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16. Commission Minutes-December 16, 1996 1560 Mrs. Toussaint wondered how the management concerns were being addressed by proposing to add staff in the department. Mr. Feder said the first management concern is that Mr. Goff have the resources to get the job done and the rest of it will, in large part, fall into place. Mrs. Schneider believes Mr. Dohrmann's report is a very positive step if that is an indication of feed-back from all staff in the State's Attorney's Office. Mr. Wieland said many large law firms hire an administrator as opposed to having an attorney do administrative work, therefore, he does not fault Mr. Goff for a lack of administrative skills. He believes the situation is moving in the right direction; and whenever Mr. Goff and the Commission can agree on the number of personnel really needed and how they will be assigned, the Commission must fund the positions from somewhere in the county budget, other than the State's Attorney's budget. Mr. VVieland said he would like to have additional time to review the "Course of Action" prepared by the Assistant State's Attorney, as presented today, as well as the Commission's recommendation. He suggested that Mrs. Schneider and County Auditor, Michael Montplaisir, meet with Mr. Goff and Mr. Dohrmann to discuss staff and determine how funds might be allocated to pay for any additional employees; and to report back to the Commission. Mr. Goff said the plan presented today is a proposal, not a final solution. He said the report prepared by Mr. Dohrmann is the result of a staff meeting held last Thursday. Mr. Goff represented to his staff that he would ask the Commission, and tell them, that the office needs two legal secretaries and a file clerk. Also, he is proposing two Deputy Assistant State's Attorney positions with certain functions under their jurisdiction, however, the final responsibility rests with the State's Attorney in accordance with State law, he said. Mr. Wieland said he is not questioning that Mr. Golf is ultimately responsible for the State's Attorney's Office, but he is attempting to find ways to improve the work environment for the rest of the staff. CDBG LOAN, Town & Country Roll-Off County Auditor, Michael Montplaisir, reported on a request from Kathy Nyhof of Town and Country Roll-Off to restructure their CDBG loan; and a proposed loan repayment schedule was provided to Commissioners. The repayment schedule goes beyond the original term of the loan and must be approved by the Office of Intergovernmental Assistance, if the county approves it. In his letter of December 16, 1996, Mr. Montplaisir indicated that no payment has been received from Town and Country Roll-Off since May, 1994; and prior to that, the last payment was made in October, 1993. MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to forward the recommendations of the County Auditor according to his letter of December 16, 1996, regarding the Town and Country Roll-Off loan to the Office of Intergovernmental Assistance for their approval and release of the vehicle title should all conditions of the Auditor's recommendations be adopted. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.