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Commission Minutes--October 18, 1999 2053 Mr. Rowenhorst first talked about his credentials and his experience with the planning, or transition, process for the opening of a new jail facility. The Cass County transition team met with him on three separate occasions with a wrap-up of the planning process in early August. He outlined the steps involved in the transition process and said it ensures there is sufficiently trained staff to begin operating the new facility and that the facility, equipment and supplies are ready for operation. He estimated it will take 12-18 months to complete the major work tasks that he outlined. Mr. Rowenhorst provided copies for each Commissioner of a Cass County Jail Transition Plan review draft and highlighted some areas in the report. He said the plan needs a critical review by the Commission, the Sheriff and the transition team. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to receive the draft transition plan presented by Foss/Kimme Associates and forward the proposal to the seven-member transition team and a subcommittee designated by the Commission Chair as follows: Donna Schneider, Portfolio Commissioner Alon Wieland, Jail Building Committee Liaison Don Rudnick, Sheriff The transition team and the subcommittee would meet for review and possible revisions, after which time the plan would be adopted at a subsequent meeting by the full Board. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Quick suggested that Commissioner John Meyer serve as the alternate member of the subcommittee for Commissioner Schneider or Commissioner Wieland, ifthey are unable to attend a meeting. 15. ROAD DEPARTMENT, County Highway 17 bikeway funds requested Keith Berndt, County Engineer, requested the Board's approval to submit an application for funds to construct a bike path four miles in length adjacent to Cass County Highway 17 from County Highway 8 south to Horace. He has the support of a local citizens group who has been getting pledges to help pay the local share of the project. The State of North Dakota anticipates receiving $400,000 in federal transportation enhancement funds, and Mr. Berndt recommends applying for $200,000 for this project, which will cost approximately $525,000. Mr. Wieland hopes the bikeway could be extended north, into West Fargo, sometime in the future. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to authorize the chairperson to sign application for transportation enhancement funds to construct a bikeway adjacent to Cass County Highway 17 south of West Fargo from County Highway 8 (40th Avenue) to Horace, ND. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 16. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve Voucher No. 132,641 through No. 133,541. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.