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501 the same amount that the Board appropriated to balance the FY 1995-96 budget and leaves the County with a comfortable fund balance amounting to approximately 12 percent of actual expenditures. Capital Equipment List Mr. Day recommended that the Board "unfreeze" the County's share of the automation cost for the Department of Social Services in order for the Department to utilize Federal funds for the purchase of equipment at this time. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Casper and unanimously carried, the Board moved to "unfreeze" the following funding for the Department of Social Services: County share of automation cost - $50,298.00 (56- 10-860) and $7,216.00 (56-10-331). The Board agreed to meet at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, July 31, to consider the remainder of the Capital Equipment list. Follow-Up to the Board's February Retreat - Chairman Barnhart Chairman Barnhart recommended that the Board schedule a follow-up to the Board's February retreat. The Board agreed to meet on August 15 for a retreat to be facilitated by Mr. Kurt Jenne of the Institute of Government. The retreat will begin at noon with the location to be announced at a later date. Courthouse Security Chairman Barnhart questioned the Board's wishes regarding Courthouse security funding which had been frozen on June 22 for a period of 30 days. Commissioner Casper stated she was in the process of obtaining information regarding the system in Portage County, Ohio. However, she indicated that the information would not be available until the end of August. Chairman Barnhart requested Commissioner Casper to work with staff to have the information to the Board before July 31 regarding alternatives to the proposed security measures for the Courthouse. Disposition of Debris in County Landfill by the City of Concord Chairman Barnhart reported that Mayor George Liles of the City of Concord had requested that the City be allowed to dispose of park construction debris at the County Landfill. He asked Dr. Pilkington to follow up on this request and to make a recommendation to the Board at the meeting on July 31. Commissioner Casper recommended that the Board also talk with the City of Concord concerning the merger of the City and County Animal Control. However, there were differing opinions regarding the feasibility of such a merger at this time. Also, there was discussion concerning the construction of a new Animal Shelter as well as Commissioner Casper's trip to an Animal Control Conference in Florida. The Board agreed to consider the construction of a new animal shelter during its meeting on July 31. Building Problems as Presented by Mr. Chris Palladino UPON MOTION of Commissioner Olio-Mills, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board removed from the agenda the item concerning the building problem of Mr. Chris Palladino. Water and Sewer District Meeting Chairman Barnhart recessed the meeting until the conclusion of the meeting of the Water and Sewer District. Chairman Barnhart reconvened the meeting of the Board of Commissioners. INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Barnhart opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments.