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Commission Minutes--February 3, 2003 2557 Mr. Bennett said he believes this is a necessary and admirable service the Johnson's are providing since technology has tended to widen the gap of knowledge between the wealthy and the less wealthy. This is a way to get the tools and software to them also. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to authorize the chairman to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the North Dakota Association of Counties for automation services, according to a letter from Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor, dated January 27, 2003. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to authorize the county auditor to donate used county computers to internetSeniors. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 15. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve Voucher No. 172,926 through No. 173,326. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 16. MEETING UPDATES; lEGISLATIVE REVIEW; JAil CONSULTANT, Committee reports Commissioners and staff reported on meetings they have attended in the past two weeks, as well as upcoming meetings. Mr. Montplaisir attended the East Central Commissioners Association meeting in Jamestown last Monday. Bonnie Johnson, Mike Montplaisir and State's Attorney Birch Burdick reported on bills they are following in the legislative session. They have prepared testimony and traveled to Bismarck on several bills during the session. Mr. Bennett commented that the Friday legislative meetings with county department heads has been very informative, and the county is fortunate to have Mrs. Johnson monitoring bills and keeping key people informed. All commissioners present were in agreement to have Mr. Montplaisir represent the county's best interests concerning a bill relating to bank taxes. Jail consultant, Jim Rowenhorst, will be in Cass County this week for a post-occupancy visit at the Cass County Jail. Mrs. Johnson said he will observe jail practices during the visit. Mr. Vanyo said it is commendable for Kathy Hogan, Social Services Director, to accept the Novus Program through the Dakota Medical Foundation. 17. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. - North Dakota Department of Transportation information on highway improvement project for the 12th Avenue North Bridge in Fargo, and information on Demonstration Projects in the new Federal Highway Bill;