COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD
The Communications Advisory Board Committee was convened in open and
public session on April 1, 1998, at 5:30 PM, in the Sarpy County Board Room. The following
members or alternates were present: Travis Mayer, Steve Betts, Dan Gable, Dan Hoins, Paul
Schultz, Les McCubbin, John Kucer, Mark Wayne, S. P. Benson and Bob Wollenburg
Absent: Louie Post and Mark Stoddard.
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.
Hoins moved, seconded by McCubbin to approve the minutes of the February 4, 1998 meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Dan Peterson gave the Director's Report: System performance has been good since the last meeting. One base station power supply failed with no impact on overall system performance. Personal Status: Director advised that he requested relief of information systems and emergency management responsibilities from the County Board. This was to allow more time to focus on critical communications issues. Board will consider his request during budget cycle. MDC/ATIA Status: SCA working the integration on schedule. Completion planned in early May. Still no commitment by our vendor on ATIA. We will include ATIA in bid specifications for a new vendor to replace AMT. Two letters sent to AMT questioning projected completion dates of their Year/2000 programs have received no reply to date. CAD bid specs to be developed during April through June. Personnel: Three new dispatchers began training in mid-February. Omaha PD Helicopter: They’re still working the technical issue of determining which single type radio works with multiple control head installation. In the interim, we can communicate with OPD helicopters by patching any of our 800 MHz talkgroups to Omaha PD Citywide. Pager Number Listing: Peterson asked for any exceptions or exclusions for a published list to be conveyed to him in the next two weeks. A list will be available then. Interlocal Agreement Pro Rata Operational Cost Recalculation: Required by the Agreement at end of third FY of operation (FY98). Sarpy Fiscal Administrator accomplished computations and informed each party in writing of the new cost shares on December 3, 1997. These figures will be used in preparing the FY99 budget. Benson urged anyone with disagreement to contact Brian Hanson as soon as possible.
President Benson had no report.
The NSP-800 MHz Subcommittee has not met. Mayer indicated that the group has not identified enough pressing issues to warrant a meeting. The possibility of legislation supporting a statewide 800 MHz system may be weakening interest, despite the desire to improve interagency communication on I-80. McCubbin moved, seconded by Hoins, to close the subcommittee and its activities. Motion passed unanimously.
Doug Townsend, Assistant Superintendent of Bellevue Public Schools, respectfully requested participation in the 800 MHz Communication System, citing school district safety and communication needs highlighted during recent severe weather situations. Their previous communication system was damaged during the October, 1997 blizzard, so BPS is using a repeater on loan from the city of Bellevue. BPS is not asking for free access, but is willing to pay a reasonable sum. Benson will chair a subcommittee including Betts, Wayne and Hoins to investigate these issues before the June meeting. Mayer indicated that fees, user priority and other school district participation must be part of the subcommittee’s written report. Kucer indicated the subcommittee should also investigate user training and how such users’ concerns would be brought to the board. Benson warned that a May meeting might be needed. Mayer agreed.
McCubbin inquired about time inconsistencies on calls. Peterson indicated that the solution would be part of the new system. Previous interim solutions have proved unworkable
After determining the agenda for the June 3, 1998 meeting, Betts moved, seconded by Hoins, to adjourn at 6:09 P.M. Motion passed unanimously.
Sarpy County Communications Center Page
Created June 4, 1998
