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contact over mentals and juveniles. Captain Reese stressed that he talked to Mr. Folsom Friday, at which time he said when they hired the people and had them on staff and trained, then they could open the facility. Chairman Scurlock believed that could take nine months or more, and we are still four short on the existing positions that were supposed to be filled. He noted that he would like to get on an airplane and go talk to Mr. Folsom. Attorney Vitunac recommended that as soon as the Sheriff will certify to us that he can open the facility with the personnel he has on hand, we then go ahead and open even if it is not up to state standards. Chairman Scurlock noted that would be with the money budgeted and available to hire more, and Commissioner Eggert believed we need that money in the budget no matter what we do. Emergency Director Wright informed the Board that Mr. Folsom does not have the total final say. There is a Jail Review Committee that meets every Monday and entertains these kind of issues, and that may be a process we can utilize. Discussion followed as to whether the Board must take action today on the request for $185,000. OMB Director Baird stated that he would like to have a budget amendment in stages since it is possible that a month from now the Sheriff would have been able to hire only five people. Commissioner Eggert believed that in order to talk to the D.O.C. we need a good faith addition to our budget that will cover all of this. Normally she would agree with OMB Director Baird about the phasing, but she did not believe we have the time or the option here. Commissioner Wheeler agreed that the first thing we need is the money in the budget. He asked Attorney Vitunac if he felt we could get on the phone with the D.O.C. and solve this. OR 119$8 � _ J 52 BOOK 71 F E 150