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Commission Minutes--August 27, 1997 1699 DEPARTMENT HF_.ADS--PLF_ASE POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR STAFF TO READ SPECIAL MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN BUDGET SESSION AUGUST 27, 1997 MEETING TO ORDER Chairman Alon Wieland called the budget meeting to order at 8:00 AM in the Commission Room, Cass County Courthouse, with all members present as follows: Donna Schneider, Paul Koenig, John Meyer, Roberta Quick and Alon Wieland. The Board first convened as the Cass County Social Services Board and continued review of that department's budget. At 9:15 AM, the budget meeting was recessed for an informal meeting with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials concerning flood assistance. The Cass County Board of Commissioners resumed budgeting at 10:30 AM. = BUDGETING DECISIONS Public Health MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to adopt the revised public health budget as presented, at an estimated cost of $394,371. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Veterans Service Office Concerning a proposed part-time file clerk position, Mrs. Schneider recommended that the Veterans Service Officer request continued support by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) through a federally funded program. Due to the spring flooding, she said this is a difficult year; and she believes this is an area where possible other alternatives exist for meeting the needs of the department for one more year. The request can be included in the 1999 budget request, she said. Mr. Meyer believes this position has been long overdue because of the workload, and he said it also serves as a training program for possible future employment when someone is sick or if someone retires. However, the position requested is an A-12 file clerk, not a Veterans Service representative. MOTION, failed Mr. Meyer moved and Mr. Koenig seconded that the part-time position in the Veterans Service budget be authorized. Discussion: Mr. Wieland suggested the position be authorized contingent upon denial of continued support from AARP. Mr. Koenig said another alternative might be sharing staff from other county departments. Mrs. Schneider said the need may be there, as in all departments, but this may not be the year to add a position. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion failed with Mr. Meyer voting "Aye" and four members opposing.