Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Contracts topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commissioners approve central monitoring agreement for courthouse fire/CO alarms
Summary
Banner County approved a three-year monitoring agreement with Piedbarker (central station monitoring) for the courthouse fire/CO systems after clarifying annual cost options ($600–$1,200 depending on package) and key-holder arrangements.
Banner County commissioners approved a central station monitoring agreement with Piedbarker to monitor the courthouse fire and carbon monoxide alarm systems.
Board discussion centered on contract length and price. A staff presenter described the arrangement as a multi-year commitment and noted the vendor offered a base monitoring path and a custom package. One commissioner summarized the uncertainty: the contract language suggested a $600 option and a $600 custom package that could make the annual cost $1,200 depending on configuration. Several members said they expected the likely annual cost to be $1,200 and asked for clarification before the town signs any long-term contract.
The board also clarified operational details: staff named three internal key-holders (Taylor, Holly and Ashley) who would respond to alarms, and commissioners said they expected staff to be paid call-out time when they unlock the building after hours. The motion as presented—authorizing the chair to sign the Piedbarker central station monitoring agreement—passed on roll call.
The contracting decision included no immediate additional policy changes. Commissioners asked staff to confirm which package is being purchased (cellular vs. cellular+custom) and to ensure monitoring and dispatch routines are coordinated with local fire dispatch.
