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Commission Minutes--March 21,2005 2876 Mr. Pawluk believes it is appropriate to move forward and complete the details of the plan. He said this has been no small process to get to this point, and there has been involvement by a number of people and a lot of thought has gone into the plan thus far. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve second reading of an ordinance for the adoption of the Cass County Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies. Discussion: Mr. Bennett feels the goals and objectives may need to become more appropriate, more positive and more growth initiated. Mrs. Sorum said she does not see the urgency in adopting the ordinance without knowing the details. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried with three members voting "Aye"; Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Sorum opposing. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to establish a sub- committee consisting of the county planning commission members, representatives from the banking industry and the home builders association, and a developer to work with Keith Berndt, County Engineer, on implementation of the ordinance; and that Ken Pawluk be appointed to chair the subcommittee group. Discussion: Mr. Pawluk asked about a timeframe; and Mr. Vanyo said he believes it will take some time to complete. Mr. Berndt suggested a goal of 90 days for the planning commission to consider a draft subdivision ordinance and six months to bring something back to the county commission. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Vanyo asked Mr. Dabbert to provide the name of a representative from the Home Builders Association to serve on the subcommittee. He asked David Wyum to represent developers, and Mr. Wyum agreed to serve on the committee. Mr. Vanyo asked commissioners to contact him about a representative of the banking industry. 12. JAIL EXPANSION, Contract for the addition of two housinQ pods Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, gave an update on the proposed jail expansion project and a draft contract with Foss Associates, who provided architectural services for the initial jail construction. From the time the new jail was built and first occupied in September, 2002, the county anticipated adding two pods in about five year's time. If the board elects to proceed with the expansion now, a construction timeframe shows the new pods would open January 1, 2007. The total estimated cost of the jail expansion is in county reserve funds collected from the one-half cent sales tax approved by county voters. Mrs. Johnson said she reviewed the proposal prior to today's meeting with Commissioner Bennett, who holds the jail portfolio. Mr. Bennett said he is supportive of the two-pod expansion and seeking bids on the project. Sheriff Don Rudnick and Jail Administrator Glenn Ellingsberg were present at today's meeting. Mr. Ellingsberg said the jail population is around 200 inmates now, and he would anticipate seeing an increase in the next couple of years. He believes the timing is right for planning the expansion at this time.