Chairman Dagnan called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm. The meeting was held at Jasper County Emergency Services Center at 13870 Dispatch Lane Carthage, MO as per public notice. Present in addition to Chairman Greg Dagnan (CD), Vice Chairman Alvin Peavler (DP), Director Dan Stanley (DS), Director Steve Weaver (DW), Director Jeremiah Norton (DN) via phone call, and Director Bill Hawkins (DH).
Representing Staff –Executive Director (ED) Brandon McClintock, Deputy Director (DD) Angela Russell Office Support Clerk (OSC) Catherine Kho, Systems Manager (SM) Steven Williams, Systems Tech (ST) Josh Pruitt, and Part-Time Systems Tech (PT) Michael Hole.
Representing Public –Alan Talkington with TUSA and Wally Bloss member of the Public. Review and Action of Meeting Minutes
Open Meeting Minutes for September 3rd, 2025, were reviewed.
Director Stanley motioned to approve Open Minutes for September 3rd, 2025. Director Peavler seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion was adopted.
Public Comment and Correspondence – None
Committee Reports – None
Financial Report and Payment of Bills – Financial Report prepared by OSC Kho and read by ED McClintock
The sales tax deposit for August was received on September 5th, 2025, in the amount of $497,330.82. Total bills submitted for approval today: $132,532.09. The checkbook balance after payment of bills will be: $35,654.03. Accounts receivable balance: $1,149.50 (Records request and NetMotion Licenses DPD, CVPD). The Money Market account balance is: $150,000.00. The Sweep Account balance is: $9,129,468.32. The Payroll Account balance is: $3,509.76
Director Weaver motioned to approve the financial report and payment of bills. Director Stanley seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion was adopted.
Director Brandy Corum (BC) joined the meeting via phone call at 1208.
Executive Director and Department Status Report – Executive Director report was read by ED McClintock, DD Russell, and SM Williams.
ED McClintock advised that Senate Bill 271 Distribution of Use Tax Under Section 144.757 RSMo was passed authorizing 911 Centers who collect use tax to be entitled to a portion of that tax, Attorney Frank sent out letters to Department of Revenue (DOR) and to Jasper County Commission on JASCO’s behalf requesting a portion of that tax be issued to JASCO. Frank gave an update this morning and advised that he got responses from DOR that they will not change the way the payment is handled when it comes into DOR but DOR will then issue a payment to JASCO to get our portion to us. There hasn’t been a response from Jasper County Commission at this time. Frank advised that there are some counties that are fighting this in Missouri so this might end up in litigation due to the payment issues and could be a long process before it is resolved.
Chairman Dagnan inquired about how ED McClintock thought the Jasper County Commissioner would respond, ED McClintock advised that he did not know how it would be handled. Frank put in a date of October 10th, 2025, for a response so further could be presented on the subject. Chairman Dagnan acknowledged the set date.
ED McClintock advised an update on all the equipment for the towers and storage building were added to the insurance: Highway 43 Tower of $3,899,811.00, Sarcoxie Bridgeview Tower of $2,428,218.00, Jail Tower of $1,888,676.00, MSHP Tower Equipment of $1,153,237.00, JASCO DSR Equipment of $2,290,515.00, for a total for the current equipment cost of an additional $11,660,457.00. If we add the new Belle Center Tower Site of $1,893,386.00, for a total additional of $13,553,843.00. The estimated increase by Southwest of $100,000.00 to our annual cost making it roughly $140,000 to $160,000.
DD Russell reported that approximately 70 applications were received, resulting in the hiring of three full-time employees who began academy training on September 22, 2025. At the time of the report, two full-time and one part-time employee were completing console training in the Communications Room; however, one of the full-time employees has since completed training and been released. Additionally, one part-time employee was released from all phases this month, while another part-time employee resigned from JASCO yesterday. With these changes, JASCO anticipates having five current openings, assuming the three new hires successfully complete training. Recruitment is expected to reopen in November 2025. JASCO is short-staffed like many other agencies.
