911 Authority Board 2026 08 11

The Tuscola County 911 Authority Board held a meeting on August 11, 2026, focusing primarily on operational and budgetary matters following the recent approval of a millage to support 911 services. The board discussed the timeline for receiving millage funds, which will begin at the end of the next year, and emphasized the importance of prudent spending. Key procurement-related topics included the consideration of encryption projects requiring long-term planning and research, and a discussion about moving administrative phone lines to a new provider, Intrado, with a quoted cost of $3,862. The board acknowledged that while the phone line transition would take several years to recoup costs, it would ultimately result in savings and decided to proceed with the move. Additionally, the board reviewed the cost and utility of a county-wide alert notification system (CodeRED), debating its effectiveness and user-friendliness versus alternatives like social media. They agreed to conduct further research before making a final decision on continuing the alert system, with a decision deadline set for early October. Staffing updates included ongoing training and a recent resignation, with plans to update job postings and applications to attract new candidates. The meeting concluded with no further business and a motion to adjourn.