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HALL COUNTY BOARD OF CORRECTIONS NOVEMBER 10, 2008 The Hall County Board of Corrections met from general session and by published call. 10:00 a.m. ROLL CALL VOTE — Eriksen made the motion and Rye seconded to go into the Board of Corrections. Jim Eriksen, Bob Humiston, Bud Jeffries, Pamela Lancaster, Robert Rye and Daniel Wagoner, all voted yes and none voted no. Scott Arnold was absent. Motion carried. NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING LAW — Chairman Jeffries read the notice of the open meeting law. MINUTES OF MEETING — Eriksen made a motion and Rye seconded to place on file the minutes of the September 2, 2008 meeting. Eriksen, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster, Rye and Wagoner, all voted yes and none voted no. Arnold was absent. Motion carried. NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING LAW — Chairman Jeffries read the notice of the open meeting law. CORRECTION DIRECTOR'S REPORT — Correction Director Fred Ruiz was present and stated that they received their first audit to make sure that the facility and the policy and procedures are sufficient. There was one concern on the tool management that will require the inventory to be logged in and out. They are hoping to be in full compliance soon. He stated that the Grand Jury came back and there was nothing criminally wrong and no criminal intent. They also gave recommendations regarding the handicapped cells. They should use only handi- capped cells, they should try to eliminate the gaps between the top bunks and eliminate the handi- capped rails, but there are ADA and fire regulations that also need to be addressed. The committee has talked to Jerry Janulewicz and they are working on the suggestions. He reported that the state has been billed $299,913.67 for 2007 — 2008 and some is still uncollected and do not expect to be paid. The population has gone up to 180 but it is currently back down to 120 to 140 inmates. They are still working on the state billing and some senators are supportative but the Governor stated that if they do no agree the funding would be eliminated. Jeffries suggested not pay a bill to the state when we do not receive reimbursement. Mr. Ruiz stated that he has contacted the other correctional facilities in the state the facilities are different but the policies and the issues are always the same. He is hoping that the other correctional facilities may be able to combine some efforts.