Casa Grande, AZ

Attendees: Phil Lense, Jeff Harris, Phil Cook, Larry Sayers, Harold Pierson, Joe Jakoby

Members not present: Bob Dieterle, Dan Wills, Milan Dobras, Mark Openshaw, Kevin Rogers

Chair report: Chairman Larry Sayers called the meeting to order at 10:08. A quorum was present for voting purposes.

Larry Sayers motioned that the minutes from the March ARRC meeting be approved, Phil Cook second the motion. The motion carried.

Vice Chair Report: Harold Pierson (no report)

Secretary Report: Phil Cook (no report)

Application Review Committee Report: Joe Jakoby reported that 1 application was received from the Maricopa County on 4/28/05.

VHF/UHF/800 MHz Frequency Reassignment Committee Report: Harold asked if and when would Mesa have any frequencies that would be available? Jeff Harris said that Mesa is waiting until their system has been fully accepted.

Regional/Interregional Interoperability Coordination Committee Report: Mark Openshaw – no report

800 MHz rebanding Committee Report: Jeff Harris said that the County has a meeting setup with RCC on 5/10/05 1400 to investigate the possibility of having a third party coordinate the rebanding effort.

Old Business: Larry Sayers will update the ARRC on any response from the FCC regarding our ARRC plan. Larry reported the Keystone repeater is online but is not monitored at this time.

Discussion followed on modifying the interoperability repeaters at fixed locations. Larry motioned that Region 3 allow fixed repeater locations with conditions. ARRC will designate who monitors the interoperability channels. Repeaters will be disabled until needed. Jeff second the motion and the motion carried.

New Business: Larry ran a power point presentation called 800 MHz Rebanding hints and kinks.

Joe Webstor asked the ARRC if we have a response to the FCC public notice.

The FCC sent a letter asking for input regarding spectrum needs of emergency response providers. The ARRC drafted a letter with comments that was sent by the deadline of 4/28/05. The ARRC members present unanimously approved the comments.

Larry motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:43 pm. Phil Cook second the motion. Next meeting in June with the APCO meeting.