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Comm, Minutes--April 1, 1991 649 Judge Racek said County Court is 30 days behind in recording information and files are not being processed due to an increase in criminal cases. There is an extra work station with a computer for a new staff person, He had requested an additional staff position in the 1991 budget but eliminated it because he was told he would receive help from Data Processing. Mr. Shannon asked if Scott Kildahl, Cass County Model Coordinator, would give a recommendation regarding hiring additional staff in the two departments. Mr. Kildahl said that something needed to be done quickly because the situation in County Court is serious. He suggested doing a study of County Court and Data Processing, which he could perform if the Commission wishes. Mr. Shannon said there was not a salary range given or a contract developed for the Data Processing position, Mike Steiner, Data Processing Coordinator, said the salary for an AS400 programmer ranges from $25,00-$28,000. A contract had been drawn up by the States Attorney and Mr. Steiner gave Mr, Shannon a copy to review. AMENDED MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to amend the motion to include a maximum cap of $28,000 on an annual basis for the 18-month period. On roll ca]] vote, the amendment on the motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Shannon voting "No" On roll call vote, the main motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Shannon voting "No". 15. COUNTY COURT, New staff position approved MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded that $2,000.00 from the contingency fund shall be transferred to the salaries line item of County Court for use as overtime; and that sufficient funds from the contingency fund shall be transferred to the salaries line item of County Court to hire an additional staff person in the Clerk's Office effective Nay 1, 1991, at pay grade 10, entry level salary $13,565. Discussion: Judge Racek said the request for $2,000 for overtime could be eliminated because his staff already is overworked and with the addition of a staff person, overtime would not be necessary. AMENDED MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Risher seconded to amend the motion to remove the request for $2,000 to be transferred from the contingency fund for overtime. On roll call vote, the amendment on the motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Shannon voting "No". On roll call vote, the main motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Shannon voting "No". 16. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT, Change in organizational structure and exempt status of three employees Sheriff Don Rudnick distributed an organizational chart with changes made in the Sheriff's Department. No additional staff was hired.