Minutes 09-10-2020 Virtual Work Session

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19 IT— infrastructure Commissioner McKee said he does not support a delay, and wants to avoid a crisis. Commissioner Marcoplos said he liked Commissioner Dorosin's comments before about delaying a portion of the amendment. He said some of these funds could be available. He said delaying the cyber security could be a problem, and he would like more details. Commissioner Dorosin said the numbers on this slide presumed there are no replacements in the earlier years. He said the numbers would change if the Board replaced the oldest ones in year 2. Commissioner Greene said she is also concerned about the cyber security, and would prefer not to delay that portion. Commissioner Price said she would not want to delay the cyber security either. Travis Myren said these issues walk hand in hand. He said if the Board moves forward with cyber security, then the $254,000 would follow. Commissioner McKee said he is favor of this. Chair Rich said it is $354,000 by keeping the items together. Commissioner Price said if the County is attacked, it will be far more expensive in the long run. She said the previous attack took weeks to mitigate. Travis Myren said the last attack led to a few days of total shut down, but took months to fully clean up. Commissioner McKee said, for better or worse, everyone is wholly dependent on devices, and the County cannot delay. He said it is important to remain on an IT schedule. Commissioner Marcoplos said he is reticent to delay, but he is open to persuasion. He said he is just scratching the surface on his knowledge level, and he reserves the right to hear more information and possibly be persuaded. Chair Rich said this looks divided at this time, and staff will bring back more information. Vehicle Replacement Travis Myren said he would bring more information back. EMS Substation Commissioner McKee said he is fine with delaying this project, and there is a successful colocation movement underfoot, and he is hesitant to build new stand-alone stations. He said the 3-minute savings may not be worth it. Commission Marcoplos said he would like to learn more, and 3 minutes can make a huge difference. He said he would like to see pros and cons. Commissioner Dorosin echoed Commissioner McKee, Chair Rich echoed Commissioner McKee. Commissioner Price said she would like more information before making a decision. Chair Rich said staff can bring back more information. Bonnie Hammersley said this is a very uncertain item, as no site has been identified, and there will be a leadership change. Chair Rich said it seems the Board is leaning towards a delay. Chair Rich asked if this entire item needs to come back to another work session, or it is ready for a regular Business Meeting. Travis Myren said staff will look at it and see where it best fits. Commissioner McKee said the BOCC moved Durham Tech to years 1, 2 and 3, and asked if the original years for this item could be identified. Travis Myren said years 6-10. Bonnie Hammersley said her recommendation was years 6-10, because it might have become part of a bond.