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Comm. Hinutes--Dec. 5, 1989 388 5. VECTOR\WEED CONTROL, Report on combining functions Mr. Goodwin Hoff presented a list of conclusions and advantages and disadvantages of proposed consolidation of the vector and weed control districts. A letter was attached from Joel Young, director of the vector control district, along with a copy of the minutes of a joint meeting held November 15, 1989. Mr'. Hoff acted as chairman at the joint meeting, and he said members of the two boards basically agreed that each board has a specific function. Different types of chemical applications necessitate keeping chemicals and equipment separate so the group did not feel it would be advantageous to share facilities. They recommended that the present organization of boards and directors be maintained. Mr. Shannon asked what the r'ole of the Metropolitan Counci'l of Governments' Mosquito Abatement Committee is, and Mr. Hoff said they provide advice to local entities but each entity is encouraged to control mosqu'itoes. He said Clay County does ~ot have a mosquito control program, but the City of Moorhead does. Mr. Sondra'll said he is satisfied with the way the vector and weed control boards are operating but is disappointed that neither of these groups would be responsible for grasshopper control. Mr. Hoff said expertise is available through the NDSU Entomology Department. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to receive and file the report from the vector and weed control boards. Motion carried. 6. BUDGET REVISIONS, Hearing held A public hearing was scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on 1989 budget r-evisions recommended by Mike Montp]aisir, county accountant. The revisions are outlined in his letter to Commission Chairman Don Eckert, dated November 21, 1989. Mr. Dan Danielson from the New Life Center in Fargo asked about 1990 budget contributions, and he was informed that this item would be discussed later in the meeting today. No one was present to speak about the budget revisions. MOTION, passed Mr. Sondrall moved and Hr. Shannon seconded to amend the 1989 budget as published. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 7. VOUCHERS, ~pproved MOTION, passed Mr. Sondrall moved and Hr. Shannon seconded that Vouchers No. 8,061 through No. 9,028 be approved and ordered paid. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. HOUSING AUTHORITY, Application for housin~ vouchers MOTION, passed Upon written request of M. Blake Strehlow, Manager of the Cass County Housing Authority, Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Shannon seconded to grant approval for 25 additional housing vouchers. Motion carried.