Randy Grubb, chief technologist with Virtual IT, presented an IT strategic plan to the Amherst County Board on Dec. 2 recommending governance reforms, new technical positions and infrastructure upgrades that staff estimates would require about $1 million in capital spending over three years plus additional operating costs.

Grubb said the plan calls for a consolidated technology budget, improved web and GIS platforms, a contemporary tax‑billing platform, replacement of computer‑aided dispatch to support 911 operations, improved AV for public meetings, and staffing additions including an application specialist, a GIS analyst and a public‑safety integration specialist. Grubb also emphasized cybersecurity, a documented disaster‑resilience strategy and refactoring the IT security manager role.

Several supervisors said they had seen only a summary and asked to review the full plan in open session to the extent possible without disclosing sensitive security details. Mr. Martin moved to table adoption until the board receives the plan documents and that motion passed by voice vote. Grubb said he can provide an open version for review and is willing to return in closed session to discuss sensitive details if the board prefers.

The presentation identified several items that will feed into the county’s budget process; staff said some items have no cost and can begin immediately while others require capital and operating funds to implement.