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have to go out for bids and the new program will have to match the current phone systems. The <br /> current voice mail system has been in placed since 2004 and has outlived its usefulness and <br /> the new system will be integrated with Microsoft Outlook because the current system does not <br /> work with the new version of outlook and they have been struggling with it. <br /> Mr. Arnold stated that it would be over$25,000.00 and that was based on a quote from 2 years <br /> ago. The request for bids is brand specific in order to work with the current system. <br /> Ms. Lancaster questioned if it would work with outlook or on the phone. Mr. Drudik stated that it <br /> can be a voice mail attachment as an e mai and this will make it more efficient. <br /> Mr. Arnold questioned if they could set up other voice mail boxes and Mr. Drudik stated that <br /> could set up a general mail box and a call to a board member could be sent as an e mail <br /> attachment. <br /> Arnold made a motion and Ziola seconded to set the bid opening for May 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. <br /> for the replacement voice mail system. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, <br /> Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> 6. 10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE <br /> FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE <br /> GENERAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Lancaster made a motion and Ziola seconded to <br /> open the public hearing. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all <br /> voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> Dustin Butler and Theresa Engelhardt were present. This is to apply for financial assistance for <br /> public transportation. <br /> Chairman McFarland called for public participation. No one responded. <br /> These funds currently go through the county and they are expanding their services. <br /> Mayor Vavricek came to the center and he sated he supports the expanded services. They are <br /> taking a poll to see how they can best serve the public. They may look at some evening hours <br /> or offer service on Saturday mornings. Ms. Engelhardt stated they are receiving more <br /> transportation dollars and they want to increase services. They have a good fleet of buses so <br /> they want to use the extra dollars to expand the hours of operation. <br /> Ms. Lancaster stated that they have become more and more efficient, now they have the drivers <br /> do some of the general maintenance on the buses. The additional matching dollars have <br /> enhanced the budget. The city currently reimburses the county at 100% of the operating <br /> expenses. <br /> Ms. Engelhardt stated that people that are taking GED classes will now have to go the Central <br /> Community College to take them so there will be a need for public transportation from 6 to 9 in <br /> the evening. With the additional operating expenses they want to expand their hours. <br /> Mr. McFarland asked when the city will take over the program. Lancaster stated that there is an <br /> interlocal agreement with the city and there are still rural dollars that can be used. The interlocal <br /> agreement addresses this they do not want to lose the services. The city has hired a person to <br /> address the public transportation for the city. <br /> 4 <br />