Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting and the Budget and Finance meeting from March 24th were reviewed. Director Guinn moved the minutes for March 24th be adopted. Director Lyscio seconded the motion. The motion was adopted. Vote: 4 – 0.

Public Comment and Correspondence

Public Comment and Correspondence – There was no public comment or correspondence.

Treasurer Guinn presented the financial report for April.The check for March sales tax has not been received. The checkbook balance before payment of bills is $120,175.29. The bills submitted for approval less Midwestern Telephone is $30,773.68. Bills from Midwestern Telephone total $113.10. Total of all bills is $30,886.78. After payment of all bills, the checkbook balance will be $89,288.51.Accounts receivable balance is $8,492.96 which includes a refunded amount yet to be received from the IRS in the amount of $929.74 for a tax decrease with Form 941 regarding private contractors. Receipt of all AR will bring the final checkbook balance to $97,781.47.Treasurer Guinn motioned for payment of all the bills. Director Smith seconded the motion. The motion was adopted. Vote: 4 – 0.

Commmittee Reports

Finance and Budget

There was not a meeting and nothing to report.

Technical Services

There was not a meeting and nothing to report.

Building and Grounds

There was not a meeting and nothing to report.

Personnel and Policy

Meeting scheduled for April 9th for review of Director Applicant resumes and policy changes.Minutes from Personnel and Policy Meeting 040908.On Wednesday, April 9, 2008 the P/P Committee met at the County 9-1-1 Center, 13870 Dispatch Lane, in public session at 6:00 p.m.Attending were: - Board Chairman Stephens, Director Dan Stanley, Director Guinn, Director Smith, Director Lyscio, Director Rowland, and Director Stanley (via conference call). Also in attendance was Interim Executive Director Rich Nordell.The meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Stephens at 6:02 P.M.Unfinished business: None. New Business: Interim Executive Director Nordell discussed two policy changes. Once dealing with changes to the way holiday hours are distributed and the second was a complete re-write of the current maternity leave policy.Director Smith wanted the wording changed to more accurately reflect where the sick hours would come from for the parental leave policy change.Motion to accept proposed policy changes with amendments was made by Director Smith and second by Director Guinn.Vote was all in favor of recommending the aforementioned policy changes to the Jasper County Emergency Services Board.6:34 Board briefly discussed next board meeting date and set it for May 13th at 6pm.6:35 Chairman Stephens discussed possible dates for the tree dedication with the family of Jerry Gilbert..At 6:37 p.m. Director Smith motioned to go into the closed portion of the meeting for personnel related issues, pursuant to Mo. Statute Section 610.021(3)(13). Director Guinn seconded the motion. Vote: Rowland - In Favor Smith - In Favor Lyscio - In Favor Guinn - In Favor Stanley - In Favor Stephens - In Favor

6:37 Interim Executive Director Nordell left the session.6:54 Director Guinn motioned and was second by Director Rowland to recommend to the Jasper County Emergency Services Board that Interim Executive Director Nordell be appointed to the position of Executive Director.

Vote: Rowland - In Favor Smith - In Favor Lyscio - In Favor Guinn - In Favor Stanley - In Favor (phone vote) Stephens - In Favor

At 6:56 p.m. Director Roland motioned and was second by Director Guinn to move out of closed session.Vote: Rowland - In Favor Smith - In Favor

Lyscio - In Favor Guinn - In Favor Stanley - In Favor Stephens - In Favor

Interim Executive Director Nordell was invited back into the session.Board set a Special Board session for Friday April 11th at 12:00. Director Guinn moved the meeting be adjourned. Director Smith seconded. Vote: 6 – 0.Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

Public Relations

There was not a meeting and nothing to report.

