Newly elected Chairperson Larry Tull assumed the chair position.


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A letter of resignation was received from board member Kelly Hightree dated April 24 during the regular meeting of the Daviess County Emergency Communications Board held on May 4, 2000. A letter of resignation was received from Tim Andrew, supervisor at the 911 center, effective May 4, during closed session. Both resignations were accepted.

Newly elected Chairperson Larry Tull assumed the chair position. Misse Tolen assumed the position of board member. The board approved a motion for outgoing board member David Leeper to flll Mrs. Hightree’s vacated position. David Leeper was nominated as vice-chairperson; Vicki Corwin as secretary; and John Sullenger as treasurer.

The treasurer’s report was given with a balance of $51,994.32 in checking, plus four CD’s. The board accepted the accounts payable to the following: Green Hills $171.77; Community Health $870.86; Griggs $547.00; Gallatin Publishing $7.00; GTE $396.80; Omnivision $24.00; Alltel $1082.32 (two months); Geo-Com $350.00; Midwest Mobile $145.00; Grand River Mutual $53.60; Southwestern Bell $1684.36; Moore Radio $368.00.

Tim Andrew put up road signs that were missing. He reported only four or five signs were missing. A motion carried to reimburse Mr. Andrew an amount not to exceed $50.00 for gasoline.

The board approved a join agreement between CDES of Daviess County and Harrison County to have each other default for the other when the situation arises on 911 calls.

Mrs. Bridgeman said she was trying to get the MSAG from Southwestern Bell and Geo-Comm.

John Sullenger would check on a generator.

The board accepted a motion to purchase a fax machine for $249.91 and a software program like “word” for office use.

A complaint was read from dispatch about the sheriff’s department dispatcher. A motion carried directing Supervisor Tim Andrew to send a letter to the Sheriff’s Department and to the commissioners.

Chief Wycoff suggested that there needs to be better communication between all entities and the city would do their part.

The First National Bank was resolved as bank of record for the board.

The board agreed to meet at 8 p.m. during the summer months.

The board discussed changes in the employee handbook.

Board member David Leeper arrived at 7:40 p.m.

The previous meeting’s minutes were approved with the addition that a motion carried to hire Teresa Merritt as part-time dispatcher at $8.00 an hour.

The above are the unapproved minutes for the April regular meeting of the Daviess County Emergency Communication Board held on May 4 due to conflicts for the board members. The following people were present: Shannon Ratliff, Chief of Police James Wycoff, Misse Tolen, Tony Allen and Larry Tull. Board members present were Vicki Corwin, Larry Belshe, John Sullenger and Sherry Bridgeman. Absent were board members Kelly Hightree, Iva Ratliff and David Leeper.