The Pennyrile Emergency Assistance Center Board gathered for a special meeting Tuesday to finalize next year’s budget and to discuss an upcoming technology change.
Chairman and Judge-Executive Kota Young submitted the proposed budget of about $865,900, highlighting the board’s successful track record in securing 911 Service Board grants for the past three years.
click to download audioThe budget was unanimously approved.
Shirley Gray, director of the local emergency dispatch center, shared a quote from Hang and Shine in Pembroke for new window blinds, which was unanimously approved.
click to download audioShe also presented a quote from Solutions Technology Group of Cadiz for a keyless entry, totaling nearly $8,000.
click to download audioThe board decided not to take any action on the keyless entry quote.
click to download audioIn other new business, Gray explained to the board that ComTech had recently been awarded a contract to implement Next Generation 911 services throughout the commonwealth.
click to download audioShe noted that while this state-initiated project will cost less than the current AT&T service, she is concerned that an internet outage could impact 911 operations.
click to download audioGray mentioned that representatives have requested to attend the board’s next meeting to explain the system, and members agreed to add them to the upcoming agenda.
The Pennyrile Emergency Assistance Center Board includes the Chair and Judge Executive Kota Young, County Attorney Roy Massey IV, Princeton Police Chief Chris King, Caldwell County Sheriff Don Weedman, and Princeton Mayor Brock Thomas, who was not at the meeting.
