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Commission Minutes-August 27, 1999 2029 DEPARTMENT HEADS--PLEASE POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR STAFF TO READ RECESSED MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN BUDGET SESSION AUGUST 27, 1999 MEETING TO ORDER Chairperson Robbie Quick called the budget meeting to order at 8:20 AM on August 27, 1999, in the Commission Room, Cass County Courthouse, with members present as follows: Paul Koenig, Alon Wieland, John Meyer, Donna Schneider and Robbie Quick. Also present were County Auditor Michael Montplaisir, County Coordinator Bonnie Johnson, and Senior Accountant Deb Ness. BUDGET REVIEW Mr. Montplaisir distributed a handout listing adjustments the Commission suggested over the past two weeks during budget meetings. Information Services Information Services Director Bob Holmbeck reviewed his budget for next year. He met with Mr. Montplaisir and Mrs. Quick earlier this week and came up with budget cuts, which are included in the handout. A total of $38,708 was cut from the budget. He discussed the present computer rotation schedule of three years and said that five or six years is sufficient for computer rotation. He also discussed future projects he is planning within his department as well as the office structure. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Ms. Schneider seconded to approve the Information Services preliminary budget as amended for a total of $795,044. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Regional Child Support Regional Child Support Director Kathy Ziegelmann reviewed her budget for next year. She discussed the incentive payment schedule and Mr. Montplaisir said he reduced the revenue figure to $50,000 for next year. She also discussed the request for 14 new computers to replace P133s in her office. The Commission suggested that the computers be eliminated from the budget for a $30,000 reduction. Ms. Ziegelmann discussed the request for an additional case analyst and secretary positions in her office and said the positions are needed due to changes resulting from the new automated computer system. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Ms, Schneider seconded to approve the Regional Child Support preliminary budget as amended with reduction in incentive revenues to $50,000 and elimination of $30,000 in computer equipment, subject to adjustments made on income as determined by the county auditor. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Economic Development Mr. Montplaisir asked the Commission for comments on the rest of the adjustments outlined in his handout. There was discussion on the Economic Development budget. Mr. Montplaisir suggested the budget be reduced by one mill, keeping the levy the same as this year. The