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Commission Minutes--August 3, 1998 1847 8. RESOLUTION #1998-14 RESCINDED, County Road 31 reconstruction proiect MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to rescind Resolution #1998-14 passed by the Cass County Commission on July 20, 1998, concerning the condemnation of the Blackmore property for County Road 31 reconstruction. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 9. CONTRACT APPROVAL, Foss Associates: Border States Paving MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to approve the following contracts submitted by respective department head and portfolio commissioner, subject to state's attorney approval; and authorize the chair to sign: On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Foss Associates-jail consultants Border States Paving--County Highway Improvement District #98-1 (County Road 21, EDA project No. 05-19-59049), contingent upon EDA approval, in the amount of $387,861.70 10. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CASS COUNTY, Application for additional housing vouchers MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to send a letter of support for the application of the Housing Authority of Cass County for an additional 41 housing vouchers. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 11. COMMISSION POLICY MANUAL, Tax Incentive Policy Section 34.00 amended Mr. Koenig proposed changes in the county's tax incentive policy, as recommended by a committee consisting of himself, John Goff, Michael Montplaisir, Frank Klein, and Bonnie Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was on vacation at the time the committee met, however, she has now reviewed the proposed policy changes and concurs with other committee members. The modifications, according to Mr. Koenig, clarify the intent of the county's policy after a question was raised at the May 18, 1998, Commission meeting about whether the county's tax incentive policy pertains to new or existing structures. Language was added to state that this policy is a business expansion and jobs creation policy and applies to new and existing business, as well as new or existing buildings. New construction is not required to make application for tax exemptions under this policy. Mrs. Schneider invited comments from the board or from the audience. Hearing none, the Board proceeded. MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to amend the Commission Policy Manual Section 34.00, Tax Incentive Policy, as recommended by the Tax Incentive Policy Review Committee. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 12. FLOOD UPDATE, Sale of Scherling property Irv Rustad, Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation, gave an update on flood-related activities. He did not have a revised budget sheet today, however, he said no money has been spent since the last print-out Commissioners received.