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Sheriff's Office reports rising medical costs, vehicle repair billing and staffing-outsource efforts
Summary
Chief Deputy Mohler and Jessie Andrews provided the sheriff's semiannual update covering capital needs, potential re-bidding of the jail medical contract due to increased hospital costs, Bath Township vehicle repair invoices, and ongoing attempts to outsource kitchen staff and maintenance functions.
At the April 9 meeting Chief Deputy Mohler and Jessie Andrews presented the Sheriff's Office semiannual update to the Board of Allen County Commissioners.
They outlined ongoing capital needs and flagged the jail medical services agreement for review, noting several recent cases generated increased hospital costs that exceeded what the Southern Health medical contract could manage. Staff said the county will determine whether the current contract can be reviewed or whether the county must go out for competitive bids.
The presenters noted current vehicle repair invoices related to Bath Township deputy services; Jessie Andrews said those invoices will be forwarded to Bath Township for payment. Commissioners and staff discussed increased outsourcing of vehicle maintenance, with a recommendation that the Sheriff's Office mechanic provide further detail. Chief Deputy Mohler indicated he would revisit Enterprise vehicle program options with Sheriff Treglia.
County staff reported continuing outreach to potential vendors to provide kitchen services for the jail but so far had limited interest; Jessie Andrews said she will provide the commissioners the monthly report on food costs for further review.
No formal actions or votes were recorded on these operational items; staff were directed to bring necessary contract-review recommendations back to the board as appropriate.
