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BOOK 96 PAGE 117 Judge Vocelle interjected that it was an unfortunate situation because the Clerk would have to re-train and cross -train his staff people so they were able to operate both systems. He felt the problem could have been avoided if there had been better communication between the County's liaison and the staff at the Courthouse. He reiterated his request for input into what is going on in the Courthouse because he felt they were more attuned to what was needed in the building than some so-called "experts." Commissioner Eggert wondered about a penalty for late delivery on the software because they had been waiting since August, and Director Dean advised there was no penalty built into the contract. Director Dean recounted that these systems were brought to the - Courthouse Advisory Committee and approved and then brought to the Board for final approval; nothing was done by one individual. Commissioner Adams felt that this should be a stepping off point for better communications. Judge Vocelle commented that the Courthouse was a wonderful building to work in and the building was now in the fine-tuning stages. He went on to say that he had spoken with the person doing the work in the courtrooms and had received direct assurance that it would be ready for Judge Hawley's September 15th hearing, but it was not. Clerk of the Circuit Court Jeff Barton explained that operating the two systems would be similar to using "stick" shift and automatic transmission systems in automobiles. In addition, he emphasized there are no operating manuals, yet his staff must learn how to operate both systems. He agreed with Judge Vocelle that there was a communication problem and felt it was the most difficult thing to overcome in fine-tuning the building. Commissioner Bird was still confused because Director Dean had said the software would make the two systems compatible. Clerk Barton explained that the systems work similarly and Chairman Macht interjected that it was a matter of training and he did not think it was asking too much of those involved to be trained and maintain that training. Clerk Barton related how 47 staffers would have to be trained to operate two different systems for various judges in seven different courtrooms, which he felt was unreasonable. Commissioner Eggert thought the lack of training manuals was the fault of the company providing the system. Commissioner Bird did not understand why and who made the decision to have two different systems. 22 - September 19, 1995