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Commission Minutes--October 1, 2004 2803 the north basement. He said it is important to have good policies for managing the inmates to diminish the potential for vandalism. Mr. Ellingsberg said there will be a policy in place before the new restroom is used, and he will forward a copy to the commission for review. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to authorize the installation of a restroom in the courthouse inmate holding area located in the north basement. Discussion: Mr. Meyer asked the county auditor which fund could be used to pay for the restroom; and Mr. Montplaisir said one of the two building funds, either the west addition or the jail expansion, could be used to complete the project this year. Mr. Wagner asked if the motion includes the cost not to exceed $7,256; and Mr. Bennett said the sheriff's letter is the substance of the motion and would include not exceeding the estimate outlined in the letter. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 12. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve Voucher No. 191,114 through No. 191,476. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 13. DISASTER SEMINAR; CABLE ACCESS CHANNEL; VOUCHER REVIEW; ELECTION UPDATE, Committee reports Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, informed commissioners of an invitation to attend a seminar to discuss community risks in the event of a man-made or natural disaster for all public officials in the surrounding cities and the counties of Cass and Clay. The seminar will be held at 9:00 AM on October 28,2004 at a location to be determined. Mrs. Johnson provided a handout for commissioners and said plans are proceeding with regard to including county commission meetings on the local government access channel through CableOne, like the City of Fargo does for city commission meetings. Mr. Vanyo said he visited with the auditor about revising the voucher list that commissioners review each month, and some good changes have resulted from their discussions. Mr. Montplaisir said voters are receiving absentee ballots for the General Election and over 1,000 ballots have gone out, mostly through the mail. Today, an election kiosk was unveiled by Cass County Government and the North Dakota Secretary of State's Office to provide information to the public, including the requirements for voting and precinct maps of the county so voters can determine where they go to vote on Election Day. 14. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. North Dakota Department of Transportation reminder of annual County Road Advisors' Conference being held October 19-21, 2004 at the Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota;