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Jackson County approves procurement to replace aging AEDs and expand placements
Summary
Following a medical emergency at a prior meeting, HR Director Jeff Hubbard presented a proposal to replace aging AED units; commissioners approved procurement to purchase six new AEDs, add cabinets and signage, and expand placement to several county facilities, with one unit for the Juvenile Home funded by Dan Banks.
Human Resources Director Jeff Hubbard presented an AED review and replacement proposal after a medical emergency at an earlier meeting. The county currently operates three AED units that are approaching end of service life; the proposal approved by the commissioners includes purchasing six new AED units, new cabinets, and updated signage. The plan would expand AED placement to the Highway garage, Veterans Service office, and the Juvenile Home; Dan Banks agreed to fund one AED for the Juvenile Home. Commissioner Drew Storey moved to approve the procurement and forward it to the Council; Commissioner Andrew Stauffer seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
The minutes do not specify vendor names or total procurement cost; the action approved was to move the procurement forward to the Council for finalization. The published minutes did not include verbatim remarks from meeting participants.
