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Russian tractor, but could not find the facts to justify that it <br />is not a proper bid, and also, the experience we know of is <br />satisfactory. <br />Commissioner Wodtke stated that he would rather rebid as he <br />could not help but feel our constituents would rather buy <br />equipment that was not built in Russia. <br />THE CHAIP14AN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. <br />It was voted on and failed 2 to 3 with <br />Commissioners Wodtke, Scurlock and <br />Chairman Bird voting in opposition. <br />Commissioner Wodtke wished to make a Motion to reject all <br />bids and rebid with the specification that we do not want Russian <br />made equipment. <br />The Attorney informed him while it is permissible to specify <br />the type of equipment desired, you cannot preclude a qualified <br />bidder from bidding. <br />Commissioner Lyons suggested.that we might specify a product <br />with an inventory of parts which would not be dependent upon <br />foreign diplomatic relations. <br />In the considerable debate which followed, it was pointed <br />out that manufacture of the Russian tractor also involves a local <br />distributor in Florida and a firm in Wisconsin and supplies a <br />living for some American citizens. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED <br />by Commissioner Lyons, Commissioner Wodtke voted <br />in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote, agreed <br />to reconsider their previous action. <br />On Motion by Commissioner Fletcher, SECONDED <br />by Commissioner Lyons, Commissioner Wodtke voted <br />in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote awarded <br />49 <br />JAN 1 1903 0POK PA 9 <br />i <br />