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HALL COUNTY BOARD OF CORRECTIONS MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2006 The Hall County Board of Corrections met from general session and by published call. 10:00 a.m. Jeffries made a motion and Rye seconded to go into a board of corrections meeting. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Members present were Scott Amold, Jim Eriksen, Dick Hartman, Bob Humiston, Bud Jeffries, Pamela Lancaster and Bob Rye. Also present were Corrections Director Fred Ruiz and Administrative Assistant Holly Plejdrup. . CORRECTIONS DIRECTORS REPORT- Corrections Director Fred Ruiz was present and stated that he is approaching 6 months with the County. He stated he has been extremely busy and has enjoyed the challenges. His biggest concern is the union contract and he hopes that will be settled soon. He stated that he has a good work force but they need better policy and procedures and they are working on those issues now. He noted that county govemment is different, in some ways slower and in other ways faster. He welcomed any comments from the board. Lancaster stated that she was pleased that he accepted the interim position and appreciates that he decided to stay. There is a lot of work to be done and a lot of changes that will be to the benefit of Hall County. We have a good work force but need guidance. Chairman Eriksen stated that he appreciates his positive attitude with all of the changes that are happening. Mr. Ruiz stated that he has submitted bills to the State for first quarter housing but that payment may not be received until December. He noted that the population is at 125 to 130. He also noted that they are seeing more individuals with mental health issues and that population will probably get larger before it gets better, so there is a rise in medical costs. He stated that the total income from outside agencies is $128,898.40 and everyone except the state has paid. With the start of the new commissary program they will have items let over that they cannot use and want to dispose of this inventory. He proposed that these items could be donated to some organization. Deputy County Attorney Michelle Oldham stated that this discussion needs to go to the committee and if the items are of no value they can be called surplus. The committee needs to meet and make a recommendation. There are some photos of the construction of the new jail facility on the web site and there is also a newsletter. With help from Doug and Josh, they hope keep the web site information updated. They are working on the colors of the mortar and bricks and continue to meet every other week. Lancaster noted that this facility is concrete and steel and they are using a special method on the metal panels to make it look like • concrete, so it is attractive and cost efficient.