Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Valley City Commission met in Special Session, Friday morning, (Dec 27, 2012) at 8-O’Clock at City Hall. All members were present

First, Commissioners discussed issues with the 9-1-1 System.

Originally the proposed plan was to have the change take effect January 1, 2013.

Earlier this month the Barnes County Commissioners voted 3-2 to develop a Resolution to clear up the issues of control and distribution of funds with the cost ratio.

At the December 17, 2012 Valley City Commission meeting, Commissioners voted unanimously to not move the 9-1-1 dispatch center, equipment from it’s current location, until new 9-1-1 equipment is purchased.,

At that meeting the City Commissioners voted unanimously to postponed any action, indefinitely

Mayor Werkhoven said the motion was appropriate, regarding moving the aging equipment.

Police Chief Fred Thompson also agreed to postponing the move.

At Friday’s City Commission meeting, Commissioner Nielson said the meeting was called to solidify the City Commission’s position on the 9-1-1 system.

She told the Commission that she met with the North Dakota Association of Counties, concerning how the 9-1-1 system is run.

She said the North Dakota Legislature in January will be requested to fund $4 million to start the program.

Nielson said her position is to leave the 9-1-1 system in place at Valley City Police, until new 9-1-1 equipment arrives and then moved.

When moved she and City Commissioner Duane Magnuson agree that the 9-1-1 system be run by Barnes County, including financially.

She also consulted with Stutsman County 9-1-1 Coordinator Jerry Bergquist on how the 9-1-1 system is run at the Jamestown Law Enforcement Dispatch Center.

Magnuson added the move to Barnes County Should occur on July 16, 2013, and funds be included when the Sheriff’s Office budget is discussed.

 

Commissioners Luke, and Pedersen agreed with the proposals.

The City Commission took no official action.