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SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD
November 16th, 2010
The Weld County E-911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board met in session
on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 at noon.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Juan Cruz. Present were Board
Members Juan Cruz, Mitch Wagy, Kevin Halloran, Doug Rademacher, Gary Sandau and
Randy Winsett. Jim Burack was excused absent. Staff members present included Dave
Mathis, Anita Scrams, Robert Olsen and Susan Johnson. Andy Bellendir and Ron
Painchaud (Motorola) and Brooke Petersen (GPD Budget Analyst) were also present. A
quorum existed.
MINUTES:
Doug Rademacher moved, Kevin Halloran seconded a motion to approve the minutes of
the October 19th, 2010 meeting, the motion was approved unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The public was invited to comment on business of the E-911 Board, no comments heard.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Staff Report: Dave Mathis presented Dispatch stats for October 2010 [refer to
Sgt. Mathis' "October 2010 WCRCC Monthly Reports'''.
Dave attached a graph to the October report which showed that call processing
times increase significantly when new dispatchers or dispatchers in training
are working. He expressed concern that several of our dispatchers are
applying at other centers because the pay at our center is lower than other
centers. He has requested a salary comparison survey, which will be
presented to the board.
2. CAD REP Update: Contract negotiations are taking place with the CAD vendor
Spillman. Anita, Patty Stokes, the City Attorney, County Attorney and Juan Cruz
will meet this afternoon to resolve contract concerns.
3. MDT use/ Push to Talk Report: Dave reported on the impact the recent MDT
server failure had on the Communications Center. Comparing radio push to talk
statistics the two weeks prior to the MDTs being down to the two weeks MDTs
were down, overall push to talks were up 52%. The law clearance channel
activity was up 92%, primary law talk groups were up 46%. Ambulance talk
group activity was not yet available. This information will be forwarded to the
Weld County police and fire chiefs. MDTs are not just an officer convenience;
they directly affect Communication Center activity.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. Treasurer Reports: Randy Winsett presented the October 2010 Treasurer's
Report. Intrado account information was not available. Doug Rademacher
moved, Gary Sandau seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report,
motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING 2011 Budget:
Chairman Cruz announced the 2011 Public Budget hearing. The E-911 Public Budget
Hearing had also been advertised in the paper, on the internet via the City and County
websites, and the information was posted in the Law Admin Building public lobby.
There were no public attendees.
The final budget had been corrected to include last month's additions and corrections.
The board discussion:
• Randy Winsett asked for clarification on overtime. Dave explained that he
routinely budgets for vacancies/possible turnover-which may or may not be
needed. The overtime budget includes funds to staff the 12-hour shifts and for
dispatcher training when the new CAD system is introduced.
• Doug Rademacher asked what was included under supplies. Juan Cruz
answered that it included food, printing and reproduction, publications and
subscriptions, promotional materials for PR events.
• Doug Rademacher asked Anita to report on the recent console survey. She
stated the current consoles will be supported by Motorola another 6-7 years.
Andy Bellendir and Ron Painchaud (Motorola) explained that the Gold Elites
will be sold another year and supported for another 6 years, however the parts
may not be around to fix them. The main communications center also needs to
add 2 consoles, plus 3 are needed at the back-up center. Recording capability
will improve when consoles arc upgraded.
Doug Rademacher moved, Kevin Halloran seconded a motion to adopt the 2011 budget
as presented. Roll Call vote: Juan Cruz, yes; Mitch Wagy, yes; Kevin Halloran, yes;
Doug Rademacher. yes; Gary Sandau, yes; and Randy Winsett yes. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Motorola Console Upgrade Proposal: Chairman Cruz sent board members a copy of
the Motorola console upgrade proposal dated October 2, 2009. Motorola confirmed that
they would be unable to hold the proposed pricing beyond December 10, 2010. After
board discussion, Doug Rademacher moved, Gary Sandau seconded a motion to approve
the Motorola agreement with the 3-year warranty contingent on the approval of the
County Attorney. Roll Call vote: Juan Cruz, yes; Mitch Wagy, yes; Kevin Halloran, yes;
Doug Rademacher, yes; Gary Sandau, yes; and Randy Winsett yes. Motion carried
unanimously.
No further business was discussed, Doug Rademacher moved to adjourn, Kevin Halloran
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
The board will only meet as needed in December.
Minutes taken by Susan Johnson
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