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Home My WebLink About01-24-2002 Meeting I PUBLIC SAFETY COMMlTIEE COMMlTTEE ROOM - January 24, 2002 1:30 P. M. PRESENT: M. Williams, Chairman, L. Beard, T. Boyles, S. Shepard, members, Commissioners A. Cheek, T. Boyles, R. Colclough, B. Hankerson, G. Kolb, Administrator, V. Flournoy, Staff Attorney, T. Strange, D. Williams, K. Basu, T. Beck, R. Sherman, M. Greene, P. Wasson, B. Bragdon, H. Williams, D. Dlugolenski, F. Russell, R. Acree, C. Scott, N. Morawski, Deputy Clerk of Commission. MEDIA: S. Cooper, S. Eidson, Augusta Chronicle, G. Eskola, Channel 6. 1. Approve the adoption of the Resolution to increase Enhanced 911 charges from the current $1.00 per month to $1.50 per month. Mr. Wasson: This is a resolution that affects only the wireless funds. Currently wireless is paying $1.00 per month for business and residential lines are already paying $1.50. This will equalize the funds and keep in mind that with more wireless coming on line the workload is increasing. Mr. Boyles: So move for approval. Mr. Shepard: Second. I Motion carries unanimously. 2. Presentation/Status update regarding station design and construction of new fire stations for Augusta Fire Department. Chief Scott: All of these fire stations will replace eXlstmg stations that are outdated and in deteriorated conditions. Stations 7 and 19 will relocate to the southern area of Augusta and will increase fire protection. Station I will relocate seven blocks from the existing station. Station 8 will relocate three blocks and station 12 will be two miles from the existing station. Station 15 will replace a station that is presently housed in a mobile home. Joe Gamble of Virgo Gamble Architect firm presents a presentation to the Committee. Mr. Shepard: So move to receive this update as information. Mr. Beard: Second. Motion carries unanimously. I 3. Provide progress report on identifying requirement for a Community Emergency Notification System and discuss procurement and funding plan to implement an affordable, effective, and efficient system throughout Augusta-Richmond County. I Mr. Dlugolenski gives a report to the Committee on the Community Emergency Notification System. This system will provide a greater capability and foresight in reducing the communities risk to future disasters. This system will provide the speed, flexibility, reliability, and affordability to notify hundreds of people every single minute and provide them with the essential and critical elements of information to save lives and protect property. The key to an effective notification system is redundancy. This automated mapping telecommunication notifier system coupled with the Emergency Alert System (BAS) and the manual procedures already in place will ensure that the community is adequately informed and prepared for the next disaster. The anticipated funds that are requested at this time are $50,000 for a four-year contract. However, the EMA is working with the private sector to develop partnerships to offset the total cost for this system. I have talked with the school board about their participation. And There is an initial service fee of $1 0,000. After further discussion, Mr. Boyles: I move we receive this report as information. Mr. Shepard: I would like to have this report returned to our next meeting with a report on the funding. If Mr. Boyles would amend his motion to include that. I Mr. Boyles: I will amend my motion. Mr. Shepard: Second. Motion carries unanimously. 4. Update regarding the construction of the new Animal Control Facility. Dr. Bragdon gives the Committee an update on the construction of the new Animal Control shelter. Mr. Shepard: I move we receive this as information. Mr. Beard: Second. Motion carries unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned. Nancy Morawski I PUBLIC SAFETY AGENDA COMMJTTEE ROOM - January 24, 2002 1:30 P. M. 1. Approve the adoption of the Resolution to increase Enhanced 911 charges from the current $1.00 per month to $1.50 per month. 2. Presentation/Status update regarding station design and construction of new fire stations for Augusta Fire Department 3. Provide progress report on identifying requirement for a Community Emergency Notification System and discuss procurement and funding plan to implement an affordable, effective, and efficient system throughout Augusta-Richmond County. 4. Update regarding the construction of the new Animal Control Facility. - -