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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—July 27, 2017 3 <br /> <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Paulsen seconded to approve the vouchers <br />received through July 21, 2017, in the amount of $2,287,450.07. On roll call <br />vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Mr. Vanyo asked about the Champ property under the summary of expenses regarding home <br />buyouts and relocations in Oxbow and whether a settlement had been reached. Mr. Brodshaug <br />said a settlement was reached, and the property closed within the past two weeks. Mr. Vanyo <br />understands the transaction has been completed but would like additional information brought <br />to the next Finance Committee meeting regarding the associated costs on this property. <br /> <br />Recommended Contracting Actions <br />Greg Baisch from CH2M discussed the following contracting actions, which were approved by <br />the Finance Committee and Technical Team: <br /> <br /> Braun Intertec Corporation Task Order 1 (OHB Ring Levee and County Roads 16 and 17)— <br />material testing services in the amount of $147,220.00; <br /> Industrial Builders, Inc. Change Order 17 (2nd Street North Floodwall – South of Pump <br />Station)—add sidewalk drain in the amount of $7,053.34. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Weyland seconded to approve the <br />appropriation of funds for the outlined contracting actions. On roll call <br />vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH UPDATE <br />Interviews were held earlier this week with three candidates for the Executive Director position. <br />Mr. Shockley said more time is needed to review references and background information before <br />a recommendation is provided to the board. <br /> <br />10. OTHER BUSINESS <br />North Dakota Lt. Governor Brent Sanford was present. He said he and Governor Doug Burgum <br />realize the importance of the project. They also understand the impacts to residents living south <br />of the diversion and the need for collaboration with Richland County. He said their office is willing <br />to help with diplomacy efforts and encouraged the Diversion Authority to call on their office for <br />assistance. <br /> <br />11. NEXT MEETING <br />The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017. <br /> <br />12. ADJOURNMENT <br /> MOTION, passed <br />On motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Grindberg, and all voting in <br />favor, the meeting was adjourned at 4:16 PM. <br /> <br /> Minutes prepared by Heather Worden, Cass County Administrative Assistant