Commission approves $15,000 transfer to fund part-time court translator for mental health exam

The Cass County Commission approved a transfer of $15,000 to fund a part-time court translator to support a mental health examiner. The item was discussed under additional appropriations and transfers; an earlier speaker in the record expressed uncertainty about the amount (at one point saying “I believe it's 1000 1”), and the Chair clarified the intended transfer amount as $15,000 before commissioners voted. The motion to approve was moved by Commissioner Tracy, seconded by Dean, and the Chair declared, “Motion carries.”

The transcript does not record which specific Superior Court subaccount the funds came from beyond the description 'Superior Court 2,' nor does it detail the timeframe or duration of the translator funding. The vote was taken by voice and no roll-call tally appears in the record.