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South Summit COG adopts 2025 operations budget and five-year capital plan
Summary
The South Summit Council of Governments approved a $2.15 million operations budget for 2025 (a roughly 5% increase) and a $68,620 capital plan that includes radio console payments and a recorder upgrade; both measures passed by roll call during the annual meeting.
The South Summit Council of Governments voted to adopt its 2025 annual operations budget and a five-year capital plan at its annual meeting.
The board approved a $2,150,792.84 operating budget for the South Summit dispatch center, a roughly 5% increase from 2024. "Total personnel is $1,782,513," said Leslie, the dispatch manager, noting that figure covers 15 full‑time dispatchers and a potential complement of part‑time staff. Chair moved the resolution and, after a roll call, "the resolution passes," the meeting record shows.
Leslie summarized key capital items included in the five‑year plan: the ongoing Motorola radio console lease (annual payment $23,700), an Eventide recorder/logger upgrade (recorder total $18,999, with $10,000 shown as a county lease contribution and $13,320 reallocated from previously budgeted radio upgrades), and routine computer replacements ($2,600). The board adopted a 2025 capital projection of $68,620 and approved the five‑year plan by roll call.
The board’s discussion noted revenue sensitivity tied to member municipalities. Leslie said the COG is still waiting to learn whether Coventry will continue dispatching with the COG; the chair said any loss of Coventry would shift a larger share of costs onto major partners such as Green and New Franklin. The council also confirmed its practice of budgeting labor costs conservatively during pending labor negotiations and agreed to revisit negotiated wage changes when contracts are settled.
Votes at a glance: the operations budget and the five‑year capital plan were each moved, seconded, put to roll call and recorded as approved by the board.
The board asked the dispatch board to return in March with options and cost estimates for facility needs and potential capital projects so the full COG can review before committing funding.
