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Commissioner Ginn advised she had written all of our Congressmen, but received a response only from Representative Weldon. She will definitely contact the rest again and say that this problem has caused us some legitimate expense and we need to put some of the responsibility back on the Department of Defense. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED BY Commissioner Adams, to approve staff's recommendation as set forth in the memorandum. In seconding, Commissioner Adams recalled there had been mention of increasing the contract to $90,000. Under discussion, Commissioner Tippin wanted it understood he was not opposed to any clearing of ordnance. He added that there are bombs which fell off planes all over the county. Director Wright advised that the contracts would have to be amended if Road and Bridge trucks would not be used to haul the debris. Administrator Chandler pointed out that it needs to be clear that we're still looking at the ACOE to come back to our county with a plan to address the situation with the ordnance. Public Works Director Jim Davis advised the 7 large trucks of Road and Bridge are used daily for transporting to and from job sites. Two major projects are presently underway using the resources, so they might need to slow down on some of those projects if the trucks are redirected. Commissioner Adams suggested the contract with Fischer be amended to cover the hauling and commended Director Wright on his efforts. She also asked Administrator Chandler to report on the contingency account. Administrator Chandler advised that out of the $650,000 budgeted, the current balance is $513,370. THE MOTION WAS AMENDED TO EXPEND UP TO $90,000. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously. CONTRACT WITH HENRY FISCHER AND SON, INC. FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN BEACH MATERIALS IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 63 February 4, 1997