Municipal Building Conference Room

Board Members Present: Chairman Josh Herring, Ervin Brock, Roy Campbell,

Ricky Smith, Earl Williams

Executive Director: Jack Smith

Staff: Tommy Layton, E911 Director; Ann Powell, Operations Mgr.E911, Julie Stripling, Secretary

News Media: Mark Brannan, WPAX; Sandi Olson, Times Enterprise

Guests: Sheriff Carlton Powell, Larry Pope (SP Design Group)

Chairman Josh Herring called the meeting to order. Earl Williams opened with prayer.

Executive Director Jack Smith opened the meeting by recommending that the Board make a decision on the location of the new E911 facility and appoint a committee to look at the plans. He also stated that because of the changes made in the new consoles, modifications to link to the tower might be made easily no matter where it is located.

There was a lengthy discussion by the Board with input from Sheriff Powell, Larry Pope, and staff regarding pros, cons, and pricing of the various alternatives. Following the discussion, Chairman Herring called for a straw vote to determine if the Board wanted to delay the decision or act on it today. Board member Brock stated that the purpose of the meeting was to make a decision. Chairman Herring then asked for a motion. Roy Campbell made a motion to locate the new E911 facility at the existing Fire Station #1. Ervin Brock seconded the motion. The results were Ervin Brock, Roy Campbell, Earl Williams, and Ricky Smith voting in favor. Josh Herring opposed. The motion carried.

Executive Director Smith noted that Larry Pope has been working without a contract. He recommended consideration of a contract. Earl Williams made a motion to contract with SP Design Group for architectural services. Ricky Smith seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Herring adjourned the meeting.