Security and Facilities Committee

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Meeting Minutes

October 5, 2016

 Call to Order.  The meeting was called to order by Guy Reynolds, compliance with open meeting notice having been noted.

Approval of Minutes.  Minutes of August 25, 2016, special meeting approved.

Discussion of Security Issues and Concerns.  Design Services sub-committee reported the bid by Elert & Associates of Stillwater, Minnesota was approved by the appropriate County Board committees and the contract signed.  Apparently, an initial sum ($25,000) has been budgeted for possible carrying out of  suggestions  contained in the Elert report.  An informational meeting with Elert representatives will take place later this month and committee members will be asked for their input.  Elert projects that a report regarding security needs for various county facilities will be ready approximately 4 weeks following the informational meeting later this month.  A possible December meeting was discussed if the report is received as anticipated.

Security Incidents Report.  There were 15 security requests in the last quarter, up 4 from the same period last year.    Increase prisoner, etc. transports discussed together with potential for greater use of video appearances.

Next Meeting.   The committee hopes to meet in December to review the Elert report with the date and time to be set by separate notice..