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Commission Minutes--September 3, 2002 2499 Mrs. Schneider said the situation in Reed Township is now considered flood mitigation, even ,-. though it began as an access problem due to the condition of the bridge at this location. She tends to favor using avaiiable money for the greenway project, she said. One of the Reed Township property owners, Vicki Brodsho, was present and said purchasing the two homes north of West Fargo would be the start of a long-term fix to the problems in that area. Mr. Berndt said a study of the slide area was done by the Moore Engineering Company at the request of Irv Rustad, Lake Agassiz Regional Councii; and the results were sent to state and federal emergency management officials. ,... Mr. Berndt said it is up to the commission to decide whether they prefer to apply the funds to furthering the contiguous greenway plan or to purchase the properties discussed today. He is unaware of any other funding sources for the Reed and Stanley Township properties. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to authorize the acquisition of two Reed Township homes and one Stanley Township home experiencing riverbank failures. Cass County will offer 85% of appraised value with the owners assuming the 15% local match. Discussion: Mr. Wieland believes the Reed Township bridge was weakened by flooding over the years and he supports the buy-out at 85%, however, he would like more time to review the Stanley Township property acquisition. AMENDED MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to amend the previous motion to delay the purchase of the Stanley Township home until the Board can review the situation further and determine the remaining program dollars. Further discussion: Mr. Wagner said he is sympathetic to all of the property owners, however, he does not believe the Reed Township bridge closing eliminated access to the property. At the call for the question on the amended motion, the motion carried with three members voting "Aye," Mr. Wagner and Mrs. Schneider opposing. At the call for the question on the main motion, the motion carried with three members voting "Aye," Mr. Wagner and Mrs. Schneider opposing. 17. JAIL TRANSITION TEAM, Update by Sheriff's OepartmentlTransition Team reassillned Michele Boucher, Sheriffs Department, said staff training is complete except for three people in Master Control, who are finishing this week. She is preparing the transportation scheduie for inmate court appearances. Ms. Boucher and members of the Commission discussed the Jail Dedication held on August 28 and the VIP Overnight held on August 29, 2002. Both events were very successfuL Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator/Jail Project Coordinator, said 105 people participated in the overnight event. Mr. Wieland and County Auditor Michael Montplaisir welcomed approximately 1,100 citizens who participated in the jaii public tours on Saturday, August 31st. There were many positive comments from the public about the facility and the correctional officers who conducted the tours on Saturday. Mr. Wieland asked Ms. Boucher to pass that along to the stafl. -- Mr. Wieiand said the jail transition team, consisting of members Wait Wiilis, Micheie Boucher, Carios Perez, Keliy Perez, Linda Skogen, Bonnie Johnson and Mike Montplaisir are to be commended for the work they have done over the past 1 Y, to 2 years to ensure the new jail is a safe and humane facility for staff, inmates and the community.