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The Posey County Commissioners met Monday to hear more about the county’s computer needs, pass a resolution to help preserve the New Harmony Bridge, and sign a contract for Enhanced 9-1-1 service.
Charlie Chambliss continued where he left off at the last meeting by discussing updates on the situation with the jail management software.
He received a quote of $10,779 for the first year for the software. This includes five days of training. Another $6,000 will be needed to convert data from the current BARS system to the new Cisco system.
Chambliss added that he could possibly hold off and include this in next year’s budget.
He then addressed the printer situation at the jail. He told the commissioners that the jail is in need of both a heavy duty black and white laser printer and a new color printer. He said that this should also help ease some of the cost of the current printer’s ink costs.
The total cost for two new printers would be $2,658.97.
Chambliss and the commissioners agreed that the money could come from the Jail Maintenance Fund.
Chambliss then said that one of the network hubs at the jail has a port that is failing. He said a new switch will cost $459.
Auditor Joleen Elpers asked what kind of switch this was.
Chambliss responded that it was a Linksys switch to replace the failing switch.
He said this could come from Jail Maintenance as well.
Chambliss then asked about an additional line for the router for upkeep and maintenance at the coliseum.
He explained that the line is needed for the router to be able to be managed.
The line is already in place, but a jack is needed.
AT&T representatives said there would be no cost for the installation of the line, but there would be a monthly cost.
Chambliss also asked about the second server for the Recorder’s office. He said the second server was needed, but that other temporary solutions could be devised if necessary.
Chambliss said that one new server will be needed at the coliseum, and it will be put into next year’s budget.
He then informed the commissioners of a state mandate that calls for the integration of software between the Auditor, Assessor and Treasurer’s offices.
The reason is to make assessed value more manageable.
The integration has to be in place by December 2008, or the state will withhold tax money and take other measures.
Commissioner president John Sherretz asked about the cost.
Chambliss said that the state recommends using money from the Reassessment Fund to pay for the project, as he thought this was an unfunded mandate.
The commissioners then signed the agreement with AT&T for the net Enhanced 9-1-1 system. This will take place when the old contract expires in November. The county should expect a bill in December or January.
Dr. David Rice and Gary Gerard asked the commissioners for their assistance in working to preserve the New Harmony Bridge. Dr. Rice presented a few facts about the bridge and its historical and economic value.
Dr. Rice said they are working to get the bridge on the national historical register.
Nancy Burns, with the Quad County Development Commission, held the second hearing for the Wadesville/Center Township Fire Department’s new fire truck. This has to do with the Community Focus Fund grant the fire department is trying to get.
The department is hoping for a $147,600 grant with a $16,400 match. It will be used to purchase a new truck.
The current pumper truck has only a 15-gallon steel tank and has significant maintenance problems.
They will have a site visit at 1 p.m. on Aug. 29, at the fire station.
The commissioners also asked about the situation at dispatch after lightening struck the building two weeks ago. They were told that dispatch is up and running.
The phone system is not perfect. Computers are working at about 98 percent.
They were also told that a console had to be replaced and that the cameras were destroyed.
On one side, dispatch is still using the backup system.
Chuck Thompson was asked for an update on the EMS service. He told the commissioners that the situation in Poseyville was almost resolved. He added that two teams are still without a medic on them.
Building Commissioner Bud Elpers was asked for an update on the trash ordinance situation. He said he had met with the resident on Barter Road and was told the owner will be cleaning that up.
He also gave the commissioners an update on the responses regarding land in violation of the county’s trash ordinance and where certain owners had been contacted.
Larry Robb told the commissioners that the Emergency Management Agency had received the alert radios.
Monday morning, he said he gave one to each MSD of Mount Vernon School and the bus garage.
He added that each school in the county will be given a radio. He will get with New Harmony and North Posey later this week.
Robb said radios will be given to licensed childcare facilities and nursing homes.
Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk said that he still is not receiving gas tax money from the state. The state is currently behind $102,000 that is owed to the county.
He said that this is creating a problem for the county’s paving efforts. Due to the lack of funds, some roads that need to be paved are not being repaired.
This month, we only received $14,000 from the state. In 2005, Posey County received $75,000. In 2004, the county received $89,000.
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the next meeting of the Posey County Commissioners will be Friday, Sept. 1, at 9 a.m. at the Hovey House.