Information Systems flags aging county phone system, requests staff and bandwidth upgrades

County Administrator Chas Cannon presented a recommended budget of $293,166 for Information Systems and noted one new position request. Information Systems Director Darren Roberson told commissioners about capital needs and technical tradeoffs, comparing virtual and physical servers and discussing a potential switch to increased bandwidth. Roberson advised the board that "the current phone system utilized by the county would be outdated in 2029," signaling a need to plan for replacement or upgrade.