Daviess County Central 9-1-1 Board learned at their July 28 meeting that the antenna at the Lock Springs repeater tower had to be replaced by Motorola. Supervisor Dana Carder said occasionally the antennas just "go bad" from wind or water damage.
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In other business, the treasurer’s report was approved with bills of $10,242.32, revenue of $29,303.79 and a checkbook balance of $31,078.43.
Carder advised that Blue Cross/Blue Shield waived any retroactive fees on dispatcher Tamara Jones’ insurance policy.
Dispatcher Kerri Sterneker requested permission to have a negative balance of sick/vacation time if necessary for her maternity leave. The board approved the request with stipulation that an approved doctor’s release be presented upon her return to work, and documentation of any additional medical appointments must be presented after her return.
9-1-1 employees requested that KC Accounting provide documentation of any changes in salary deductions at the time the changes are made. The board said the accounting firm would be made aware of the request.
Board members inquired about the new MULES 4 training. Employees will be trained on the new system by the end of August.
A board member asked about the maintenance agreement for the radios and was informed that parts for repairs was not included in the agreement.
There has been no word on the recent grant request for radio equipment upgrades.
Present were 9-1-1 board members Larry Belshe, John Sullenger, Gene Walker, Alan Bradford, Todd Watson and Sandy Ward. Absent was Jerry Urton.