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2023-10-31 MINUTES 2 <br /> <br />The second grouping presented by Mr. Carslon were all projects for solid waste <br />locations. These projects will all be funded by solid waste fee structure, outside loans, <br />and existing fund balance. The commissioners unanimously approved this list. <br /> <br />The third grouping included projects to be carried out on the county’s event center. This <br />included a proposed 75,000 dollars of general fund and 65,000 dollars left to be <br />determined. The commissioners approved the list with the modification that the general <br />fund impact be adjusted to 140,000 dollars to abosrb the undetermined amount with the <br />caveat that staff continue to look for external funding sources. <br /> <br />The Fourth grouping offered for consideration included all the remaining projects. Ms. <br />Demory explained the need for a jury box extension in the lower district court room, <br />highlighting the increased functionality and ability to serve as a back up location for the <br />superior court room. She expressed her desire that the trial courts fund not be used as a <br />funding source. Further analysis will be conducted to quantify impacts and benefits. <br />Water diversion away from the IT exterior door and the ADA motor replacement were <br />both agreed upon as general fund expenses totaling 20,000 combined. Conversation <br />shifted to the topic of exterior sidewalks and stairs and the county’s responsibility to <br />maintain them. Comssioner Osiadacz raised the possibility of removing the south set of <br />courthouse stairs leading from the courthouse parking lot to the sidewalk adjacent to the <br />street. The proposed repair expense and minimal usage were highlighted as rationale for <br />removing the stairs from services. Chairman Wright expressed his desire for clear <br />direction regarding the county’s desire to maintain the current courthouse and <br />corresponding infrastructure versus a serious effort toward relocation and/or rebuilding. <br />Mr. Carlson offered a condensed list of Courthouse centric projects for consideration at <br />a future meeting. <br /> <br />The Fifth and final grouping was composed of equipment. Vehicle requests were <br />highlighted as being subject to change as we await the outcome of the fleet analysis <br />currently underway. Mr. Whitsett spoke to the need and funding behind the equipment <br />requests for the Sherrif’s office. The jet ski request will be primarily funded by the