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Commission Minutes—August 18, 2014 4360 Mrs. Scherling researched employee wellness programs and is now supportive of the concept. She believes a key component is to hire a consultant with a proven track record that supports lower health insurance costs as a result of wellness programs. Mr. Pawluk questioned whether the health insurance premiums are too low considering the rate of increase for health care costs. Mr. Montplaisir said the proposed rate of increase will suffice with the current health plan; however, further study is needed before any additional increases are implemented. Mr. Montplaisir said the county could choose a different plan that is less expensive, and the cost savings could be used toward the wellness program. Mr. Vanyo highly encourages the county to begin the process of establishing a wellness program for employees. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to approve the preliminary budget in the amount of $88,300,207 with a maximum mill levy of 71.82 mills and to set a hearing on the preliminary budget for September 15, 2014, at 6:00 PM in the Cass County Commission Room, 211 9th Street South, Fargo, North Dakota; and further move to direct the county auditor to publish and mail the required public notices prescribed by state law. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. MOTION, passed Mr. Peterson moved and Mrs. Scherling seconded to authorize the Insurance Committee and Wellness Committee to review the health insurance policies and rates and to make a recommendation to the County Commission at their first meeting in November regarding the Health Insurance Program and Wellness Plan for 2015. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The media will be notified of the change in meeting time to 6:00 PM on Monday, September 15th. Also, the board agreed to cancel the Group "A" rotational meeting scheduled that day. 8. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mrs. Scherling seconded to approve Voucher No. 280,209 through Voucher No. 280,496. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. COURTHOUSE VANDALISM; SECURITY STATION UPGRADES; 911 FEE INCREASE; SPACE ANALYSIS & FEASIBILTY STUDY; FLOOD DIVERSION MEETINGS, Committee reports Mr. Berndt discussed three vandalism incidents at the Cass County Courthouse over the last week. He said a suspect was arrested this morning in connection with the incidents. Mr. Berndt provided an update on security station improvements at the Annex and Courthouse. He said work is complete at the Annex location, and work on the Courthouse station is in progress and should be done in the next couple weeks. Mr. Berndt said today the Fargo City Commission will discuss an increase to their 911 fees. There has been discussion about having only one fee for the entire county, including Fargo