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Comm. Minutes--January 21, 1991 612 17. AUDITOR'S OFFICE, Space reconfiguration Auditor Michael Montplaisir presented preliminary plans and a cost estimate of $24,610 for remodeling space to accommodate moving the Tax Director's office to the same area as the Auditor's Office. The offices would remain separate departments but the Auditor's Office would benefit from the knowledge and experience of the Tax Director, and the Tax Director will be available to answer property and tax questions as they are raised. Mr. Risher asked how much inconvenience this remodeling will cause, and Mr. Montplaisir said it will inconvenience the Treasurer's Office because they would lose one work station. He said he would like to visit with the current Treasurer and the Treasurer-elect about the remodeling plans. Mr. Shannon said he understands no money was budgeted for this remodeling, but it is a Model Project recommendation to have these departments work together as much as possible. He suggested that Mr. Montplaisir proceed with discussions with others involved and report back to the Commission at the second meeting in February. 18. CENTRAL PURCHASING, Resolution #1991-2 An agenda item on central purchasing was deferred from the last meeting until Mr. Risher discussed it with county department heads. MOTION, withdrawn Mr. Risher moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to approve Resolution #1991-2 whereby the Board of Cass County Commissioners authorizes the Cass County Auditor's Office to purchase supplies through the Fargo Public School District, and that all departments of Cass County work through the Cass County Auditor's Office for the purchase of supplies. Discussion: Mrs. Toussaint asked if departments could purchase supplies elsewhere if they found some items cheaper, and Mr. Wieland said his concern is quality of the products. Mr. Risher said he told department heads they could purchase items that are cheaper elsewhere or where the quality is better if they could justify the cost difference. He said a central purchasing committee was appointed and they will try to standardize some of the items that are used daily. Mrs. Toussaint suggested amending the motion, and there was no objection when Mr. Risher withdrew his motion. Mr. Eckert asked what vehicle would be used for picking up supplies, and Mr. Risher said the Maintenance Department could put a small topper on the pickup they now drive. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Risher seconded that the Board of Cass County Commissioners authorizes the Cass County Auditor's Office to purchase those supplies through the Fargo Public School District which County department heads are able to purchase at a cheaper cost and which are of acceptable quality; and that all departments of Cass County work through the Central Purchasing Committee for the purchase of supplies, with a complete review of the central