Kris Fox

The board meeting will address several key topics, including a review of the District Investment Report and Policy, and the Director's Report of Expenditures for the current fiscal year. Significant infrastructure discussions will cover the expansion, relocation, and lease agreement for the Backup Center, as well as the appropriation of funds for the design of the Kent Street facility. The board will also discuss priorities and a timeline for the upcoming fiscal year budget. Additionally, the agenda includes reports on various operational concerns such as staffing levels, the implementation of a new CAD system, ongoing transition updates, and legislative matters. An executive session is scheduled to deliberate on real property matters regarding a lease holding.

Key discussions and actions included approval of a $125,000 transfer from the money market account to the operating account following a review of the District Investment Report. The Board reviewed and approved the Director's Report of Expenditures for FY 2025 and FY 2026, with a request for future reports to provide a more detailed breakdown of expenses, specifically regarding Property & Liability insurance payments. Quarterly Dispatch financial reports for FY 2025 were also approved, with explanations provided for higher percentages in Maintenance & Contractual Services and Education & Training categories. The Board approved the proposed meeting dates for calendar year 2026. Furthermore, the Director's report covered staffing updates, noting two open positions remaining after recent hires and expected dispatcher training completion. An overview of the implementation of Automated Non-Emergency Triage (ANET) system, which utilizes Artificial Intelligence, was provided, along with updates on the elevator replacement timeline, the Kent Street facility progress, and the implementation timeline for a new CAD system being purchased by the City of Bryan. The reappointment of three Board Managers for two-year terms was confirmed, and the potential impact of population changes on Board composition was noted for follow-up.

The meeting included the recognition of new board members and a review of appointment terms. The board discussed the FY 2022 annual audit and financial statements, including an unmodified opinion and the district's financial position. Updates were provided on the district's investment report, director's report of expenditures for FY 2023, and quarterly dispatch financial reports for FY 2023. The calendar year 2022 CAD and 9-1-1 statistics were presented, and there was a presentation on a proposed joint 9-1-1/CEOC facility. The director provided a report and discussed board concerns, including staffing levels, efforts to increase wireless 9-1-1 fees, progress on the transition to Next Generation Core Services, the status of NG9-1-1 grant reimbursements, and CAD consolidation. Public comments were heard, including thanks for assistance in a recent Regional Amber Alert Activation.

The agenda includes recognition of a newly appointed board member, discussion and action on the District Investment Report, the Director's Report of Expenditures for FY 2025, final approval of the FY 2026 budget and Service Fee resolution, and FY 2026 Dispatch Contracts with the City of Bryan and Brazos County. The Director's report and Board concerns cover current staffing levels, a special session update, HB 1522, elevator status, the Kent Street facility, a new CAD system, and Board of Managers appointments. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

The Board discussed the District Investment Report, noting improvements in interest rates and the need for liquidity to fund the Next Gen Core Services Project. The Director's Report of Expenditures for FY 2022 indicated revenue slightly ahead of projections due to higher-than-expected Emergency Service Fee income. The FY 2023 Budget was presented and approved. The board also discussed and approved dispatch contracts with the City of Bryan and Brazos County, and a TCDRS Plan Agreement for Plan Year 2023 was presented and approved. The director also reported on staffing levels, efforts to increase wireless 9-1-1 fees, the transition to Next Generation Core Services, and the District's new health plan offerings.