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Comm. Hinutes--September 5, 1989 333 34. BONANZAVILLE, Communications Building approval delayed ~ Since the Commission is waiting for a report from Mr. Wieland on insurance, as stated earlier, Mr. Shannon suggested delaying approval of the Communications Building today and visiting with the Cass County Historical Society about buildings in general at budget time. Mr. Sondrall apologized to several people in attendance from Bonanzaville about the delay. Lila Hutchinson stated that they did not plan to address the Communications Building, but were present to observe the Commission meeting today. 35. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Shannon seconded that Vouchers No. 5571 through No. 6435 be approved and ordered paid, after being reviewed by Mr. Sondrall in Mr. Wieland's absence. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 36. BUDGET FOR 1990, Preliminary approved County Accountant Mike Hontplaisir presented the Preliminary Budget for 1990. He stated that the budget requests represent a 9 1/2% increase over the approved budget last year, which would be an increase of about 6.7 mills. The majority of increase is for a new computer system and 18 new staff positions, mostly in Social Services, Sheriff's Department, and the Jail. Mr. Montplaisir suggested ho'lding a hearing and finalizing the 1990 budget on September 28th at 9:15 AM. The Commissioners set the dates of September 21, 22, and 25 to work on balancing the budget. Chairman Eckert stated that the news media is so notified of these dates. MOTION, passed Hr. Shannon moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to adopt the 1990 preliminary budget and authorize publication of the same. Hr. Sondrall asked if it is understood that the Commission cannot increase anything after the preliminary budget is adopted, and Hr. Montplaisir stated that the Commission cannot change anything that would increase the mill levy. Hotion carried. 37. BUDGET REQUEST REJECTED, Lake Agassiz Arts Council Mr. Montplaisir received a budget request from the Lake Agassiz Arts Council after the preliminary budget book was prepared. Hr. Montplaisir stated that the Commission could pay it from some other line item. MOTION, passed Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Shannon seconded to reject the budget request from the Lake Agassiz Arts Council. Motion carried. 38. SOCIAL SERVICES, Acting Director compensated MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Hrs. Toussaint seconded to authorize payment of Scott Kildahl's invoice for his time as Acting Director of Social Services in the amount of $749.00, Mr. Shannon asked if this figure is within a County pay grade and salary range for that position, and Sandra Brumfield stated that it is slightly above mid point on a per hour basis. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.