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BarCo residents’ calls would be dispatched through Cassville center

Discussions are in the preliminary stage for the City of Monett to transfer emergency communications for its Barry County residents over to Barry County’s 911 Center in Cassville.

Monett City Administrator Chris Weiner and Mayor Mike Brownsberger have met with Mike Phillips, director of Barry County E9-1-1, as well as Lawrence County Communications Director Bonnie Witt-Schulte and Jack Schultz, Lawrence County Emergency Services Board member. Phillips has requested the city provide him with plans by June 1…