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Comm. Hinutes--Nov. 21, 1989 383 high and low salary range, with the midpoint being $59,172; and that the Commission authorize the county judges, effective January 1, 1990, to be paid an annual salary of $51,948, with any additional increase in salary for 1990 to be acted upon at such time the Commission receives the report from the new personnel director. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 16. AUDIT REPORT, Explained Wayne Hokanson from the State Auditor's Office reviewed the Audit Report of Cass County for the year ended December 31, 1988. He said financial statements contained in the report are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, with the exception of the general fixed asset account group which is not included in the audit. He proposed opportunities for improvement in county operations in the area of deficits, County Court administrative fees, Sheriff fees and checking account, check signing machine in Auditor's vault, comprehensive financial statements, accounts receivable and accounts payable being recorded on general ledger, fixed asset records, Board minutes being signed by Chairman and Auditor, and Water Resource Districts. He understands some of the items have been resolved and that the County is working on others. He said the County should have a reserve fund of about 15 per cent in the general fund. Mr. Shannon noted that the County's bond rate would improve with a higher reserve, thus saving money. The Commission is taking steps to increase reserves by 5 percent per year starting in 1990 up to 15 percent. Looking to the future where the County may be building a new jail or remodeling the present one, Mr. Montplaisir said losing a percentage point or a portion thereof on the bonds over a 20 or 30-year period would amount to large sums of money. 17. BUDGET, 1989 revisions MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Shannon seconded to hold a public hearing at 9:45 a.m., December 5, in the Commission Room, on 1989 budget revisions proposed by the County Accountant. Motion carried. 18. ELECTION, Inspectors approved for special election MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve inspectors for the December 5 special election in the rural precincts as listed by the County Auditor. Motion carried. 19. Election, Sheriff support services MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to authorize the Sheriff's Office to assist the Auditor in delivering election supplies and absentee ballots to the precincts for the December 5 special election. Motion carried. 20. OFFICER'S REPORTS, Received and filed MOTXON, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Hr'. Sondrall seconded to receive and file Officer's Reports for October, 1989. Motion carried.