APCO/NENA General Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2003
NENA President Sheila Blevins called the meeting to order at 1005 and self-introductions were made.
Barb Jaeger made a motion to accept the minutes of the last general meeting as published on the APCO/NENA website. The motion was seconded by Tami deRuiter and was passed.
Jean Maiocco provided the treasure report for APCO and NENA since the NENA treasure was not in attendance.
Susan MacFarlane provided an update on the activities of the Executive Council. The Executive Board of APCO asked for a vote by all Executive Council members within 30 days on a recommendation of the Washington DC office Task Force. The Task Force did extensive research and recommended to lease space in DC and contract with Bob Gurss to provide legal and regulatory services to APCO on a full time basis. Bob Gurss has been providing these same services for APCO for the last seven years through his law firm. All expenditures associated with the office are under the $320,000 budget approved by the Executive Council at the mid-year meeting in Las Vegas. Ms. MacFarlane noted that she fully supported the measure and the Arizona Chapter submitted an affirmative vote to the Executive Board.
Frequency Coordinator Sam Bass provided an update of activities.
Scott Tillman provided an update. The next PSCC is being held on June 24th at Arizona Post and the next 700 MHz meeting is on July 11th in Sedona. There will be Town Hall meetings as well as web base interviews regarding interoperability.
APCO President Karen Allen stated there is a need for ideas for the newsletter. She also mentioned that the National APCO conference is in IN this year from August 10-14. APCO is also sponsoring a Homeland Security Symposium on July 18th. Any information regarding the events can be found on the APCO website.
Ms Allen also made a suggestion to hold quarterly meetings instead of bi-monthly and asked for members to vote at the AZ APCO/NENA web page. Pat Joy suggested that there were enough people at the meeting to vote now instead of doing it on the web page and Anita Velasco made a motion to hold quarterly meetings. Karl Hartmetz seconded the motion and the motion carried. Quarterly meetings will begin in September.
Mark Shroeder stated there was a need to incorporated technical training and that it is not difficult to find. Carol Campbell volunteered to coordinate speakers for upcoming meetings.
Barb Jaeger will contact Prescott regarding the annual picnic in Prescott.
There was discussion regarding 800 MHz interference.
Barb Jaeger addressed the updated numbers from NASNA NENA on NORAD and the updated list was distributed to all PSAP Managers in the state. She also advised that Lt. Commander Wads will be at our next meeting to address the policy regarding aircraft problems.
Ms. Jaeger also discussed the scholarships that AZ NENA is sponsoring for members to take the Emergency Number Professional (ENP) test in October. Qualifications for the scholarship are outlined on the AZ APCO/NENA website and she encouraged anyone who is interested to apply. NENA will provide 10 scholarships.
Sequent provided a demo of their video product available for public safety vehicles.
GENERAL MEETING
MAY 16, 2003
Income:
Membership Dues $ 79.50
Training Seminars $ 700.00
Total $ 779.50
Expenses:
700 MHz $ 673.64
Institute Disabilities $ 1146.00 (TDD training material)
Natl TCO Week $ 271.19 (Mailing of gift bags)
Website $ 63.90
Membership Applications $ 1700.00
Total $ 3854.73
Checking Account Balance 03-21-03 $55,290.93
Savings Account Balance 03-21-03 $2,041.59