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the bid opening. The County Treasurer currently uses the MIPS program and NACO <br /> pointed out this will be a good match. <br /> Peterson stated that there is also the PMI fud from the Register of Deeds that can be <br /> used for software. These are dollars that are collected with the doc stamp payments <br /> and this may be a way to contribute to this process. Lancaster stated these fund are <br /> coming in and there is no sunset yet. <br /> Quandt stated we had the Vanguard program are we sure that this will work. <br /> Lancaster noted that the auditors pointed out that the Assessor and the County <br /> Treasurer cannot reconcile the books and this is a concern. <br /> Richardson stated that there are no other options and this is the best option available. It <br /> uses the same rounding points so there is not so much difference. 70 out of 93 <br /> counties are using MIPS. Larry Dix developed this program when he was a county <br /> assessor and it uses the Marshall Swift program. Vanguard used its own costing <br /> program. <br /> The vote on the motion to move forward with MIPS was taken. Bredthauer, Hurst, <br /> Lancaster, Peterson, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and Quandt voted no. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> Deputy County Attorney Sarah Carstensen stated that the PMI fund dollars can be <br /> addressed during budget time. <br /> 12. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING BUILDING INSPECTOR —the new <br /> building inspector was using her personal vehicle and charging mileage and there was <br /> concern that the pickup that the building department uses would need a new engine. <br /> So there was discussion to look for a different pickup. Steve Riehle said the road <br /> department has a pickup that they use for backup in case something breaks down and <br /> they could loan it to the building inspector. He looked at the pickup and it needed minor <br /> repairs so it is fine to use. The Assessor's office also has a vehicle they are not using <br /> but it may be expensive to fix. For now this will work. <br /> Lancaster noted that Scott Sorensen is the liaison for the building department and this <br /> will be referred to him. Scott stated that this is a good pickup for now but need to look <br /> for the future. <br /> 5. 9:30 a.m. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION FOR <br /> NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA— Karen Bredthauer stated she did her homework on this <br /> issue and provided the board members with information. She noted that there are now <br /> 32 counties that have approved this resolution she provided copies of the resolutions. <br /> Governor Pete Ricketts is not in favor of this proposal and she read letter regarding this. <br /> This is an attempt to take private ownership away from landowners and promote <br /> 3 <br />