The board meeting agenda includes a Director's Report, ratification of a previous executive session statutory reference, and consideration of a credit request from Fry Fire regarding a radio tower update. Additionally, the board will review the Fry Fire Subscriber Agreement for the upcoming fiscal year, receive radio technology updates, and hear a report from the Operations Committee.
Jun 5, 2026·Board meeting
Coochis County Board of Health Meeting
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The meeting included an update on the Justice and Care Collective, which provides opportunities for individuals with non-felony warrants to resolve them and connect with service providers. Presentations were conducted on wildfire preparedness, highlighting the importance of alert notifications, evacuation planning, and the five Ps of a go-bag, as well as on summer food safety and identifying risk factors for foodborne illness at outdoor gatherings.
Key discussions centered on the SEACOM Directors Report, which detailed workforce status, succession planning, recruitment success, an upward trend in call volume requiring increased dispatcher staffing, mental health training initiatives, operational standards implementation, relationship strengthening with agencies, and restructuring the subscriber fee schedule for financial sustainability. The board also reviewed statewide communications updates concerning Yuma Regional Communications Center (YRCS) integration, noting that joining the statewide system incurs no direct fee to SEACOM but involves managing Motorola SUA II costs. Action was taken to approve the addition of a System Administrator position and the reclassification of the Administrative Assistant to Administrative Manager for the next fiscal year. Significant discussion occurred regarding the Subscriber Fee schedule for FY 26/27, emphasizing cost per call, free calls allocation, and addressing deficits covered by Cochise County and the City of Sierra Vista; the schedule was approved with minor changes for annual review. The board also discussed the System Upgrade Agreement (SUA) funding needs and potential grant coverage. Approvals were granted for updating the new subscriber agreements. The SWOT analysis highlighted staffing shortages, overtime reliance, and pay scale compression as weaknesses and threats, while emphasizing the importance of transparency and consistent dispatching practices. Strategic priorities included developing a unified pay schedule between City/County staff, establishing financial reserves, and defining SEACOM's path toward becoming a separate legal entity, pending JPA direction.