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February 6, 2006 - Work Session Page 491 and retirees. She also presented statistics on tobacco use and information on employee health appraisals and ongoing wellness activities. Ms. Ray responded to a variety of questions on the cost of the program and health screenings. Mr. Downs reported that smoking cessation classes will be offered twice a year. Richard Koch, Acting County Attorney, reported the proposal looked fine in the preliminary review, but he wanted to review it further. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the health insurance premium discount for employees who are non-tobacco users on the February 20, 2006 Agenda as a New Business item. Videotaping Agenda Work Sessions In response to suggestions that the Agenda work sessions be videotaped and broadcast on Channel 22, David Baxter (Public Information Officer) reported approximately $4,000.00 will be needed to purchase additional audio equipment. He said there may be additional manpower costs as well. There was a brief discussion as to which meetings (i.e., work sessions, recessed meetings, etc.) should be videotaped. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Videotaping of Agenda Work Sessions on the February 20, 2006 Agenda as a New Business item. Non-Emergency Transportation/EMS Associated Budget Amendment Purchase of URemount" Ambulance and Mike Downs I Deputy County Manager, presented a request to purchase a "remount" ambulance for the Non-Emergency Transportation Program. He reported the ambulance currently being used has become a maintenance problem because the ambulance has 174,000 miles on it and is approximately 11 years old. Due to the sale of surplus transportation vans, he reported $31,750.00 is available towards the $55,000.00 needed to purchase the new unit. He said the adoption of a budget amendment for the remaining $23,250.00 would be necessary. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Non-Emergency Transportation/EMS purchase of a \\ remount II ambulance and associated budget amendment on the February 20, 2006 Agenda as a Consent item. Additional Deputy for Harrisburg Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, presented a request by the Sheriff's Department for a new officer for the Town of Harrisburg. He reported Harrisburg will reimburse the Sheriff's Department for the salary and benefits related to the new officer. There was a brief discussion as to whether the Town or the County will pay for the patrol car. Chairman Carruth suggested the item be placed on the Agenda as a New Business item to allow staff to present additional information regarding the patrol car. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the request for an additional Deputy for the Town of Harrisburg on the February 20, 2006 Agenda as a New Business item. Purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) David Montague, Safety Manager, presented a request to purchase 15 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) at a cost of $17,000.00 for placement in County facilities. He stated a grant was received from the Health Alliance for two additional AED's, bringing the total to 18 units with one unit currently located at the Arena and Events Center. Mr. Montague reported CPR and AED training classes for all County employees have been scheduled for February at a cost of approximately $18,000.00.