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Commission Minutes-August 11, 2008 3406 MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to remove $2,000 for office furniture for the additional employee. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Yes" and Mr. Bennett voting "No". MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to approve the 2009 preliminary budget for Veterans Service as amended. On roll call vote, the motion carried with three members voting "Yes" and Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Sorum voting "No". 1 O. WEED CONTROL Stan Wolf, Weed Control Director, and Larry Wilcox, Chairman of the Cass County Weed Board, were present. Mr. Wolf said his budget request for 2009 is similar to last year except for increased vehicle fuel and travel expenditures. The weed board approved a reduction in the mill levy from 2.35 to 2.00 mills for 2009. The board anticipates lowering the mill levy will maintain or slowly decrease year-end balances and cash reserves. Mr. Pawluk asked about costs compared to past years. Mr. Wolf said spraying costs through the use of two contractors are about $45 per acre with 4,600 to 5,000 acres treated. Mr. Pawluk said when county staff did the spraying, costs were around $200 per acre and only 2,000 acres were treated. Mr. Pawluk commended Mr. Wolf and the weed board for their efforts. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the 2009 preliminary budget for Weed Control as submitted at 2.00 mills. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. FARGO CASS PUBLIC HEALTH Ruth Bachmeier, Director of Fargo Cass Public Health, was present. The budget request for Fargo Cass Public Health increased by 3.8% compared to last year. Out of the 3.8%, 3% is for cost of living increases. The total budget request is $563,164 for 2009. Ms. Bachmeier said the request for the Cass County Jail Health budget increased by 3% for cost of living adjustments. The total budget request is $287,756 for 2009. There was discussion about the portion contributed by West Fargo compared to Fargo and Cass County. Ms. Bachmeier said discussions will be held with West Fargo officials to review their contribution. She said 77% of their clients are from Fargo, 7% are from Cass County, and 16% are from West Fargo. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve the 2009 preliminary budgets for Fargo Cass Public Health and Cass County Jail Health. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.