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Commission Minutes-March 27, 2009 3492 Mr. Wagner suggested the critical infrastructure, i.e. network communications system, be moved to the Cass County Jail as a precautionary measure. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to move critical infrastructure from the Information Technology Department to the Cass County Jail. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schmaltz wanted to clarify that the server equipment in the Information Technology Department on the first floor will be moved to the Cass County Jail. The phone system in the basement of the Courthouse will be protected by sand bags around the building. There was discussion about construction of a ring dike around the Cass County Jail. Mr. Berndt said a large pile of fill is available which may be used to construct an earthen levee. He said as a precautionary measure, the commission may authorize the construction of levees around the Jail and Courthouse and leave the final decision up to the discretion of county staff. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to move forward with the plans to dike the Cass County Jail and Cass County Courthouse. Discussion: Mr. Wagner said the primary focus should be on protecting equipment and supports an earthen dike around the Jail and sandbagging the Courthouse. Mr. Berndt suggested he and other county department heads be given authorization to proceed with both, if deemed necessary. Mr. Berndt said additional information must be gathered before dikes are built. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 4. FLOOD EVACUATION ADVISORY, Issued for several subdivisions Mr. Berndt said emergency levees have been constructed as approved by the commission last week. He said they are in the process of being raised to 44 feet. The National Guard will assist with patrolling levees and monitoring pumps. The primary objective is to keep people safe. Mr. Rogness said according to the Emergency Operations Plan, the commission has authority to issue a mandatory evacuation advisory. Mr. Berndt said a decision was made, after consultation with the Emergency Manager and Sheriff, to recommend the commission issue a mandatory evacuation advisory for five neighborhoods protected by emergency dikes and four neighborhoods outside the dikes. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to issue a mandatory evacuation advisory effective immediately for the following areas: Chrisan, Forest River including Maple Prairie and Orchard Glen, Round Hill, Granberg's, and Amber Plains, which are protected by the emergency dike; and Heritage Hills, Rivershore, Eagles Nest and Butch- R-Block, which are outside the emergency dike; and allow the County Engineer, Emergency Manager and Sheriff be authorized to add areas as deemed necessary. The intent is to not forcibly remove or arrest homeowners who refuse to leave. Discussion: Mr. Vanyo wanted to ensure that no one will be physically removed from their homes. Mr.