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Commission Minutes--August 18, 2005 2964 ~ 6. JAIL AND DETENTION CENTER Mr. Ellingsberg discussed the jail preliminary budget, including increased worker's compensation and volunteer expense; a jail nurse increase of $17,800 over last year, as discussed at the August 1st commission meeting regarding staff changes for jail nursing care; an increase of $25,000 for jail medical expense; an additional $7,500 for board and meals; increases for transportation of committed persons and interstate transfer of probationers; $5,500 for copy machine maintenance; cellular phone charges; computer equipment and software; automatic recording of the date and time of jail cells are checked; and an increase of $5,300 to reflect a revised quote for replacing the jail transport van. Mr. Ellingsberg also talked about the U.S. Marshal's report on courthouse and annex security changes, which include a digital video recorder and cameras, duress alarms and receivers, at a total cost of $23,300. Also recommended by the U.S. Marshal's Service is the addition of two B32 positions, one to move throughout the courthouse and annex to assist where needed, and one to assist with screening at the front desk during peak times, at a cost of $92,734. Of the $116,034 expenditure recommended by the U.S. Marshal's Service, no federal funds are available to assist with the costs. From a financial standpoint, Mr. Ellingsberg said the roving security guard could be removed and possibly picked up by the department's court security staff. ~ Mrs. Johnson said she attended a meeting yesterday, scheduled by Sheriff Rudnick, and attended by some of the District Judges, Glenn Ellingsberg, Jim Thoreson, Carlos Perez, Mary Hall, Kathy Hogan and herself, as buildings and grounds coordinator. At the meeting, Mrs. Johnson indicated that during her budget hearing she had suggested transferring the security line item in the county commission budget to the sheriff's budget. This would place supervision of building security with law enforcement, as the group agreed it should be, and it is the way security started. Mr. Rudnick said he could assign any injured worker in his department that needs light duty to help with security. Mr. Bennett left the meeting about 12:45 p.m. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to move the security line item from the commission budget to the sheriff's budget, in the amount of $90,000. On roll call vote, the motion carried with all members present voting "Aye" and Mr. Bennett being absent. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to remove the first B32 position amounting to $46,367, which would be the roving courthouse security. On roll call vote, the motion carried with all members present voting "Aye" and Mr. Bennett being absent Mr. Vanyo asked about the 832 screening position working at peak times and being hired at less than full-time. Mr. Ellingsberg said the position would be used for courthouse security and could start out as half-time. He suggested increasing overtime salaries in exchange. ~