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Commission Minutes--September 11, 2002 2502 RECESSED MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN BUDGET SESSION SEPTEMBER 11~ 2002 MEETING TO ORDER Chairman Alon Wieland called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM with four members present as follows: Donna Schneider, Scott Wagner, Robyn Sorum and Alon Wieland. John Meyer was absent. Several department heads, county employees and the media were among those in the audience. BUDGET FOR 2003, Review of county departments and outside aqencies Mr. Montplaisir summarized the budget changes made to date, and he said the Commissioners committed themselves to reducing the budget by at least another $500,000 in order to build up the reserve funds. County Coordinator. Buildinas and Grounds Bonnie Johnson offered to forego starting the carpet and floor tile replacement project next year, at a savings of $60,000. This amount is for floor covedng replacement on first floor of the courthouse, from the north end to the middle of the building. A consensus was reached to leave that amount in the budget at this time and begin the replacement schedule in 2003. Information Services Mr. Montplaisir said this budget was prepared on the basis of the report that was presented to the board by the North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo). He suggested continuing to contract for the services of NDACo, rather than hiring an Information Services Coordinator, and possibly hire another PC technician instead. This item could be discussed again at a later time as it would not change the overall budget amount. The board was in agreement that no changes be made in the technology budget. Auditor Mr. Montp]aisir said the new filing system and vault remodeling in his budget, in the amount of $20,250, could be postponed another year. The board was in agreement to remove this amount from the Auditor's budget. Concerning election equipment, Mr. Montplaisir plans to purchase 22 ballot scanners for a total cost of $114,400, with the City of Fargo and the Ci~ of West Fargo reimbursing $46,800 of that amount. It was the consensus of the board not to change this request. Treasurer, Tax Director, County Recorder None of these department heads were present, however, the board did not find any major items added since the previous budget. Mr. Wieland said the only question he would have is whether the revenue in the County Recorder's Office is estimated high enough, and the board agreed not to change the amount. Commission The board agreed to allocate $1,000 to the Humane Society, which is the same amount as this year.