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Commission Minutes--May 3, 2004 2724 14. VECTOR CONTROL, Aerial sprayina contract Mr. Bennett asked to move this item to the regular agenda for discussion. Mr. Berndt said the request is for authorization to have two forms signed which would meet administrative requirements and FAA approvals to allow a spray operator to be prepared to spray for mosquitoes if the need arises. Mr. Berndt said this is not a commitment to do aerial spraying at this point because a third authorization or contract would need to be signed with a particular vendor. Mr. Bennett asked for cost figures on aerial spraying of mosquitoes, and Mr. Berndt said he does not have any figures with him; however, he would have the per acre cost from last year in his office. He believes Cass County's cost last year was about $6,000, and he does not know what the cities paid. Mr. Bennett said he would like to know what chemicals will be used for spraying, and he hopes aerial spraying is not necessary. He suggested contacting the United States Air Force because he understands they sprayed for Grand Forks last year. Mr. Berndt said he has not contacted the Air Force this year; however, they were contacted last year and it did not work out for them to spray in Cass County at the time it was requested. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to grant authorization for Custom Airborne Spraying to make the necessary applications for aerial mosquito spraying, subject to state's attorney approval. Discussion: Mr. Wagner said the purpose of this motion is to allow Custom Airborne Spraying to obtain the proper forms and license with the FAA. Mr. Bennett asked if the motion approves the vendor, and Mr. Berndt said this motion authorizes a vendor to obtain pre-approval through the FAA. Authorization for a vendor to begin aerial spraying would require a separate contract signed by the County Commission at a later time. Mr. Meyer asked about seeking bids for aerial spraying, and Mr. Berndt said he will look at that process but has not requested formal bids in the past for that purpose. Mr. Bennett said he thinks the need for aerial spraying will be determined by urgency with the West Nile Virus, and not by the number of mosquitoes present. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 15. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve Voucher No. 186,781 through No. 187,159. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 16. BUILDING AND GROUNDS UPDATE; VECTOR CONTROL DIRECTOR; MEETING UPDATES; E 911 FEE REPORT; PARK BOARD UPCOMING MEETING, Committee reports Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, reported that inmate labor completed painting inside the Juvenile Detention Center last week. Angela Balint was recently hired as Cass County Vector Control Director, and Mrs. Johnson has been reviewing county policies and procedures with her.