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Commission Minutes--June 16,2003 2608 In addition, Mrs. Biewer said she has offered her services, or that of an assistant, to work with all of the communities in the county letting them know what activities they are conducting and what they can do on a contract basis to provide services. 13. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve Vouchers No. 177,266 through No. 178,058. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Meyer being absent at the time. 14. PERSONNEL OVERVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING WITH SALARY CONSULTANT; BUILDING AND GROUNDS UPDATE; MEETING UPDATES; ELECTION REPORT; BUDGETS, Committee reports Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, asked if commissioners think the county's consultant should attend another meeting of the Personnel Overview Committee to discuss the comprehensive salary survey, and it was agreed that it would be helpful to have an explanation and be able to ask questions of the consultant. It appears the next available commission date to have the consultant present would be July 21St, as his schedule would not permit him to attend the first Monday in July. Mrs. Johnson asked if that would be too late for the auditor's budget schedule, and Mr. Montplaisir said there would be enough time to enter salary figures for budget purposes if a suggestion could be made by the first meeting in August. Mrs. Johnson reported on carpet cleaning at the courthouse, and window cleaning will begin soon. She said a surprise fire inspection was conducted last week, with no deficiencies noted. Mr. Meyer said he has been attending meetings of the water resource districts and working on issues with their board members. Mr. Bennett attended a recent Fargo Cass Public Health Board meeting, and they are working on their 2004 budget. He said there will not be a significant increase for Cass County, however, they do intend to request two part-time nurses for the jail. Mr. Wagner said he spoke with Kathy Hogan, Social Services Director, earlier today and she suggested that Commissioner Bennett take her place as Cass County's representative on the Board of Health, and she will serve as alternate. Mr. Bennett was agreeable and there were no objections from other members of the commission. Mr. Vanyo reported on the East Central Commissioners meeting that he and Mr. Meyer attended in Hillsboro on June 9th. Mr. Meyer is the chairman of that group this year. Mr. Vanyo also attended a Social Service strategic planning session and was impressed with their process. Mr. Montplaisir said voter turnout was very low for the Fargo School Board election conducted by his office on June 10th, however, it was a good opportunity for election workers to learn how the new precinct scanners operate. Mr. Wagner suggested that commissioners be mindful of the taxpayers who presented tax equalization appeals again this year when the board begins budget deliberations for 2004.