Michael Flannery

The board discussed the integration status of the NICE and CAD systems, opting to table the topic until completion, and addressed operational issues regarding the camera system. They officially accepted the 2023 9-1-1 Board meeting calendar and initiated the process for drafting a secondary employment policy in collaboration with Human Resources and County Administration. The Director's report covered staffing updates, the selection of the Leader of the Year, and a review of the call chart. Additionally, the Quality Improvement report highlighted training program assistance, and discussions took place regarding railroad crossing cameras, Animal Control jurisdictional reminders, and the purchase of Duffey Towing by Star Towing.

The board meeting included several key agenda items, such as the adoption of a resolution supporting London Township's grant application for water service expansion and the approval of the annual budget calendar for 2022-2023. Additionally, a supplemental appropriation was approved for the purchase of a Sheriff's Office patrol boat. Other actions included authorizing a Community Forestry Grant award, reviewing farmland preservation applications and master plans, and approving multiple tentative collective bargaining agreements with local judicial court employee associations. The board also handled committee appointments and approved memorial recognition for an Animal Control Officer. Finally, reports were provided regarding the county's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The meeting included discussions on several transportation and infrastructure projects, such as the Loop Trail application, the status of various bridge projects including Luna Pier, Newport, LaPlaisance Road, and Mortar Creek, and the development of a draft plan for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Updates were provided on the SEMCOG Equity Grant survey results, the Transportation Improvement Plan, and membership renewals. Panel members shared updates from their respective townships and organizations, and a roundtable discussion covered grant opportunities and local community events. The panel also deliberated on the future format of meetings regarding compliance with the Open Meetings Act.

The board discussed old business including manual updates to Box Alarms, the selection of PACE software for scheduling, and resolutions to CAD mapping verification issues. New business involved the implementation of a data presentation format for future meetings. The Director's report covered updates on staffing, hardware replacements, building maintenance, and future plans for security and tracking software. A quality improvement report was provided regarding call review and training. Member time included discussions on recording software access, the promotion of the Acting Commander for Fire Services, the potential replacement of a therapy dog, tow rotation updates, and the deployment of emergency radios for school districts.

The board discussed rescheduling a future meeting due to a location conflict. The Director's report focused on dispatch response times and potential variables affecting reporting metrics. Additionally, members discussed updated EMS protocols, the importance of maintaining EMS dispatch priority, the potential integration of a mental health crisis unit, and preparations for acknowledging a retired supervisor at an upcoming session.