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Commission Minutes--September 2, 2003 2649 Association of Counties would provide the county access to their technology team, assistance with technology planning, technology camps every three months for staff, centralized purchasing of software and hardware; and provide a senior level information technology staff person. Mr. Schmaltz would be the senior staff person and is familiar with Cass County because he has helped with technical issues the last few years. Mr. Bennett asked what the cost would be to the county. Mr. Abel said a figure of $90,480 per year has been discussed. Mr. Montplaisir said this is not all new funding as the county has been paying the association for technical services. Mr. Vanyo asked about staff size of the association's information technology department and how many counties are receiving assistance. Mr. Abel said there is eleven staff, including himself. North Dakota Association of Counties provides assistance to 37 counties across the state. They would provide personal computer and service support to the county, if a contract is approved. Mr. Montplaisir said once the 2004 budget is approved, the contract will be submitted to the Commission for their review. 10. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve Voucher No. 179,978 through No. 180,376. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. MEETING UPDATES; NDACo CONVENTION; COURTHOUSE FRONT PLAZA WORK; BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS UPDATE; EMPLOYEE SEMINAR, Committee reports Commissioners provided updates on meetings they have attended as well as upcoming meetings. Mr. Montplaisir said the NDACo convention will be held the first week of October and they are in need of a door prize from Cass County. He asked commissioners for ideas. Mrs. Johnson said work is in progress on the Courthouse front plaza and is expected to be completed tomorrow. She said carpet installation will begin in the Sheriffs Department the beginning of October. Mrs. Johnson said a one-hour substance abuse seminar will be provided to all employees the end of October. 12. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. North Dakota Department of Transportation information on bridge repairs, Director's Task Force Transportation Enhancement Projects, and County Road Advisors' Conference in Rapid City on October 22 and 23 at the Ramkota Inn;