The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved a minor amendment to the county’s site agreement for the emergency communications tower at the Olin Tower site to establish utility services in the county’s name and eliminate an annual payment previously made to Harmony Fire Department.

Scott Niblock presented the amendment, saying the county has installed a new generator and constructed a shelter since the original agreement and the change will help ensure continued operational reliability. "To support these improvements, we're requesting a minor amendment to the agreement to establish new utility services in Ardo County's name," Niblock said.

During the same item, staff provided an update on VIPER simulcast and tower work. County staff said the initial seven sites are expected to be online around mid-November, with an additional site at Sharon School coming later. Staff also said they hope to roll out automated voice dispatch at the same time.

The Olin Tower amendment was approved on the consent agenda; staff will continue coordination with Motorola for the VIPER rollout schedule.