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Commission Minutes--September 17, 2001 2350 Mr. Montplaisir said today is the time to receive public input, which could then be considered at ./ a special meeting called by the chairman for September 19,2001, at 3:30 PM. At that time, the budget may be decreased, however, the total mill levy cannot be increased. The final budget must be adopted on or before October 1,2001. The chairman declared the public hearing open as it pertains to the 2002 county budget. Jeannette Stanton, Fargo, asked the auditor for the amount budgeted for Fargo Cass County Economic Development Corporation (FCCEDC), how much for employee salary increases, and the amount proposed for County Commission raises. Mr. Montplaisir responded by saying 1.08 mills are anticipated for the Job Development Fund, which includes funding for FCCEDC, the Lake Agassiz Regional Council, and the U.S. Customs Service. He said $175,000 is budgeted for FCCEDC administration and $80,000 for the Job Training Project. No funds are budgeted in the Loan Pool for 2002. A 4% cost of living adjustment (COLA) is anticipated for county employees. In addition, some employees will receive a step increase based on their performance appraisal. County Commissioners will also receive a 4% COLA. Chairman Meyer asked if anyone else in the audience was present to comment on the 2002 budget. Mr. Montplaisir asked Mrs. Stanton for any specific recommendations on next year's budget because the board will consider any public input at Wednesday's meeting. She had no recommendations to give the board. The chairman asked for any other comments at this time, and hearing none, declared the public hearing closed on the 2002 county budget. 11. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, Public hearina on Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds r' Glenn Ellingsberg, Sheriffs Department, said this is the date, time and place advertised for the purpose of receiving public input on the expenditure of 2001 Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds. The Sheriffs Department proposes using the funds to purchase law enforcement equipment. Chairman Meyer opened the public hearing and invited comments from the audience. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to accept the 2001 Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds in the amount of $16,592.00, which is included in their 2002 budget. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 12. ANNEX 4TH FLOOR REMODELING, Bid awarded to Gast Construction Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, said bids were opened at 10:30 AM today in the Commission Room, Cass County Courthouse, for the 4th floor remodeling of the Cass County Annex. This is an area that was unfinished when the building was originally constructed. Architect Terry Stroh, of T.L. Stroh Architects, was present to report that ten bids were received from area contractors. Sid amounts ranged from a low of $98,200 to a high bid of $123,400, and the low bidder is Gast Construction of Fargo. Mr. Stroh talked with Gast Construction after reviewing their bid and said they are anxious to begin the work. Completion is scheduled for 90 days from the start of construction, and Mr. Stroh recommends awarding the bid to them. MOTION, passed - Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to accept the bid of Gast Construction in the amount of $98,200 for the Cass County Annex 4th floor remodeling project. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.