12-20-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

Commission Minutes--December 20, 2004 2836 14. TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY, Quit Claim Deed to Neil Hanson MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to authorize the chair and the county auditor to sign a Quit Claim Deed with Neil Hanson for redemption of his property in the City of Buffalo, North Dakota, for payment of all delinquent taxes. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 15. RESOLUTION #2004-15, Approvina Issuance of Health Care Facilities Refundina Revenue Bonds for American Lutheran Homes, Inc. Attorney Jon Arntson, from Arntson & Stewart, P.C., was present to request board approval of a resolution for the issuance of refunding revenue bonds for American Lutheran Homes, Inc. (Bethany Homes). The refunding bonds reduce the interest paid by Bethany Homes, for a savings of about $200,000, according to Mr. Arntson. He said Cass County is not financially obligated for repayment of the bonds. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to adopt Resolution #2004- 15, Approving the Issuance of Health Care Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (American Lutheran Homes, Inc. Project) Series 2004A, Series 2004B, Series 2004C and Series 2004D. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 16. JAIL EXPANSION, Discussion to beain with iail architect. Foss Associates Glenn Ellingsberg, Chief Deputy/Jail Administrator, was present to update the board on the potential expansion of the jail facility. He and County Coordinator Bonnie Johnson met with Rick Hoganson, Foss Associates, which is the architectural firm that provided the initial design of the Cass County jail. They discussed changes that would be needed since the facility was first constructed and cost estimates. A letter from Foss Associates, dated November 12, 2004, was attached to Mr. Ellingsberg's request before the board today. Mr. Hoganson indicated to Mr. Ellingsberg and Mrs. Johnson that proposed design changes should not have a significant impact on the overall cost of the project. It appears the biggest factor likely will be the cost of materials and inflation, upwards of 15% more. Relating to the request for expansion, Mr. Ellingsberg said he does not anticipate any significant reduction in the jail population, as the population of the area continues to grow. He provided information at the Sheriff's Department rotational meeting earlier today showing the average daily inmate population has been over 200 each of the past five months. Mr. Wagner asked when the board would begin receiving requests for new staff with the proposed expansion. Mr. Ellingsberg estimated 2006 would be the earliest, and that would be on an as-needed basis. Otherwise, he said it could be 2007 before new staff is needed. Mrs. Johnson said it is important to remember the jail infrastructure was sized to accommodate approximately 600 inmates, and the board at the time chose to build the existing facility to house up to 256 inmates and put additional sales tax revenue aside to add future pods. The proposed expansion is intended to be part of a smooth transition to build as needed, rather than overbuild at the time of the initial construction.