ED McClintock advised that the new Quality Assurance Coordinator Assistant (QACA) Jeff Boyer has been assisting Quality Assurance Coordinator (QAC) Ellen Biesemeyer going through call reviews and adding Emergency Police and Fire Dispatch to the reports. The numbers for Medical Dispatch are within ACE compliance and JASCO is working towards Police and Fire ACE compliance.
DD Russell advised that the Call Volume for September 2025 compared to 2024 there was a decrease of 3.103%. For 2025, there were 11,124 Total Calls of those 2,269 911 Calls and 8,855 Non-Emergency Calls.
SM Williams advised that the radio traffic key ups for September 2025 were 179,476 key ups. There were 21 Busy key ups. The average busy call lasted for 18.5 seconds, lowest was 9 seconds long. Alan advised that the difference could be due to travelers roaming through the system and having older radios as they are more likely to have busy bonks when trying to use the radio system.
ED McClintock advised at the Fire Chiefs Meeting held on September 22, 2025, at Carthage Fire Station 2, the chiefs expressed strong interest and positive feedback regarding the PulsePoint implementation. Much of the discussion focused on Fire Ops Channel assignments, revealing differing needs between paid and volunteer departments. Some departments requested that JASCO monitor Ops Channels until a unit arrives on scene, but current staffing levels do not permit this. Others advocated for a dedicated TAC channel for internal agency communications that would always be available for their personnel.
ED McClintock advised that after extensive discussion, no consensus was reached, and several chiefs and department representatives left the meeting frustrated. However, in follow-up one-on-one conversations, many chiefs expressed confidence in JASCO’s ability to make a balanced decision that meets the needs of all departments. Staff is now developing a formal recommendation for Fire Ops assignments to present for consideration.
Alan advised that AT&T has recently announced it will discontinue support for all legacy copper circuits, with a cutoff date of November 2026. This change will require JASCO to begin exploring vendors for the Next Gen 911 transition. He recommended that JASCO start evaluating potential vendors now to identify the most competitive options. Drawing from Greene County’s experience, Alan noted that many of the challenges they faced during their transition are now well-documented, allowing JASCO to anticipate and avoid similar issues, placing the organization in a strong position for its move to Next Gen 911. He further noted that this change will also impact the City of Joplin’s 911 systems and wanted to ensure the Board is aware of that as well.
SM Williams advised that the server room is being cleaned out and moved to storage by systems. There is a full rack now open and the systems department is working on mutual aid items for the fire departments. The Joplin and Newton County Cad to Cad project is moving along, JASCO has all their data turned in and is waiting on the other agencies to continue the project.
ED McClintock presented the projects over the past 24 months that JASCO has completed, showing a wide range of operational, technological, and facility improvement. Major accomplishments include resolving AT&T disputes, consolidating accounts, and increasing fiber and internet capacity. The organization was removed from IAED ACE remediation, implemented EPD protocol, and strengthened cybersecurity measures while expanding certifications among Quality Assurance staff. JASCO successfully implemented Office 365 and transitioned to a .GOV domain, passed the MULES/CJIS audit, and established a sweep account to enhance financial management.
Significant infrastructure and facility upgrades were completed, including the HVAC system replacement, communications room remodel, construction of the Highway 43 building, repainting and repairing the main facility, and installing fencing for property security. Two new towers were constructed, and equipment was added to two existing tower sites, while older radio equipment sites were decommissioned. Network cabling, server room refreshes, and workstation upgrades for both communications and administrative areas were also completed.
Operational and technological enhancements included the implementation of FrontLine, Prepared Live, Mindbase, and the PulsePoint application. Additional initiatives included the purchase of a drone, new vehicles, a tractor, and updated lawn equipment, as well as the installation of MegaFi in the radio truck. Employee benefits were enhanced, several administrative positions were filled, and JASCO added dispatching services for the Jasper County Coroner’s Office.
