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(20000041 'UPDATE ON SOUTHERN POWER DISTRICT BUILDING FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Stelk requested that this item be addressed on the February 8 meeting because Mr. Riggs is out of state. WILL BENNETT DISCUSS & APPROVE VOICE MAIL SOFTWARE FOR SHERIFF AND CORRECTIONS AND INTERNET FOR ENTIRE COUNTY: The Sheriffs Department had budgeted for voice mail in equipment acquisition for this fiscal year. Mr. Bennett stated that they used GSA pricing for the contract and with an additional $495.00 they would be able to provide voice mail for the sheriff. The phone system will be upgraded so this can be done. Lancaster made a motion and Landis seconded to approve the proposal with Business Telecommunication Systems for $3,995.00 for the upgade of the telephone system and the addition of voice mail. Arnold, Jeffries, Lancaster, Landis, Logan and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no with Hartman absent for the vote. Motion carried. Mr. Jeffries asked for clarification on the salary line items in the data processing budget. Mr. Arnold receives $6,000.00 per year and Mr. Bennett receives $5,000.00 as the consultant. Stelk questioned the service line item total and Arnold stated they should be able to stay within the budget. He explained that the service calls are addressed in the contract. Hartman stated he had several calls expressing concerns that the computer work is not completed. The assessor's office doesn't have their printers and the one office needs the internet hook-up. Mr. Bennett stated that the second server for the assessor is here and they can use printers in another office. Mr. Bennett explained that the voice mail can be integrated into the computer network and they have a proposal from Business Telecommunication Systems for $5,976.00 for the integration. Lancaster made a motion and Stelk seconded to approve the voice mail integration into the computer network with BTS for $5,976.00 and approve the installation of the Internet service with a monthly contract cost of$1,320.00. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffris, Lancaster, Landis, Logan and Stelk all voted yes and none voted a. Motion carried. BOARD ASSISTANT'S REPORT: Stacey Ruzicka provided the board members with the progress report and reminded the public works committee they need to meet after the board meeting. She reported that at the safety committee meeting they approved safety training for the county employees and this should have been approved by the county board. Landis stated that this happened quickly and were excited to offer the training. Because Hall County had a high workman comp factor the committee wanted to offer this training to help with this problem. Mr. Clancy has scheduled day and night shift training and is working with the departments for the scheduling. COMMENCE AUDIT OF MONTHLY CLAIMS AND ACTION ON CLAIM AUDIT: The board members reviewed the monthly claims and Jeffries made a motion and Stelk seconded to approve the claims as audited and authorize the county clerk to pay. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffris, Lancaster, Landis, Logan and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried.