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Commission Minutes--August 13, 2002 2482 Regional Child Support Child Support Enforcement Director Kathy Ziegelmann was present. She said IV-D incentive funds were moved from Social Services to her budget. She projected $100,000 in incentive revenues; however, according to the state, the county is expected to receive $199,904 in 2002. Commissioners agreed to raise IV-D incentives to $199,904 for next year. She discussed a possible paternity establishment percentages (PEP) penalty and included $104,074 in a contingency fund to cover this. The formula used is based on region rather than state figures. The commission does not feel it is appropriate for the regional offices to pay this penalty and agreed to remove this item from the budget. She included a new paralegal position in next year's budget. The position would not be filled until July 2003. Tax Director Mr. Montplaisir said Tax Director Frank Klein is out of town this week. He said this budget did not change from last year. Mr. Wieland does not see the need to meet with Mr. Klein next week. Water Resource Districts Carol Lewis, Jeff Yolk, Mark Thelen and Wes Belike were present representing the water resource districts. Southeast Cass Water Resource District Mr. Thelen said the district is requesting 4 mills. He said the Southside Water Diversion project is still in the planning stages. Mr. Volk talked about the Maple River Dam project. He said if the land rights issue is resolved and if a decision is made by the Corps of Engineers regarding the permit, construction may begin next spring and is expected to take three summers to complete. Mrs. Schneider questioned money spent on office furniture this year when funds were not budgeted. Mr. Thelen said funds were transferred from another line item to cover costs for new filing systems, computer upgrades and office furniture. Maple River Water Resource District Mr. Belike said the district is requesting 4 mills. He discussed a possible watershed protection project to be constructed in Barnes County that would hold back a lot of water. He said Barnes County does not favor this and Cass County will most likely fund the majority of the project. RECESS MOTION, passed With no further budgets to review today, Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to recess the meeting at 11:50 AM and reconvene at 8:30 AM tomorrow, August f4, 2002.