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Commission Minutes—July 26, 2022 5605 end of budget hearings to see where the budget comes out. Mr. Steen said he believes cutting workers compensation by 50% is too high. He said he may support a smaller decrease. On roll call vote, the motion failed with Mr. Breitling voting "yes", and Mr. Kapitan, Mr. Steen, Mr. Peterson, and Mrs. Scherling voting "no". 13. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Jim Prochniak, County Emergency Manager was present to review the 2023 Emergency Management budget. Mr. Prochniak said the total budget request, not including salary and benefits is $259,228 and includes an increase in funds for emergency generator repair, education and travel, general office supplies, gas, office equipment and the largest increase for the purchase of a new vehicle. Hazardous Preparedness and Response Fund Mr. Prochniak said the 2023 budget request is consistent with prior years. MOTION, passed Mrs. Scherling moved and Mr. Breitling seconded to approve the 2023 Emergency Management and Hazardous Preparedness and Response Fund preliminary budgets as presented. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 14. BREAK The Commission took a break 11:52 AM at and reconvened at 12:26 PM. 15. TAX DIRECTOR Paul Fracassi, County Director of Equalization was present to review the 2023 Tax Director budget. Mr. Fracassi said the 2023 budget request includes no major changes. He said the Tax Equalization Department has made a request to reorganize or remodel the Tax Equalization office space. He said the Tax Equalization Office would like to consider moving across the hall from its current location on the first floor of the Courthouse into the old Commission Room. He said the office remodel is currently budgeted in the Building Fund for $55,000 and he would like to work with a vendor to see what can be accomplished within the budgeted funds. MOTION, passed Mr. Kapitan moved and Mrs. Scherling seconded to approve 2023 Tax Director preliminary budget as presented. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 16. FINANCE OFFICE Ms. Madrigga presented the 2023 budget for the Finance Office. The Finance budget consists of revenues and expenses from the Finance Office, Cemetery Fund, and Election Fund. Ms. Madrigga said low interest rates have led to a decrease in interest revenues for 2022 and are projected to continue in 2023. She said increases to the 2023 budget request include expenses for office supplies, notices in the newspaper, trainings, and an additional office cubicle. She said the Cemetery Fund 2023 budget request includes a 4% increase in the salary of the Cemetery Caretaker, which amounts to approximately $20 per month. Ms. Madrigga said the 2023 Election Fund budget includes $30,000 for hiring election temporary workers and $4,000 for overtime pay. She said 2023 is not an election year and therefore the $34,000 will not likely be used. MOTION, passed Mr. Peterson moved and Mr. Breitling seconded to cut the 2023 Election Fund preliminary budget by $34,000 for temporary employees and overtime pay. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Madrigga said a large request in the Election Fund budget is the purchase of Ballot on Demand (BOD) printers. She said the BOD printers utilize blank ballot stock and would be used to print off a