Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance

    Chair called workshop to order at 4 p.m. Chair led into Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation

CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

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    Chair read aloud the above statement. 

General Business

1.       Discussion and direction regarding the Construction of the Emergency Operations Center

  Dixon presented above item 

  Ms. Whaley appeared before Board.

  Mr. Sampson appeared and went through the construction of the emergency operations center.

  NeSmith asked if this would grow with all the technology changes. Wants this to be built for the future. 

  Whaley appeared before the Board.

 Dixon stated did not think enough about IT. Need to consider

  Simpkins asked if have space for I.T.

  Dixon stated there is a room dedicated to them already.

  Chair stated consider space for dispatch as well.

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned workshop at 4:26 p.m.