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- - 20. 21. -- Commission Minutes--August 6, 2001 2324 MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to follow the formal bid advertising procedure for County Road 11 repairs, including in the specifications that the work is to begin immediately following the award of a contract, and that the County Highway Department continue to monitor the road to prevent any change in the roadway, even to the extent of making it one lane if necessary, to insure the safety ofthose driving on thatsection of county highway; and further, that an emergency clause in the State law regulating competitive bidding be considered by the State Legislature in the next session. Discussion: Mr. Burdicksuggested a second motion declaring that an emergency exists on this section of road so the Highway Department could proceed with repairs, in the event there is some freedom under the law to omit the formal bidding process. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to declare that an emergency exists on Cass County Highway 11 north of Mapleton, and that if further information from legal counsel allows the county to move forward quicker than following the formal bid process, that notwithstanding the original motion, the County Engineer may solicit informal quotes from several qualified contractors. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve Voucher No. 155,167 through No. 155,434. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. PERSONNEL POLICY ON TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT TO BE DISCUSSED; BUDGET MEETINGS NEXT WEEK; BUILDING AND GROUNDS UPDATE; JOINT DISPATCH CENTER SIGNING CEREMONY; NDACO CONVENTION; WEST FEST PARADE; SUBDIVISION REVIEW COMMITTEE, Committee reports Mrs. Schneider requested a meeting of the Personnel Overview Committee to discuss Personnel Policy Section 6.30 on travel reimbursements. Mr. Montplaisir reminded everyone of budget meetings next week. Bonnie Johnson informed Commissioners that the new front doors have now been installed at the Courthouse. She also said pedestrian crosswalk signs have been placed at the front of the building, due to safety concerns. A signing ceremony is scheduled for 3:30 PM Tuesday, August 7th, at the Heritage Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead for the joint operation of 911/dispatch functions. The Joint Powers Agreement will be signed by the Cities of Fargo and Moorhead, the Counties of Cass and Clay, and F-M Ambulance Services, Inc.