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Bredthauer noted the county board's purchasing policy. Deputy County Attorney Sarah Carstensen stated that the county policy is more restrictive and you cannot go over state statute but the formal bids can be waived by the county board and obtain 3 proposals. Peterson questioned what the budget estimate was and Steve stated it was $10,000.00. The vote to waive the formal bid process was held. Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Peterson and Richardson voted yes and Bredthauer and Quandt voted no. Discussion was held if the bids were to be sealed informal bids. Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to request sealed informal bids. Bredthauer, Lancaster, Peterson and Quandt voted yes. And Hartman Hurst and Richardson voted no. Motion carried. 4.9:30 A.M. INTRODUCTION OF GARY JACOBSEN WEED BOARD MEMBER — Mr. Jacobsen submitted an application for the Weed Board position. He stated that the has owned Mr. G's Car Wash since 1980 and he wanted the opportunity to get involved in something new. He stated he has attended a couple meetings and it is a good group of people and he is looking forward to the opportunity to serve. PUBLIC PARTICPATION — Chair Lancaster called for public participation and no one responded. She stated that after the meeting 2 weeks ago it may be wise to limit public participation to 3 to 5 minutes. It could be placed on the agenda. 7. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON CWA GRIEVANCES CWA PRESIDENT AL OGG AND CWA REPRESENTATIVE WILL RUDOLPH - Mr. Ogg and Mr. Rudolph were present. They have requested the opportunity to have a committee to address the issues in the formal grievance that was filled to try and come to a resolution before the formal grievance hearing. The grievance addresses the establishment of the safety committee that was agreed on during the contract negotiations and the vacant position of an equipment operator and the proposed new foreman position. Lancaster stated that this has not been requested before. They are proposed 2 people to serve on this committee. Deputy County Attorney stated that the union has requested to have this committee. Mr. Rudolph stated they would like to work with them to resolve this. Lancaster ask if it would be possible to have 2 weeks to have the committee work on this issue. Lancaster stated that there was a good relationship and good discussion during the union negotiations and it was understood this would be resolved. She stated that Deputy County Attorney Sarah Carstensen and Karen Bredthauer will serve on the committee. Sarah stated that the union requested to work toward an informal resolution Quandt expressed concern that this was part of the union contract to address these issues and it has not happened. 5