Central Court to lease new copiers after older machines became obsolete; board approves lease agreement

Lawrence County commissioners on April 29 approved a lease agreement to replace copiers serving Central Court and district magistrate offices after staff told the board the existing machines were obsolete and could not be repaired.

Linda Abraham, who appeared with Central Court staff, told commissioners the copiers used by the court and the magistrates were many years old; parts were unavailable and some trays could not be used. "The copiers gentlemen were obsolete. We in fact at Central Court couldn't use the first tray because they were unable to get the parts to replace it," Abraham said.

Court staff confirmed each office requisitioned the equipment and the funds exist in the respective accounts; the request was presented as a resolution because the lease required board approval. Commissioners voted to approve the leasing arrangement; a roll call recorded "Yes" votes from Commissioner Kennedy and Commissioner Gubler and the chair declared the motion carried.

County staff said the leasing company is Direct Image (the dealer) and that the lease is executed through the vendor’s leasing partner. The board approved resolution 90 to proceed with the copier leases.