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Board accepts 911 communications report showing 3,183 calls in April; staff flags cost increase
Summary
The board accepted a director's report noting the 911 communications center handled 3,183 calls for Broadview and Maywood in April and that cost-for-service figures reflected a 6.2% increase; Interim Director Charlotte Powell was praised for managing the center.
The board accepted the communications center's monthly report noting that the 911 center received 3,183 calls for service in April for Broadview and Maywood, compared with 3,392 (the comparison month was not explicitly tied to March or specified in every reference). The secretary reported the figures and the report stated that cost-for-service calculations showed a 6.2% increase.
The chair moved to accept the director's report and members approved the motion on a 4-0 roll call. A staff presenter said seasonal increases are expected as the region moves into spring and summer, and praised interim leadership: "Interim Director Charlotte Powell is doing a phenomenal job," the presenter said.
Board members did not request additional operational changes but accepted a staff recommendation to monitor seasonal trends. The meeting record does not break out causes for the cost increase or provide a per-call cost breakdown; the board asked staff to include further detail in future reports if available.
The board proceeded to old business following acceptance of the report.
