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Comm. Hinutes--September 11, 1990 516 SPECIAL MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COHMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 11, 1990 MEETING fO ORDER Chairman Gene Shannon called the special meeting to order and all members were present as follows: Oscar Sondrall, Alon Wieland, Don Eckert, Sharon "Pepper" Toussaint, and Gene Shannon. BUDGET REVIEW, 1991 County budget The special meeting was called for the purpose of reviewing the proposed 1991 County budget. Accountant Mike Hontplaisir outlined the areas to be reviewed today. AMBULANCE LEVY, Policy adopted/budget approved MOTION, passed Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondra11 seconded to adopt the ambulance subsidy policy, prepared by Mr. Hontplaisir and reviewed by the States Attorney, with the intent that the policy be incorporated into the budget and a copy mailed to the ambulance services. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.,. MOTION, passed Mrs. loussaint moved and Mr. Wie]and seconded to adopt the figures for ambulance subsidy as outlined in the budget with the exception of reducing requested funds for Casse]ton Ambulance Service from $10,000 to $7,000 and reducing requested funds for Harwood Area Fire & Rescue from $7,500 to $4,000. Discussion: Hr. Eckert said the Casselton Ambulance Service covers a larger area which necessitates a larger total budget and more personnel training than the other rural ambulance services. Mr. Wieland said it appears that $7,000 would be adequate for supplies and training expenses for 1991, according to their financial statement. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye", Mr. Sondra]l opposing. AUDITOR, Budget approved Mr. Montplaisir said a line item was added for a filing system and supplies and for a copier. He said no funds were included for elections this year since none are scheduled. Mr. Wieland was concerned about another tax referral vote, but Mr. Montplaisir said he increased the contingency fund in case a special election is called. Other departments included a budget line item for copiers also. Most of the offices on first floor use the copier in the Auditor's Office, so Mr. Montp]aisir suggested that the Personnel Department take the present copier from there. A question was raised about salaries since Ordelle Brua's term ends next April. Mr. Hontplaisir is running unopposed for the position on the November election ballot. He said he budgeted for his current position but at a lesser amount because the duties will be different.