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St. Clair County 9‑1‑1 board approves software renewals and a phone‑system integration proposal; later rescinded to be paid from 9‑1‑1 funds
Summary
The county's 9‑1‑1 board approved agenda items including renewal of Southern Software contracts and a $12,901.87 Indigital proposal to integrate central dispatch into a new phone system; commissioners later moved the payment to be covered from 9‑1‑1 funds rather than the general fund.
While convening as the county's emergency communications board on June 23, commissioners approved routine items including the meeting agenda, minutes and a group of Southern Software contract renewals. The board also approved a proposal from Indigital for a one‑time cost of $12,901.87 to integrate central dispatch into a new phone system; the commission later rescinded a separate budget amendment and confirmed the expense will be paid from 9‑1‑1 funds rather than the general fund.
The chair explained some work sessions and certain personnel‑sensitive meetings are not livestreamed, but regular commission and 9‑1‑1 meetings are. Aslan (identified in the agenda as 9‑1‑1 director Aslan Campbell) was present to explain contract items and equipment transfers for dispatch operations. The board also approved disposal and transfer of surplus equipment, including monitors and a shredder, and approved moving usable items to the IT and sheriff's offices.
Actions were taken by voice vote and recorded as carried; the transcript shows motions, seconds and unanimous voice approvals but does not list recorded roll‑call tallies.
Next steps: Procurement and equipment transfers proceed under 9‑1‑1 and county policies; staff will track expenditures against 9‑1‑1 fund balances.
