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Communications director seeks FirstNet participation; county awaits FEMA decision on storm‑siren funds
Summary
Communications Director Tim Myker asked permission to attend a fully funded AT&T FirstNet cohort trip and reported state/FEMA review of the county's storm‑siren grant with positive signs but no guarantees; he said the program reimburses him personally for expenses.
Tim Myker, the county communications director, asked commissioners for permission to participate in an AT&T FirstNet cohort visit to Boulder, Colorado, saying the trip would be paid for by the program and that he would be reimbursed personally for any out‑of‑pocket expenses.
"They pay for everything and anything, they reimburse me personally," Myker said, explaining that FirstNet is a program that gives first responders priority use on AT&T’s network during emergencies. Commissioners had no objection to his participation and discussed travel logistics.
Myker also updated the commission on storm‑siren grant activity, saying the state (KDIL) has submitted information to FEMA and that the county appears to be in consideration for awards though "no guarantees" were yet in place. He told commissioners that FEMA has been awarding projects and that the timing could align with ARPA spending constraints.
Commissioners asked staff to continue coordinating with KDIL and to track timing so any awarded funds can be integrated into the county’s ARPA plan and capital timeline.
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