The topic of privatizing Cass County’s 9-1-1 calling center operations will be the subject of two separate meetings tonight (Monday). The Cass County Public Safety Commission is set to take up the matter during their meeting, which begins at 5:30-p.m. in the Supervisor’s Board room at the Courthouse. And, the County E-911 Service Board will discuss the issue during their meeting at 7-p.m., in the same location.

The Cass County Board of Supervisors briefly discussed the possible privatization of 9-1-1 services during their meeting last Wednesday, in Atlantic. Board Chair Mark Wedemeyer said he had been looking into using the services of the Cranston, New Jersey-based iXP Corporation. Since many questions still remain regarding the potential use and cost of the service, and benefit or lack thereof to the County, no action was taken, and several more meetings are planned to discuss the privatization issue.

The Public Safety Board is also expected to discuss and possibly act on the proposed new communications center and location options, which includes the Cambridge Law firm building almost directly across the street from the courthouse, and a report on a tour of the Rutherford building at 2410 East 7th Street, as another possible site for a new comm. center.

Cass County 911 Director Rob Koppert will update the E-911 Service Board on the 911 system upgrade during their meeting tonight, along with information on the radio system upgrade and other matters.

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Members of the Griswold, CAM and Elk Horn-Kimballton Boards of Education are set to hold their separate, regular monthly meetings Monday. The Griswold School Board will gather in the Central Office Board Room at 5:45-p.m., where they will receive updates on various ongoing, completed and future projects. They’ll also act on awarding snow removal bids (if any), and discuss the offering of early retirement incentives.

The CAM School Board will meet in Anita at 6:30-p.m., in the CAM High School Media Center. During their meeting, the Board will receive a presentation by the Anita Public Library, and, discuss and possibly act on: Open enrollment applications; Contracts; a proposed High School curriculum and an increase in the credit card limit. The Board will also review Capital Projects, and enter into a closed session for negotiations.

And, the Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board will meet in the Family and Consumer Science Room at the High School in Elk Horn, beginning at 7-p.m.  The Board is expected to act on a contract with Beth Peppers with regard to Prom. They’re also scheduled to discuss and possibly act on: Activity passes, with regard to employees or other adults; the appointment of a representative to the Audubon, Shelby and Cass County Compensation Boards; bids for the school roof repair; A contract with the Council Bluffs Community School District for a Special Education student, and, approve of students for early graduation.

The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday evening in the City Council’s Chambers at City Hall. During the 5:15-p.m. session, the Board will receive a presentation by DNR Fisheries Biologist Brian Hayes with regard to the Schildberg Recreation Area (SRA) lake #1 fishery development.

The Parks and Rec Board will also discuss the tobacco free policy for Sunnyside Park. During their meeting last month, the Board agreed to draw up an ordinance banning tobacco use in covered picnic shelters, the playground, Skate Park and all courts including the Tennis and basketball courts. The ordinance was set to be sent to the City Attorney for review.

The Board will also hear updates on the SRA campground progress and Kiosk glass replacement. Replacement glass for the the kiosk, which was damaged by vandals, is being donated by Atlantic Glass Co. owners Jericho Schmidt and Terry Keegan. It was installed earlier this month. The Board will also receive updates on the: Sunnyside Tennis Courts; Park Maintenance Building; Boat ramp, and Bike Racks Projects