Fulton County approves $230,699.51 state grant for 911 systems and hires per‑diem dispatcher

Fulton County commissioners voted unanimously to accept a State Interconnectivity Grant totaling $230,699.51 to support county and regional 911 infrastructure and approved the hire of a per‑diem 911 dispatcher.

EMA/911 Director Brian Barton reviewed the grant provisions during the Dec. 30 meeting. The grant award is designated for multiple projects: SouthCentral Mountain CAD maintenance; SouthCentral Mountain CHE maintenance; SouthCentral Mountain ESInet maintenance; Fulton NG911 GIS maintenance; a SouthCentral Mountain battery upgrade; and Fulton ILEC maintenance. Commissioner Steven L. Wible moved to approve and execute the grant agreement; the motion carried "All in favor."

Separately, Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved to hire Troy Wagaman as a per‑diem 911 dispatcher, pending receipt of clearances; the board approved the hire unanimously. A brief Salary Board meeting earlier in the session set the salary for the new dispatcher.

Next steps include executing the grant paperwork and proceeding with onboarding steps for the new dispatcher once required background checks and clearances are completed.