Board of Directors Special Meeting
Jasper County Emergency Services
May 5th, 2015
Chairman at Large Jeff Fries called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m., at the Board office, 13870 Dispatch Lane, Carthage, MO as per public notice. Present in addition to Chairman Fries were Tim Wilson, Carl Francis, Greg Dagnan, and Dan Stanley. Representing staff was Executive Director April Tarrant. Public Attendee was Elizabeth Althoff with Lagers.
Review and Action of Minutes
Minutes of the Board of Director’s Meeting on April 7th, 2015 open were reviewed.
Director Dagnan motioned to approve minutes for the April 7th, 2015 open session. Director Francis seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Public Comment and Correspondence
Nothing to report at this time.
Financial Report and Payment of Bills
The sales tax check for March was received April 8th in the amount of $ 148,886.72. We have not received the sales tax check for April.
Recent bills paid online totaled $27,411.20. Total bills submitted for approval $27,066.41. The checkbook balance after payment of bills will be $17,266.20. The money market account balance is $520,941.36.
Accounts receivable balance is $2,916.67. The checkbook balance after receipt of accounts receivable will be $20,182.87.
Director Stanley motioned to approve the Financial Report with Payment of Bills. Director Wilson seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Executive Director Report
See Attached Report
Committee Reports
Nothing to report at this time.
New Business
Lagers
See Attached Lagers Cost Report
Executive Director Tarrant introduced Elizabeth Althoff with Lagers who presented options regarding JASCO participating in Lagers. A discussion by the Board followed.
12:40 p.m. Director Wilson excused
Chairman Fries motioned to accept the Lagers Cost Report made available for public viewing and table for consideration in the future. Director Dagnan seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Surplus
Executive Director Tarrant presented the Board a list of surplus items. After a discussion by the Board it was decided to send out a surplus email to our agencies if anyone is interested in purchasing the items.
Address Change
Executive Director Tarrant presented the Board a citizen request for an address change. Since it was not JASCO’s standard for addressing no action was taken at this time.
Policy Modification
Executive Director Tarrant presented the Board the updated Systems and Programs Use Policy.
Director Fries motioned to approve the updated Systems and Programs Use Policy. Director Francis seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted
Unfinished Business
TCS project
Executive Director Tarrant updated the Board on the TCS project.
Radio System
Executive Director Tarrant reported to the Board our tower vendor climbed the tower but needs additional time to complete the project and we are waiting on him to schedule another tower climb.
Lighting Project
Executive Director reported lighting project is almost complete we are waiting for the emergency lights ordered to come in for installation.
Phone Lines / PRI
Executive Director Tarrant reported she has not heard back from AT&T for Flex IP versus PRI and will keep this on the agenda under old business until complete.
Service Agreement
Executive Director Tarrant reported to the Board she prepared requested 5 year budget projections for Chief Burns regarding The City of Joplin conversion and this will remain on the agenda until complete.
1:50 p.m. Director Francis motioned to adjourn. Director Dagnan seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
On the_____________ day of ______________________20______
I, Jeff Fries – Chairman at Large_____________________________________________certify these Jasper County Emergency Services Board Meeting Minutes for___________________________. They have been reviewed and are accurate.
On the ____________day of________________________20________
I, Dan Stanley – Secretary ____________________________________________________ attest the Jasper County Emergency Services Board Meeting Minutes for _______________________________. They have been reviewed and are accurate.
