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Nelson supervisors consider ECC on‑call staffing; IT flags microwave antenna replacement and event‑logging budget
Summary
County staff discussed a request for four part‑time dispatchers to reduce overtime; manager John Adkins and county staff agreed on pursuing an on‑call pool rather than adding budgeted part‑time slots. Information systems reported a $292,900 estimate to replace eight microwave antennas and recommended a $12,000 placeholder for an event‑logging solution to improve cyber incident response.
Nelson County supervisors on March 22 reviewed operational proposals for the Emergency Communications Center and information‑technology capital needs.
Emergency Communications Center manager John Adkins presented a request for four part‑time dispatchers to reduce overtime obligations caused by vacancies and coverage needs. Finance Director Linda K. Staton presented estimated costs for the positions: $26,086 per person (including FICA) for a 25‑hour/week role, totaling $104,344 for four hires; two part‑timers would cost…
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