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Comm. Minutes--August 16, 1993 1083 18. 19. 20. BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR 1994, Delayed until next meeting MOTION, failed Mr. Ness moved to adopt the resolution on budget policy in Section 10.00 of the Cass County Commission Policy Manual, changing the effective date to August 16, 1993. Mrs. Toussaint relinquished the chair to Vice Chairman Risher to second the motion. Discussion: Mr. Wieland thinks it is premature to adopt a budget resolution because not all commissioners have reviewed the overall preliminary budget. Mrs. Toussaint said the full board has reviewed one of the largest budgets, Social Services, and they are trying to hold the line on spending. Mr. Ness said adopting the resolution sets a goal of maintaining the current mill levy at 62.7 mills or less, trying not to increase taxes. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion failed with Mr. Ness and Mrs. Toussaint voting "Aye"; Mr. Eckert, Mr. Risher and Mr. Wieland opposing. Mr. Wieland said he doesn't have a problem with the concept and suggested placing the item on the September 7th commission agenda. Mrs. Toussaint reminded everyone of the budget review meeting set for 3:30 PM on August 30th, 1993. COUNTY PARKING LOT, AssiKnments made for courthouse north lot Mr. Eckert asked to move this item from the consent agenda because he doesn't think two parking spaces should be assigned to commissioners. He said one space for the chairman would be enough because the chairman generally makes more trips to the courthouse than other commissioners. Mr. Wieland opposed designating any parking spaces for commissioners because of the public perception. County Coordinator Bonnie Johnson drafted the proposed parking lot assignments and said she reserved two spaces for commissioners since two commissioners usually serve on committees, and they could be assured of a place to park when attending meetings at the courthouse. She said parking spaces will be numbered, rather than putting names on them. However, it was discovered that the State's Attorney was not listed on the proposed assignment sheet so that leaves one space for a commissioner. MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Risher seconded to authorize the County Coordinator to complete the plan for assigned parking in the north Courthouse parking lot. On roll call vote, the motion carried with Mr. Ness, Mr. Risher and Mrs. Toussaint voting "Aye"; Mr. Wieland and Mr. Eckert opposing. STATE'S ATTORNEY WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR; SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS STATUS; LEVY COMPARISON WITH OTHER COUNTIES; FIRE FROM GENERATOR EXHAUST; JAIL SEWER REPAIRS; JOINT DISPATCH MEETING; NACO ALERT ON UNFUNDED FEDERAL MANDATES; EAST CENTRAL COMMISSIONERS ASSOCIATION, Committee reports Mr. Golf reported that the welfare fraud investigator program will not be a state-wide program next year but county tax dollars will be 25% or less of the cost of the program.