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Commission Minutes--August 12, 2005 2948 12. EXTENSION SERVICES Brad Cogdill, Extension Agent, was present. He reviewed changes in the budget compared with last year. The travel line item will increase due to mileage rate and per diem increases. Also, $11,090 is budgeted for eight desk chairs and furnishings for the large meeting room in the basement of the Annex. The overall budget increased about $30,500 from last year. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mrs. Sorum to approve the 2006 preliminary budget for Extension Services in the amount of $367,291. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 13. COUNTY COMMISSION, Video taping of meetings discussed Commissioners discussed video taping commission and other board meetings at the Courthouse and Highway Department, which would be shown on the public access television channel. This item was discussed at the August 1 st commission meeting and a motion failed to approve funding the project. Mr. Montplaisir said if the commission wishes to proceed, funding would need to be included in the budget. Mr. Wagner believes this would allow citizens more access to county government. Mr. Pawluk welcomes public participation, but does not see much public interest at regularly scheduled commission meetings. 14. RURAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION Daryl Lahren, Mike Drees, Dick Sinner and Ken Habiger were present from rural area ambulance services. Their budget request of $145,000 is the same as last year. Mr. Lahren said with upgrades to digital radio systems, each group will contribute 26% of the total cost to upgrade their own equipment. He said the association believes they will be able to cover the expenses, but if it creates a hardship, they may have to ask for an increase in their 2007 budget. Mr. Lahren said the main problem facing ambulance services is lack of new volunteers. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve the 2006 preliminary budget for the Cass County Rural Ambulance Association in the amount of $145,000. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 15. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Pawluk, seconded by Mr. Bennett, and all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :50 AM. ATTEST: APPROVED: Michael Montplaisir - Auditor Cass County, North Dakota Darrell Vanyo, Chairman Cass County Board of Commissioners