MINUTES
Board of Directors Special Meeting
Jasper County Emergency Services
February 19th, 2016
Chairman Jeff Fries called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m., at the Board office, 13870 Dispatch Lane, Carthage, MO as per public notice. Present in addition to Chairman Fries were Tim Wilson, James Harrison, Greg Dagnan, and Dan Stanley. Representing staff were Executive Director April Tarrant and Administrative Services Manager McGee Stoller. There were no Public Attendees.
Review and Action of Minutes
Minutes of the Board of Director’s Meeting on January 5th, 2016 open and closed session were reviewed.
Director Dagnan motioned to approve minutes for the January 5th, 2016 open session. Director Harrison seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Public Comment and Correspondence
Reporting in Executive Directors Report
Financial Report and Payment of Bills
The sales tax check for December was received January 7th in the amount of $ 147,455.78. We have not received the sales tax check for January.
Recent bills paid online totaled $18,758.37. Total bills submitted for approval $41,497.85.The checkbook balance after payment of bills will be $29,314.25. The money market account balance is $566,690.54.
Accounts receivable balance is $2,916.67. The checkbook balance after receipt of accounts receivable will be $32,230.92.
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
Service Committee meeting Monday January 18th at 10:30 a.m. Reported in Executive Director Report.
New Business
Meeting Times
Executive Director Tarrant inquired with the Board if they would be interested in changing meeting times to better accommodate Director Wilson’s work schedule. After discussion by the Board this was tabled until the March meeting.
Current Legislation
Executive Director Tarrant updated the Board on House Bill 1904 and other legislative items.
Sarcoxie FD / Rural FD Number Scheme
Executive Director Tarrant reported to the Board Sarcoxie FD split between city and rural and requested a new number scheme. After discussion by the Board they proposed splitting their area number 13 between city 1300-1349 and rural 1350-1399 to be used for personnel and equipment.
Barton County 9-1-1 Keeping Jasper County 9-1-1 Medical Calls
Executive Director Tarrant reported to the Board issues with Barton County 9-1-1 keeping Jasper County 9-1-1 medical calls they receive. She was seeking advice on handing the situation as their center does not provide Emergency Medical Dispatch. After discussion by the Board they advised her to send letters to all involved parties to reach an agreement regarding this issue.
Wage Scale
Executive Director Tarrant presented a proposed wage scale to increase wages to be more competitive during the hiring process and retention of staff. Three options were proposed. A discussion by the Board followed.
Director Harrison motioned to approve option # 2 to take effect in July with performance evaluations. Director Wilson seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Budget Amendment
Wage
Insurance – Ford Explorer
Bonding – 3 year
Election
Recorder Storage Space
Executive Director Tarrant updated the Board on Budget Amendment items. After discussion by the Board they prefer to wait until closer to year end to make budget amendments.
Technology Changes
Net Motion Licenses
Data Radio
Executive Director Tarrant reported to the Board during the Service Committee meeting Net Motion and Data Radio licenses were discussed. They requested Executive Director Tarrant send letters informing users by January 2017 licenses will be disbursed and they will be responsible for paying maintenance and any additional licenses they need. JASCO will no longer purchase licenses for other agencies.
Unfinished Business
Service Agreement
Executive Director Tarrant reported to the Board and update on the Service Agreement – MOU with The City of Joplin for CAD consolidation.
Closed Session Announcement and/or Report:
Jasper County Emergency Services Board announced to close for personnel records and evaluations and hiring, firing, disciplining and promoting pursuant to Mo. Statute Section 610.021 (13) (3).
1:40 p.m. Director Wilson motioned to go into closed session. Director Dagnan seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Vote: Wilson – In Favor
Harrison – In Favor
Dagnan – In Favor
Stanley – In Favor
Fries – In Favor
1:50 p.m. Director Wilson motioned to come out of closed session. Director Stanley seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Vote: Wilson – In Favor
Harrison – In Favor
Dagnan – In Favor
Stanley – In Favor
Fries – In Favor
1:50 p.m. Director Dagnan motioned to adjourn. Director Wilson seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 1st, 2016 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 Stanly – Secretary__________________________ attest the Jasper County Emergency Services Board Meeting Minutes for _______________________________. They have been reviewed and are accurate.
