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Comm. Minutes--September 5, 1995 1383 cost of the proposed culvert crossing is $72,500, with the county's share being about $54,375, and he cannot support this expenditure of public funds to provide a more convenient private property access to some 80 acres of land. In his correspondence, Mr. Berndt requested permission to remove the two closely spaced township bridges in the area when time permits because they are considered beyond economical repair. Estimated replacement costs are $350,000 per bridge. Mr. Eckert said he has been aware of this situation for a number of years and said the county may have a legal responsibility to provide access since the bridges are closed. Mr. Wieland said he doesn't know what the county's legal obligation is in this matter, but there may be a moral obligation to provide access. MOTION, failed Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that the County spend $50,000 to install a pipe arch over Legal Drain #39 between Sections 13 and 24, Maple River Township. Discussion: Mr. Eckert explained that he arrived at $50,000 because the Maple River Water Resource District has approved cost sharing of 25% of the project, the township board indicated they could spend about $2,000, and possibly reducing the total project estimate, although Mr. Berndt reviewed, and closely concurs, with Moore Engineering's estimate. Commissioners then discussed what kind of precedent they may be setting. At the call for the question and Upon roll call vote, the motion failed with Mr. Eckert and Mr. Wieland voting "Aye"; Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Toussaint and Mr. Ness opposing. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded that County Engineer Keith Berndt pursue the purchase of easements to the affected land, at an estimated cost of $2-3,000. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with Mrs. Toussaint, Mr. Ness and Mrs. Schneider voting "Aye"; Mr. Wieland and Mr. Eckert opposing. 16. COMPUTER SOFTWARE, Budget adjustments; contract si_oned: =ayment to H.T.E.. Inc. County Auditor Michael Montplaisir proposed budget adjustments to pay for software, training and equipment in 1995, as opposed to budgeting for it in 1996, for H. T. E. financial, extended reporting, payroll, personnel management, work order, facility management, fleet management and accounts receivable software packages, for a cost savings of approximately $50,000. Data Processing Coordinator Mike Steiner said cost of training may be reduced because county users may not need the maximum number of hours which were estimated for training. Recommended budget adjustments are as follows: 1995 1996 Budget Budget DATA PROCESSING Software $28,500 Equipment 17,500 COUNTY AUDITOR Salaries (25,000) Equipment 1,498 (30,000) (12,500) (11,500)