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Commission Minutes-August 13, 2007 3252 The Emergency Service Unit (ESU) is a valuable resource in providing security during events within the county. He has budgeted for a one ton truck and an ATV. Mr. Bennett asked if the SRD position should be cost shared by the school districts. He feels there is importance in having both government units participating in the cost. Mrs. Sorum stated when considering the SRD position it is important to consider the safety of the children and feels it is a stepping stone in communication and a safe school environment. Mr. Wagner stated that since the four high schools are supportive of having this position, has cost sharing the position been discussed. Sheriff Laney replied cost sharing has not been discussed; however, the schools are cost sharing the camera equipment that will monitor the schools. Mr. Wagner asked about the duties of the patrol captain. Sheriff Laney stated the captain is handling many duties and working on the efficiency of the department. He is also performing supervisory and patrol duties. Mr. Thoreson addressed the vehicles that have been budgeted. He stated they use a three year replacement plan as in that time period the patrol vehicles generally have over 100,000 miles. The department has been conservative in their choice of vehicles in an effort to save tax dollars. 9. JAIL AND JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER The Jail and Juvenile Detention Center budget has increased as a result of expansion. Due to the increase, Sheriff Laney requests five new positions including two correctional officer positions, two transport/building security positions and one work release/classification position. These positions are necessary to meet the growing demands placed on the jail staff. The correctional officer positions would be used to develop shift relief. The work release position would be responsible for tracking and classification of all inmates held the previous 72 hours. Should classification be lost inmates would have to be held separately. Sheriff Laney stated he is removing the reclassification of the detention center director and commissary clerk until the Personnel Overview Committee meets in the spring of 2008. Mr. Bennett said the jail should not give space away for little or no charge. It is important not to go backward. Sheriff Laney has plans to look at the daily rates and agrees that the county cannot lose on the deal. Mr. Pawluk asked if any of the requested budgeted items could be paid for out of the jail construction fund. Mrs. Johnson replied the ballot initiative allows the fund to be used for items such as new staff, furniture and fixtures. Mr. Montplaisir said the fund has $800,000 and could be used to add staff to the jail. Mr. Ellingsberg said the commissary fund could be used to pay the salary of the work release position. Mr. Bennett cautioned against using funds that are non-recurring to pay for expenditures that are recurring. Mr. Ellingsberg reminded the board that the commissary fund is a recurring fund.