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Commission Minutes-July 17, 2000 2156 11. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to approve Voucher No. 142,232 through No. 142,704. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 12. JAIL SITE UPDATE; COURTHOUSE/PLAZA PROJECTS; PCSS UPDATE; COUNTY LUNCH COUNTER; CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLASS; MOSQUITOIWEED UPDATE, Committee reoorts Mrs. Johnson said weed cutting and tilling are being done at the jail site to assist in drying out the soil. Mrs. Johnson reported that carpet cleaning and tile stripping at the Courthouse and Annex will be completed this week. She also discussed the front Courthouse plaza project which is taking longer than expected to complete. Mrs. Johnson gave an update on PCSS/UCIS and said an independent contractor was being sought for an analysis of the two systems. Only one contractor from Bismarck applied and a meeting will be held with them soon. Mrs. Johnson said Luigi's, the contractor operating the county lunch counter, cancelled their contract. She has contacted one restaurant who may be willing to run the operation. She also said an employee currently working for Luigi's may be interested in serving as an independent contractor. She will look into both options and keep the Commission updated. States Attorney Birch Burdick said he attended government classes at Fargo South High School to help provide information regarding criminal justice. Mr. Koenig said he attended the Weed and Vector Control meetings this morning. He discussed the mosquito problems and said spraying was completed in numerous cities throughout the county. He said weed spraying has been difficult this season due to the wet weather. 13. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. form letters from numerous Cass County residents opposing the dike/ditch option as a flood control measure and supporting water retention sites; letter signed by 17 employees of the Cass County Sheriff's Department expressing concerns about the service they are receiving from the Fargo Dispatch Center and favoring a transfer to the West Fargo Dispatch Center for handling the county's calls; letter from North Dakota Department of Human Services regarding arrearage calculations (copies made for all commissioners).