09-18-1991 BUDGET - Laserfiche WebLink

Comm. Minutes Special Meeting--September 18, 1991 748 to submit financial statements, detailed budgets and accounting records to the county. The regulations will try to direct spending more toward services, and recreational activities will not be funded. According to the new regulations, all funds would have to be dispersed in April of each year. Also, notification of funding will be given to clubs. MOTION, passed Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to levy 1.00 mill for Senior Citizens line item in 1992 Cass County budget. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Discussion: A representative of rural senior clubs said they are happy with the 1.00 mill levy and do not see the need for additional services in the rural area. Mr. Eckert and Wieland asked the rural clubs to get together with the Cass County Council on Aging and Fargo Senior Commission to try to develop an agreement. Mr. Brian Arett, Project Director of Fargo Senior Commission, said assessments have been done in the rural area and found a need for additional services like "Meals on Wheels". He said 15 Casselton citizens are already receiving meals every day. VECTOR CONTROL Mr. Montplaisir said the request for 1992 is .88 mills, which is up from .70 mills last year. The increase is in the chemical line item from $10,000 budgeted last year to $29,270. Also, Mr. Wieland asked about $11,150 budgeted under vehicle line item. Mr. Montplaisir said according to minutes from the last Vector Control meeting, no new vehicles will be purchased. Mr. Montplaisir will talk with Joel Young, Director of the Vector Control. WEED CONTROL Mr. Montplaisir said the mill levy has decreased to .55 mills compared to .71 levied for last year. He discussed the equipment line item budgeted at $15,000 for a new pick-up, ATV and sprayer unit. Mr. Wieland asked if $9,800 for a new pick-up is necessary and thinks a used one can be purchased for half-price. Mr. Eckert doesn't believe a used pick-up could be purchased for half the price of a new one. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to adjust the equipment line item from $1§,000 to $10,000. On roll call vote, motion carried with three members voting "Aye", Mr. Eckert voting "No". AMBULANCE The line item for Casselton Ambulance was reduced from $10,000 to $7,000. The County Commission approved $7,000 last year for Casselton Ambulance and wants to budget this amount for 1992 also. COMMISSION Mr. Montplaisir said there is an increase in Travel line item due to Commissioners attending the National Convention next year. Mr. Montplaisir discussed the position called County Commission Assistant in the budget, known as County Coordinator. The salary request is for $40,000. The position was not assigned a pay grade and has not been classified. Mr. Wieland feels the salary should be handled the same as other positions.