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Commission Minutes-January 2, 2007 3165 9. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2007, Juvenile detention security system action postponed; air handler replacement bid awarded to Grant's Mechanical County Coordinator Bonnie Johnson discussed two buildings and grounds issues at the Annex. The first item involves the security system at the Juvenile Detention Center, which is the original system and has not operated well for several years. The second item involves an air handler unit at the Annex, which failed in December and needs to be replaced. Mrs. Johnson said the 2007 buildings and grounds budget includes funding for improvements to the security system; however, the proposed cost exceeds the budgeted amount. She asked the current jail security vendor, Accurate Controls, to review the project at juvenile detention and they submitted a bid of $123,600, with one alternate. She discussed this issue with Birch Burdick, Glenn Ellingsberg, Mike Montplaisir and Chairman Scott Wagner and all believe the security upgrade is needed for the safety of the staff and security of those who are detained. She is requesting authorization to move $100,000 from the new employee line item at the jail to the annex operational budget to replace the system. The existing sales tax fund will be used to reimburse the jail employee fund as allowed by Ordinance #1999-1 for "operation of a county jail". Mr. Bennett suggested the project be delayed until the county makes a decision on a new addition and whether juvenile detention will be re-Iocated at the jail in the future. He said the county needs to consider what type of facility will be needed in ten to fifteen years and suggested the project be budgeted in 2008. Mr. Pawluk asked what the county is receiving for $123,600. She said the system is 30 years old and parts are not available when repairs are needed and with a new system, there will be new detention hardware control panels, software, monitors and computers. The problem that occurs is the locks sometimes do not engage properly. Mr. Pawluk suggested the proposal be reviewed to possibly find ways to scale back on the costs. Mr. Vanyo suggested the county consider how to make the center safe for the moment and possibly look at ways to lower the cost. Mrs. Sorum is concerned about county liability in regard to safety and security of staff and inmates. Mr. Wagner said the project is costly, but because of difficulty finding parts and local vendors, the potential liability needs to be considered. The commissioners were in agreement to table the item on the juvenile detention security system until the February 5th commission meeting. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to award the air handler replacement at the Annex to Grant's Mechanical at a cost not to exceed $39,400. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 10. PUBLIC COMMENT, David Habiger David Habiger, resident of rural Amenia, was present. He said the City of Casselton assessed $1,595 for removal of junk vehicles on his parents' property and the assessment was certified against the real estate taxes. He was never notified of the assessment and he said he, not the city, removed the vehicles off the property. He is asking the county to remove the fine from the real estate taxes.