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Commission Minutes-August 10, 1999 2018 Planning Mr. Berndt presented the Planning Department budget. He said this year, the planner's salary was funded by 50% road funds and 50% general funds. He is proposing the salary be funded by 75% road funds and 25% general funds for next year. Also, $200,000 is proposed for the creation of a county parcel level base map (GIS) system and this would be the first step in a multi-year plan in which he envisions a full-time staff person operating it. Mr. Wieland asked what the long-term savings would be to the county by developing this system, and Mr. Berndt said the citizens would most likely see the largest benefit. Mr. Montplaisir said the county would be able to search for a property record visually, rather than electronically. Ms. Johnson said a joint Cass-Clay County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for next Monday, and she will arrange to have a presentation on the GIS mapping system on the agenda. Weed Control Mr. Berndt presented the Weed Control budget. He discussed new budget items for next year. He said the Weed Control department proposes to fund one third of a new storage building to be shared with the Road, Vector and Weed Control; and to fund half of a new radio system to be shared with the Vector Control. Weed and Vector Control Director, Darwin Hinrichs, was present and discussed the need for a new radio system and a storage building. Mr. Berndt also said the budget includes a temporary supervisor position be changed to a permanent part-time position. Mr. Hinrichs believes the change in position status will help assure the same employee returns as supervisor each season. Vector Control Mr. Berndt presented the Vector Control budget. He discussed new budget items for next year. He said the Vector Control department proposes to help fund the new storage building to be shared with the Road, Weed and Vector Control; to fund half of a new radio system to be shared with the Weed Control; and to fund a new piece of equipment. Mr. Hinrichs said the new equipment is an arro gun to be used with a sprayer purchased this year. Mr. Wieland asked about $2,000 proposed for major repairs. Mr. Hinrichs said this is for possible major vehicle repairs, such as engine replacement. Mr. Wieland suggested this item be eliminated and that a budget adjustment be requested if major repairs are needed. No action was taken at this time. Water Resource Districts Jim McLaughlin was present for Southeast Cass Water Resource District. He said the proposed budget figures are similar to last year. The district is asking for 3.5 mills. He discussed several projects the district is involved with including Drain 40, Maple River Dam, and Drain 21. He supports the idea of the proposed GIS system. Mike Buringrud was present for North Cass Water Resource District. He said Drain 13 is the largest project within their district. The district is asking for 4 mills. Wes Beilke was present for Maple River Water Resource District. He said the proposed budget figures are similar to last year. The district is asking for 4 mills. He discussed projects the district is involved with, including the Maple River Dam. Carol Lewis was present for Rush River Water Resource District. She said the proposed budget figures are similar to last year. The district is asking for 4 mills. She discussed projects the district is involved with, including Rush River snagging and Drain 29 extension.