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Mr. Goodrich made a motion to ratify the agreement. Dr. Kelly seconded the motion and it was approved. President Henry informed the Board that State Senator Broden has sent the Board's letter regarding the recent change in state law about not restricting the possession of guns in public parks. He has forwarded the Board's letter on to all the members of the legislature. Mr. Goodrich asked that the Board's letter be included in the minutes. 6. Request to Ratify Resolution 8-2011 Regarding Recent Changes in Bidding Laws- Thomas Bodnar Mr. Bodnar reported that four changes have gone into effect regarding purchasing. The first is from the Common Council that asks that minority and women owned business be considered for quotes and bids. They would be from St. Joseph county or an adjacent county. The second is from the State Legislature and concerns illegal workers. Any contract with a vendor that is over $1,000 needs to submit an affidavit that they do not knowingly employ any illegal workers and that for subsequent new hires,they will employ the e- verify system. The third pertains to the prevailing wage law. As the result of an oversight,until January of next year, all construction contracts must meet the prevailing wage. This will be set on a quarterly basis. The fourth and final law gives a preference to contractors in the county the awarding body resides in, and adjacent counties. He says it is a very confusing,poorly written law. He said the resolution may be amended as clarification is made. It is an effort to give guidance base on how he feels the statute was written. Mr. Mullins made a motion to ratify Resolution 8-2011. Mr. Goodrich seconded the motion and it was passed. Mr. Goodrich commended Mr. Bodnar for the efforts he made. VI. Approval of Minutes Dr. Kelly made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on June 20, 2011 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Goodrich and approved. VII. Approval of Maintenance Vouchers A motion was made by Mr. Goodrich to approve maintenance vouchers for June 2011 totaling $1,095,216.86. It was seconded by Mr. Mullins. There being no further discussion,the motion was passed. VIII. Business of Director St. Clair 1. Director St. Clair gave the Board an update on Miracle Park. The City Council will be asked for$1M in funding next Monday. Another $1M is being asked in funding from the Redevelopment Commission. Also, a long term lease is being sought from the Airport Authority Board for land at the northwest end of the airport. 2. Funding for the Conservatory is also being sought at next Monday's Council meeting in the amount of$1.2M. This will take down the old growing houses and provide - - 4 - -