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Commission Minutes-April 6, 2009 3500 were sent to Round Hill Subdivision through the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to assist with sand bag efforts. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to reimburse county residents for 100% of sand costs. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Yes" and Mr. Pawluk abstaining. Emergency Management Dave Rogness, Emergency Manager, said a request was sent to the state today for National Guard assistance in preparation for a second crest. Mr. Rogness said county officials and FEMA representatives will meet with city mayors on Thursday, April 9t" at 7:00 PM at the Cass County Highway Department. Mr. Pawluk asked if township officers will be invited to attend. Mr. Rogness said the application process for FEMA assistance is very different for cities and townships. He said applicant briefings will be done at the appropriate time with township officials. Sheriff's Department Sheriff Paul D. Laney provided an update to the board. A request for assets was submitted to the state today in order to have access to helicopters and air boats in anticipation of the second crest. He reported that inmates have been moved back into the Cass County Jail. Social Services Chip Ammerman, Social Services Director, discussed volunteer efforts provided by the county. He said the county worked closely with First Link to provide volunteers in the rural areas. He said 2,806 volunteers were dispatched through the county's EOC. Mr. Ammerman said recovery discussions have begun, but will not be implemented until after the second crest. He said immediate, short-term and long-term needs have been discussed and will be addressed throughout this process. Tax Director Frank Klein, Tax Director, provided a brief update on damaged homes in Cass County. He said 110 homes sustained damage and provided the estimates as follows: 15 experienced water on the main floor; 70 homes had full basement flooding; 15 homes had one to four feet of water in the basement; and 10 homes had less than one foot of water in the basement. 7. FLOOD FINANCIAL UPDATE Mr. Montplaisir said approximately $700,000 in flood expenditures will be submitted shortly for payment. A fund has been set up to monitor costs associated with the flood and he said not all expenses will be reimbursable through FEMA. He recommends monies from the Emergency Fund and General Fund to be transferred to the Flood Fund. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to transfer $489,000 from the Emergency Fund and $500,000 from the General Fund to the Flood Fund to cover the initial cost of the 2009 spring flood. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.