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79 <br /> Commissioner Hartwell also mentioned the need for the public information <br /> network to be allocated approximately $2,000.00. Link indicated that this money was <br /> not budgeted, however, it could be absorbed into the budget. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis questioned if the Electronic House Arrest program <br /> was in operation. He also questioned if two additional deputies and one cook would <br /> be sufficient to serve the expected increase in the jail population. He requested <br /> an update on the improved countywide emergency radio communication system. The <br /> Sheriff will attend one of the upcoming budget worksessions in order to address <br /> these questions. EMS Director Nick Waters indicated that the study regarding an <br /> improved fire services radio system was expected to be completed by the end of June. <br /> In response to a question from Commissioner Halkiotis, Link indicated that <br /> a new High School would be needed in 1998. A final decision on this proposed school <br /> will need to be made by 1995. The initial planning for location and scope will <br /> begin in 1991. <br /> Chairman Carey mentioned that the Board of Commissioners will be <br /> considering a permanent, structured tax to cover the operational costs of these <br /> schools. He asked that staff inform the Commissioners to the steps necessary to put <br /> this issue before the public later this year. <br /> There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. The next <br /> regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held on June 26th <br /> at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Old Post Office. <br /> Moses Carey, Jr., <br /> Chairman <br /> Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk <br />