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C) DISCUSS &APPROVE SETTING THE BID OPENING FOR THE LEASE PURCHASE OF SIX MOTOR GRADERS FOR TUESDAY MAY 19, 2015 AT 10:00 A.M. - Casey Sherlock was present and stated that 4 years ago they purchased the motor graders and in 2014 2015 the last payment will be made. He would like to go out for bids now and purchase 6 more. The graders were behind schedule but the trade in value has increased because he does not trade anything in that is over 10 years old. Quandt asked the cost of 6 and questioned if he needed 6. Casey stated it would be about $1.2 million the payment would not be until October 2016 and it would be the same amount. This is in his budget and it was discussed before to use this process again. Lancaster questioned the first payment and the amount of the trade in amount. Schuppan stated it makes sense and the payments are seamless. He noted that if more units are purchased you get a better deal Casey also noted that they received $5000.00 in parts and an extended 5 year warranty. Lancaster stated she is in favor of keeping the graders up and the price is reduced with the better trade in value. Casey noted the trade in is a major down payment and this works with his budget and is a huge advantage buying more units. He also noted that the bids are usually good for 90 days. Lanfear noted they have to be replaced and if the bids are too high the county does not have to accept them. The trade in value is higher on newer machines. Casey noted that the older machines trade in value was $35,000.00 and if they are 10 years old or less the trade in value is $80,000.00. Arnold noted that the repair costs also go down. The county has always looked at the road department to make big cuts but it is not wise to do that you still have to buy the graders to maintain the roads, transportation is essential. Purdy made a motion and Schuppan seconded to set the bid opening for 6 motor graders for May 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 6 D) DISCUSS REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR SAFETY MEASURE AT THE INTERSECTION OF GUNBARREL ROAD & BISMARK ROAD — Casey Sherlock and Steve Riehle addressed other safety features at this intersection. A larger stop sign, overhead lights and they also did a speed study. The engineer proposed to move the rumble bars further north and south in between the houses instead of by the houses. There are 10 stripes on this set they could reduce them to 5 so they are narrower and could allow a gap in the center and 24 inches on the side. The stripes are currently across the entire lane and cannot be missed. Mr. Purdy stated that NIRMA did not recommend removing the rumble bars but to consider other alternatives. Quandt questioned if the bars were farther away the cars may be going faster but the speed limit is 45 mph. The board members received information on a lighted stop sign. Richardson stated that the information from Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Rea stated that there were only 3 accidents. 4