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Commission Minutes--August 19, 2004 2780 Motor Pool Mr. Montplaisir said the state sets the minimum mileage reimbursement. Currently, the county pays 31 cents per mile. He is requesting the rate be changed to 37% cents per mile or the federal rate. He said the federal government takes into consideration operational costs of vehicles. Four of the motor pools cars have over 100,000 miles and the budget includes two vans to replace the two oldest vehicles. The vans will be used by staff who transport children on a daily basis. Rural Ambulance Services Daryl Lahren, President of Cass Rural Ambulance Services, and Ken Habiger, Casselton Ambulance Service, were present. Mr. Lahren introduced five other members from local ambulance agencies. Mr. Lahren thanked commissioners for their past support. The agency is asking for $145,000, the same as last year's request. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the 2005 Cass Rural Ambulance Services budget request as presented. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Historical Society Steve Stark, Executive Director of the Cass County Historical Society, was present. He said $37,000 was received last year from Cass County and his organization is requesting $50,000 for 2005. He said their mission is to preserve the county's history and the commission's support is appreciated. Mr. Montplaisir said the county pays the Sheyenne Diversion specials for the Historical Society. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to increase the Historical Society budget from $37,000 to $39,000 for 2005. Discussion: Mr. Wagner said the county also will pay about $1,500 in special assessments. The $39,000 figure is a 6% increase from last year. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Weed Control District Stan Wolf, Weed Control Director, and Larry Wilcox, Weed Control Chairman, were present. Mr. Wilcox said they are requesting 2.35 mills, the same as last year. Mr. Wilcox said the budget includes $230,000 for contract spraying. Mr. Montplaisir said $230,000 was budgeted this year also in order to treat more roads with the hopes of a more aggressive program in 2004. The Weed Control District is a separate fund, not included in the mill levy cap. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve the 2005 Weed Control budget request as presented. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 3. PRELIMINARY BUDGET, Approved at 65 mills Mr. Montplaisir distributed handouts on the General Fund and Social Service fund summaries. He discussed changes in the General fund from last year. He projects spending $300,000 more than revenues generated. Social Service Fund expenditures have increased by 9.45% and state revenues are flat. He projects spending $600,000 more than revenues generated for Social Services. ~ -~~~-