Budget and Capital Committee
Present:  M. Koplinka-Loehr, Chair; T. Todd; D. Booth; P. Penniman (arrived at 4:48 p.m.); L. McBean-
  Clairborne (arrived at 5:08 p.m.)

Staff:       P. Meskill; D. Squires; L. Shurtleff; A. Fitzpatrick; S. Whicher
 

 Ms. Blanchard called to order the meeting of the Public Safety Committee at 4:45 p.m.

Sheriff's Department

 Resolution - Cellular Phone Services
 It was MOVED by Mr. Totman, seconded by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, to approve and submit the resolution entitled Appropriation of Unspent Funds (2003 Certified Rollover) - Provision of Cellular Phone Service - Sheriff's Office to the full Legislature for approval.

Mr. Penniman arrived at this time.

Mr. Meskill explained the funding in the resolution will purchase between 16-18 cellular phones, installation kits, and service agreement(s) for 2004.  He anticipates the annual cost for this service will be approximately $18,000.

 Following a brief discussion, a voice vote resulted as follows:  Ayes - 3; Noes - 0; Excused - 2 (McBean-Clairborne and Robertson).  RESOLUTION CARRIED.

 At this time, Mr. Koplinka-Loehr called to order the meeting of the Budget and Capital Committee at 4:55 p.m.

 Resolution - Cellular Phone Services
 It was MOVED by Mr. Booth, seconded by Mr. Penniman, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve and submit the resolution entitled Appropriation of Unspent Funds (2003 Certified Rollover) - Provision of Cellular Phone Service - Sheriff's Office to the full Legislature for approval.

Assessment Department

 Position Request
 It was MOVED by Mr. Booth, seconded by Mr. Todd, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the request to fill the positions of Data Collector and Real Property Appraiser in the Assessment Department as submitted.

Executive Session

 It was MOVED by Mr. Penniman, seconded by Mr. Todd, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to hold an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.  An executive session was held at 4:56 p.m. and returned to open session at 5:09 p.m.
 Mrs. McBean-Clairborne arrived at 5:08 p.m.

Emergency Response

 Position Request
 It was MOVED by Mr. Booth, seconded by Mr. Totman, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve the request to fill the position of Communications Center Manager as submitted.

 Resolution
 It was MOVED by Mr. Booth, seconded by Mr. Penniman, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve and submit the resolution entitled Authorizing the Negotiation of Fringe Benefits for Management Employees to the full Legislature for approval.

Adjournment

 The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.