The Jamestown Sun
Stutsman County commissioners Tuesday authorized Mike Zimmerman, county highway superintendent, to install signs creating a no-Jake Brake/ quiet zone in the vicinity of the livestock sale barn. Randy Jones and Merle Weatherly attested to a noise disturbance caused by unnecessary use of Jake Brakes, secondary brakes used in semi and heavy trucks near homes.
"I don't understand why a Jake Brake has to be used on a flat road," Jones said.
County Treasurer Jan Thompson presented the annual report on securities pledged by banks to cover the county's deposits. The county has about $10.5 million covered by more than $18 million in pledged securities in five area banks.
"We need 110 percent, so as you can see we're well covered," Thompson said.
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State law requires the county's money to be covered by at least 110 percent in pledged securities.
The commissioners postponed making a decision on whether to raise the road south of Cleveland that is under water or build a new road around the slew. Zimmerman and Commissioners Doug Kaiser and Dale Marks will study the pros and cons and bring a recommendation back to the commission.
In other business, the commission:
* appointed Alice Pekarski to the School Reorganization Committee.
* approved the purchase of a $57,000 main frame computer and software for the county tax office.
* approved raffle, bingo and special event permits for Windsor's 125th anniversary, the Ypsilanti Community Club, Spiritwood Betterment Club, Anchor Bar and the fairgrounds.
* increased mileage reimbursements from 41 cents to 45 cents per mile effective Aug. 1 in accordance with state law.
* approved canceling taxes for two parcels of land in the city of Courtenay.
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* approved a $700 out-of-state travel request from the state's attorney's office for training.
