COMMISSION MINUTES, JUNE 16, 2008

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 16, 2008, in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Present: Alison Mueller, 1^st District Commissioner; Marcia Funke, 2^nd District Commissioner; and Lou Kern, County Clerk. Absent: Gene Helms, 3^rd District Commissioner and Jason Brinegar, County Attorney.

Vice Chairwoman Funke called the meeting to order.

Next regular meeting will be Monday, June 23, 2008 at 8:30 A.M.

The board approved bills and payroll totaling $246,770.65.

The board signed change order no. 2007-131.

Becky Pannbacker, Washington County Senior Citizens Director, presented 2009 budget request.

Sheriff Bill Overbeck set a bid opening for the sale of a county vehicle. Bid opening is set for July 7 at 2:00 P.M.

Alison Mueller moved and Marcia Funke seconded to appoint Lou Kern to another term on the 12^th Judicial District Juvenile/Community Correction Advisory board. Motion carried.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, reported on routine maintenance matters. Duane and Frank Durst will spend Wednesday in Dickinson County assisting with tornado damage sorting.

Keyna Steinbrock, Three Rivers Specialist, presented agency information and 2009 budget request.

Sheila Ouellette, Communications Director, will apply for Wireless 911 grant funding to assist with replacing outdated equipment.

At 11:00 A.M. the board met with department heads to discuss 2009 budget requests and salary increases. County employees will receive a 50 cent pay increase beginning July 20 and may anticipate a 75 cent increase in 2009. A department head meeting will be scheduled on the 3^rd Monday of each month beginning at 11:00 A.M.

The board adjourned at 12:10 P.M. for lunch and reconvened at 1:00 P.M.

Joni Spellmeier, Director, and Lori Huber, office manager, RSVP, asked for budget consideration in 2009.

Meeting adjourned at 2:45 P.M.