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Comm. Minutes--September 20, 1993 1111 17. 18. 19. SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF, Letter of appreciation read Mr. Wieland read a letter from a Cass County foster parent expressing appreciation for the concern and commitment to clients demonstrated by Kathy Hogan, Kathy Suedell and Bev Bohn of Cass County Social Services. All three of these employees assisted with funeral arrangements for the mother of seven children, some of whom reside in Cass County foster homes. A copy of the letter will be provided to the County Personnel Office for placement in each employee's file. HEARING ON 1994 BUDGET, Next budget meeting set for September 30, 1993 A public hearing was advertised for this date, time and place on the 1994 Cass County budget. The chairman opened the public hearing. County residents expressing support for continuing extension services without any reductions were Gail and Melvin Scherweit, John Rutten, Don Kinzler, Marty Hoffman and Laura Carney. Hearing no other comments, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ness said budget cuts in office supplies, travel, postage, etc. in some departments were unfair because commissioners didn't continue that manner of cutting after the September 8th meeting. Mr. Risher also thinks it was unfair that these budget reductions were made in the first group of departments but not for all departments. Mrs. Toussaint said she sent a memo last week asking for suggestions from all departments on possible budget cuts, and she received many replies that the Commission can consider. Copies of the responses will be given to all Commissioners. Mr. Montplaisir said the Commission may not want to make all of the cuts that are offered in case they impact other county funds. Mr. Wieland said the Commission needs to review proposed cuts in Social Service programs. The final budget meeting will be held September 30th in the Commission Room at 8:30 AM, according to the chairman. MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Risher seconded to restore the previously reduced budget items for office supplies, travel, postage, subscriptions and seminars in the following budgets: Auditor, County Commission, County Coordinator, Data Processing, Personnel, Planner, Register of Deeds, Tax Director and Treasurer, according to schedule furnished by the County Auditor. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND, Pallet and Crate Supply sponsored Tracey Anderson from Lake Agassiz Regional Council (LARC) introduced Larry Nygard, owner of Pallet and Crate Supply, Inc., who is requesting sponsorship from Cass County Government for Community Development Loan Funds. LARC currently approves loan applications in- house rather than sending them to the State and waiting for review and approval in 60-90 days, according to Ms. Anderson. MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to sponsor the application of Pallet and Crate Supply, Inc. for Community Development Loan Funds in the amount of $87,500.00. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.