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Commission Minutes-September 23, 2002 2514 Mr. Berg said the FCCEDC approved the $45,000 figure with a one-year commitment, subject to the review of established accountability guidelines and stipulating that the program would become self-sustaining in 2004. He said he understands the concerns of Commissioner Wagner. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to reduce the budget amount for the skills development program from $45,000 to $25,000, subject to the conditions outlined by the Fargo Cass County Economic Development Corporation, as follows: 1) that the program be monitored more closely for results; 2) that it will be a stand-alone operation at the end of next year; and 3) that the program will bring in more primary sector manufacturers to provide jobs for graduates of the program. Discussion: Mrs. Sorum asked who would review the program, and Mr. Berg said the two county representatives who serve on the FCCEDC Board could monitor the conditions. He said the guidelines would be reviewed before the money is released. Mr. Wagner suggested that he or Mr. Meyer serve on some type of review committee to be sure the county is getting the results they are seeking. Mr. Wieland said he would prefer to receive a more specific budget for this program, and Mrs. Schneider was in agreement that more information Is needed to make better- informed decisions on newer programs such as this one. On roll call vote, the motion carried with three members voting "Aye"; Mr. Meyer and Mrs. Sorum opposing. 3. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, Contract oolicin¢l Mrs. Sorum said the City of Horace decided to participate in contract policing with the Sheriff's Department, and they will pay one-half of the cost of a deputy sheriff, which amounts to $22,400. Jim Thoreson, Chief Deputy, was present and said initially this position in the budget was going to be a half4ime split between the City of Horace and traffic patml in the county. He now understands the City of Kindred is interested in a contract police position for 1/3 or 1/2 time. Mr. Wieland said this position was left in the Shedff's Department budget until a decision was made by the City of Horace. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to approve the SherifCs Department budget for 2003 with the above position included. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wagner suggested that department heads come back to the board for final authorization before hiring any of the new employees approved in the 2003 budget. Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, said this is done through the personnel office when staff requisition forms are submitted and forwarded to the pottfolio commissioner and the chairman of the board for signatures. 4. BUDGET FOR 2003, Final budqet adopted MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to adopt the 2003 county budget at 65.05 mills. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.