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Commission Minutes--February 4, 2002 2412 proposed automation projects and support functions. Also, the project will include examination of current and potential staffing requirements and management options in the IS Department. The project time line is mid-February to the end of June, 2002, and the total estimated cost is $24,645. Since Cass County has a $6,000 credit with NDACo for automation work, the balance due from Cass County would be $18,645 for the technology assessment. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to approve the plan developed by the North Dakota Association of Counties to conduct a technology assessment for Cass County Government, and to move forward as recommended. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. JAIL TRANSITION TEAM, UDdate bv Countv Sheriff Sheriff Don Rudnick updated the Commission on transition team activities for the period from January 22 through February 1, 2002. More than 200 job applications have already been received, and the closing date for receiving applications is the end of this week. Mr. Meyer asked where the transition team is working since the project trailer has been removed from the site, and the Sheriff responded that they are working in the training room in the new jail. 10. JAIL COMMISSARY AND INMATE IDENTIFICATION, F.M Vendina bid awardlcontract Bids were opened January 11,2002, for jail commissary items and inmate identification system, according to Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor/transition team member. Four bids were received and tabulated with a recommendation to award the contract to FM Vending. Carlos Perez, transition team member, was present today and provided information on the Debitek Cash Card System. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to authorize the chairman to sign a Vending Machine Lease Agreement with FM Vending for commissary items and inmate identification in the new jail, with the ability of the transition team to negotiate the termination clause from 30 days to 60 or 90 days, at the suggestion of the State's Attorney. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. COURTHOUSE WEST ADDITION, Committee to review Dossible eXDansion/funding In an effort to continue discussion on a proposed west addition to the Courthouse, Mr. Wieland asked to appoint a subcommittee to work on the project and explore funding options. He said the first mission of this task force would be to meet with area legislators to determine whether any State funding might be available for expansion of the State District Court into a new county office building. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to appoint a west addition task force consisting of the following committee members: Commissioner Alon Wieland, to serve as chair; Commissioner Scott Wagner, Jail Portfolio; Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator; a representative from the City of Fargo, to be named by the Mayor; a representative of the District Court, to be named by the Presiding Judge; and Rick Hoganson of Foss Associates. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.