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Commission Minutes--November 1, 1999 2057 Mr. Berndt said the historic documentation of this bridge is necessary in order for the county to receive federal aid for this project. Commissioners questioned spending almost $6,000 for the historical assessment of a bridge that is only about 50 years old and doesn't appear to be historical in nature. It is not a covered bridge, Mr. Wieland said. Birch Burdick, State's Attorney, said he spoke with Mr. Berndt and also Mr. Koenig, who is the Road Department portfolio commissioner, concerning the provisions for documenting the history of this bridge in order to receive federal funding for its replacement. He suggested to Mr. Berndt that a local college student be approached about completing the historical assessment, which may be cheaper than hiring a contractor. However, it is Mr. Berndt's understanding that specific qualifications are needed for the person conducting the survey, according to the National Historic Preservation Act. Mr. Koenig expressed frustration over this federal requirement and said even though the county will be receiving federal funds to replace the bridge, this is still money paid by taxpayers. He suggested that state and federal government officials be informed of the Board's opinion on this requirement for obtaining federal funds. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to authorize the chairto sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Federal Highway Administration, the North Dakota State Historical Preservation Officer, and Cass County regarding Cass County's Project BRC-0957(54) replacement of Bridge No. 09-143-34.2. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to authorize the chair to sign contract with Cultural Resource Historians in the amount of $5,900 to conduct the field survey, large format photography, and archival research for bridge replacement Project BRC-0957. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 10. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to approve Voucher No. 133,542 through No. 134,016. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 11. MEETING UPDATES; FINAL BUDGET BOOKS; JAIL DESIGN PROGRESS; FLOOD MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING, Committee reports Commissioners reported on meetings they have attended in the past two weeks, as well as upcoming meetings. Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor, said the 2000 final budget books are in the process of being printed and should be available sometime next week.