IT director proposes $6,624 network core replacement and $2,500 block‑time for emergency services

John, identified in the session as the county IT director, presented two procurement items to commissioners during the Dec. 1 work session.

First, John described a Moorefield block‑time professional‑services agreement intended as a fallback for emergencies or phone‑system upgrades. "It would be for $2,500, and that is 15 hours," he said, noting the block time does not expire for professional services and offers rapid turnaround when emergencies arise.

Second, John proposed replacing the county's aging network‑core chassis at the Garden Building with a solution that uses existing switch stacks and professional installation rather than purchasing all new hardware. He estimated the project would "come in at $6,624.60" and said that approach yields an approximate savings of "probably, like, $60,000" compared with buying all new hardware.

A commissioner thanked John for looking for conservative, cost‑effective solutions; John responded that cost containment is his goal. These items were presented for consideration on the Thursday agenda; no final county approvals were recorded during the work session. The meeting later adjourned on a motion that passed by voice vote.