CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Olson called the meeting to order at 7:33 AM

ROLL CALL

Board members present:

Chairman Olson, Bowman, Hanson, Leoni, Pettit, Riddle, Russell, Rosemier, and Suppeland.

Board members absent:

            Feithen

Guests Present:

Brent Tillman, DeKalb Police Department; Jim Feyerherm, Starved Rock Communications;

Also Present: Christine Johnson, DeKalb County Treasurer; Charles Kross, Coordinator

AGENDA

The Chairman asked for any amendments to the agenda. A motion to approve the agenda was made by Russell and seconded by Rosemier.  There was no discussion.  The motion passed. 

MINUTES

A motion to approve the minutes of the January 2004 meeting was made by Suppeland and seconded by Russell.  The motion passed. 

OLD BUSINESS:

      Treasurer’s Report:

Treasurer Johnson reported that last month she moved $40,000 from checking to the money market account.  

A motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report was made by Russell, and seconded by Riddle.

There was no discussion. The motion passed unanimously.

        Bills Not Previously Approved:   None

        Bills:

               Verizon                                                                                                        304.64

               Verizon                                                                                                   15,048.09

Verizon                                                                                                         227.67     

Verizon                                                                                                         227.67

Verizon                                                                                                         225.13

Verizon                                                                                                         114.73

Verizon                                                                                                           48.04

Verizon                                                                                                           35.31

Verizon – Maintenance agreement                                                     24,043.56

              Deluxe Business Checks – Office                                                             120.28       

City of DeKalb – reimbursement – out of DeKalb Split                          108.19          

               Starved Rock Communications – Pagers for Malta                            1,200.00

               Starved Rock Communications – Fire Maintenance                           7,453.27

DeKalb Co. Housing Authority – tower rent                                              200.00

ATT                                                                                                                  25.46

Office Max                                                                                                       21.98

Language Line                                                                                              325.70

PowerPhone                                                                                                 289.00

NiComm LLC – Sycamore Pagers                                                         1,200.00

                                                 Total                                                      $51,218.72                                    

A motion to pay the bills was made by Rosemier   and seconded by Riddle.    A roll call vote was taken:  Bowman  Y  Hanson Y   Leoni  Y    Pettit  Y   Riddle  Y   Rosemier  Y  Russell  Y  Suppeland  Y  Olson Y.   The motion passed.

      Keslinger Road Tower Site

Jim Feyerherm reported on the various potential tower sites. 

1.    The former Bell Telephone Tower on South Seventh Street in DeKalb is pending a sale, and needs a new paint job, which would be prohibitive for the Board to pay for.  As far as renting it, Feyerherm said he couldn’t determine whom to contact regarding it.  Brent Tillman said that he knew a person whom had just dealt on a Bell tower, and would put Feyerherm in touch with him.

2.    Route 23 south of Keslinger Road – This tower is also in the process of being sold. The current owners have not responded to Feyerherm. 

3.    Tower Road south of Perry Road - Feyerherm believes this tower is located too far south and would have trouble reaching the Kirkland and Genoa tower.

4.    The new DeKalb County Sheriff's Police tower in Sycamore  - This tower will be 300’ tall and is expected to be installed this spring.  The height is good and there wouldn’t be any rental costs.

5.    NIU radio tower – NIU has not responded.

6.    Keslinger Road tower – It is of good height, centrally located in the county, but the costs seem excessive.

Feyerherm said that although he is concerned about the immediate problems with the Fire radio, it might be more fiscally responsible to wait until the DeKalb County Sheriff's Police tower is built.  Suppeland agreed that it would be better to wait, than pay the high fees for the Keslinger Road site.  Bowman suggested that the sites be ranked to help the Board determine which are the most feasible.  Feyerherm said he could do that.  Olson appointed  Pettit and Brent Tillman to a committee, to work with Feyerherm and report back at the next Board meeting.

      Other Radio Sites

1.     Genoa water tower – Feyerherm said that the work should begin on the week of February 14^th.  They will be installing the 4’ dish, replacing the 2’ dish.

2.    Sycamore  tower – Replacing the 2’ dish with the 4’ dish has been put on hold until the DeKalb County Sheriff's Police erects their new tower.

Feyerherm reported that we do not have any spare power amplifiers.  They are original equipment and could go any time.  He said they are currently on sale until the end of May, and could get the 7 we would need for replacement for $2200, a significant savings.

A motion was made by Bowman to authorize the purchase of seven power amplifiers for $2200.   Riddle seconded.  There was no further discussion.  The motion passed unanimously.

There was a discussion regarding the printers in the local Fire Departments. Since all of the Departments are dispatched and in radio contact with a PSAP, the question of need came up.  Since the printers also require a dedicated telephone line, the monthly costs are high.  Russell and Riddle said they would bring it up at the next DeKalb County Fireman’s Association and get the opinions of the users.  

NEW BUSINESS

      Participating Agency Requests -

Sycamore Fire Department requested authorization to purchase  $3600 for communications. 

A motion was made by Russell to authorize the purchase.  Suppeland seconded.  There was no further discussion.   The motion passed unanimously.

      PSAP Administrators' Report – No report.

      Persons to be Heard from the Floor – No one

      Coordinator’s Report –

Kross distributed the annual 911 call statistics for the PSAPs

ADJOURNMENT

Suppeland moved to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Rosemier.  The motion passed.   The meeting adjourned at 8:26  A.M. 

Respectfully submitted,

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Charles Kross, Coordinator