(KNZA)--The Brown County Commission has approved the purchase of a new phone system for the courthouse.

The Commission Monday accepted a quote from Rainbow Communications in the amount of $11,505 for the installation of the new phone system in the second floor courthouse offices along with Services for the Elderly Office and Commissioner’s Room on the 1st floor.  

County IT Director Sandy Carter presented the quote to Commissioners for their consideration.

She said the current phone system is almost ten years ago and parts are no longer available for the system.

Carter said two cards went out on the current system two weeks ago, and luckily they were able to find the part needs in the basement of the courthouse.

She said Rainbow indicated they can install the new phone system next month and it would take 2-3 days to complete.