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Commission Minutes--May 3, 1999 1975 A request was submitted by Mr. Rustad to amend the "Contract for Professional Services" dated June 1, 1997, for the purpose of modifying the compensation schedule in the contractfor flood administration. The original contract was $69,000, however, the total number of Phase I and Phase II homes to be purchased is 51, and based upon administrative costs of $1,750 per property, the total administrative cost is $89,250. This leaves a balance due of $20,250 to the Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation, to be paid from FEMA and/or HUD funds. MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to authorize the chairperson to sign an addendum to the "Contract for Professional Services" between Cass County Government and the Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation executed by the parties in October, 1997. The purpose of the addendum is to modify the compensation schedule originally set forth in the contract. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 13. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to approve Voucher No. 127,396 through No. 128,134. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 14. MEETING UPDATES; BRIDGE NEAR MAPLETON; FIRE SPRINKLERS IN ANNEX RECALLED; CASS-FARGO COMMISSIONERS JOINT MEETING; CLERK OF COURT BILL; JAIL DESIGN TEAM; FLOOD MASTER PLAN MEETING, Committee reports Meetings attended in the past two weeks, as well as upcoming meetings, were reported on by Commissioners and the State's Attorney, Birch Burdick. A representative on national drug control policy spoke in the Cass County Commission Room last week, and Mr. Burdick will update commissioners in June concerning a pilot project for a juvenile drug court in this county. Mr. Koenig reported on a meeting held in Mapleton, ND with County Engineer, Keith Berndt, concerning the Board's discussion of April 5th on removal of a bridge near Mapleton that has been closed since the 1997 flood. A decision on the future of the bridge has been delayed, and Mr. Koenig said the State's Attorney is reviewing the County's options. Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, said she will apply for money from a trust fund for the purpose of replacing building sprinklers in the Detention Center which have been recalled. She has notified department heads in the Annex building about the situation with the sprinklers. Mrs. Johnson asked for a suggested meeting date with Fargo City Commissioners as it is Cass County's turn to host a joint meeting. The date of June 21, 1999, was selected and Mrs. Johnson will make the necessary arrangements. She requested agenda items from the Board. Mr. Wieland has been appointed to a state-wide committee to help implement House Bill 1275 concerning state funding for clerks of court. The county is aware of a possible referral on this bill passed by the 1999 State Legislature.