Calhoun County, AL Calhoun County, AL Calhoun County, Alabama – Calhoun County 911 Board met for its regular monthly meeting on March 16th, Thursday..

  • Meeting called to order
  • Welcoming New Member: JPD Chief Marcus Wood

    • Chief Wood was chosen by the Commissioner Fred Wilson and approved in an unanimous vote of Commission members. Calhoun County Commission.
  • Welcome Back: Chief Shane Denham

    • Chief Denham was appointed again and unanimously endorsed from The Calhoun County Commissioners.
  • The Roll Call for Members

    • Board Chairman Director Gary Sparks, Oxford Fire Department Chairman of the Board – Chief Gary Sparks, Oxford Fire Department Present
    • Vice-Chairman of the Board – Sheriff Matthew Wade, Calhoun County Sheriff Office – Present
    • Chief Jeff Waldrep, Anniston Fire Department Chief Jeff Waldrep, Anniston Fire Department Present
    • Chief Van Roberts Sr., Quad Cities VFD (Retired) Present Present
    • Chief Marcus Wood, Jacksonville Police Department – Present
    • Chief Shane Denham, Anniston Police Department (Retired) Chief Shane Denham, Anniston Police Department (Retired) Present
    • Phillip Winkles, Piedmont Rescue Director (Retired) – Absent
  • Election of Officers

    • Chairman : Sheriff Matthew Wade nominated Chief Gary Sparks – unanimously approved
    • Vice Chairman Sheriff Matthew Wade nominated Chief Shane Denham Chief Shane Denham Unanimously approved
  • Approval of Agenda

    Unanimously approved as amended

    • Amended to add adjournment to executive Session in order to address a security concern.
  • Approval of Minutes Unanimously approved
  • Acceptance of Financial Reports –

    Unanimously approved

    • Noting that a number of numbers are more than what was expected due to the contribution made for microwaves and radios. As the funds are paid, the numbers are adjusted.
  • Old business Old Business None
  • New Business

    • WBRC Agreement –

      Unanimously approved

      • Wes Wyatt with WBRC spoke about using the 911 cameras designed for viewing within the county. He thought this could be the perfect tool to share the view during bad weather. It would not cover cameras that are used to guard.
      • The attorney for the Board, Adam Maniscalco, will make a few changes in the contract, subject to approval. The most important is that there isn’t any exclusivity for WBRC and that the county always is able to relocate cameras and to take control of any other shared party. There are currently three cameras, and two more to be added in the near future.
    • DHS Grant Application / Emergency Power (UPS) –

      Unanimously approved

      • The purpose of this letter is for approve a grant of $143,000 to upgrade the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) located at the 911 Center. The grant is highly competitive, and there is no assurance, however this grant was approved by the Calhoun COunty Commission felt there ought to be a chance of grants prior to consideration to pay for the upgrade of the budget for the commission.
    • Committees Appointments were made by the Chairman Sparks. –

      Unanimously approved

      • Budget

        • Phillip Winkles
        • Shane Denham
        • Marcus Wood
      • Personnel

        • Van Roberts
        • Jeff Waldrep
        • Matthew Wade
      • Technical

        • Matthew Wade
        • Shane Denham
        • Phillip Winkles
EMS Modifications to Zoning Plans
  • ESN Assignment Hearing

    • Pat Brown, director for Piedmont Rescue and Johnny Warren president of Anniston EMS both spoke in favor of the drawing of lines and the reassignment to EMS Emergency Services Network (ESN)
    • Piedmont Rescue and Anniston EMS Request to change EMS ESNs –

      Unanimously approved

      • Piedmont Rescue and Anniston EMS asked to have their lines drawn to better serve areas within the county. One of the major modifications is Anniston will not be able to cover areas in the Weaver area. The area will be covered with Piedmont EMS and Anniston will serve as a backup. The areas were also transferred to Piedmont because they are close and makes more logistical sense.
  • Board Chairman Comments

    • The month ahead will be a the week for telecommuters. Chirman Sparks has ask agencies to coordinate food for those who dispatch 911. He also suggested a session of training for them, with food that would be provided.
  • Director Comments

    • Kevin Jenkins shared that he was pleased to be acknowledged as one of the dispatchers by Chief Ohatchee Police. She dealt with a difficult call made by a young child.
  • Board Member Comments Commentary of Board Members None
  • Commentary on Public Issues (three minutes per) — None
  • Adjournment to Executive Session Unanimously Appropriated