LAWRENCE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
May 29, 2025 - Special Meeting Minutes
LCES911, 1533 Missouri Drive, Training Room, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:04 pm by Chairman Kris Bowling.
Roll Call: Members present: Kris Bowling, Jack Schulz, Donna Pritchard and Joey Skaggs
Bonnie Witt-Schulte, Executive Director, Karen Brown, ADSS, Sarah Mareth, Operations Manager and Patti McBride, Secretary
Members absent: Brian Cook, Nathan Bowen and Chad Garoutte
Confirm quorum present: Yes.
Introductions:
Everyone present introduced themselves to the group.
Approve Agenda:
On motion made by Donna Pritchard and seconded by Joey Skaggs, the Agenda was unanimously approved.
City of Aurora – Dispatching Services Letter dated April 18, 2025:
The City of Aurora would like to have the MULES entry, follow-up, and validation centralized by the 911 Dispatch.
The City of Aurora is working on a digital drop box which might be able to share their information with the 911 Dispatch.
911 Dispatch currently enters information for the City of Aurora in emergencies and after hours.
The Lawrence County Commissioners at one point offered to provide MULES entry services.
The Aurora Fire Chief was concerned whether once they switch to an Ops channel if they are being monitored (for emergency purposes).
Bonnie assured him that the dispatchers are still monitoring the channel.
Adjournment: On motion made by Joey Skaggs and seconded by Donna Pritchard, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:26 pm.
APPROVED:
Patti McBride, Secretary
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