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Director Davis advised the project is nearing completion and we are holding a 10% retainage. The contractor is requesting a retainage reduction to 5% which would mean the County would still retain about $330,000, sufficient to complete the project. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, that the Board approve a retainage reduction on this project with Wharton -Smith, Inc. to $330,507.05, as recommended by staff. Commissioner Adams questioned how close to finished the project was, and Director Davis advised that the contractor is about 70 days behind schedule. Capital Projects Engineer Bill McCain stated that the project is 85% to 90% complete and the County is holding $1,000,000, plus the retainage of over $600,000. Commissioner Adams felt certain that the contractor would be more inclined to finish the project if the County is still holding large amounts of retainage. THE CHAHMIAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion passed by a 3-2 vote (Commissioners Adams and Ginn opposed). 13A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - APPOINTMENT OF BOB TENBUS Commissioner Eggert noted that a vacancy had been advertised on the Economic Development Council and just prior to the meeting she had received a call from Bob Tenbus submitting his application. She believed Mr. Tenbus would be a plus to this committee. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of Bob Tenbus to the Economic Development Council. JANUARY 27, 1998 -35- b03 pn"14P