Chairman Peavler called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm. The meeting was held at the Jasper County
Emergency Services, 13870 Dispatch Lane, Carthage, MO, as per the public notice. Present in addition to Chairman Alvin Peavler (CP), Vice-Chairman Jeremiah Norton (DN) Director Dan Stanley (DS), Director Brandy Corum (DC), and Director Michael Kingsbury (DK) in person at Jasper County Emergency Services.
Representing Staff – Executive Director (ED) Brandon McClintock, Deputy Director (DD) Angela Russell, Systems Manager (SM) Steven Williams, Operations Manager (OM) Amber Madison, and Office Support Clerk (OSC) Catherine Kho.
Representing Public – Alan Talkington from TUSA
Review and Action of Meeting Minutes
Open and Closed Meeting Minutes for April 8th, 2026, were reviewed.
Director Stanley motioned to approve the Open Minutes for April 8th, 2026. Director Norton seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Public Comment and Correspondence – None Committee Reports –
ED McClintock advised that he had called and made contact with several banks in the area and he
inquired of the Board if they wanted to stay local for business or for him to find the best rate possible
regardless if it was or wasn’t local. The Board agreed to go with the best rate possible.
ED McClintock advised that once the rate was settled on he would send out an email to update the Board on the rate and bank that is selected.
Financial Report and Payment of Bills – Financial Report prepared by OSC Kho and read by ED McClintock
The sales tax deposit for March was received on April 7th, 2026 in the amount of $441,816.34. Total bills submitted for approval today: $68,986.40. The checkbook balance after payment of bills will be:
$11,200.21. The Money Market account balance is: $150,000.00. The Sweep Account balance is:
$7,819,720.32. The Payroll Account balance is: $4,400.17. Accounts receivable balance: $671.56 (Records request and NetMotion Licenses)
Director Corum motioned to approve the financial report and payment of bills. Director Kingsbury
seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. The motion was adopted.
Executive Director’s Report
Staffing
ED McClintock advised that JASCO finished the hiring campaign and hired four new telecommunicators. The classroom training began on April 27th. Three trainees successfully completed training and released to full-time positions in the communications room. We have started filling Monday through Friday 8 hour shifts to provide 5 minimum staffing. The next two released will fill 1200-0000 split shifts.
International Academy of Emergency Dispatch
ED McClintock reported that JASCO submitted its Emergency Police Dispatching accreditation application on April 16, along with re-accreditation for Medical Dispatching. Eight employees and one JCESB member attended the IAED Navigator Conference in Las Vegas from April 21–24, participating in training on leadership, dispatching updates, quality assurance, and other industry topics. ED McClintock and QAC Biesemeyer also appeared on the “Tell Me Exactly” podcast to discuss the development of JASCO’s PSU and how communications staff are being used to improve protocol compliance and performance.
Incident Response Team (IRT)
IRT participated in Active Shooter training at Christ Church of Oronogo on March 25th. During the exercise, JASCO utilized EPD protocol specific to active shooter incidents. As part of the drill,
the initial call was placed directly to the comm room to evaluate how staff handled the situation, even though they knew it was a drill. Overall, the feedback identified the exercise as a valuable learning opportunity as we continue to develop and strengthen the Incident Response Team.
Communications Trailer
The trailer is currently at the Carthage Vo-Tech Center. Today at 1400 Greene County OEM will bring down Skylab to the Tech Center. This will allow Carthage Vo-Tech to better assess what is needed to complete the trailer.
Call Reporting
April 2026 ECaTS reports showed a total of 13,638 calls received, including 2,307 911 calls and 11,331 non-emergency calls, representing a 16.05% increase compared to April 2025. JASCO also handled 31 text message sessions during the month.
Discussion continued regarding the potential use of artificial intelligence to assist with administrative functions and call handling. The OM Madison reported that research is ongoing into AI support options, while ED McClintock shared that meetings have been held with Prepared regarding AI capabilities and the potential to transfer calls to dispatch when needed. It was also noted that Allen County and other agencies are currently utilizing AI technology to help manage call volume. ED McClintock emphasized the importance of staying informed on the advantages and disadvantages of AI implementation to ensure it is handled appropriately and effectively.
F. Upcoming Team Leader Workshop
Next week, Team Leaders and administrative staff will participate in a four-day workshop focused on improving team coordination, strengthening preparedness for system failures, and enhancing understanding of leadership roles and responsibilities within the center. This marks the first workshop of its kind in several years and the first for three current Team Leaders. A TCOII workshop is also scheduled for the first week of June, with additional spots opened to determine if more staff members are a good fit for the training.
METS representatives will visit on the 11th to present lifesaving awards recognized during the March meeting. In addition, appreciation baskets are being delivered in recognition of Fire, EMS, and Police Appreciation efforts.
Unfinished Business
County Wide Radio System
A system issue affecting the Super Grouping of talkgroups continues to cause increased and unnecessary
resource allocation, resulting in busies across portions of the radio system. During April, JASCO recorded 23 busy counts with the longest callback delay lasting 15.1 seconds on April 30. Additional busies were reported at several sites, including Joplin Zone 1 with 180 busy counts and Granby with 122 busy counts. Golden City experienced 13 busies, while no busies were reported at the Schifferdecker, South Mountain, or Liberal sites. Alan advised that FEMA-related activity is believed to be contributing to the issue, and the state is currently working on a solution, though no estimated completion date has been provided.
