09-19-1990 BUDGET - Laserfiche WebLink

Comm, Minutes--September 19, 1990 530 Mr. Shannon recommended that Bonnie Johnson, Child Support Enforcement Director, be temporarily reassigned to this position because of her understanding of the legislative issues and a good working relationship with the judges. Mr. Wieland said he would support a liaison position which will provide someone to do research and study in connection with the Model project, but he was not in favor of the procedure of having the Commission make the appointment today. Mr. Eckert felt the Commission should seek applications for the position, and Geoff Riches also suggested opening up the position. It was assumed by Scott Kildahl, Model Project Coordinator, that the Commission would immediately appoint someone knowledgeable in county government with skills and qualifications to immediately begin implementation of the Cass County Model· He said the position will be a temporary interim position for about 18 months, not to exceed two years. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to develop a contract and offer it to Bonnie Johnson for her temporary reassignment to work with the Cass County Commission for Phase II of the Model project for the duration of the Model project. Discussion: Mr. Sondrall asked if Bonnie Johnson knows about this, and Mr. Shannon said she will consider it but needs to know what has been offered before making that commitment. Hr. Eckert asked about salary, and Hr. Shannon said this assignment would be at her current salary. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried with Mr. Sondrall, Mrs. Toussaint and Mr. Shannon voting "Aye", Mr. Wieland and Mr. Eckert opposing. MODEL PROJECT, Phase II consultant services/office space Mr. Shannon asked Mr. Kildahl how the Commission might proceed in securing his services to continue the momentum on the Hodel project. Mr. Kildahl said he will prepare a contract for his services for one year's time, beginning about October 1st, to include part-time clerical help, printing and advertising costs for a total budget of about $50,000. Mr. Shannon said the motion adopted yesterday addresses this. Mr. Wieland asked him to provide a copy of a proposed contract to the States Attorney. Mr. Wieland suggested that the model project office remain in the same space in the lower leve'i of the Juvenile Justice Center until the Commission has an opportunity to prepare the former sheriff residence for occupancy. SOCIAL SERVICES, BudRet adopted Kathy Hogan, Social Services Director, will propose a policy on sponsorships in the next several months, and allocations will then be made based upon policy. Parent Aide program was budgeted contingent upon continued State funding.