BOCC Feb. 18. 2010

Board of County Commissioners, February 18, 2010
McCulloh and Kearns present, Kearns presiding

Debbie Regester, Register of Deeds reported that revenue in her department was down $14000 from this time last year.

Clancy Holeman, counselor/Director of Administrative Services, gave an update on proposed legislation. HB 2445, the Military Encroachment Bill is set for hearing next Wed, the 24. Local officials will be present to testify.
Proposed Senate bill 368 sets the incarceration penalty for 4th time DUI. There is concern about who will be responsible for pharmaceutical and/or medical costs for prisoners put in local jails.

Ginny Barnard, County Extension Agent, reported on the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Currently she gives classes at the Job Corps Center. After 10 weeks of class the students get certificates which can be put in their résumés. This program is federally funded. In the future she hopes to expand coverage.

Brad Schoen, RCPD Director, discussed more efficient use of police personnel. For example, if a bicycle is stolen and the insurance company says one must file a police report, an officer wouldn’t be needed to come out to do that. Such instances could be handled at a lower level, perhaps by a phone call.

Schoen reported that January and February prisoner populations were higher than average( as high as 124) and required temporary use of E pod. Supervision was handled by people working overtime. Eventually more people will have to be hired when the new part of the LEC is opened.

Eileen King, Treasurer, reported on investments and year to date interest. Total amount in CD’s is $12,000,000, in Cash/MM $11,908,571.63. Total on Deposit, $23,908,571.63.
Year to Date Interest is $28,922.76.

Julie Merklin, Observer