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r ~01166 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles questioned how it could be public health. She questioned that maybe everyone does not want to participate in the services from the health department. Lancaster thanked the health department for coming and told them to check with Stacey for the dates to set up the display. County Clerk Marla Conley read the proclamation for Public Health Month and for Child Abuse Prevention Month. 10 HOWARD MAXON DISCUSS AND APPROVE BID OPENING FOR 911 CENTER LOGGING RECORDER: Emergency Management Director Howard Maxon stated that the 911 Center logging recorder was purchased in 1991 and they are starting to have problems with it. With an aggressive maintenance program they have been able to stretch the life of the machine, but it needs to be replaced. The recorder is about the size of pop machine and it records all of the 911 calls that are received. He stated that they had to review tapes twelve times in September and spent eight hours in criminal court supporting the taping process. The cost of the tape reels is $125.00 each. Howard stated that they keep the tapes for 90 days and sometimes when a tape is held for evidence they have to purchase more tapes. Technology has changed and they are now using DVD recorders that record on compact disks. Arnold stated that the new DVD compact disks will allow the information to be put into a computer. The cost will be about $50,000.00 and this could be funded from the 910 fund. Eriksen question the life of the new recorders and why they keep the tape reels for 90 days. Howard stated the new recorders will last about ten years and there is no state statute that governs how long they keep the tapes but with experience and common sense, he established this policy. Logan made a motion and Arnold seconded to set the bid opening for April 24 at 10:00 a.m. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 8 ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE INMATE POPULATION PROJECTIONS AND FACILITY PROGRAM: Logan stated that the facilities study with RDG is nearing completion and the jail study, that Durant was conducting, has been completed. Now, it is important, that the long-range planning committee gets the information to the public and gathers input from the constituents. Then, in the near future, the county will take its recommendation to the consultant and the long-range planning committee. Law enforcement will be meeting to discuss this and they will meet with all the department heads to go over their needs. Lancaster stated this information must be taken to the public to know how to proceed. Discussion was held on establishing an easy way for the public to contact the supervisors concerning this matter. Arnold suggested setting up a hotline or using voice mail or e-mail and running an ad in the paper informing the public of the ways to contact the supervisors. Lancaster suggested referring this to the computer committee for suggestions on how the public can contact the county. Hartman stated he will hold meetings in every town to get information to people and he will support what they want to do. Eriksen stated that this is a critical issue that needs to be addressed and the county needs public input. Logan made a motion and Jeffries seconded to accept and place on file the report and request that the computer committee to come back with different options. Hartman expressed concern on just receiving phone calls and he encouraged the board members to take an active part in this process. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried.