The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-02-28

port discusses the ultimate Sacts'
found By the majority group.
Some Of the findings Of the ma.
jority group. followed by Z summary
Of the comment Of the minority
members, Is given below:
Should have employed North Da-
kota architects: 1T Is fortunate that
. large portion Of the architectural
work has been performed by Hola-
bird b Root" and I'VE do not believe
North Dakota architects possessed
qualifications and organizations such
Is equipped them to perform archi.
tectural work Of this kind to advau-
tage."
Bids should have been rejected:
Changes made subsequent to filing Of
the general contract and which have
reduced the maximum costs' have
not affected the durability, appear
a,ce or quality Of construction.
Board not justified In letting con.
tract: I'VE believe the board exer-
ctsed good Judgment In making
changes where It would be . saving
to the state without sacrificing the
appearance, durability or stability
and We contend that the cost Of such
change can b readily determined as
soon q sub-contracts for all budgets
have been let or where sub.proposals
covering changes can be received
when ever necessary"
No Less 70 State
Bids accepted unlawfully: Accep-
lance Of the ]. w. Darragh for
plumbing without Z bond covering
work ct time he commenced work
was not In strict accordance with
the law: however acceptable bond
filed and no loss to the state.
Hiring Of Aaron T. Jahr beyond
powers Of the board: Details given
ana finding I'VE do not believe that
when Ill the facts surrounding this
arrangement are considered there
can be any Just or reasonable cri-
ticism made: Jahr'S services to COM
mission outlined.
Issuance Of anticipation certifica-
ton unnecessary and contrary to sta.
tute: TO take advantage OF option In
budget p" capitol commission exer-
cised . precaution that was wholly
warranted and justifiable under con-
ditions which confronted IT.
Failure Of board to permit contrac.
tor Tor furnish own bond: Minority
does not agree with contention bonds
should have been bought on q COM
petttve bidding basis, as reputable
surety company does not make prac-
tice Of reducing its premium costs on
q competitive bidding basis.
North Dakota labor not on lob:
This Il said to be - misstatement Of
facts q shown both by the minutes
Of the board and testimony
Premature payment for materials:
Whatever savings result from this
method Of payment viii be reflected
In the total cost Of the capitol.
Work on building commenced at In.
opportune time: I'VE are convinced
that the statement made by the mai.
GRITTY has no weight"
Many junketing trips: Trips made
were not only = necessary, but also
. wise procedure"
No Irregularities Pertinent
Careless system Of allowing ex.
penses: Refers to duplication Of ex-
pense vouchers said 70 have been en-.
tered by Fraser. and comments "the
record fully discloses the alleged ir-
Irregularities on the part Of Mr.. Fraser
were not found within the capitol
commission but In other departments
Of state government"
Capitol commission on wheels, or
ganixation cumbersome: Act required
commissioners be appointed from dif-
ferent sections Of state.
Failure to furnish financial state
ment: Not considered Q serious vio-
lation, and subsequent publication
gave wider publicity.
Padded expense accounts: Expense
items listed In majority report were
not paid.
Coruerstoue laying premature: No
evidence supporting contention that
arrangements were not made In good
faith.
Premature payment to architect:
state suffered no loss because Of fail
ure 70 furnish bond q promptly rs
law contemplated.
Close relationship between srchi- |
tects, builders and commi 9 . o a: