08-12-2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

Commission Minutes--August 12,2005 2947 7. FIRST LINK Sinisa Milovanovic, Executive Director of First Link, was present. He discussed their program and their agency is requesting $5,000, the same as last year, to help fund the Emergency Volunteer Management and Training Program through First Link. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the 2006 preliminary budget for First Link in the amount of $5,000. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. VALLEY WATER RESCUE Pete Fendt, Michelle Fendt and Bill Morgan from Valley Water Rescue were present. Mr. Fendt said their organization is requesting a total budget of $38,100, the same as last year. Cass County contributes 10.50% of the total budget and the costs are shared with Clay County, Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve the 2006 preliminary budget for Valley Water Rescue in the amount of $38,100. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. TREASURER Mr. Montplaisir reviewed the Treasurer's Office budget. He said their budget remains relatively the same as last year; however, an increase in revenues is projected because of an increase in marriage license fees from $6 to $30. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve the 2006 preliminary budget for the Treasurer's Office in the amount of $285,749. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 1 o. TAX DIRECTOR Mr. Montplaisir reviewed the Tax Director's budget. He said their budget also remains relatively the same as last year, except for the addition of a lap top computer to use out in the field by the Tax Director. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve the 2006 preliminary budget for the Tax Director's Office in the amount of $154,755. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. DENTAL INSURANCE, Committee formed to discuss benefits Mr. Montplaisir received a proposal from Blue Cross Blue Shield for dental insurance. He said the proposal would be county paid versus the current arrangement which is employee paid. Mrs. Johnson said appropriate funds would need to be included in the budget if the commission decides to add this benefit. Mr. Montplaisir said the program would cost approximately $300,000 and would require substantial employer participation. A committee consisting of Mr. Montplaisir, Mr. Vanyo and Mrs. Johnson will meet on Monday to discuss this option and will bring their recommendations to next week's budget meetings.