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Commission Minutes-August 11, 2006 3100 5. SOCIAL SERVICES The Cass County Social Service Board met from 9:30 AM to 10:50 AM today and reviewed the 2007 budget. Kathy Hogan, Social Services Director, was present along with several of her staff members. Mr. Bennett asked if commissioners are ready to approve the preliminary budget for this department. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to accept the 2007 preliminary Social Service budget in the amount of $10,161,039, as presented by the Social Service Board. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 6. GREATER FARGO MOORHEAD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Brian Walters, President, was present. He thanked Robyn Sorum and Scott Wagner for their service on the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation Board. He said the national unemployment rate is 5% and Fargo Moorhead is at 2.1 %. Mr. Vanyo questioned the need for a budget increase if revenues are greater than expenditures. Mr. Walters replied the corporation is working to establish a reserve fund. A reserve fund will assist in keeping the corporation competitive by allowing the use of incentives to attract businesses. Mr. Pawluk asked for a report on where the budget was spent in 2006. Mr. Walters replied funds were used for marketing as well as a welding skills program and a contribution to the incubator program at North Dakota State University. Mr. Wagner commented the corporation is funded largely through the private sector. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the 2007 preliminary budget for the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development in the amount of $375,000. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 7. EMERGENCY FUND Mr. Montplaisir stated the Emergency Fund is not often used; however, this year approximately $239,000 was used on flood items not covered by FEMA. He asked the commission to use Y:z mill from the Social Service budget toward the Emergency Fund. The fund amount is usually kept between $400,000 and $500,000. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to take % mill from the Social Service budget and move it to the Emergency Fund budget. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. RECESS With no further business to discuss today, the chairman declared the meeting recessed at 11 :30 AM, and the board will meet again on Monday, August 14th, beginning at 8:15 AM.