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Sheriff given permission to move small commissary balance; commissioners inspect new transport van
Summary
Sheriff Jack Rose sought and won approval to transfer a small commissary balance to fix a bookkeeping discrepancy, and described a new transport van with a center divider and bench seats that commissioners say will improve safety and deployment.
Sheriff Jack Rose told the board he had ‘‘a discrepancy in our books Right now’’ and asked permission to move money from the jail commissary to correct it. "We just wanna...Take that money out of commissary and put it so we can balance our books," Rose said. Commissioner Dave moved to allow the transfer; Commissioner Bruce seconded and the board approved the request.
The sheriff then described a new transport van the department is offering for commissioners to inspect, saying it has a center divider and bench seats that will allow male and female detainees to be transported separately. "It'll last us 15, 20 years," Rose said, adding the vehicle will let deputies separate individuals for safety and courtroom deployment.
Why it matters: The transfer fixed a small, immediate bookkeeping issue and required only a simple motion and vote. The van discussion reflects ongoing investments in corrections transport safety and operational capacity; commissioners expressed support for the purchase and encouraged a walk-through so staff can assess condition and suitability.
Board action and next steps: The board approved the commissary transfer at the meeting after a motion by Commissioner Dave and a second by Commissioner Bruce. Commissioners asked staff to coordinate a time to view the van so they can confirm the fit-for-purpose before any further paperwork or expenditure requests.
