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Commission Minutes-October 20,2008 3431 during construction of the original jail, no modifications were made during the design or construction of the two new pods. The fresh air intake in the additions meet required separation from the existing stack, but because of wind speed and direction, exhaust fumes are traveling from the stack to the fresh air intake. He recommends the stack be extended to eliminate the problem and said his firm will assist the county in design and calculations relating to the extension. Mrs. Johnson said she already had a stack extension design and calculations from Grant's Mechanical of Fargo to solve the problem. Foss did not address the financial responsibility for the repairs. Mr. Wagner asked who is liable financially and who will repair the generator cooling tower and generator stack. The letter received from Foss Architecture outlines that their firm will work with the county, but did not outline how to address the repair costs. Mr. Pawluk suggested the board direct the county administrator to affect a solution for both problems that seems most reasonable. He believes both are design issues and suggested the state's attorney seek to recover costs resulting from faulty design and consulting work. Mr. Wagner is disappointed that representatives from Foss Architecture are not present today to discuss these problems. He also suggested the state's attorney review the financial responsibility of the county and the architect regarding both issues. Mr. Pawluk said the first priority is to extend the generator stack. Mrs. Johnson received an estimate of $8,810 from Grant's Mechanical to repair the generator stack, and the parts will take three weeks to arrive. Mrs. Johnson said the cooling tower repair may involve replacing the wood curbs with steel curbs; however, before she proceeds with the project, she needs professional expertise on how to plan for the repair. There was discussion on what account to use to cover necessary costs. County Auditor Michael Montplaisir said the jail maintenance budget could be used for the repair to the generator stack. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to repair the generator stack at the Cass County Jail at a cost not to exceed $8,810. Discussion: Sheriff Laney is satisfied with the action taken today by the board. Mrs. Johnson said the cooling tower issue will have to wait for today because she needs a professional opinion on how to proceed with the repair. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. ROAD DEPARTMENT UPDATE, Budaet for 2009 revised County Engineer Keith Berndt said after the last commission meeting he was asked to provide potential cuts to the 2009 Road and Bridge budget to help pay back the $2.3 million loan from the county building fund, which was needed to pay for higher road construction costs in 2008. He provided the board with some potential reductions for their consideration and said it will be necessary to cut at least $1 million to pay back the building fund and to provide a reasonable ending balance for 2009.