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Commission Minutes--August 9, 1999 2016 Clerk of Court Dorothy Howard was present to answer questions concerning her budget request. Some line items were reduced by the board with her concurrence. It was noted that State reimbursement is considerably less than in previous years. The major focus of discussion was on staffing levels due to the State unification of the clerks of court. Mr. Wieland suggested an automated telephone system that would direct citizens with questions on child support cases to call the State because it is under their jurisdiction now. He said the State has approximately 60 employees in their child support division and should be able to handle these calls. Mrs. Howard said there were a number of legislative changes in child support, and there are still some misconceptions about responsibilities due to these changes. In terms of staff, she chose not to fill a position when an employee who worked in the child support division resigned. Mr. Wieland suggested not filling other positions when vacancies occur because a budget adjustment could be made during the year, if necessary. Extension Brad Cogdill gave an overview of his budget request. Commissioners discussed the computer line item in this budget, as well as in other county budgets. Mr. Cogdill said his department's computer needs are being met, and the Board reduced the line item by $3,000. Mr. Montplaisir suggested reviewing the computer line item in all departments in the county budget with the newly hired Information Services Director, Robert Holmbeck, when he begins employment with Cass County next Monday. The board also reviewed the office equipment line item and asked Mr. Cogdill to prioritize the list. RECESS With no further budgets to review today, the meeting was recessed at 11:45 AM and will resume at 9:00 AM tomorrow, August 10, 1999. ATTEST: APPROVED: Mi~,h-a~l Mor{tplaisi~ - Auditor Cass County, North Dakota L'"'l~-~b~ie Quick, Ch~'i'rp-erson ' Cass County Board of Commissioners