Executive Director's Report

Interim Executive Director Nordell advised Board members that applicant William Cade had withdrawn his resume from the list for Executive Director.There was a brief discussion over National Telecommunicator’s Week and what should be done to honor the employees of Jasco. Interim Executive Director Nordell stated that a letter had been received from Applied Power Systems indicating that the back-up UPS system for the building is coming out of the maintenance contract effective June 9th. The cost for complete maintenance coverage is $4000.00 for a year of 24/7 service. Applied Power Systems also stated the entire system would need to be replaced within a couple of years with an estimated cost of $15,000-$18,000.00 to be expected. Board member discussed the need to obtain exact pricing on the replacement of the UPS system and the possibility of including the cost in the equipment upgrade lease from Southwest Missouri Bank.Board members were updated with information that the Radio grant that Jasco had applied for to assist with repeater replacement had been declined.Interim Executive Director Nordell reported building maintenance items that had recently been replaced. The central vacuuming system needed a head and hose replacement at the cost of $495.00. The hot water heater in the communications room kitchen was also replaced for $450.00.There was a discussion over the lobbyist meeting in Jefferson City where Board members and Interim Executive Director Nordell were able to meet with 9 legislators regarding the Jasper County Emergency Services and City of Joplin issues with 911 calls and a brief account of the meeting held at the City of Joplin with AT&T representatives where all agencies were in agreement that the 911 rollover will continue between the two PSAP’s after Joplin takes back their cell phone calls. Equipment is scheduled to be installed at Joplin on May 12th with initial calls anticipated on May 15th.Discussion was continued over obtaining a total of anticipated expenses for the major purchases that would be included on the equipment upgrade lease with Southwest Missouri Bank.Interim Executive Director Nordell presented figures for the purchase of a variety of riding lawnmowers, including Husqvarna, John Deere, Cub Cadet, and Kubota. Anderson Car and Tractor had provided a quote of $6200.00 for a Kubota tractor that was listed for $8500. Director Guinn motioned to allow the purchase price for the riding lawnmower to be comparable with the Kubota. Director Lyscio seconded the motion. The motion was adopted. Vote: 4 – 0. There was also mentioning of the Money Market Paperwork still requiring all of the Board members signatures and the creation of a signature card for Director Lyscio.Interim Executive Director Nordell advised he had received the final quote of $85,000.00 for radio equipment replacement from Southwest Communications. The price included touch screen monitors for $7,300.00 that Jasper County Emergency Services already has in place, suggesting a possibility of a lower amount near $77,700.00. It was also mentioned that Cherokee County has the same radio system installed and they are interested in interoperability between PSAP’s and that Vernon County has received the same quote for the new centralized facility they are building. Board members did state that the radio equipment replacement needed to be put out for bid before a final decision could be made.Quotes were also received from Century-Tel for their ANI/ALI product Sentinel in the amount of $245,000.00 that includes replacement of the TDD and ANI/ALI program; while also being VOIP and IP capable and has a wireless network that will allow for the system to be utilized on the mobile command vehicle. A final quote has not been received from AT&T for their Viper product. There was a mutual agreement to visit other sites that are already using the systems for a comparison of the products. Interim Executive Director Nordell suggested that the radio equipment replacement be completed first then proceeding on with the ANI/ALI replacement.

Unfinished Business

Minutes from Board meeting on 041108.Chairman Stephens called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. at the Board office, 13870 Dispatch Lane, Carthage, MO as per public notice. Present in addition to the Chairman were members Harry Guinn, Dan Stanley, Bill Lyscio, Butch Rowland, and Lee Smith. Also present were Interim Executive Director Rich Nordell and Administrative Services Manager Tiffany Sparks. Public attendees included Donna Nordell and Dustin Shipman with the Joplin Globe.Public Comment and Correspondence – There was no public comment or correspondence.Committee Reports.Finance and Budget – There was not a meeting and nothing to report.Technical Services - There was not a meeting and nothing to report.Building and Grounds – There was not a meeting and nothing to report.Personnel and Policy – Interim Executive Director Richard Nordell presented members with updated policies regarding Parenting and Holiday Leave.Director Lyscio moved to accept the amended policies. Director Smith seconded the motion. The motion was adopted. Vote: 5 – 0 with Director Stanley abstaining. KOAM representative arrived at 12:03 p.m.There was a brief discussion about the Executive Director nomination. Co-Chairman Rowland representing the Personnel and Policy Committee made the recommendation that Interim Executive Director Richard Nordell be hired for the position of Executive Director.Unfinished Business.Director Rowland moved to hire Interim Executive Director Richard Nordell for the permanent position of Executive Director. Director Guinn seconded the motion. The motion was adopted. Vote: 6 – 0.New Business.None.Director Guinn motioned to adjourn the meeting. Director Smith seconded the motion. Vote: 6 – 0. The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

New Business

There was a brief discussion over an employee’s health issues.

Director Guinn motioned to adjourn the meeting. Director Smith seconded the motion. Vote: 4 – 0.The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.