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Commission Minutes-April 20, 1998 1799 Mr. Wieland asked the county flood committee to begin considerations for sale or donating those properties acquired in the buy-out program in order to transfer the property out of the county's name as soon as possible and get some of it back on the tax rolls. Joel Quanbeck, County Planner, agreed with putting the land back to productive use as best as possible and encouraged that consideration be given to any opportunities for future flood prevention. Diane Pilkington and Glenda Schmit, residents of Heritage Hills Subdivision, expressed concerns about the buy-out process in their area. One concern was for the safety of children playing in the street near abandoned properties, and another concern was trash blowing around due to improper disposal. Ms. Schmit indicated trash is being placed in the basement holes rather than being hauled out in dumpsters, in some cases. Mr. Rustad said some of the homes were sold for salvage, however, their contract says they must remove all of the debris from the area and dispose of it properly. Jim Thoreson, Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy, was in the audience and said the department will send a patrol car to Heritage Hills and make an effort to talk to children in the neighborhood about safety concerns. Mr. Rustad said bids will be received until 11 :00 AM on May 20, 1998, at the County Auditor's Office for the sale of 14 remaining properties under the Phase I program. 13. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, Vehicle assigned to Reserve Unit Jim Thoreson requested Commission approval to assign one vehicle to the Sheriff's Department Reserve Unit to use for duties including patrol, dances and warrants. The department recently purchased four new patrol cars to replace those due to be retired. Rather than retiring four, one would be retained forthe Reserve Unit. Mr. Koenig asked what the reserves currently use for a vehicle, and Mr. Thoreson said they use the jail van or find an officer who is off-duty. Mr. Wieland said he does not wish to add a lot more vehicles to the fleet. Mr. Thoreson said adding a vehicle for the Reserve Unit would bring the number of vehicles in the Sheriff's fleet to 31. MOTION, passed Mrs. Quick moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to authorize the Sheriff's Department to retain one vehicle due to be retired so the Reserve Unit has a vehicle assigned for their duties, thereby adding one vehicle to the Sheriff's Office fleet of vehicles. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 14. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to approve Vouchers No. 113,771 through No. 114,142. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 15. COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK; MEETING UPDATES; MEAL REIMBURSEMENTVOUCHERS, Committee reports Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, said three half-hour health information seminars have been set up this week for county employees to attend at no charge during County Government Week.