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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA tio.� tAFd6.�i1- o:— y1B915— REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUNE 10, 1986 Chairman Alon Wieland called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson 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 Earl W. Benser. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the abatement be approved in accordance with the recommendation of Clarence Miller, 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 Clark R. Elmore. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the abatement be approved in accordance with the recommendation of Clarence Miller, County Director of Tax Equalization. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Attorney Daniel Twichell presented a proposed Quit Claim Deed from Cass County to the City of Argusville for a 1.9 acre tract of land in the SW* of Section 6- 141 -49 lying east of County Highway 81. The tract is subject to easements to the City of Argusville for dike construction purposes and for ditch purposes. States Attorney Robert Hoy stated that the deed is in proper form and has the proper description. The Commissioners concurred that the value of this tract of land is less than $1,000.00. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to sell the property in question to the City of Argusville for the sum of $1.00 and authorize the Chairman to sign the Quit Claim Deed. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Charles Kahl, District Engineer for the North Dakota Highway Department, reported that the loss to the State Highway Distribution Fund as a result of the ethanol gas tax exemption will be $11 million during the present biennium; and the loss to Cass County will be $190,000.00 if the current tax exemption is continued. Commissioner Eckert stated that the East Central Commissioners Association, at their meeting held June 9, 1986, went on record opposing the exemption and supporting the State Highway Department's efforts to eliminate the exemption. The Commissioners were in agreement that they will address the issue during the next legislative session expressing their concern for all county, city and state highways. Upon the recommendation of County Engineer Don Richards, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded to accept the low bid of General Equipment for $39,500.00 for a used front -end loader for the Road Department. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the contracts with the Northern Improvement Company for two asphalt paving projects, which were awarded on May 20, 1986. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to grant a utility permit to Cass County Electric to install an underground power cable under County Road 1 in Rochester Township. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland informed the County Engineer that there are two culverts and an access being constructed on County Road 10 to the east of Drain #45. Mr. Richards is aware of the location and stated that the property is in the Riverside city limits. Mr. Wieland felt there should be a service road along County Road 10 rather than so many accesses, and he suggested that Commissioner Eckert and the County Engineer meet with the appropriate officials of Riverside, West Fargo and Fargo regarding access and maintenance of Highway 10. States Attorney Robert Hoy informed the Commission that the North Dakota Attorney General's Office has decided to fund a victim witness advocate position in Cass County contingent upon the County providing local matching funds. The State would place a person in the States Attorneys Office on an annual basis to advise victims and witnesses of crime how to obtain necessary counseling and other services that are available to them. Cost of the position for the first year would be $12,000.00, with a grant from the State for $6,000.00. The County would be requested to match this amount with $3,000.00 being paid from the 1986 budget since the program would begin July 1, 1986. The County would have no obligation for fringe benefits, but would be required to provide clerical and telephone service. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to enter into an agreement for a victim- witness advocate position at a cost of $6,000.00, with payment of $3,000.00 from the County Contingency Fund for the period of July 1 through December 31, 1986, and the balance to be budgeted by the States Attorney for 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Administrative Assistant Scott Krueger stated that the Commission needs to determine the term of office for two members of the Salary Review Committee. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Donna Lays be appointed to a one -year term to expire January 1, 1987; and that Rick Lewis be appointed to a three -year term to expire January 1, 1989. Motion carried. r :1 B Abate. for Earl W. Benser apprvd. Abate. for Clark R. Elmore apprvd. Quit Claim Deed to City of Argusville for dike construction St. Highway Distribu- tion Fund report on results of ethanol gas tax exemption and loss of revenue to counties and State Bid awarded for front -end loader Road paving projects contracts signed with Northern Improvement Cass Co. Electric granted utility permit under C1 C10 accesses disc. St. Atty. Victim/ Witness Advocate Program to be partially funded by State Atty. Gen. Salary Review Comm. terms of office set