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Commission Minutes--April 5, 1999 1959 the County Engineer dated March 25, 1999. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 8. EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FILES, Retain services of Fox Lawson & Associates MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to authorize the County Coordinator to complete the paperwork for the retention of compensation files with Fox Lawson & Associates, according to memorandum dated March 26, 1999. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 9. CONTRACT APPROVAL, Fargo Cass Public Health: Houston Engineering MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to approve the following contracts submitted by respective department head and portfolio commissioner, subjectto State's Attorney approval; and authorize the chairperson to sign: On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Fargo Cass Public Health-OPOP (Optimal Pregnancy Outcome Program) Houston Engineering--flood insurance restudy approved by Board on March 1, 1999 10. JAIL SITES, Public comment This was the time advertised for public comment on the following proposed Cass County jail sites: 1) 45th Street Northwest between 12th Avenue and 19th Avenue North; 2) near the intersection of 34th Street and 4th Avenue, which is south of Main Avenue and east of Interstate 29; and 3) adjacent to the Cass County Courthouse. A public comment period was also offered at the last Commission meeting. Mrs. Quick invited those wishing to express their opinion on the proposed jail site to come to the podium, state their name and address, and limit their comments to three minutes to allow everyone an opportunity to participate in the discussion. Written comments may be e-mailed or sent to Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, until this Friday. The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on April 12, 1999, at 3:30 PM in the Commission Room at the Courthouse for the purpose of selecting a site for the proposed jail prior to the April 20th vote. Wayne McKelvey, Fargo, applauded the Commission on the jail information they have provided to the public. He believes a new jail is needed for the benefit and safety of the county jail staff. He would have preferred the sales tax option of 1 % for 2 years but is aware of the compromise made by Commissioners with the retail community. As far as site selection, he would leave that decision up to Commissioners but the current site would be his least favored option. Martin Wishnatsky, Fargo, said there is no need to build a new jail facility but continue to use the current one. As far as additional space, he believes the growth in crime in this country comes from the fact of legalizing abortions and this city should cease police protection of this industry. Also, he is concerned that the Board spent tax dollars to take out advocacy advertisements on the jail issue, and he submitted a proposed corrupt practices ordinance to include ballot measures for the Board's consideration.