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14. 15. 16. Comm. Minutes--March 6, 1995 1307 MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and MrS. Schneider seconded to allow District Court to use the office in the courthouse formerly occupied by a Cass County probation officer for public defenders until such time that the overall plan is adopted. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Vehicle replacement purchases, purchase order authorized Mr. Eckert asked if the county has a policy which requires state bids for purchase of vehicles. Mr. Ness said the county tries to purchase vehicles through state bids as much as possible because of the savings to the county. Mr. Eckert suggested the county look at other bids in addition to state bids. County Engineer Keith Berndt said last year he conducted his own bid opening and said state bids were substantially lower than local bids. Mr. Montplaisir said manufacturers give dealers a $200 discount per vehicle under state bids. MOTION, passed Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to authorize issuance of purchase order to Rydell Chevrolet for purchase of one compact two wheel drive extended cab pickup for ~12,859 and one four wheel drive minivan for ~17,184. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. VOUCHERS, Approved Mr. wieland reviewed the bills this month and questioned if certain types of bills (i.e. witness fees, bail bond payments) could be listed in sequence. County Auditor Michael Montplaisir said with the current system this is not possible; however, he is looking at this option for the new accounting system. Mr. Ness recommends withholding payment on Voucher No. 72,441 for North Dakota Weed Association dues. He sent the association a letter last year and did not have his questions answered. Mrs. Toussaint recommends withholding payment on Voucher No. 72,565 for bomb squad trailer. She requested an explanation for this purchase before the bill is paid. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to approve Vouchers No. 72,384 through No. 73,437 with the exception of Voucher No. 72,441 to the North Dakota Weed Association and No. 72,565 to Flashes Trailer and Parts. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION, PARK BOARD MEETING, LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, REGISTER OF DEEDS, Committee reports Mr. Goff said he received an Attorney General's opinion on the repurcussions of Home Rule on Cass County. He will forward a copy of the opinion to the County Commission. Mr. Eckert said a Park Board meeting needs to be held and all were in agreement to hold a meeting on April 3, 1995, before the County Commission meeting. Mr. Wieland said he, Mr. Montplaisir and Mrs. Johnson are going to Bismarck to testify on Superintendent of Schools legislation. Mr. Montplaisir said he will also testify on Primary Election legislation, which in its present form is unworkable for Cass County.