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Commissioner Jacobs asked that significant anomalies for particular days or particular <br /> locations be identified in the break down. He also asked for information about the leases on the <br /> SWCC. <br /> Chair Foushee asked about the E911 Contingency Plan and for an explanation of <br /> Attachment 6. Donna Coffey distributed a revised sheet. <br /> Emergency Services Director Frank Montes de Oca said that E911 is the side that the <br /> State funds from surcharges on cell phone bills. There are three positions that are funded <br /> through that— E911 Database Manager, E911 Cellular Phone Coordinator, and the GIS <br /> Mapper. The other side of Communications includes the Telecommunicators. The State has <br /> been suggesting that the E911 funds might be used elsewhere. The staff has been putting <br /> together a contingency plan on what would happen if this occurs. He reviewed the options: <br /> First Option <br /> Will be written as a contract for services, which is acceptable by the State for use of <br /> E911 funds. This contract will hopefully cover all three of the salaries, although the term <br /> "salary" cannot be used. Current indications from all available sources in the State lead ES staff <br /> to believe all salaries will be covered 100%, but may be reduced to between 50 to 75%. <br /> Second Option <br /> Would be to review other support/administrative staff to reallocate and/or combine <br /> duties. This may include reassigning personnel to undertake vacant positions within <br /> Communications support allowing those funds to be reallocated for E911 support shortfalls. <br /> Third Option <br /> Will use vacant positions within other sections of the Emergency Services department to <br /> cover what the State will not cover. Those positions may include an EMT and a vacant deputy <br /> director position. While this option is not preferable due to the significant need of support within <br /> EMS, the situation may dictate this option to maintain adequate coverage within <br /> E911/Communications. <br /> In summary, Emergency Services intends to realign job tasks within the <br /> department and/or identify replacement funding to retain existing E911 system support <br /> personnel. <br /> Chair Foushee asked if the staff had been informed of this and Colonel Montes de Oca <br /> said yes, and they are having a hard time with it for now. <br /> Chair Foushee said that she spoke with Senator Kinnaird about Senate Bill 521 and <br /> diversification of use of 911 funds. She said that Senator Kinnaird said that this is still in limbo <br /> and it is in committee. <br /> Adjournment <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger <br /> to adjourn the meeting at 9:19 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Valerie Foushee, Chair <br /> Donna S. Baker, CMC <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />