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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 24, 1987 Chairman Alon Wieland called the meeting to order with all members present as follows: Jeannette Stanton, Don Eckert, Oscar Sondrall, Ray Larson and Alon Wieland. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. The Chairman assisted with the unveiling of a painting in the Commission Room of the main street of the City of Casselton in approximately the year 1891. The painting was done by Dr. Philip Thompson, who completed the art restoration in the Courthouse dome area last year, and the painting is on loan to Cass County by the Tintes family of West Fargo. Upon request of the Tower Corporation, with approval by States Attorney Robert Hoy, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the agreement between the Tower Corporation and Cass County to extend the closing date of the Cass County Annex building from March 1st to April 1st, 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Tower Corporation be authorized to place a 4' X 8' sign on the Annex building for leasing purposes, prior to the date of closing. Motion carried. Mr. Rick Lane from the F -M Metropolitan Council of Governments appeared before the Board for any input on the 32nd Avenue South bridge study. He stated that it is an informational type of study, and they are not seeking action by any commissions. Upon the recommendation of County Engineer Don Richards, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that Cass County request the State Highway Department to award the low bid for bituminous road surfacing on County Road 5 south of Wheatland to F -M Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $498,265.55. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the County Engineer be authorized to place weight restrictions on County roads at the same time as the State Highway Department. Motion carried. Upon the recommendation of the County Engineer, Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to grant three utility permits to the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company near County Roads 18 and 81 south of Fargo. Motion carried. The Chairman requested Don Richards to review the possibility of a low -water crossing to replace a bridge which is in need of repairs by the Dalrymple farm near Casselton. The Chairman will respond to correspondence received from Mr. Harry Halvorson concerning the condition of Cass County Road #31 north of Fargo. District Court Judge Norman Backes appeared before the Board to report that County Court Judge Donald Cooke talked to him last week about certain personal problems that he has. They discussed certain methods that he could use to deal with the problems, and he informed Judge Backes that he will be taking a leave of absence for approximately 4 weeks. Judge Backes stated that the County Court is current in their cases. The District Court has assisted County Court in the past and will continue to do so whenever they can. Mrs. Stanton asked what would happen if the District Court cannot assist, and Judge Backes stated that County Court may fall somewhat behind but he did not believe they would fall more than 30 days behind. The Commission set a tentative date of May 1, 1987, for the Courthouse open house and dedication. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to accept the resignation of County Court Reporter Janet Honek effective March 6, 1987, and that further discussion be held to justify the need for a replacement. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to authorize payment of the bill to Peter Geron for painting and decorating in the amount of $2,862.40, subject to verification of the amounts by the Administrative Assistant. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to grant approval for a raffle Circle of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Leonard, on the date of August 30, unanimously. Upon the request of County Auditor Ordelle Brua, Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. be allowed to have four people serve as a Canvassing Board on election night for State -wide Special Election. Motion carried unanimously. permit to the Elizabeth 1987. Motion carried Larson seconded that she the proposed March 18th 5368 Painting of City of Casselton hung in Commission Room on loan from Tintes' Annex bldg closing date extended and Tower Corp. auth. to put up large sign for leasing purposes Metro Council -32nd Ave. bridge study C5 road surfacing south of Wheatland Road restrictions will soon be in effct NW Bell granted utility permits Bridge replacement possibility disc. Corres. on condition of C31 north of Fgo. Co. Crt. Judge Donald Cooke on leave of absence- reported by Dist. Court Judge Cthse. Open House disc. Resignation of Co.Crt Reporter Payment of bill to Peter Geron Raffle Permit apprvd. Special Election- Canvassing Bd. disc.