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Commission Minutes—July 28, 2023 5762 <br />years ago that are used over the normal vests staff have. He said only patrol and investigators have <br />this gear. He said he would like to purchase 80 additional rifle body armor for civil warrants staff. Mr. <br />Jahner said a few citizens have reached out wishing to provide funds to purchase the gear, and <br />there are likely funds in the 2023 budget to cover the costs. Mrs. Scherling asked if head protection <br />is effective protection from gun fire. Mr. Jahner said helmets can be effective and staff have helmets <br />they can wear during critical incidents. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mr. Breitling moved and Mrs. Scherling seconded to approve the 2024 <br />preliminary budget for the Sheriffs Office as presented. On roll call vote, <br />the motion carried unanimously. <br />Ms. Fuller said the Sheriff's Office would like to propose an increase in the mileage rate charged for <br />civil and warrant fees. She said the Commission had previously suggested adopting the same rate <br />that the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) utilizes. She said the current IRS rate is $0.67 <br />per mile and the suggestion is to review and be consistent with the IRS rate each year. She said it <br />has been over 15 years since the last adjustment was made. Mr. Peterson said this item should be <br />brought to the Board at a regular Commission meeting for approval. <br />24/7 Sobriety Program Fund <br />Mr. Frobig said the 2024 budget for the 24/7 Fund is similar to previous years. He said the fund is <br />used for the 24/7 Sobriety Program for breathalyzer tests, at home monitoring, and other services. <br />Mr. Frobig said additional funds may be needed as one staff position is covered out of this budget <br />and expenses exceed revenues. Ms. Madrigga suggested the budget be approved as presented and <br />a transfer from the general fund can be completed if needed. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mr. Breitling moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to approve the 2024 <br />preliminary budget for the 24/7 Sobriety Program Fund as presented and a <br />general fund transfer if required. On roll call vote, the motion carried <br />unanimously. <br />Sheriff Asset Forfeiture Fund <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mrs. Scherling moved and Mr. Kapitan seconded to approve the 2024 <br />preliminary budget for the Sheriff Asset Forfeiture Fund as presented. On <br />roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br />JAIGB Fund <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mrs. Scherling moved and Mr. Kapitan seconded to approve the 2024 <br />preliminary budget for the JAIGB Fund as presented. On roll call vote, the <br />motion carried unanimously. <br />Jail Commissary Fund <br />Mr. Frobig said the Jail Commissary fund has increased due a high utilization by inmates. He said <br />funds must be used for items and services that have a direct benefit to inmates and are not required <br />to be provided. He said the Commissary fund can be used for the Ignite initiative for inmate <br />programs. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Kapitan seconded to approve the 2024 <br />preliminary budget for the Jail Commissary Fund as presented. On roll call <br />vote, the motion carried unanimously.