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Council votes to split 911 dispatch fees with Bennett County
Summary
After discussion with county commissioners about fees charged by Winner dispatch, the Martin City Council voted to split all 911 dispatch fees with the county. The motion passed 5-1 (Warren Peterson opposed).
The Martin City Council voted May 14 to split 911 dispatch fees with Bennett County following a discussion about charges from Winner dispatch for police, ambulance and fire dispatching.
Council member Gloria Claussen moved to "split all fees with the county," and the motion was seconded by Larry Gauer. The minutes record five council members voting in favor (Gauer, Tyler Nollett, Tootie Moffitt, Gloria Claussen and Randy Kocourek) and one voting against (Warren Peterson); the motion carried. The minutes do not specify a start date or the dollar amount of fees covered; the council tabled procurement or vehicle-sale decisions tied to county arrangements for later meetings where necessary details, appraisals or quotes will be available.
