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Commission Minutes-August 13, 2007 3254 MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve the 2008 preliminary budget for the Rush River Water Resource District at 4 mills and 1 mill for the Red River Joint Water Resource District. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to approve the 2008 preliminary budget for the North Cass Water Resource District at 4 mills and the Red River Joint Water Resource District at 1 mill. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 13. CASS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bruce Whitmarsh, Executive Director, was present. The organization is requesting $100,000 for 2008. The county approved a budget of $52,000 last year. He said conservation and preservation efforts are continuing. A consultant was hired to begin a capital campaign to raise $12 million to make their facility a year-round attraction. The campaign includes a significant endowment with a future goal to become a self- sustaining operation. He said county support helps pay for operational expenses. Mr. Bennett asked if the historical society has considered auctioning off identical items to help raise funds. Mr. Whitmarsh said they need to inventory the entire collection ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 pieces before an auction is considered. Mr. Vanyo suggested this budget be increased by $4,400, the amount eliminated from the fair request, for a total of $56,400. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve the 2008 preliminary budget for the Cass County Historical Society in the amount of $56,400. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 14. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Bob Bright, Executive Director, was present. The budget request for Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) includes $7,770 in dues and $5,760 in non-due assessments for a total of $13,530. The funds are used for transportation planning and the request is similar to last year. Mr. Montplaisir said the board approved the non-due assessment fees earlier today, which were included in the Road Department budget. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve the 2008 preliminary budget for Metropolitan Council of Government dues in the amount of $7,770. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 15. FARGO SENIOR COMMISSION, CASS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING Brian Arett, Executive Director of the Fargo Senior Commission, was present. Their request is for one mill with matching funds to be received from the state. He said approximately 30% of their budget comes from funds donated by the people using their services.