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2016-300-Minutes for Meeting June 01,2016 Recorded 6/27/2016I.. 9.1 6 21116 DESCHUTES NANCY BLANKENSHIP,FCOUNTY CLERK DS 4J 7016'344 COMMISSIONERSJOURNAL 06/27/2016 02:04 14 PM IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII III 2014-300 For Recording Stamp Only Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF BUDGET MEETING — 9-1-1 SERVICE DISTRICT DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 Allen Room, Deschutes Services Building Present were Commissioners Anthony DeBone, Alan Unger and Tammy Baney. Also present were Tom Anderson, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; Mike Maier, Jimm Burton and Bruce Barrett, citizen members of the Budget Committee; Wayne Lowry and Loni Burk, Finance; Steve Reinke, 9-1-1 Service District Director; Sara Crosswhite, 9-1-1 Service District Operations Manager; and Nanette Howard, 9-1-1 Service District Administrative Assistant. Meeting minutes were taken by Nanette Howard Chair Bruce Barrett opened the meeting at 3:45 p.m. Director Reinke presented the FY 2017 proposed budget for the Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District. He explained the Strategic Plan, first established by District stakeholders in 2014, set forth clear objectives for the District's operations. Those objectives include having sufficient staff to ensure law enforcement dispatchers act as call takers only when necessary; having two dispatchers devoted to fire on a 24/7 basis; having a supervisor present on a 24/7 basis; having the ability to deploy staff in accordance with activity levels; and achieving OAA (Oregon Accreditation Alliance) accreditation. Minutes of Budget Meeting Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Page 1 of 3 In response to Commissioner DeBone's inquiry, Director Reinke identified the lowest activity level in dispatch occurs after 3:00 a.m., at which time minimum staffing currently decreases to four employees. When all employees are hired to fill vacancies, s1a.ffinB illud1 l rcccivcrs and one law enforcement data channel dispatcher on the floor during hours with peak activity. In response to Mike Maier's inquiry, Director Reinke confirmed incentives are offered to attract applicants. Most recently, outreach efforts have included using social media, but finding qualified applicants continues to be a challenge. Director Reinke outlined ongoing capital projects including the replacement of the existing 9-1-1 and administrative phone systems; the replacement of the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system; and the deployment of a new radio system. The phone system and radio projects will be completed within FY 2017. Mike Maier sought clarification on where the planned facility improvements will be. Director Reinke indicated the improvements are going to be within 9-1-1's existing building along with a radio shop re -model for existing storage space in the back of the facility parking lot. Commissioner Baney commended the efforts of all involved in making the 9-1-1 Service District the organization it is. Those involved have worked hard to build confidence and credibility within the community as evidenced by the overwhelming passage of the 9-1-1 tax measure. COMMISSIONER BANEY MOVED to approve the Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District operating budget of $19,971,481 and set the tax rate at $.3618 per $1,000 of assessed valuation (Fund 705). Motion seconded by Alan Unger, passed unanimously. COMMISSIONER BANEY MOVED to approve the Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District Equipment Reserve budget of $4,598,483 (Fund 710). Motion seconded by Alan Unger, passed unanimously. Being no further discussion, the session ended at 4:20 p.m. Minutes of Budget Meeting Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Page 2 of 3 DATED this ?9-"-) day of 41-A-1-- Deschutes County Board of Commissiders. ATTEST SIGNATURES: Recording Secretary Minutes of Budget Meeting 2016 for the Alan Unger, Chair Tammy Baney, hair Anthony DeBone, Commissioner Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Page 3 of 3 Budget Meetings NA gi c ,6 ®l w L coii' co c sq a IV - ll r vl Mailing Address 0 0 0 c� n° E" D ' 1 H f � 1 N� BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, June 1st. 2016 3:15 - 3:45 PM General Fund(Fund 001-00 and 001-451 Deschutes County 9-1-1 County Service District (Funds 705 and 7101 • Open public meeting and introductions • Budget discussion; Special Requests 14/432 • Public comment • Motions to: 1) Approve Deschutes County 9-1-1 County Service District operating budget of $19,971,481 and set tax rate at $.3618 per $1,000 of assessed valuation (Fund 705) 2) Approve Deschutes County 9-1-1 County Service District Equipment Reserve budget of $4,598,483 (Fund 710) • Motions to be seconded • Budget Committee votes • Close budget meeting 3:45 - 4:45 PM -,„ Program Budget Tall/Pa VP 6 / 222 7 / 274 Continue the Deschutes County budget meeting to Thursday, June 2nd, at 9:00 AM Page 2