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Commissioners approve FirstNet coverage for sheriff phones and $3,950 interim-administrator contract; consent calendar, agenda pass
Summary
The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners approved adding FirstNet service to county-issued phones for the sheriff and undersheriff and contracted a recruiting firm for a $3,950 interim administrator search; the agenda (removing a closed session) and consent calendar also passed.
The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine and contractual items during its meeting, including adding FirstNet cellular coverage for the sheriff and undersheriff and a $3,950 contract to locate an interim administrator.
On the sheriff's request, commissioners approved adding FirstNet (an AT&T public-safety partner) as a secondary cellular provider on county-issued phones for the sheriff and undersheriff to improve coverage outside the county. The county's presenter said the service would piggyback on a State of Michigan contract and that monthly service would range about $35 to $45 per line; the phones will retain Verizon service and use FirstNet where Verizon coverage is weak. Commissioners voted by roll call with all recorded votes in favor; the motion passed.
The board approved a $3,950 contract with a recruiting firm to begin work finding an interim administrator until a permanent hire can be made. The motion passed on roll call; commissioners indicated the contract would allow a vice chair or authorized signatory to execute the agreement.
Earlier on the agenda, commissioners removed a planned closed session because the county attorney could not be present and approved the amended agenda. The consent calendar of routine items also passed; that motion was recorded as made by Commissioner Bailey and seconded by Commissioner Saabshi. Those procedural items passed by voice vote.
No further contract details or long-term budget commitments were reported at the meeting; staff indicated the IT director may execute the FirstNet contract electronically under existing policy.
