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Captain McMillan commented on the over 400,000 prescriptions for Jail inmates last year, adding that jail systems everywhere have become part of the indigent care network and jails are obliged to treat them. Discussion ensued on how the Sheriff’s budget might be able to bring back the raises to 12% on the $440,000 and how the loss of the proposed additional $650,000 would affect the overall operation. Sheriff Raymond advised that he had hired or had commitments for all the new Jail positions by the end of this fiscal year. Most of them have been phased in. Commissioner Lowther specified that his MOTION stood. He wanted to make certain the motion included the 12% increase. He advised of his intention to do likewise with other public safety groups and wanted it done for teachers as well. Vice Chairman Wheeler emphasized that he wanted to make certain that whatever amount is added back to the Sheriff’s budget stayed in salaries and was not transferred to any other purpose without making it public by coming back to the Commission for approval. Sheriff Raymond advised that he could not make such a transfer without coming to the Commission. He also responded to questions concerning loss of employees and comparisons to other counties’ salaries. Discussion ensued. An unidentified deputy stated that he had to have a second job “catching critters” to make ends meet. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously. (4-0, Commissioner Bowden was absent). (Clerk’s Note: $440,000 was put back into the Sheriff’s proposed budget.) The Chairman called a 10-minutes recess at 3:31 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 3:42 p.m. with Chairman Neuberger, Commissioner Lowther, and Vice Chairman Wheeler present. Commissioner Davis entered moments later. July 12, 2006 13