Budget Approved by 911 Board

HUNTINGDON (June 18) — Directors of the Carroll County Emergency Communications District (911 Board) - approved the 2024-25 fiscal year budget during its June 18 meeting.

The budget includes a four-percent pay increase for the district’s two employees, Kristy Meggs, moving her to $67,440 as director, and Amanda Pate to approximately $37,200 as administrative assistant.

The Board approved a longevity pay allowances of $100 each for each year over three and capping at 20 years.

The total revenue is estimated at $568,344 for the operations of 911 in the county. From that revenue, the District maintains mapping of structures, maintains the dispatch equipment, and provides training for dispatchers.

The budget includes $2,500,000 as the first-year estimate toward the cost of a new 911 headquarters, to be constructed on Dillahunty Lane, Huntingdon. The total cost is estimated at $2.875 million for construction.

The Board plans to explore ways to incentivize emergency dispatchers, who perform very stressful jobs. Dispatching is an occupation that is difficult to attract new hires.