COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD
The Communications Advisory Board Committee was convened in open and public session on May 1, 2002, at 5:30 PM, in the Sarpy County Board Meeting Room. The following members or alternates were present: Dan Hoins, Mark Wayne, John Stacey, John Kucer, Pat Archibald, Steve Betts, Guy Tramp, S.P. Benson, Tom Koksal, Louis Post, Rod Beuthe, Bo Addleman, Bill Roach. Absent: Paul Schultz, Travis Mayer, John Strawn. 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 Clerk’s Office. All proceedings were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Stacey moved, seconded by Tramp, to approve the minutes of March 1, 2000. Motion passed unanimously.
Director's Report: Dan Peterson reported that an 800 MHz interference problem with the radios has been identified and occurs sporadically in the Western part of the County. Nothing can be done to correct this situation. To enhance and expand coverage, the Springfield fire paging transmitter is being relocated to the Platteview Tower. Communications Center personnel are lowest staffed in four years—23 qualified, 8 in training. Overtime costs this year will exceed $107K. Dispatchers thank all departments that provided food during National Telecommunicator’s Week in mid-April. Three dispatch incidents were briefed in detail including facts and actions taken. The FY2001 Budget, provided in hardcopy to members on April 13th, was reviewed. Members were given copies of the budget hearing schedule. No questions were posed, Benson moved, seconded by Wayne that the FY01 Budget be approved as submitted and that President Hoins sign a letter conveying same to the County board. Motion passed unanimously. Status of Printrak Project was briefed. Recent concerns expressed by Sheriff’s Department relating to law enforcement involvement were acknowledged. Members were informed that Printrak project manager would be available to answer any questions or concerns at the Bellevue District 4 Station , 0900 hours on May 17th. Director encouraged all user group members to attend and forward to him or John Prince a list of specific concerns to be provided to Printrak program manager. Concerning the implementation of the CAD/LRMS/FRMS, Director asked that questions or concerns--at any time--be forward to him or Prince to ensure all agencies are made aware.
President Hoins offered no official report but stated that he felt the actions taken by the Director concerning the briefed incidents were adequate.
John Prince, Printrak Users’ Group Subcommittee (PUGS) Chair, reported that the cooperation by all agencies for the project implementation was excellent. He provided copies of the latest Printrak project management schedule and program director’s status report. Peterson noted that LRMS will begin with version 3.x, but Printrak has agreed in writing to provide version 5.x when available at no additional cost. John Kucer voiced concern that PUGS had only met on one occasion. Rolly Yost expressed a desire that countywide redistricting be accomplished before implementing the new system and also raised a concern regarding Call Report numbering and disposition during the transition period from CAD live cut to LRMS implementation. Peterson provided rationale for maintaining current districts until new system is on line and suggested that Printrak provide CR transition options for Sarpy to consider and select.
Other Business: John Kucer raised an operational concern that he had called the 911 center on extension 2310 and it rang for at least 20 rings with no answer. A response from an audience member suggested it may be a hardware problem. Peterson will investigate and report to the board next meeting.
President Hoins reminded the board that elections will be held at the July meeting. Director Peterson noted that due to Printrak project concerns, or, budget related issues, a meeting may be necessary in June.
After determining the agenda for the July 5, 2000 meeting, Benson moved, seconded by Tramp to adjourn at 6:32 P.M. Motion passed unanimously.
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Created June 3, 2002
