SARPY COUNTY E-911 COMMUNICATIONS

Minutes of the Meeting

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD

September 5, 2007

The Communications Advisory Board Committee was convened in open and public session on September 5, 2007 at 5:35 pm, in the Sarpy County Board Meeting Room.  The following members or alternates were present:  Ed Monnier, Pat Archibald, Bob Roseland, Rich Uhl, Bob Lausten, Travis Mayer, and Brett Schwasinger (late).  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication in the Bellevue Leader and the Papillion Times.  Copies of the Proofs of Publication are on file in the Sarpy County Clerks Office.  All proceedings were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

The by laws requirement of a quorum were not met.  Approval of meeting minutes will be held over until the November meeting.

Director’s Report:  Hiring process is still underway.  Field has been narrowed to 5.  Preliminary testing has been completed with background investigations being completed at this time.  Anticipated start date for the two new dispatchers is October 8th. 

In regards to UASSI,  appears that we are moving forward on the notification project.

LaVista suffered a lightening strike to their tower that damaged radio paging equipment at the site, including the repeater.  Bellevue brought over their spare portable repeater and due to some quick and diligent work, the paging system for La Vista Fire was working again in less than 90 minutes.  Neil Johnson has two more spares if necessary.  Money is in FY08 budget for fire paging simulcast system.  Due to recent events, the project would probably start in LaVista.  GPS technology will make coverage overlapping transparent. 

Fire Chief Uhl from LaVista advised that Ralston Fire Department has purchased a Motorola Minitor V pager that handles multiple tones.  They are currently testing dual response.  He also requested that we explore the opportunity for funding upgrade to Minitor V pagers for LaVista as well.

Another preliminary meeting with Mark Wayne and Brian Hansen will be held on September 6th to discuss upcoming expiration of interlocal agreement.

Remodel in basement is nearing completion.

Subcommittee Reports:  None.

Reports and General Updates:  None.

Emergency Management:  Please get annual LEOP updates to Lisa Rink.  The  nuclear regulatory exercise recently completed at the Bellevue Fire Training Center.  Waiting for after exercise critiques.  Offutt medical teams held a table top drill today.

No posting for EM job as of this time.

PayPal drill Thursday September 6th at 12:30 pm. 

September 18th, CodeSpear test.  Omaha Fire Department and Transcare are leading this exercise It will involve multiple counties and jurisdictions.

Raven switch is still being configured.   Testing will be held on Thursday September 6th on helicopter talkgroup.

After determining the agenda for the November 7th, 2007 meeting, meeting was adjourned at 6:05 pm.