chairman, Commissioner Larson and the States Attorney draft a proposal calling for bids concerning the eventual sale of the Cass County Annex. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall reported that Brian D. Shorten was hired by the Fargo- Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments to replace Vijay Sethi as Executive Director. On motion by Mrs. Stanton and seconded by "Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 25, 1986 Chairman Alon Wieland 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. A hearing was held on the Application for Abatement and Settlement of Taxes submitted by Beverly J. Mitchell. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Abatement No. 3827 be approved as recommended by the County Director of Tax Equalization. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A hearing was held on the Application for Abatement and Settlement of Taxes submitted by Premier Technology. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Abatement No. 3809 be approved as recommended by the County Director of Tax Equalization. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. William J. Woell appeared before the Board regarding his request two weeks ago for something in writing from the Commission on their investigation of a matter in the Clerk of Court's Office. He submitted a letter from himself directed to the Commission dated February 23, 1986. Discussion followed after which it was agreed that Commissioner Stanton and Mr. Woell will go to the Clerk of Court's Office and review both sides of the situation, and Mr. Wieland stated that he will respond to Mr. Woell in writing by next Monday. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to receive and file the Cass County Historical Society financial statement for the year 1985, as presented by Ken McIntyre. Motion carried. Mr. Jay Schmallen, Chairman of the Fargo Chamber of Commerce Streets and Highways Committee, was present and submitted written comments on the Metropolitan Council of Governments Metropolitan Area Highway Plan Update. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Cass County Commission not support the 12th Avenue North bridge concept but support a bridge at 19th Avenue North instead. At the call for the question, the motion failed with Mrs. Stanton and Mr. Larson voting "Aye Mr. Wieland, Mr. Eckert and Mr. Sondrall opposing. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Cass County Commission not adopt the Metropolitan Area Highway Plan Update. The motion failed with Mr. Larson and Mrs. Stanton voting "Aye Mr. Wieland, Mr. Eckert and Mr. Sondrall opposing. Mr. Eckert moved to adopt the Metropolitan Area Highway Plan Update as recommended by the Fargo Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Stanton seconded the notion for discussion but stated that the plan affects more than County roads and bridges. Mr. Rick Lane from the Metropolitan Council of Governments stated that by adopting the plan, the County is agreeing with the plan as it affects the County system. Mr. Eckert withdrew the motion and Mrs. Stanton withdrew the second. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Cass County Commission adopt the Metropolitan Council of Governments Metropolitan Area. Highway Plan Update endorsing Alternate #3 for Southwest Fargo; endorsing the concept of a bridge in north Fargo with the understanding that further study be conducted to determine the location; and endorsing the concept of a belt line around Fargo. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A proposal by Commissioner Larson on court reporting for Cass County Court was delayed at this time until he receives input from the Judges. 6291 Cass County Report to be reviewed with department heads Personnel Policy disc St. Atty. Office-- Mrs. Stanton concernd that one employee is chairman of a cam,,-r: paign for Fargo City Mayor Cass County Annex- proposal to be draftd for sale of F -M Metro Council hires Brian Shorten Abate. for Beverly J. Mitchell apprvd. Abate. for Premier Technology apprvd. Wm. Woell again apprd re: response from Comm. on Clerk of Court matter Historical Society annual report Metro. Council Area Highway Plan Update disc. with member of Fargo Chamber of Conim erce -Board makes recommendations Court Reporting proposal delayed