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Comm. Hinutes--August 1, 1989 297 REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COHHISSIONERS AUGUST 1, 1989 1. MEETING TO ORDER Chairman Don Eckert called the meeting to order with all members present as follows: Oscar Sondrall, Alon Wieland, Don Eckert, Sharon "Pepper" Toussaint, and Gene Shannon, 2. MINUTES APPROVED MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the minutes of the two previous meetings of July 11 and July 18, 1989, be approved as presented by the Commission Secretary. Motion carried. 3. AMBULANCE SERVICE, Adjustment in rate structure P.C. Davidson and Pat Murray from F-M Ambulance Service were present to request Commission approval for an adjustment in their rate schedule, which would be an increase in user fees for advanced life support calls. Mr. Eckert asked if County Commission approval is necessary since it, is not a request for an increase from Cass County. Mr. Davidson stated that the present contract may not require Commission approval, but he did not feel he could raise the rates without it. Mr. Murray stated that they are drafting a new contract which will require Commission approval to change their rates. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to receive and file the request from F-M Ambulance Service, and that it be used as base 'line data when Cass County renegotiates the contract. Mr. Hieland stated that if the motion does not allow for the increase to take effect, he could not support it. Mrs. Toussaint stated that it appears they can raise their rates without Cass County approval but if the new contract requires it, the Commission can deal with it at that time. Mr. Davidson stated that he did not feel he should change their rates without notifying the County, even though the contract may not require the Cass County Commission approval. Fargo City ordinance requires City Commission approval, and a new contract with Clay County requires their approval. Mr. Eckert stated that he respects Mr. Davidson's remarks and felt the Commission should give him their support. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried with three members voting "Aye", Mr. Wieland and Mr. Eckert opposing. Mr. Davidson stated that he will have to study this and justify in his own mind increasing the rates without Cass County approval. Mr. Shannon stated that they do not need Cass County's approval to do this. Mr. Wieland stated that Hr. Davidson has notified the County by his appearance and by his letter but if he still feels he needs the approval of Cass County in order to satisfy contract requirements, he should contact the States Attorney and indicate so to him with a copy to this Commission, and ask to come back with another request.