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Commission Minutes-August 15, 2006 3113 transition takes place. He commented the rankings of RCSEU are impressive; it will be interesting to see how the numbers hold. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to approve the Regional Child Support Enforcement Unit's preliminary budget for 2007 at $1,405,986. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Vanyo left the meeting at 12:00 PM. The board took a lunch break and reconvened at 1 :15 PM with four commissioners present. 10. LAKE AGASSIZ REGIONAL COUNCIL Irv Rustad, Director of the Lake Agassiz Regional Council, was present. He said they are requesting $15,000 for economic development to help match funds from the Economic Development Association. Matching funds must be non- federal dollars. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the 2007 preliminary budget for the Lake Area Regional Council for $15,000. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 11. GUARDIAN AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES Bill Chausee, Director of Guardian and Protective Services (GAPS), and Dr. John Baird were present. Mr. Chausee said GAPS was established through grant money in 1998 in Fargo. The purpose of GAPS is to help the elderly and disabled with low incomes. GAPS is looking for stable funding sources to continue operating and are requesting $20,000 from Cass County. Mr. Wagner stated they are also asking for $10,000 through the Social Service sponsorship program. Mrs. Sorum said maybe the county needs to work with the sponsorship program and agree on a combined amount. Mr. Wagner feels they belong under sponsorship and cautioned against setting precedents with organizations. Mr. Bennett questioned their awareness of having asked for budget dollars in two different areas. Mrs. Johnson said this issue should be addressed at the state level by the North Dakota Association of Counties. She said legislation should be introduced to make this a state funded service. Mr. Montplaisir stated if GAPS is looking for administration they should contact district court. Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Hogan have visited the organization and found it to be a useful tool in the community. The matter was tabled and will be addressed at a later time. 12. HUMANE SOCIETY Nukhet Hendricks, Humane Society Executive Director and Lynette Kehler were present. Ms. Hendricks said last year 600 pets were adopted through the Humane Society. The adoption cost is $135 with $75 of the fee reimbursable upon proof of spay or neutering. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve the 2007 preliminary Humane Society for $2,000. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.