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Foster County is proposing to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Stutsman County for their emergency management services, but the 911 coordinator position may not end up in the deal.
During the Foster County Commission meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, Foster County Auditor/Treasurer Ellen Roundy told the board that the agreement would be on an annual basis starting April 1 and ending at the end of the year, to renew January 1 of every year thereafter.
She said it will cost the county $2,000 per month, not including office supplies and extra time spent in the event of an emergency in Foster County.
She wasn't sure if Stutsman County will contract for the 911 coordinator position, however.
Confirmation of the JPA is dependent upon Stutsman County board approval. Motion passed.
In other business:
• The end of the Carrington Municipal Court will take place on April 1 of this year, when all court matters will transfer to district court.
• The board met with Chris Thomas of EAPC Architects and Engineers via telephone, who presented a construction update on the courthouse basement project.
Thomas said phase 1 of the project is about five weeks in and each phase is expected to take three months.
He said they are moving some electrical boxes, installing new duct work and modernizing the elevator.
Roundy told the board that she will need access to the community room where her election equipment is stored, as she expects to be testing the equipment in mid-April.
• The county will research how to offer campers a way to pay for camping spots via the telephone or online.
• The board tabled a final decision on the ballot question for road mills until April 8. In the meantime, the board will hold a special meeting on Friday, March 15 at 1 p.m. to discuss the matter.
• The time for the March 19 commission meeting has been moved to 1 p.m.
• The contract for the ambulance building has been approved and signed. It will now be sent to Carrington Health Center for approval.
