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Commission Minutes--October 21,2002 2525 16. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to approve Voucher No. 168,957 through No. 169,614. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 17. JAIL OPERATIONS, Vandalism in new jail Scott Wagner, Jail Portfolio Commissioner, asked to amend the regular agenda today to include a request for assistance in reviewing the vandaiism that has occurred in the new Cass County jail since the facility opened. He said there have been five instances of vandaiism within a 2-3 week period, and damages are estimated at $20.000-30,000.00. He said the commission needs to be proactive and assist in finding a solution in order to remain in good standing with the insurance carrier. Mr. Wagner suggested that jaii consuitant, Jim Rowenhorst, be asked to retum earlier than originally scheduled in order to conduct a post-occupancy monitoring visit. Typicaliy, a consultant would review procedures about six months after the opening of a new facility, however, Mr. Wagner said the county needs to fuliy address the recent incidents and determine how jail operations might change to eliminate future damage. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to authorize Jim Rowenhorst and associate to immediately travel to Cass County to review jail operations and report back to the Commission concerning their findings. Discussion: Bonnie Johnson said Mr. Rowenhorst could make arrangements to be in Cass County by tomorrow evening and begin work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Meetings with county officials will be scheduled for Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon. A notice will be sent to the local media since three or more commissioners may attend those meetings. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 18. INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, Approval to hire a temporary employee In the absence of Mike Montplaisir, who asked to add this item to today's agenda, Bonnie Johnson reported that one of the PC technicians in the county's Information Services Department has a medical condition and wili be gone from work for an extended period of time. Mr. Montplaisir would like permission to hire a temporary worker until the current employee returns to work. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to authorize the county auditor to hire a temporary employee on an hourly basis to assist in the Information Services Department while an employee is absent. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 19. COURTHOUSE ROTUNDA, Request for a United Way fundralser denied based on county's no solicitation policy This item was added to today's agenda as some of the District Court. Clerk of Court and Juvenile Court employees would like approvai to set up a book fair, silent auction and bake sale in the courthouse rotunda area on second floor the first part of November.