North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority public meetings in 2023
10 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NCDJPA Board of Directors
The Board approved an agreement for the City of Escondido to become a member agency. Other actions included approving a new employment agreement for the Administrator and authorizing a CAD server upgrade.
- Approved City of Escondido agreement to become a member agency (8-0)
- Approved 3-year employment agreement for Administrator Herren (8-0)
- Approved purchase of new Computer Aided Dispatch server hardware and software (8-0)
- Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 23-06 regarding Conflict of Interest (8-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 23-07 regarding Part-Time Salary & Benefits (8-0)
NCDJPA Board of Chiefs
The Board of Chiefs approved a hardware upgrade for the CAD servers and authorized a contract for budget assessment methodology analysis. They also updated sick leave accrual for part-time staff and elected a supervisor to the Administrator.
- Approved CAD server upgrade contract not to exceed $492,000 (6-0-1)
- Approved Budget Assessment Methodology Analysis contract not to exceed $30,000 (6-0-1)
- Approved part-time sick leave change to one hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours (6-0-1)
- Elected Chief Calderwood as supervisor to the Administrator for a two-year term (6-0-1)
- Adopted May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution No. 23-06 regarding Conflict of Interest (6-0-1)
NCDJPA Board of Directors
The Board approved the FY 2023-2024 budget, which includes authorization for four new dispatcher positions. The Board also approved a final draft Memorandum of Understanding with the NCDJPA Dispatchers Association and accepted UASI grant funds.
- Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget (8-0)
- Approved final draft MOU with NCDJPA Dispatchers Association (8-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 23-01 for FY 2022 UASI Grant Fund Acceptance (6-0)
- Approved February 22, 2023 Meeting Minutes (6-0)
NCDJPA Board of Chiefs
The Board of Chiefs approved the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, including updated pay schedules and the authorization to fill four dispatcher positions. The Board also accepted the FY 2022 UASI Grant Fund allocation and approved previous meeting minutes.
- Approved Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget (7-0-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 23-01 for FY 2022 UASI Grant Fund Acceptance (7-0-1)
- Approved April 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes (7-0-1)
- Authorized filling of four dispatcher positions (7-0-1)
NCDJPA Board of Directors
The Board approved negotiations to bring the City of Escondido into the JPA as a member agency and authorized the purchase of a new hybrid vehicle. Directors also ordered an examination of all future facility occupancy options, including shared space with Oceanside Police.
- Approved purchase of a new hybrid vehicle not to exceed $55,000 to replace 2013 Ford Explorer (5-0)
- Authorized negotiations for City of Escondido to join as a member agency and potential hire of 3 Fire Communication Dispatchers (5-0)
- Directed Administrator to examine all options for future facility occupancy (6-0)
- Approved November 30, 2022 meeting minutes and consent calendar items A-C (5-0)
NCDJPA Board of Chiefs
The Board of Chiefs authorized the recruitment of three Fire Communications Dispatchers to support the potential addition of the City of Escondido as a member agency. The board also approved the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023.
- Approved hiring of three Fire Communications Dispatchers (6-0)
- Approved March 9, 2023 Meeting Minutes (6-0)
NCDJPA Board of Chiefs
The Board of Chiefs authorized two chiefs to negotiate financial details for the City of Escondido to join the agency as a member. The board also approved previous meeting minutes from November 2022 and August 2022.
- Approved November 10, 2022 Board of Chiefs meeting minutes (7-0-1)
- Approved August 3, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes (7-0-1)
- Authorized Chief Calderwood and Chief Parsons to negotiate with the City of Escondido (7-0-1)
NCDJPA Finance Committee
The Finance Committee approved the April 6, 2022 meeting minutes and four resolutions updating authorized signatories for checking and ACH accounts. The committee received updates on CalPERS payments, the VHF Project, and the selection of Davis & Farr LLP for the FY 2021-2022 audit.
- Approved April 6, 2022 Meeting Minutes (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 22-10 for Payroll Checking Account (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 22-11 for ACH Transfers from County of San Diego Account (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 22-12 for System for Award Management (SAM) Deposit Account (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 22-13 for Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Checking Account (3-0)
NCDJPA Board of Directors
The Board accepted a clean audit for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and approved the 2023 meeting calendar. The Board also elected its leadership for the coming year and approved several administrative items via a consent calendar.
- Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved FY2020 UASI Grant Amendment #1 and fund allocation (6-0)
- Approved VHF Equipment and Services Contract Authorization Update (6-0)
- Accepted Annual Financial Report FY 2021-2022 (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Meeting Calendar and suspended 2023 Finance Committee (6-0)
- Elected Ken Munson as Chair and James Ashcraft as Vice-Chair (6-0)
NCDJPA Board of Chiefs
The Board of Chiefs elected new leadership and approved the 2023 meeting calendar. The board also voted to suspend all Finance Committee meetings for 2023, moving financial discussions to the Board of Chiefs meetings.
- Approved August 11, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0-1)
- Suspended Finance Committee for 2023 (7-0-1)
- Elected Chief Barron as Chair, Chief McQuead as Vice Chair, and Chief Calderwood as Supervisor to the Administrator (7-0-0)
- Approved 2023 Meeting Calendar (7-0-1)