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some supplies. Today they are asking for an additional $20,000.00 to cover expenses. That <br /> would be a total of$35,000.00 for this fiscal year. Lancaster noted that they need to additional <br /> funds to operate. She also noted that the information on the sheet from MAAA was not correct <br /> there is a $1.00 for everyone over 60 not 65. <br /> Richardson ask about fund raising efforts. Theresa stated the donations have gone down but <br /> the winter was bad and they are starting to come up again. They are still drawing from the <br /> same pool of the population and their finances are tight. Jane suggested that if they have <br /> fundraises to advertise them. <br /> Lancaster also noted that there are some memorials that are donated to the center. They <br /> continue discussion on fund raising. These programs help to keep people in their own homes. <br /> Theresa noted that the center gives them a reason to get up each day and some of the seniors <br /> have jobs at the center that they do and that keeps them going. <br /> Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to approve the requested for the $20,000.00. <br /> Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Peterson, Quandt and Richardson all voted yes and <br /> none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> 9. BID OPENING FOR INMATE FOOD SERVICE — Quandt made a motion and Peterson <br /> seconded to open the bids for the inmate food service. <br /> The following bids were received. <br /> BIDDER PRICE PER MEAL <br /> Aramark $1.43 <br /> Downers Grove, IL <br /> Consolidated Correction Food Service $1.35 <br /> Des Moines, IA <br /> Summit Food Service $1.47 <br /> Sioux Falls, SD <br /> Tiger Correctional Services $1.52 <br /> Jonesboro, AR <br /> Trinity Services Group $1.48 <br /> Oldsmar, FL <br /> Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to refer the bids to the Corrections <br /> Department and Todd can come back in 2 weeks with a decision. Todd stated they want to <br /> address this as soon as possible. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Peterson, Quandt <br /> and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> 16. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON DEVELOPING A POLICY FOR <br /> RETALIATION/WHISTLE BLOWER - Lancaster stated that the county dos not have a policy in <br /> the handbook and good government dos include this policy. They are asking permission to <br /> develop this policy. <br /> 5 <br />