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Commission OKs no‑cost AT&T bidirectional antenna installation at courthouse to bolster in‑building coverage
Summary
The board unanimously approved a no‑cost agreement with AT&T to install bidirectional antenna equipment at the courthouse to improve cellular coverage, including support for public safety communications.
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a no‑cost agreement on June 5 allowing AT&T to add bidirectional antenna equipment to the Johnson County Courthouse to improve in‑building cellular coverage.
Rick (last name transcribed as "Gisolf"/"Gasoloff" in the meeting) and other facilities staff emphasized the public safety and operational benefits. The county stressed exclusivity for in‑building coverage with AT&T to prioritize first‑responder communications; county staff noted the agreement supports FirstNet usage by emergency management personnel during events such as recent tornado warnings.
Commissioner Myers moved the item; Commissioner Allen Brand seconded. Commissioner Mike Ashcraft had asked during agenda review why the agreement was brought to the commission rather than executed by the county manager; staff said they presented the lease‑style agreement to the board in the interest of transparency because it is long‑term and involves county facilities. The motion passed 6–0.
