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Commission Minutes-August 6, 2008 3392 MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve the 2009 preliminary budget for the County Recorder reducing overtime salaries by $10,000 and seminar registration by $500. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting in favor and Mr. Pawluk opposing. 5. EXTENSION SERVICES John Kringler, Extension Agent, was present. Mr. Kringler assumed department head responsibilities on August 1, 2008 when Mr. Cogdill left Cass County for a full-time position with NDSU. The request for 2009 is $510,281 compared to $474,724 budgeted for 2008. The major increases are due to salary and benefit costs, computer replacements and copier replacement. He said the county and NDSU participate in a 50% cost share for computer replacements. The Extension Service budget includes 12 new meeting room tables. Mr. Vanyo asked if all 12 tables are a necessity and if the copy machine is needed in the near future or if it could be postponed. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to reduce the line item from 12 tables to 3 tables plus freight for the 3 tables. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Vanyo asked about the copier replacement. Mr. Kringler replied copier repairs have become very frequent and are increasing. MOTION, passed Mrs Sorum moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to approve the 2009 preliminary budget for Extension Services removing 9 of the 12 tables requested. Discussion: Mr. Bennett stated that travel budgets need to be kept low. Mr. Pawluk said that budgets need to be minimized to avoid tax increases. Mr. Wagner reminded everyone to keep in mind that grant monies offset some expenditures. On roll call vote, the motion passed with four members voting in favor and Mr. Pawluk opposing. 6. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Bob Bright, Executive Director, was present. The budget request for Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) includes $8,190 in dues and $5,550 in non-due assessments for a total of $13,740. The funds are used for transportation planning and the request is similar to last year. The non-due assessments are included in the Road Department budget. Mr. Bright is planning to retire and thanked the Commission for their assistance over the years. Mr. Vanyo commended Mr. Bright for his outstanding work and for being a good steward of funds. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the 2009 preliminary budget for Metropolitan Council of Government dues in the amount of $8,190. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.