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EMA director reports grants for drone and monitors; council approves advertising and a job title change
Summary
EMA Director Terry Jackson said the office received a $12,900 foundation grant for a drone and $1,000 from Duke Energy for monitors; council approved advertising a $13,900 appropriation. The council also approved a job title change from 'administrative assistant' to 'deputy director' and discussed certification requirements.
Terry Jackson, identified in the agenda as EMA director, reported two grants: $12,900 earmarked for a drone and $1,000 from Duke Energy for monitors to support the Emergency Operations Center. "The $12,900 was earmarked for a drone for emergency management, and 1000 dollars was for monitors," Jackson said and asked the council to advertise an additional appropriation of $13,900 to accept and expend the grant funds; the council moved and approved advertising.
Separately, the council reviewed a proposed job title change for an EMA administrative position from 'administrative assistant' to 'deputy director.' Council members asked about the timing and number of state‑required trainings for the position; Jackson said the qualifications mirror current requirements (state‑required online trainings) and that staff must complete trainings to remain eligible for salary reimbursement through a grant program. The council approved the job description/name change by voice vote.
