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Commission Minutes--July 21,2003 2624 WHEREAS, the impact of these damages does threaten the economic viability of electrical companies and the important electrical flow to individuals and to the county electrical grid; and WHEREAS, the damage to the electrical transmission lines, electrical poles, and electrical tower structures is an uninsured loss and is in excess of what these electrical companies can afford to bear. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Cass County Commissioners declares an emergency and orders limited activation and utilization of the Cass County Emergency Operations Plan to develop a detailed damage assessment, alleviate hardship, and initiate appropriate relief actions to limit the impact of this emergency upon the citizens of and electrical companies in Cass County. Dated at Fargo, North Dakota, this 21 st day of July, 2003. 14. EXTENSION SERVICES, Parentina Resource Center arant Brad Cogdill and Shauna Norby, Cass County Extension Agents, appeared before the board and provided background and funding information on the Parenting Resource Center grant. Mr. Cogdill said Cass County's commitment is serving as fiscal agent, and he said that up to $7,000 may be used this year for salaries to support the programs. No county funds were spent on this program in 2002, according to Mr. Cogdill. Ms. Norby reported on how the program is administered, indicating that information on parenting classes is delivered at schools, churches and the YMCA. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded that the Parenting Resource Center Program for July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, be implemented according to the contract with respective funding sources; and that the Cass County Extension Service Office work with the Auditor's Office to amend the budget for the program. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 15. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve Voucher No. 178,479 through No. 179,084. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 16. BUILDING AND GROUNDS UPDATE; NACO CONFERENCE; STATE'S ATTORNEY REPORT, ELECTIONS; Committee reports Mrs. Johnson talked about carpet replacement beginning the 1st of August on the first floor of the Courthouse. She also said a moisture problem is being resolved under the original courthouse by repairing some plumbing and improving drainage in the crawl space. Commissioners Sorum and Wagner and Mr. Montplaisir reported on the National Association of Counties annual conference, which they attended last week in Milwaukee. They found the seminars and workshops to be very informative. In talking to other county officials from around the nation, Mrs. Sorum learned that many are facing wage freezes and employment cuts. Mr. Wagner said nearly 72% of counties are facing budget cuts.