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Commission Minutes-December 18, 2006 3160 11. JAIL ADDITION CHANGE ORDER, Approved with 20% of costs to be paid bV Foss Architecture Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, said In August she became aware of a construction problem connecting the new jail addition to the existing building. A steel lintel was overlooked in the plan and a "hold open" for conduit had not been designated by the architects in the original building, thus requiring additional work on the second phase of the project. Rick Hoganson and Tom Dewald were present from Foss Architecture. Mr. Hoganson provided a brief history on this request and said his company tries to be fair with the owner as well as contractors when considering change orders. Mr. Pawluk believes this error is not due to an oversight by the county but by the architect. He is involved with a construction project at the airport and said with this type of situation, the persons who made the mistake must contribute 20% toward the repair costs. Commissioners discussed profit margins built into change orders and feel the request today most likely includes a mark up cost. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to approve the change order in the amount of $7,585.00, less 20% of the change order cost to be contributed by Foss Architecture. Discussion: Mr. Bennett asked if the county was charged for change orders requested by the county. Mr. Hoganson said to his recollection his company has not charged the county. Mrs. Johnson said the county has requested a few change orders and has paid for them. On roll call vote, the motion carried with Mr. Pawluk, Mr. Vanyo, Mr. Wagner and Mrs. Sorum voting "Yes" and Mr. Bennett voting "No". 12. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve Voucher No. 213,357 through Voucher No. 213,737. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 13. MEETING UPDATES; CHILD SUPPORT LEGISLATION; BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS SUBCOMMITTEE; SOUTHSIDE FLOOD PROTECTION TASK FORCE; FARGO DOME AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT, Committee reports Commissioners and staff reported on meetings they have attended in the past two weeks, as well as upcoming meetings. Mr. Vanyo said legislation to change child support enforcement from a county to a state office is moving forward with the inclusion that counties will need to reimburse the state for employee benefits. He does not favor the bill with that language. Mrs. Johnson said two buildings and grounds projects slated for next year need to be discussed at a future meeting. She suggested a subcommittee consisting of Mr. Wagner, Mr. Montplaisir and her meet to decide on a recommendation to present to the entire board. Commissioners were in agreement to have the subcommittee meet before the next commission meeting. Commissioners discussed a public meeting held last week. regarding the Southside Flood Protection Plan. Mr. Wagner said the City of Fargo has requested county representation on VW~