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Galesburg/Knox County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (E.T.S.B.) Minutes
TO: Galesburg/Knox County Emergency Telephone Systems (E.T.S.B.) Board Members
FROM: Amanda Jennings, 9-1-1 Coordinator
DATE: April 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Galesburg/Knox E.T.S.B. Meeting Minutes Friday, April 28, 2023
The regular meeting of the Galesburg/ Knox County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (E.T.S.B.) was
held Friday, April 28, 2023 at 9 a.m. in Chief Idle’s Office, Public Safety Building, 150 South Broad Street,
Galesburg, Illinois.
PRESENT: Police Chief Russell Idle- Law Enforcement E.T.S.B. Chairman, Sid Carlson- Member-at-Large,
Richard Springer- G.H.A.S., Fire Chief Randy Hovind, Timothy Robbins- Western Illinois Firefighters
Association (W.I.F.A) Member, Zachary Crowl- Member-at-Large, Amanda Jennings-911 Coordinator,
Cameron Lemaster- Information Systems Technician and Olivia Diaz, Records Clerk
ABSENT: Sheriff Jack Harlan- E.T.S.B Vice Chairman, Nate Clark- Motorola Representative, Jared
Hawkinson- Knox County Board Member, and Robin Davis- Knox County Board Member
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Idle. Board Member Richard Springer motioned to
approve the minutes of the February 16th, 2023 meeting. Board Member Chief Hovind gave a second
motion.
Minutes approved.
APPROVE:
FINANCIAL REPORT: The current fund balance is $3,496,798.44
Liabilities:
Month Bills Total
February $14,093.44
March $9,424.85
Member Sid Carlson motioned to approve the financial report. Member Zach Crowl seconded.
Approved.
REPORTS:
AMANDA JENNINGS- Galesburg/Knox County 9-1-1 Coordinator
Month 911 &
Admin Total
911 Calls Cell Landline VOIP Abandoned
February 8,728 1,737 1,326 215 191 190
March 10,227 2,001 1,626 186 185 204
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Amanda reported that there was a low call volume for February however, it’s gearing up to be a busy
April. There have been several days with 200+ calls. There is a statewide ESInet delay due to
CenturyLink/Lumen/Brightspeed. Telecommunications week was celebrated April 9th-15th with games,
goodies, and a banquet. Amanda shared the following staffing update:
-Two trainees are 3 weeks into Call Taker Training. Approximately 10 weeks left.
-One trainee is 6 weeks into Classroom Training with 4 weeks remaining.
Dispatch will send two to attend MABAS training May 1st and Amanda will attend NENA CMCP (Center
Manager Certification Program) course at the end of May.
NATE CLARK- Motorola
Absent
Cameron informed that ISPERN and the Public Works base stations were replaced last week.
RANDY HOVIND- Galesburg Fire Department
Chief Hovind reported that 4 finished training academy and will be on shift in early May. The
process has begun to start replacing one of the engines. Hovind also shared that the first active
shooter drill meeting was held last week.
TIM ROBBINS- WIFA
No Report
JARED HAWKINSON- Knox County Board
Absent
RICHARD SPRINGER- G.H.A.S.
Richard shared some of their call outs recently. They were called to assist with the shooting in
Macomb where they transported patients to other hospitals. They also assisted after the
tornado in Lewiston. Richard connected with London Mills director and moving forward London
Mills will connect with Knox County dispatch directly to avoid confusion and loss of information.
SID CARLSON-Member-at-Large
Sid reported that all is well and they are on pace for another record year for call volume.
RUSSELL IDLE- Board Chairman & Police Chief
Chief Idle reported that 6 officers will be graduating the academy and begin their 16-week field
training at the start of May. They will be ready by the beginning of August for independent
work. Chief Idle is working with Nate on transitioning to Starcom in the future. He informed that
the one-year anniversary of Deputy Weist’s murder is tomorrow (April 29) and advised of events
going on in his honor.
JACK HARLAN- Board Vice Chairman & Sheriff
Absent
ZACHARY CROWL-Member-at-Large
Zachary reminded the board that Teacher Appreciation week is coming up on May 8th-12th.
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OLD BUSINESS
Amanda shared that we are moving forward with the backup dispatch facility. There was
additional discussion around the project.
NEW BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
Richard Springer moved to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Board Member Carlson at 10:30
a.m. All approved adjournment.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Galesburg Public Safety
Building, 150 South Broad Street, Galesburg, Illinois.
cc: Kelli Bennewitz, City Clerk
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