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Comm. Minutes--July 18, 1989 293 6. SOCIAL SERVICES, Accountant II position A letter' was received from Tom Jensen, County Social Services Director, informing the Commission that the Social Service Board recently approved converting a vacant Account Technician position to an Accountant II position with overall responsibility for the Accounting Department and related fiscal matters. The position would be a grade level 23 with a salary range of $1626 to $2497 per month. Mrs. Toussaint stated that this is actually a replacement but since the grade level would be a 23 instead of 16, she recommended that it be brought to the County Commission for approval. Chairman Eckert stated that he received a 'letter, and the County Social Service Board also received a letter, from County Accountant Mike Montplaisir recommending that this position be fi'lied by an accountant because of the large amount of dollars going through the Social Services department. MOTION, passed Mrs. loussaint moved and Mr. Sondra]] seconded that the Social Services Department proceed with advertising for the position of an Accountant II, and to contact the County Personnel Office for the proper procedure. Mrs. Toussaint stated that this position would be above the person that is there now. On roll ca]] vote, motion carried unanimously. 7. SOCIAL SERVICES, Overtime pay for S. Schock A 'letter was received from Tom Jensen stating that he has received a request from Sidney Schock for overtime pay as a result of Hr. Schock serving on the salary study committee, which the Commission appointed. States Attorney Robert Hoy, who was chairman of the salary committee, stated that he understands that Mr. Schock's normal work accumulated and not all could be shifted to other workers so he was forced to work overtime to catch up. It was the consensus of the Commission that this question directly relates, to Mr. Jensen's office and is not a decision to be made by the Commission. 8. SOCIAL SERVICES, Community Survival ProRram ~mployee salaries A letter was received from Tom Jensen asking for a letter of explanation of the Commission's action of not adjusting the salaries of the Community Survival Program employees. Jim Berglie, Director of the Community Survival Program, was present at this time. He also addressed a letter to the Commission, on behalf of his staff, regarding the Commission's dec]sion to exclude them from the pay raises being granted to employees of Cass County Social Services. Mr. Berglie stated that there are adequate funds to cover 100% of the adjusted increases for 1989. He added that there has been a lot of information which may have complicated the issue for the Commission. He stated that they anticipate meeting with the State in October and at that time, should be able to be more specific regarding reimbursement rates for 1990. Mr. Shannon stated that it is not the Commission's intent to be discriminatory, but there has been a lot of confusing and conflicting information provided. Mr. Berglie requested approval of 1989 salary increases, with a reevaluation after their meeting with the State in October. Since the Community Survival Program is 100% funded by the State, Mr. Sondrall questioned why the County Commission is being asked to approve this.