Health, Animal Control and Public Safety
Bernard Blackmore	Larry Bargy, Chairman	David Howelman

Minutes

May 31, 2006

Members present:		Bernie Blackmore, Larry Bargy and Dave Howelman
Members absent:		None
Others present:		Pete Garwood and Carl Goeman
1.        Meeting called to order at 9:10 a.m.
2.        Public Comment
	None.

3.        Sheriff Department

Personnel Issues

Terry Johnson, Sheriff, updated the Committee on personnel issues in the Sheriff Department.

911 Console

The Sheriff requested they be allowed to sole source the purchase of a new 911 console to Tele Rad a Motorola vendor.  Much discussion took place.  The idea is for the new console to bring the County closer to reaching the goal of a county-wide 800 megahertz system.  The State has previously contracted the construction of the 800 megahertz network to Motorola.  The County is currently using a Motorola system through Tele Rad.  Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, informed the Committee that the bid policy indicates that if the bid process were to be waived it would have to be done by the Finance Committee.

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend to the Finance Committee the 911 console be purchased through a sole source negotiation process with Motorola.  Yes-Bargy, Howelman   No - Blackmore

4.        Emergency Operations Update

Vehicle Request

Carl Goeman, Emergency Services Coordinator, presented a request for a new vehicle.  Mr. Goeman informed the Committee that his department was suppose to get a retired Ford Explorer from the Sheriff Department with a towing package for towing the portable generator.  However, because the Sheriff Department has not been able to work a lease deal for a replacement of the Ford Explorer, they have hung onto it.  Mr. Goeman presented a quotation and justification for a new Ford Explorer type vehicle.  All agreed he should bring it up during the budget process.

Emergency Management Performance Grant

Mr. Goeman presented the annual grant agreement for partial funding of his position ($9,568).  The grant dollars come from Federal funds passed through the State to the counties.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the grant agreement for the Emergency Management Performance Grant program in the amount of $9,568.00.  Motion carried – unanimous.

911 Generator Update

Carl Goeman and Burt Thompson, Road Commission Manager, presented quotes for moving and installing the old 911 generator.  The Road Commission will pay for the cement pad, moving of the generator, fueling and servicing of the generator.

The Committee decided to wait another month for a third quotation on installing the generator.

5.        Medical Examiner

Mr. Garwood presented a proposed arrangement for the Medical Examiner (attached).

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed budget for the Medical Examiner submitted by Peter Garwood in a memorandum dated May 31, 2006 (attachment).  Also that the Finance Committee should determine who should oversee the operation and the keep track of the budget.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.