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(20020236 Direct and authorize the chair sign the agreement. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries and Lancaster all voted yes and none voted no with Logan absent. Motion Carried. 7. TOM SCHMIDT TO DISCUSS SPPD DESIGNATION- Tom Schmidt was present and questioned the sale of the property where the house is located to Southern Public Power. He questioned if SPPD would pay taxes on the property like any other business. The board informed him that they may pay an in lieu of tax or the tax may be passed on to the tenants. Gary Hedman stated that if the property is not for public purpose the leasee pays the taxes. Mr. Schmidt stated that he had talked to Jan Pelland County Assessor concerning the value that was placed on property. He questioned who owns the property. County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz stated that the Army owns the property until the sale is finalized. The assessor must place a value on the property each year and if the sale is completed then the owner would have the right to protest the value placed on the property. Mr. Schmidt questioned how the property could be sold twice. He stated he bid on the property at the auction. The County has to designate the sale and the sale price is negotiated with the Army. Mr. Schmidt stated he did receive a letter stating that the Army did not accept his bid and his deposit was returned. Even though he had a sales contract the land was not transferred because his bid was not accepted. Hartman stated that the county cannot do anything because the sale was not completed with the Army, his bid was rejected. The Reuse Committee designated the property to Southern Public Power. Mr. Eriksen stated that the property that the house was setting on was not subdivided out it was included in tract #27. He told Mr. Schmidt he will have to talk to the Army. 9 AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN GRANT APPLICATION FOR DRUG COURT- Drug court Coordinator Connie Hultine was present and requested to have the grant application signed. This grant is for "hot spot money" that is to be used to purchase computer equipment for a management information system. There is no cost to the County. Jeffries made a motion and Hartman seconded to authorize the chair to sign the grant application. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries and Lancaster all voted yes and none voted no with Logan absent. Motion Carried. 9b AUTHORIZE & APPROVE USE OF OFFICE SPACE FOR DRUG COURT COORDINATOR IN COUNTY COURT ROOM #3- Drug Court Coordinator Connie Hultine stated that there is a small office by court room #3 and they have discussed using this for her office. She is currently in a storage room at the sheriff's office and needs more space. She is requesting that the board approve this move. Jeffries made a motion and Hartman seconded to approve using the office space for the drug coordinators office. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries and Lancaster all voted yes and none voted no with Logan absent. Motion Carried. 10. GIS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION DISCUSS AND APPROVE REMODELING PROJECT FOR GIS/REGISTER OF DEEDS- Jeffries stated that the building and grounds committee and the GIS committee discussed this remodeling project. The total cost would only be $1,300.00 and the committee recommends to approve the project. Jeffries made a motion and Hartman seconded to approve the remodeling project for the 4