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Commission Minutes--February 6, 2006 3032 MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to adopt a resolution in support of the GDU (Garrison Diversion Unit) Import to the Sheyenne River Alternative for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project; and that Commissioner Pawluk be authorized to testify in support of North Dakota's preferred alternative at a public hearing to be held in Fargo on February 15, 2006. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 12. VOUCHERS, Approved Mr. Pawluk inquired about the voucher review and approval process. Mr. Montplaisir said a. staff member in his office reviews all the bills and prepares a list, which is presented to the county commission for evaluation and the board's approval before checks are mailed. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to approve Voucher No. 204,291 through Voucher No. 204,689. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 13. MEETING UPDATES; HORACE ROAD MEETING; COURTHOUSE BUILDING COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING; BUDGET REPORTS FROM AUDITOR; CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS, Committee reports Commissioners and staff reported on meetings they have attended in the past two weeks, as well as upcoming meetings. Commissioners Pawluk, Sorum, Bennett and Vanyo, as well as county staff, attended a meeting with the Horace City Commissioners on January 31, 2006 at the Horace City Hall concerning County Road 17 access issues. Both boards agreed towork together on future road issues and continue to hold informal meetings periodically. Mr. Wagner said he scheduled an organizational meeting of the courthouse building committee for 3:45 PM on Friday, February 24, 2006, in the Commission Room. Mr. Vanyo suggested that the county auditor take some time at a future meeting to explain the recently distributed budget reports from his department. Mr. Montplaisir said the purpose of the budget reports is to be more proactive so all departments can more readily see their line item balances and know their budget status. Mr. Bennett talked with the state's attorney about condemnation proceedings and the subsequent award of damages. Mr. Burdick said some clarification may be needed in the future to determine if this board wants the condemnation review board to come back to the county commission with their findings. 14. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried.