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Council approves IT purchases but tables $172,000 appropriation until Riverboat funds are available
Summary
The Council voted 6–1 on March 11 to approve purchase of computers, monitors and scanners for court staff and clerks but tabled a $172,000 appropriation (150,000 equipment; $22,000 software) until next month and directed using Riverboat funds; Councilor Jim Freiberger opposed the motion.
IT Director Gary Bierman told the Council the requested $150,000 for computer equipment and $22,000 for software would purchase new computers, monitors and scanners for court staff and clerks; he said county staff would repurpose older machines. Councilor Jim Freiberger questioned why the project was not included in the budget.
The Council voted 6–1 to approve the purchase but table the appropriation until next month to fund it from Riverboat funds. Denise Konkle moved the motion; Dale Bagshaw seconded. The transcript records Jim Freiberger as the lone opposing vote.
