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Commission Minutes--November 6, 2000 2215 to use, however, county staff learned that a decision has already been made to spend $400,000 to re-write UCIS to mirror PCSS. Dorothy Howard, Clerk of Court, asked how much time the County Commission is willing to allow on the part of her staff, who are still county employees, during this transition period. She believes the time involvement will be quite extensive in terms of training and conversion to a new computer system. Mr. Wieland, and other members of the Commission, as well as county staff are very disappointed in the decision being made by the State without regard to Cass County's input. A letter will be drafted for each commissioners' consideration before it is mailed to the Supreme Court Justices, with several points outlined by Mr. Wieland. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to authorize the chairman to sign a letter to the North Dakota Supreme Court Justices concerning the integrated court software program, as outlined by Mr. Wieland at today's meeting. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 13. VOUCHERS, Approved Mr. Koenig said vouchers were reviewed by Mrs. Schneider, and she did not find anything unusual in the bills. Due to a conflict, Mrs. Schneider left the meeting about 4:30 PM, which was before this item on the agenda. MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to approve Voucher No. 145,523 through No. 146,055. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 14. MEETING UPDATES; UNITED WAY; LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON, COMMUNITY ISSUES RETREAT; ELECTION/CANV ASSING BOARD; TOWNSHIP OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FALL MEETING, Committee reports Commissioners reported on meetings they have attended in the past two weeks, as well as upcoming meetings. Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, said the annual United Way Campaign has begun and all county employees are encouraged to participate. A tentative date of November 21, 2000, was discussed for an 11 :30 luncheon meeting in the Commission Room between Cass County department heads and Cass County legislators to discuss issues for the 2001 legislative session. Mrs. Johnson reminded Commissioners about registering forthe third annual Community Issues Retreat to be held Thursday, December 14,2000, from 1 :00 -6:00 PM at the HjemkomstCenter. Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor, reported there has been a record number of people voting by absentee ballot for tomorrow's election. The Cass County Canvassing Board meets Monday, November 13, 2000, at 11 :00 AM in the Commission Room, Cass County Courthouse.