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Commission Minutes--January 5, 1998 1762 Section 7: EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be in effect from and after the date of final passage by the Board of Commissioners for Cass County, North Dakota, and its publication according to law. PASSED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cass this 5th day of January, 1998. 16. ORDINANCE FIRST READING, Flood Damage Prevention Keith Berndt, County Engineer, drafted a flood damage prevention ordinance in response to a requirement for adoption of a flood plain management ordinance in order to complete the enrollment process for the National Flood Insurance Program. Mr. Berndt indicated FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and North Dakota State Water Commission requirements make it important that Cass County adopt an ordinance in a timely manner. He said there are some legal questions because the ordinance is written to apply only to those unincorporated areas not included in another city or township floodplain ordinance. He has referred the proposed ordinance to the State's Attorney for review. MOTION, passed Mrs. Quick moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to approve first reading of a County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and to publish a summary of the ordinance in the official newspaper at least 20 days prior to second reading/adoption. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 16. FLOOD ISSUES, Waiver request: Lake Agassiz Regional Development update: removal process (Heritage Hills Homeowners Association) Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, reported the Department of Housing and Urban Development has granted Cass County's low-income waiver request at 27.6% based upon financial information provided. The county had requested the waiver at 31.5%. Irv Rustad, Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation, provided the tabulation of bids received December 30, 1997, for the Cass County Phase I Hazard Mitigation Acquisition Program. He said the sale generated about $148,000 and will save demolition costs on those properties. Mr. Rustad said his committee is recommending a July 1st deadline for moving the homes under this program. Commissioner Schneider arrived at this time and chaired the meeting after this topic. Diane Pilkington, Heritage Hills Subdivision, addressed the board at this time to express concerns from her neighborhood of possible road damages while moving the homes and future deterioration. Other residents from Heritage Hills present at today's meeting were Warren Wilson, Craig Strehlow, Glenda Schmit; and Vern Muscha from Stanley Township. On the road concerns, Mr. Berndt believes it is important to move the homes as quickly as possible, preferably while the ground is still frozen, or else wait until the summer when the road base regains its strength after spring thawing. He recommends a pre-haul and post-haul inspection to determine any potential damages, for which the moving contractor should be responsible. Mr. Goff agreed any road damages should be the responsibility of the contractor doing the work, and commissioners should decide who will pursue the moving company if there are disputes over road damages.