1b. Joint public safety building-scope of services

--- Building Committee-January 21,2009 3 MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Montplaisir seconded to direct the County Administrator contact the City of Fargo to work with their professional consultant to draft a detailed scope of services and cost estimate to present to the Cass County Commission. Motion carried. 5. ANNEX SPACE VACATED BY VETERAN'S SERVICE, Committee approved space to be used bv Social Services Mrs. Johnson said the Veteran's Service Office move from the Annex to the Courthouse was completed about two weeks ago. She said existing furnishings were left at the Annex as furniture was ordered for their new office space. Chip Ammerman, Social Services Director, was present. He said two new employees will begin on February 2nd. He provided floor plans of the Annex showing locations of current staff office changes, new employee office space and potential unoccupied rooms. He said the only areas available for future growth are conference rooms, which may be divided to allow for additional offices. He said the existing furniture will be used-the only items needed are chairs. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Montplaisir seconded to allow Social Services to use the space on the Annex 4th floor, recently vacated by the Veteran's Service Office. Motion carried. This item will be scheduled at the next county commission meeting for final approval. 6. OTHER BUSINESS Mrs. Johnson said a hearing on House Bill (HB) 1446 will be held next Wednesday, January 28th in Bismarck. The bill involves court appropriation funding. The commission chair, Robyn Sorum, asked either Mr. Vanyo or Mr. Wagner, who serve on this committee, to represent the commission. Judge Herman anticipates two district judges may be present at the hearing. Mr. Wagner agreed to attend, and Mrs. Johnson said Sheriff Laney and his chief deputy will also attend the hearing. 7. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 3:30 PM. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Montplaisir, seconded by Mr. Vanyo, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at about 5:30 PM. Minutes prepared by Heather Worden, Administrative Assistant