Other key achievements include consolidating services with CJPD, securing the Sarcoxie and Highway 43 properties, completing numerous MOUs and agreements, issuing a second round of radio purchases for agencies, engaging a new IT consulting vendor, and issuing an RFP for the Belle Center tower site. JASCO also unveiled a new organizational logo and completed the Memorial Garden project, marking a period
of significant progress and modernization across all areas of operation.
TC Archer entered the meeting at 12:33
TC Archer left the meeting at 12:33
Unfinished Business:
Countywide Public Safety Radio System:
– Tower Site Updates
– SM Williams advised that the jail site was struck by lightning on September 23, 2025, causing significant electrical and equipment issues. The strike tripped multiple breakers and affected the battery backup system. Zone 4 provided loaned equipment to help restore operations. It appears the lightning may have entered through the fiber line used for internet connectivity. MCA has been contacted to address grounding concerns, and a quote has been requested for necessary repairs. Additionally, an alarm was reported at the Highway 43 site, which is believed to be related to a possible battery error.
– Equipment
SM Williams advised that encryption has been completed for Webb City, Strom Sirens in Carl Junction are functional and the Systems Department is working on the integration with Webb City for theirs. There have been some errors in shipping of the orders so the Systems Department is currently waiting on the correct items to arrive to complete the project. Barton County flashes are installed but not currently in use. Newton County is still installing flashes. Bell Center Tower
SM Williams advised that the survey has been completed and sent out. Alan advised that the collaborative effort between all the agencies to supply the tower has been great. The financial collaboration has been excellent for this project. The shipping issues will impact completion but not by much.
ED McClintock advised that Joplin is having fiber installed to the tower for redundancy. JASCO 2025 Vehicle(s) Purchase
ED McClintock advised Sarcoxie Bid: $52,913.00 on a Ford 2025 Ford F-150 Space White STX 4X 5.0L Truck. The MSRP for that vehicle is $55,695.00. The vehicle was purchased and is outside for the Board to look at.
PulsePoint Implementation
ED McClintock presented the report of the virtual kickoff meeting for the PulsePoint project that was held on September 23, 2025. Since that meeting, several details have been identified and are being addressed with the PulsePoint team. One key clarification involves law enforcement information— detailed law incidents will not typically appear on PulsePoint. Instead, general law categories will be shown, with limited public visibility for private locations such as home addresses, ensuring privacy while maintaining community awareness.
Another topic under review is the need for six channels in the system configuration. Conflicting information was received from Sales and Implementation, and JASCO is working with the Implementation Manager to confirm the correct setup. Work continues with PulsePoint to ensure the final configuration meets operational needs while upholding public safety and privacy standards.
New Business:
Budget Amendment(s)
ED McClintock presented a recommendation to amend GL60923 – Vending Machine (Pop and Snack Purchases for Vending Machine) by $250.00, noting that the 2025 budget for this line item is $1,000.00, with $16.23 remaining for the year. He also recommended renaming several fuel-related GL accounts for clarity:
Director Norton motioned to rename GL60011, GL60811, GL61421, GL60813, GL61423, GL60812, GL61422, GL60814, GL61424, to Amend GL60923, and Create New Accounts of GL60815 and GL61425 as presented by ED McClintock. Director Stanley seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion was adopted.
Medical Insurance Rebate Resolution
ED McClintock advised that JASCO received the rebate check from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield that is issued as a refund to JASCO due to employees of JASCO not utilizing more than 80% of their healthcare coverage. He presented several different percentages (15-35%) for rebates to the Board with the amounts issued to the employees and how much JASCO would retain and put into general funding.
The Board discussed the current policy of bringing the rebate check reimbursement to employees to the Board every year for approval and that they would like to see a policy made and put in place to accept the amount decided this year as an ongoing rate for years to come to avoid lengthy discussions in the future.
