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Commission Minutes--February 6, 2006 3030 Recognizing there was a good cross-section of people on the subdivision review committee, Mr. Vanyo asked if there was any particular area that was more controversial than others. Mr. Zimney responded that the river set-back requirement is a big change from the current subdivision regulations, and the committee thinks this may be an area of concern and possible opposition. He said another area that may generate further discussion is the density restriction. Mr. Vanyo asked if it appears that any developers are concerned about changes in the subdivision regulations, and Mr. Zimney said he has not received any negative comments. Rich Sieg, Highway Superintendent, was asked for his opinion on the subdivision ordinance, and he believes this is a move in the right direction. Jonathan Anderson, Assistant State's Attorney, prepared the language for Section 906, Penalties and Violations, and was present at today's meeting. He and Mr. Burdick talked with the board about zoning authority issues, and they have some technical aspects to work through but suggested moving forward with the first reading. Mr. Bennett asked if they will have the additional information ready by the second reading, scheduled for March 6th, and Mr. Burdick said he would. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the first reading of Ordinance #2006~1, Cass. County Subdivision Ordinance; and to schedule the second reading and adoption for March 6, 2006, allowing time for publishing a summary of the ordinance in the official newspaper at least 20 days before the second reading. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. COMMISSION POLICY MANUAL, Amend Section 8.10, Bid OpeninQ Procedures Rich Sieg, Highway Superintendent, proposed a change in Commission Policy Section 8.10, Bid Opening Procedure (for County Roads). Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, said the change is needed to mirror state law for the paragraph that quotes North Dakota Century Code 24-05-04. At Mr. Sieg's request, she said an addendum is included that would require' informal bidding for the purchase of county road machinery and other articles, or any contract for highway improvement, which is $50,000 or less. If the sum exceeds $50,000, the county highway department would be required to follow the state bidding process. After a highway department study in the late 1980's, Mr. Sieg said the department now has more engineering staff and less equipment because more work is done through contracting. Mr. Wagner said the board will have final approval of equipment acquisitions through the county's purchase order process. He said the county uses an informal process to acquire motor pool vehicles. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to amend Commission Policy Manual Section 8.10 to conform with North Dakota state law; to make proper reference to the North Dakota "Contract Drafting and Review Manual" published by the North Dakota Attorney General; and to include an addendum to Section 8.10 allowing informal bidding for the purchase of county road machinery and other articles, or any contract for highway improvement, which is fifty thousand dollars and under.