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Council votes to deny immediate clerk—s printer appropriation amid IT oversight concerns
Summary
Christopher Anderson requested $20,000 from the clerk perpetuation fund for copy machines and printers; council members said purchases should be coordinated with IT. A motion to deny the appropriation passed on roll call (3-2).
Christopher Anderson, identified as the county clerk, asked the council to appropriate $20,000 from the clerk perpetuation fund for two copy machines and six desktop printers for the new courthouse.
Several council members questioned why the purchases were made or delivered before IT review. One member said purchases should be coordinated and "IT needs to be the orchestrator," arguing that central IT can obtain better pricing and ensure equipment compatibility. Brad Rogers (commissioner) said transition meetings about courthouse equipment had occurred and that IT approval should be confirmed.
A motion to deny the appropriation was made and the clerk was asked to work with IT before vendor payment. The record shows a roll-call result of three yeses and two noes on the motion to deny. Council members said they would consider an IT letter of approval and potentially revisit the appropriation after IT blessing.
The council did not approve immediate payment to the vendor; members emphasized following a coordinated procurement and appropriation process before release of funds.