ED McClintock advised that the rate approved in this meeting would be put into a policy and brought for the Board for approval with the handbook when it is presented.
The Board discussed the rates and Director Stanley motioned to approve 25% of the Rebate be issued to the Employees now and on a future basis via Resolution 2025-02 currently and in a policy to be drafted in the future. Director Norton seconded the motion.
OSC Kho read Resolution 2025-02 to the Board with the approved rate of 25%. A roll call vote was called to approve Resolution 2025-02.
Chairman Dagnan _ Accept _x_ Reject__
Director Peavler _ Accept _x_ Reject__
Director Corum _ Accept _x_ Reject__
Director Stanley _ Accept _x_ Reject__
Director Hawkins _ Accept _x_ Reject__
Director Weaver _ Accept _x_ Reject__
Director Norton _ Accept _x_ Reject__
Vote: 7-0. The motion was adopted.
ST Pruitt left the meeting at 1:01 pm
Server Room Electrical Changes
ST Pruitt entered the meeting at 1:01 pm
ED McClintock advised that over the past several months, JASCO has experienced multiple power flickers that have caused radio console equipment to lose power. During a power outage in August, all radio communications were briefly down until the generator activated. Testing confirmed the UPS (backup battery system) is functioning correctly; however, not all equipment is currently connected to UPS-supported circuits, which has contributed to these issues.
Following a site visit from Joplin Industrial Electric (JIE), a plan was developed to remove a smaller breaker panel containing the phone circuits and replace it with a new 30-circuit panel. The new setup will include six radio circuits (60 amp), two phone circuits (20 amp), and six dispatch console circuits (20 amp). JIE provided a quote of $6,840.17 to complete the work. All preparatory work will occur during regular business hours, with the cutover scheduled between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. During this period, phone and radio console outages are expected; however, the radio system itself will continue to function through control stations, though fire paging will be temporarily unavailable. JASCO will send staff to Springfield–Greene County during the maintenance window to assist with calls and radio traffic.
ED McClintock advised that due to the emergency nature of the recent lightning strike, some purchases were made immediately to address the damage and expedite these electrical repairs. The Board agreed that this was necessary and supported his decision. These electrical upgrades will also correct the issue
of six dispatch consoles losing power during outages before the generator takes over. The authorized funds for these repairs will be drawn from R&M Building GL61411.
Building Modifications / Repairs
ED McClintock advised that JASCO sent requests to multiple contractors for the following projects: • Women’s Restroom: Remove and replace partitions and countertop, with new laminate tops installed.
No other proposals or pricing were received. One contractor provided a proposal with a total quoted cost of $16,000.
ED McClintock advised that the budget for this project would come out of GL61411 R&M Building or GL60211 Building Changes
Director Peavler motioned to accept the Quote to make the Building Modifications and Repairs presented by ED McClintock. Director Norton seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion was adopted.
Communications Trailer
ED McClintock reported that a trade opportunity is available with Mercy for a new trailer that would function as a mobile command unit or IRT trailer. This would involve exchanging some of JASCO’s outdated radio equipment that is being stored at JASCO. The estimated update and insurance costs are around $20,000.
Discussion followed regarding logistics and feasibility:
Alan left the meeting at 1:16 pm.
The Board agreed to explore a trade with Mercy for a trailer and determine what additional equipment or modifications would be needed for the trade.
At 1:19 p.m. Director Norton motioned to adjourn. Director Weaver seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion was adopted.
Next Board Meeting set for Wednesday November 5th, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. On the________ day of ________________2025
I, Greg Dagnan, Chairman ___________________________certify these Jasper County Emergency
Services Board Meeting Minutes for __October 1st, 2025_________. They have been reviewed and are accurate.
On the ________day of_________________2025
I, Brandy Corum, Secretary __________________________ attest the Jasper County Emergency
Services Board Meeting Minutes for __ October 1st, 2025_________. They have been reviewed and are accurate.
