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Commission Minutes-July 7, 2008 3373 6. EXTENSION SERVICES, Recruitment process Duane Hauck, Director of NDSU Extension, was present to discuss the recruitment and selection process for a new extension agent. He thanked the commission for their on-going support and said the partnership with county government truly makes their department work. Brad Cogdill will resign as Extension Agent and County Department Chair, effective August 1, 2008. Mr. Cogdill has accepted a position as Chairman for the 4-H Youth Development and District Director for Cass and Richland Counties. Mr. Hauck said a 50/50 partnership exists for budgeting of extension programs. The county provides 50% of the salary and operating support; NDSU, with state and federal resources, provides the other 50% of the salary and fringe benefits support for all county extension agents. NDSU is recommending John Kringler be appointed the new County Department Chair effective August 1, 2008, and a selection committee will begin a search to fill the vacant extension agent position. Mr. Hauck said any extension agent may serve as county department chair and Mr. Kringler has been chosen due to his experience and years of service with Cass County Extension Services. Mr. Hauck said the county department chair is not considered a position, but rather an additional responsibility for the appointed person. Mr. Vanyo serves as portfolio commissioner for Extension Services and is willing to visit with Mr. Cogdill and Mr. Hauck regarding the recruitment process. Mr. Bennett asked if NDSU plans to re-Iocate the Extension Service Office to the NDSU campus. Mr. Hauck understands the county has space issues, but at this time, he does not anticipate the office re-Iocating. 7. ATTENDANT CARE PROGRAM, Item tabled until next meetinCl Bonnie Johnson, County Administrator, provided background information on the Attendant Care program. Janell Regimbal and Christi Ireland from Lutheran Social Services (LSS) were present, as well as Sheriff Paul Laney, Juvenile Detention Supervisor AI Kulesa and Social Services Director Chip Ammerman. Mrs. Johnson said the program began in Cass County in the early 1990's so law enforcement officials could drop off juveniles at one single location and allow experts at the location determine where the children needed to be placed-Juvenile Detention, Social Services protective care or Attendant Care. The program has been successful, thanks in large part to Lutheran Social Services. Mrs. Johnson spoke with Sheriff Laney on June 19, 2008, regarding new costs associated with Attendant Care. She said while Cass County has not received rent for the space provided for Attendant Care, the county received services at no cost for children placed in attendant care rather than shelter care. Effective July 2008, the North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) and Division of Juvenile Services issued new guidelines, which included a new request for payment based on the number of children being placed in Attendant Care by Cass County Social Services that ultimately belonged in shelter care. Mrs. Johnson said Social Services staff was informed of the change around the beginning of this year and several meetings have been held to discuss the issue. Sheriff Laney said the Attendant Care facility has been crucial for law enforcement to have a place to bring juveniles which is located within the Juvenile Detention facility. The program has worked very well since its inception.