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Commission Minutes-May 5, 2008 3355 and assisted with much of the clean up efforts. She said the county has a $2,500 deductible and costs for new pipe and installation will exceed the deductible. The largest expense will be for mechanical services. She said time spent on the project by maintenance staff was documented for insurance purposes. Mrs. Johnson praised the three maintenance staff who worked on this project, Gene Gartner, Jason Smith and Jerry Johnson, for their work. She also thanked Professional Building Services for their clean up efforts. Mrs. Johnson said hairline cracks were found in another section of cast iron pipe between the basement kitchen and mechanical area, which will be replaced this Saturday, May 10th, rather than closing the building during the week. Gene Gartner will work with the contractors on Saturday. 7. HEAD START BUILDING PURCHASE AGREEMENT, Update Mr. Pawluk requested an update on the purchase agreement for the former Head Start building. Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor, said an agreement was drafted by the state's attorney and sent to Lloyd Sampson, whose bid was accepted by the county. Mr. Sampson reviewed the document and submitted a few revisions. According to the county auditor, Mr. Sampson has requested a zoning change through the City of Fargo Planning Office. Mr. Pawluk asked Mr. Montplaisir to keep in contact with the Fargo Planning Office regarding this issue. Birch Burdick, State's Attorney, said within the next day he will review the revised agreement, and he anticipates the document will be signed by mid-week. He said closing on the property is contingent upon approval of the re-zoning request. The closing is to be completed within 60 days after signing the agreement. 8. BUILDING COMMITTEE UPDATE Mr. Wagner said the commission approved a contract addendum with Foss Architecture and Interiors on November 19, 2007, for a west addition to the Courthouse. The addendum allowed the planning process to begin on creation of new schematic designs. He said space consultants conducted initial interviews with departments in March. They scheduled a follow-up visit last week and have toured and photographed offices at the Courthouse and Annex. Mr. Wagner said the next meeting of the building committee is scheduled for June 11, 2008, at which time he hopes to have received comments from the consultants. 9. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve Voucher No. 226,220 through Voucher No. 226,484. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 10. GFMEDC SALES TAX ORDINANCE; FARGO PARK DISTRICT ARCHERY TOURNAMENT; COUNTY PARKING LOTS; ANNEX AIR HANDLER; NACo RESOLUTION, Committee reports Mr. Montplaisir said the primary election ballot includes a % cent sales tax question for the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC). The next step in