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Commission Minutes—February 18, 2014 4264 MOTION, passed Mr. Peterson moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the North Dakota Division of Emergency Services for the acquisition of homes identified by the County Engineer and County Administrator using funds from the Flood Mitigation/Emergency Fund for the local cost share. Motion carried. 9. HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP), Acquisition of home in Lake Shure Subdivision Mr. Benson said earlier this month he met with FEMA officials to discuss the Lake Shure bridge project in Reed Township. He said a resident has called about concerns with the bridge and has asked the county to purchase the property. FEMA officials were concerned with a possible delay in the project if this issue is not resolved, and determined the best option may be to acquire the home. He discussed the financial impacts and said there will be some cost savings due to less materials needed for the bridge. He estimates the additional cost to the county will be approximately $37,500. John Swartz, resident of Lake Shure Subdivision, was present. He confirmed that he has agreed to move forward with the acquisition of his property. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to acquire property located at 4802 57th Street North using Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds as part of the Lake Shure bridge project. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 10. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mrs. Scherling moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to approve Voucher No. 276,272 through Voucher No. 276,585. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. FLOOD DIVERSION UPDATE; COMMISSIONERS' DAY; COMMISSION VACANCIES; AUDITOR/TREASURER/RECORDER OFFICES, Committee reports Mr. Berndt said a kick off meeting will be held by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the FM diversion project on Thursday, February 20th in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Berndt and Mr. Vanyo will be in Washington, D.C. next week to meet with congressional leaders and officials from the Office of Management and Budget regarding the diversion project. Mr. Peterson plans to attend the 2014 Annual Barnes County Commissioner Day in Valley City on March 6th Mr. Pawluk said county commission terms for Mr. Vanyo and Mr. Bennett end this year, so there will be two open seats on the board. Mr. Montplaisir said all elected county offices are up for election in 2014. The filing deadline is April 7tn in order for a candidate to place his or her name on the primary election ballot.