Board approves purchase of new CAD system for E-911

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night approved the purchase of a new Computer Aided Dispatch System for Gordon County E-911.

According to Gordon County Administrator John King, the fiveyear agreement with Spillman Technologies will replace the exist- ing system. The county will begin coordination with Spillman for the equipment and software installation, data transfer and training for all 911 operators during an initial start of work meeting.

“This is a contract to provide software and purchase third party hardware with Spillman Technologies to replace our current CAD system,” said Gordon County Attorney Jim Ledbetter. “The package total is $298,292 and includes $96,000 in hardware, $112,800 in professional services, $44,700 in third-party hardware and we’ve also purchased an extended maintenance plan for $43,892. That price is going to be spread out over the term of the contract in a leasepurchase.”

King gave the Board an update on major projects.

A preconstruction conference for the renovation of the Gordon County Government Plaza Building was recently held by Momon Construction and was attended by their subcontractors, Gordon County officials and staff. Construction material and equipment have been ordered. A pedestrian ramp is currently being installed by contractors at the front entrance of the building and interior spaces are being readied for the framing of additional interior office space.

An agreement to purchase three new fire trucks is under review by county staff. The agreement is expected to be presented to the Board of Commissioners at the Aug. 2, 2016 meeting. The procurement will be paid entirely through the 2012 voter-approved Special Local Option Sales Tax revenue.

Design documents have been completed for the Ranger Fire Station and applications have been received to fill three firefighter positions at Gordon County Fire and Rescue. The advertisement period is now closed and applications are under review.

The Board then approved a budget amendment in the amount of $50,000 for the Appalachian Regional Trails Master Plan Grant and county match.

The Board also held a public hearing for a rezoning request at 132 Swan Drive in Resaca to rezone the property from A-1 to R-1 for the purpose of subdividing the approximate 3.17 acre property to add a residence. The Board approved the request.

The next meeting of the Gordon County Board of Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Gordon County Administration Building located at 101 North Wall Street in Calhoun.