COMMISSION MINUTES, MARCH 3, 2008

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 3, 2008, in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Present: Alison Mueller, 1^st District Commissioner; Marcia Funke, 2^nd District Commissioner; Gene Helms, 3^rd District Commissioner; Jason Brinegar, County Attorney and Kathy Fritz, Deputy County Clerk.

Chairman Helms called the meeting to order with a prayer.

Next regular meeting will be Monday, March 10, 2008 at 8:00 A.M.

Mark Johnson, Pure Energy of Washington; Don Richardson, custodian; and the board toured the upstairs of the courthouse to discuss the air conditioning system.

Don Richardson, custodian met with the board to update them on routine matters and to give them information for a new lawnmower.

Alison Mueller moved to go with the low bid of First National Bank, Washington for the lease purchase for two new 2008 Dodge Police Charger cars for a 3 year lease at a rate of 4.42%. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

The board signed change order 2007-47 to 2007-50.

The board approved the schedule of ambulance fund distributions.

Deb Swoboda, Emergency Management Coordinator met with the board to discuss the accountability system purchased with regional homeland security funds.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, updated the board on routines matters. Alison Mueller moved to accept the low bid of $2850.00 from Schaeben Industries for a portable self-contained sprayer to rent out on a daily basis. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried. The board signed an application for the reduced cost of disposal on construction and demolition houses, garages and outbuildings for a site in the city of Washington. Alison Mueller moved to accept the low bid of an ATV for use at the transfer station and dual purpose for spraying along road sides from Bruna Implement for $8,055.00. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator and Jason Brinegar, County Attorney were present with the board to determine the final qualifications for properties for reimbursement and the percentage thereof for the current tax year for three properties in the restated and amended revitalization program. In the afternoon Dr. Pete Sherlock, Washington met with the board and Christy L’Ecuyer to discuss three additional properties in the program.

Alison Mueller moved to go into executive session with Jason Brinegar for five minutes under the attorney client privilege at 9:05 A.M. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried. At 9:10 A.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator met with the board to give her monthly work report. Vining has approved the restate and amended revitalization program.

Francine Regan, County Appraiser met with the board to discuss a laptop for her office. Alison Mueller moved to approve the purchase of a laptop for $1,390 from Dague Computers and Engraving, Washington. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

The board adjourned at 12:00 P.M. for lunch and reconvened at 1:00 P.M.

At 1:00 P.M. the final hearing on the CDBG Grant Project was held. Present were Deb Carlson Ohlde, NCRPC and David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator. There were no other appearances noted. Chairman Helms signed the appropriate paperwork to complete the grant. The board gave David permission to purchase several items at an auction on Wednesday if he feels the prices are right.

At 2:00 P.M. Marcia Funke, Secretary called the meeting of the Public Building Commission to order. Present were Gene Helms, Marcia Funke, Undersheriff Traci Hattesohl, Jerry Stallbaumer, AHRS Construction, Inc and Kathy Fritz, Deputy County Clerk. Bill Overbeck joined the meeting later and Dan Rowe of Treanor Architects spoke with the members via speaker phone. Absent were Janice Kearn and Jason Brinegar. The progress of the jail was discussed. The next meeting is set for March 10^th at 2:00 P.M.

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M.

The board reconvened at 7:00 P.M. to meet with the Washington City Council to discuss B Street repairs. David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator; Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator; and Kathy Fritz, Deputy County Clerk were also present. It was agreed that there needs to be action taken on B Street. Both the city and county will compile cost figures and Christy will look into funding. The board adjourned at 8:00 P.M.