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Commission Minutes--September 7, 1999 2038 electronic central repository in accordance with the Register of Deeds/FEMA Grant, which will pay for the entire cost of this agreement. Mr. Steiner said it is a similar system to what was recently installed in the Cass County Register of Deeds Office. Birch Burdick, State's Attorney, reviewed all of the contracts with Mr. Steiner and approved them as to form. His only comment was whether the Commission should consider asking for competitive bids, although it is not required by statute, but he also recognizes this may be a unique product. MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to authorize the Cass County Commission Chair to sign the Eagle Computer Systems, Inc. sales agreement. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 15. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Resolution declaring public necessity to take land delayed Keith Berndt, County Engineer, provided additional information and photographs on a section of County Highway 14 south of Horace, adjacent to the Sheyenne River, which has been damaged by a riverbank slide. He feels it is necessary to move the road further from the river which will require an additional 5.172 acres of land. The land was appraised at $1,180, and he provided a copy of the appraisal; however, the landowner indicated in previous telephone conversations that the land was similar to other properties in the area that sold for $8,000- 10,000 per acre. Mr. Berndt said he was unable to reach Mr. Mickeal Fosse, the landowner, to inform him of the proposed resolution declaring public necessity to take land, which is on the Commission agenda for today. Since Mr. Berndt was unsuccessful in his efforts to contact Mr. Fosse to give him an opportunity to be present today, Commissioners asked about delaying this item. Mr. Berndt said no bids were received at last week's bid opening so there is no contract to do the work, however, he is under some pressure to get it done because of a deadline set by FEMA. He has requested an extension of that deadline but has not received a response at this time. He is considering purchasing the materials from a contractor and doing the dirt work with county forces. MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to delay a decision until the September 20th Commission meeting on the resolution declaring necessity to take land for County Highway 14 slide repair. Discussion: Mr. Berndtsaid a two-week delay is acceptable, however, he would like to do the work yet this fall. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 16. JAIL SITE, Purchase of additional three acres to eliminate public street behind the facility In a letter to Commissioners dated September 1, 1999, Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor, indicated the county received a favorable offer to purchase additional land east of the proposed Cass County correctional facility from Prime Properties, the current owner. This tract, consisting of 3.02 acres, was omitted from the original purchase in an effort to control costs and was not viewed as absolutely necessary for the jail site. However, the property is being offered for sale at the purchase price of $70,000, which is quite favorable. This item was added to the agenda today because the closing deadline is September 18, 1999. Mr. Montplaisir said this land would provide a natural buffer and eliminate the possibility of a public street behind the jail, making the area more secure. Since this land has been used by