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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—September 8, 2016 3 <br />2016 Proposed Budget Revisions <br />Randy Richardson said revisions to the 2016 budget are needed to reallocate funds to pay for <br />the $45 million cost share to the Corps of Engineers. He said the dollars are available but need to be moved from different program categories to cover the cost. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Mahoney moved and Ms. Otto seconded to approve the proposed budget revisions for 2016 as presented. On roll call vote, the motion <br />carried unanimously. <br /> Voucher approval <br />The bills for the month are with CCJWRD for costs associated with the Metro Flood Diversion, in-town levees, OHB levee, and Oxbow Country Club golf course construction; Dorsey & Whitney LLP for legal services; Erik R. Johnson & Associates, Ltd. for legal services; Ohnstad <br />Twichell, P.C. for 4th Street Pump Station legal services; and Ohnstad Twichell, P.C. for P3 <br />bond counsel. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mr. Mahoney moved and Mr. Grindberg seconded to approve the vouchers in the amount of $1,350,395.14 for August, 2016. On roll call <br />vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br /> 9. OTHER BUSINESS <br />Mr. Grindberg discussed establishing a deadline for bills and other items to be submitted for <br />the Finance Committee and Diversion Board agendas in order to eliminate amended items. <br />Mr. Pawluk asked about the status of hiring an Executive Director. Mr. Shockley said the <br />process to hire an Executive Director is not moving forward at this time. In accordance with the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), the two Co-Deputy Executive Directors will fill the role of <br />Executive Director at this time. He believes a different skill set would be needed for the position <br />if the individual is hired before versus after closing on a P3 contract. For this reason, he recommends not pursuing this at this time. The matter could be reconsidered at the time of <br />closing on the P3 contract. He plans to present some recommendations on procedures to the <br />board in October. Mr. Shockley anticipates closing on the P3 contract in late 2017 or the first quarter of 2018. <br /> 10. NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016. <br /> 11. ADJOURNMENT <br /> MOTION, passed <br />On motion by Mr. Pawluk, seconded by Mr. Olson, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 PM. <br /> Minutes prepared by Heather Worden, Cass County Administrative Assistant