Wednesday, August 10, 2011

County Board Notes-Aug. 9 2011

A part of the OACCT's Public Policy efforts for 2011 is for volunteers from the Public Policy committee attend both City and County meetings and report back on items that are of interest/concern to business.

GENERAL

Award 800 MHz Tower Bids - They approved the bid of $121,806.00.
New Radios - They approved purchase not to exceed $50,000.00.
Crane Creek Asphalt Plant (Hope Pit) - Temporary plant approved.
Ed's Backhoe/Brady Pit - Permit to remove gravel with stipulation that past aggregate tax be paid prior to issuing permit.

HUMAN SERVICES

Beacon Project Consortium Agreement - Approved implementing and training of new software.
Customized Living Court Agreement - County lost case with Mr. Young, but will work with the City Attorney to formulate a plan for future cases.
Scat Bus Purchase - Approved to purchase new bus from North Central, but no dollar amount disclosed. They will look to sell the older bus. Fair board is using the scat bus and the director will work with them to see why.
Houck Advertising Contract - They approved to a 1 year contract to allow Houck to put advertising on the Scat Bus for a 50/50 split.
Lobby Monitors - They approved a cost of more than $2,000.00 to add electronic billboards to be installed in the main areas of Human Services to let people know of other programs and information.
Sex Offenders Cost - The state has just passed a cost increase from 10% to 25% for the housing of Sex Offenders. Current cost is $328.00 per day. There are also many other changes, but they will even out the cost to the county.

TRANSPORTATION

Access Variance Request NRHEG Schools - Approved
Access Variance Request Lyle Meschke - ApprovedAccess Variance Request Irv Jensen - Approved
Culvert Repair - Approved $27,600.00
Quote for Television/Locating WPA Tile Line in Hope - Approved cost at $210.00/Hr., not to exceed $40,000.00

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