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16. 17. Commission Minutes--April 28, 1997 1615 to flooding of nearly the entire city. She reported on the response of the following work groups established during the flood crisis: housing, clean-up, donations, unmet needs, health care and community response. Mrs. Hogan said a number of routine activities have been discontinued, including performance appraisals for April, documentation for the re-classification requests that are due May 1st, and the Social Services work plan. County work plan reports are being postponed until June, and Mr. Wieland suggested delaying the next Personnel Overview Committee meeting, at which re- classification requests will be received, until May 19th. Commissioners were in agreement. Disaster Emergency Services-Glenn Ellingsberg reported on his role as coordinator for the various agencies who have been assisting with the flood situation, including the military and State and Federal government. He said people affected by the flooding must begin the process of seeking help by contacting FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). He said the U.S. Coast Guard and Corps of Engineers will continue operating out of the Cass County EOC (Emergency Operations Center) until the end of this week. BUDGET PROCEDURES; LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP; SOCIAL SERVICES MEETING; FLOOD WORK; JAIL TASK FORCE; EAST CENTRAL COMMISSION MEETING, Committee reports Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor, asked how the commissioners want to approach the budget process this year. A meeting will be scheduled before the next Commission meeting on Monday, May 5th, to discuss 1998 budget procedures. Mr. Montplaisir will be attending the North Dakota Association of Counties legislative wrap-up session in Bismarck tomorrow; as well as Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, who is on the agenda for the event. Mrs. Schneider reported on the Southeast and South Central Social Service Directors meeting held April 16th in Valley City, ND. Commissioners reported on flood-related activities during the past 2-3 weeks and complimented county staff on all of their efforts. Mrs. Schneider said county response has been phenomenal. Mr. Wieland reminded commissioners of the Jail Task Force meeting at 7:00 PM tonight in the Commission Room at the Courthouse. The East Central Commissioners Association met recently in Valley City, and Mr. Wieland reported that Stutsman County has now joined the other six counties in this association. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mrs. Quick moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. notice of Cass County Historical Society holding raffle drawing on May 15th instead of April 24th due to the flood situation throughout the county; - City of Fargo Customs Activity report.