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51 REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 19, 1988 Chairman Don Eokert called the meeting 'to order with ail members present as follows: Oscar Sondralt, Jeannette Stanton, Ray Larson, Alon Wieland and Don Eokert. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Glenn Ellingsberg, Cass County Emergency Manager, presented copies of Governor George Sinner's Executive Order 1988-1, Proclamation, and News Release regarding Statewide burning restrictions. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that Cass County support Governor Sinner's proclamation to ban burning. Motion oat'tied. Sheriff Don Rudniok appeared before the Board regarding wage adjustments and a staffing analysis. Chairman Eokert stated that the salary study which the Commission approved has not been completed as yet. Mr. Larson suggested beginning the second half of the study, which would be staffing analysis, even before the first half is completed. Sheriff Rudniok stated that he could provide the Commission with staffing requirements for his department but questioned if it would be acceptable to the Commission. Mr. Wieland stated that the Cass County Report talks about a staffing analysis for the Sheriff's Department, and it was suggested that cost estimates be obtained for the next meeting. Sheriff Don Rudniok stated 'that the Commission should again consider implementing the 9ii emergency telephone system for rural Oass County. Mrs. Stanton suggested that the Chairman talk with the States Attorney about placing this on the fall election ballot, and Glenn Ellingsberg stated that he has been attending meetings on this topic and will put together some information for the Commission within the next 50 days. Sheriff Rudniok informed the Commission that the Juvenile Detention Center has been over' capacity the past two weekends, and he will need to look at some alternate housing. Richard Offutt, Director of Administrative Services, re-wrote the County's storm leave policy. Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the revised storm leave policy be posted for comments from employees and department heads, to be reviewed by the Commission three weeks 'from today. Motion carried. County Engineer Don Richards presented copies of correspondence to bring the Commission up to date on the bridge situation in Stanley Township between Sections 25-24. He asked for some disposition of a proposal drafted last fall by himself and States Attorney Robert Hoy concerning responsibilities of the County to townships on bridges and culverts.