1. Accept Grant/Amend Budget, Sheriff’s Department (Bulletproof Vest Partnership) – Mr. Cornell moved adoption; seconded by Mr. VanDee. Mr. Elston explained that there were details that were required to be included in the resolution, which is why it was pulled from the last Session’s agenda. These details have been added. All members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution adopted.

1. Criminal Justice Advisory Board – Mr. Elston explained that the group has met several times. The Bylaws are nearly ready to adopt by the CJAB and then to be presented to this committee. The resolution should be ready for the next meeting.

2. Specific Goal Setting for 2005 – Mr. Elston explained that he has received some responses to his request. He will compile the responses and then bring the compilation to the committee for discussion. Mr. Elston reiterated to the department heads that this is not merely a request for additional staff. Mr. Elston highlighted some of the ideas brought about by the Sheriff – e.g. looking at the jail/public safety building. Mr. Elston is thinking of forming a subcommittee to look at the jail. This would be comprised of committee members, the Sheriff, staff from the jail, etc.

3. Mr. Duell spoke about the communications system. Our staff are complete with the T-1 installation; Bush should be complete by the end of the week. The T-1 should be functional by the weekend. The microwave went down this past weekend; the reason for the outage was pinpointed. The installation/operation of the T-1 will make up function much more efficiently. Mr. Duell addressed the work of the communications subcommittee of the Fire Advisory Board. Chairman Steve indicated that the microwave has gone down three time since December. In December of 2002, we starting paying Verizon for the T-1. We have paid since December of 2002 through the present and have had no T-1 service. This is frustrating. We are now waiting for Bush Electronics. Chairman Steve indicated that we need to get Bush Electronics down here now to get the T-1 up and functioning. Mr. Duell will call Bush Electronics today to see if we can get him down here. Chairman Steve indicated that if Bush Electronics cannot get down her today, we need to get someone else to connect it, so we are operational. This is an extremely high priority. Mr. Elston asked what we have to do to get this done ASAP. We are again waiting for Bush to get down here and get this connected. Mr. Duell will get in touch with Bush Electronics today and tell them if they don’t get down here today to forget it and we’ll get someone else. Mr. Elston is asking if Mr. Duell has been given the responsibility for communications without any authority. Chairman Steve and Mr. Duell feel confident that the lines of communication are appropriate and will not lead to further problems. Mr. VanDee asked Mr. Duell what Bush Electronics said on Monday. Mr. Duell indicated that Bush Electronics indicated they would be down here this week. Sheriff Price explained that the Fire Coordinator is in charge of the grounds at the Towers; the Sheriff is in charge of the 911 Center. The system is working well; they communicate and are not having any problems. Mr. Duell explained that they were working at the Solon Tower yesterday; we have had to order an circuit board at a cost of about $300, which should be here Friday. The Tower is operational at this time; it may not shut down, but it is operational. Chairman Steve asked who checks the generators. Mr. Duell explained that the generator will be tested on a monthly basis and a chart will be maintained on the testing. Mr. Duell explained that the Virgil Tower is a weekly self test. The new circuit board on the Solon Tower will also do a weekly self test. Mr. Duell will do a monthly inspection of the generator at both towers to ensure they are functional and tested. The Bush Electronics contract expires at year-end 2006. Mr. Elston instructed Mr. Duell to contact both Mr. Schrader and him tomorrow regarding the status of the T-1 hookup.

Meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.

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