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Sheriff cites staff shortages and July 19 server outage for FOIA delays; IT reports 250 workstations affected
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Summary
Sheriff Leaf told the Barry County Board that FOIA response delays are due to staff shortages and a July 19 server outage that impacted about 250 workstations; deputies Nolan Lockhart and Erik Godbey received Life Saving Awards, and the Board heard an update on opioid settlement funds and the Medical Examiner report.
County officials told the Barry County Board on July 23 that FOIA response delays stem from staffing shortages and an IT server outage, and the Board heard separate updates on the county’s opioid settlement planning and the medical examiner’s annual report.
During reports, Sheriff Leaf said FOIA request backlogs are occurring because of staff shortages and a server outage on July 19. I.T. Director Matt Ward reported that the outage affected roughly 250 workstations and that two workstations remained affected as of the meeting. Ward also introduced Ivan Christopher, a GIS technician who received a peer award for developing an open data portal.
Sheriff Leaf also presented Life Saving Awards to Marine Patrol Deputies Nolan Lockhart and Erik Godbey for rescue efforts on June 30.
In limited public comment, Barry County Task Force Coordinator Liz Lenz updated the Board on Opioid Settlement Funds and said the county will recruit members for an Opioid Settlement Committee. Residents Elden Shellenbarger and Joel Ibbotson raised concerns about FOIA delays and copy costs. Patrick Hansma, D.O., presented the 2023 Annual Medical Examiner Report; the minutes record the presentation but do not summarize its contents.
The minutes do not record follow-up deadlines or a timeline for resolving the remaining IT issues or FOIA backlogs.