There were no further discussions regarding the addition of a transcoder to Zone 1. Regarding equipment updates, Alan stated he is comfortable with the board signing the acceptance and delivery documentation because email records are available to verify product tracking. No new updates have been received from Motorola concerning replacement radio heads, although tracking information has been requested from the vendor representative. MCA has also not yet begun installations on DVRS units after it was discovered that Motorola shipped mobile radios without MSU activation, requiring additional work by a Motorola Service Technician.
Discussion also continued regarding portable radio requests from MSSU due to newly hired employees. JASCO previously provided five portable radios and MSSU has now requested four additional units. Staff estimated the request would cost approximately $35,000, with available funding in account GL 60420 totaling roughly $50,000. Concerns were raised that approving the purchase could significantly reduce the remaining equipment budget and potentially create concerns from other agencies with pending requests. Options discussed included delaying a decision until the June or July meeting, purchasing fewer units initially, or exploring lower-cost alternatives such as 900 MHz radios or mid-tier models for
emergency management and dispatch positions. ED McClintock stated additional pricing information
and updated CD rate information would be available at the next meeting to assist with future decisions.
At the Belle Center Tower Site, electrical and fiber installations have been completed. MCA is expected to begin equipment installation later this month, followed by tower climbing work for antenna, camera, and microwave installation. Alan reported strong support from the state and stated Motorola remains on schedule, with the site potentially becoming operational by summertime. ED McClintock also announced plans for a crawfish boil and ribbon-cutting ceremony once the project is complete.
PulsePoint Implementation
JASCO completed a soft launch of PulsePoint last week and is currently testing the public-facing features to identify any potential issues or bugs. Initial results have been positive, with no reported problems thus far. Planning is underway for an official launch date, which will be announced through social media and a media release. PulsePoint AED is also active and functioning, and efforts are ongoing to collect AED location data throughout the county, with current focus centered on coordination with local school districts.
INdigital NGCS
JASCO worked with INdigital to finalize agreements for Next Generation 911 (NG911) services. The
contracts were reviewed by legal counsel and were found to align with the pricing, service expectations, and terms presented during the selection process. The agreements include NG911 Core Services (NGCS), MEVO T-Mobile–based backup services, and MEVOSTAR satellite backup services utilizing Starlink and T-Mobile connectivity.
Key provisions of the agreements include full NENA i3-compliant NG911 Core Services with no additional charges for core functionality, no significant early termination penalties, inclusion of non-appropriation language, confirmation of Missouri jurisdiction, clearly defined backup and continuity systems, and implementation milestones tied to OSP migration. Alan advised that TUSA will serve as the consultant on the project to ensure mobility and backup systems remain operational throughout implementation. Current estimates place project completion around November, though much of the timeline will depend on carriers and the migration of data systems.
ED McClintock noted that JASCO will temporarily carry two billing vendors during the transition period until all services are fully migrated. Estimated costs discussed included approximately $130,988 with Joplin fees added, with projected increases after year five. Backup phone services through MEVO were estimated at approximately $35,160 over ten years, while satellite phone backup costs were estimated at approximately $66,710. ED McClintock recommended approval to proceed with INdigital for NG911 services and requested board authorization for the Chairman to sign all agreements.
Director Stanley motioned to approve all three contracts provided by INdigital: NG911 Core Services
(NGCS), MEVO T-Mobile–based backup services, and MEVOSTAR satellite backup services utilizing Starlink and T-Mobile connectivity. Director Corum seconded the motion. Vote 4-0. Motion was adopted.
Southwest Missouri Bank Modification
OSC Kho read the Bank Pledges to the Board.
Director Corum motioned for Chairman Peavler to sign the Pledge. Director Kingsbury seconded the motion. Vote 4-0. Motion was adopted.
New Business
Bank Pledge
Securities pledged as collateral to JASCO deposit accounts and held at Country Club Bank as of March 21, 2026.
Director Corum motioned to have Chairman Peavler sign the Bank Pledge as read by OSC Kho. Director Kingsbury seconded the motion. Vote 4-0. Motion was adopted.
2025 Audit Draft Report
The 2025 audit draft for the Jasper County Emergency Services Board resulted in a clean, unmodified opinion on the regulatory basis of accounting, indicating the financial statements were accurately presented in accordance with Missouri requirements. The audit also included an adverse opinion regarding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); however, this is expected because the Board operates under a regulatory basis of accounting and does not reflect any deficiency or concern.
Auditors reported no significant legal issues, compliance violations, or material weaknesses and confirmed that appropriate insurance coverage and risk management practices are in place. Overall, the audit reflects a stable financial position and continued compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
To finalize the audit, ED McClintock requested permission to sign the Aduit Letter to certify that all financial information provided to the auditors was complete and accurate, that all known liabilities and compliance matters had been disclosed, and that the Board fulfilled its responsibilities in preparing the financial statements.
Director Norton motioned to have ED McClintock sign the Audit Letter. Director Stanley seconded the
motion. Vote 4-0. Motion was adopted.
At 1:02 p.m. Director Corum motioned to adjourn. Director Stanley seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0.
The motion was adopted.
Next Board Meeting set for Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
On the_____day of_________2026
I, Alvin Peavler, Chairman_________________________________________certify these Jasper County Emergency Services Board Meeting Minutes for_____May 6th, 2026_______. They have been reviewed and are accurate.
On the______day of_______2026
I, Brandy Corum, Secretary__________________________________________attest the Jasper County Emergency Services Board Meeting Minutes for______May 6th, 2026______. They have been reviewed and are accurate.
