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Comm. Minutes--June 15, 1992 873 13. 14. The Commissioners received a letter from Director of Tax Equalization Frank Klein on June 11, 1992, stating Philip Stafne withdrew his assessment appeal on the Sunmart property on 724 North University Drive in Fargo. MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Shannon seconded to adjourn County Board of Equalization meeting. Motion carried. CHILD SUPPORT INCENTIVE LEGISLATION, Report from Kathy Ziegelmann Kathy Ziegelmann, Child Support Enforcement Director, reported on the status of federal child support incentive funds after attending a meeting of the North Dakota Legislative Council's budget committee on Human Services. At the current time, 75% of incentive monies pass through to the counties and the remaining 25% stays with the state. With the new proposed legislation, 1% of incentive money would be deposited in an incentive account to be used for child support enforcement education and training. In order for counties to receive the remaining 99%, regional child support units would have to meet staffing quotas before receiving funds. Additionally, the state would have control over how money was appropriated by looking at the "efficiency and effectiveness" of regional units. Also, the 99% left must be used for child and family- related programs. Mrs. Toussaint asked who defines "efficient and effective" and Mrs. Ziegelmann said most likely the state would. Mr. Goff said by measuring the "efficiency and effectiveness" of units, the state is "taking money out of the county's pocket" MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Shannon seconded to have Kathy Ziegelmann and John Goff draft a letter to the state explaining Cass County's position (1% to be for education/training and 99% to go to county without any quotas or requirements). On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. FAMILY PRACTICE BILL, To be paid before month's end Mr. Montplaisir said the Auditor's Office received a request from the Family Practice Center be paid before June 30, 1992, which is their year-end and they need to close books before this date. MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to pay Family Practice bill for $974.56 immediately. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.