APCO/NENA General Meeting Minutes

December 9 2005

 

 

APCO/NENA meeting

PCSD 1750 W Benson HWY
 

Board Members Present:

Pat Joy

Scott Tillman

Sheila Blevins

Trudy Cory

Jesse Cooper

 

Meeting called to order by Scott Tillman @1015

 

Rick Hughes deployed to Louisiana, sends his greetings. Enclosed letter was read to the membership.

 

Introductions

 

Table the motion to approve minutes of last minutes.

 

APCO treasurer Report:  Checking Account Balance,  Savings Balance

Training Balance  Total 57238.22  main activity, reimbursement for travel to Denver National as well as replacement of APCO Secretary laptop.

Report enclosed.

 

NENA treasurer will pass along hardcopy to place in minutes.

 

Executive Council Report, Pat Joy. Executive Director has resigned and there is  a committee to find a replacement.  They have posted advertisements for the position.     APCO has donated $96,000 to Hurricane Relief efforts through the Sunshine Donations.  November 22, a letter was sent by APCO regarding some issues that have to do with VoIP and 911 regarding legislature.  Documents read by Pat Joy attached.  Midyear meeting in Orlando, Pat has made reservations to attend.   PSTC Training, 911 Cares has a site for over 150 families awaiting adoption for the holidays.  Pat would like to see the Chapter adopt some of the families.  Discussion will happen under New Business.

 

InterAgency Report:  Terminated under APCO.  Dept of Emergency Management has secured funds to enhance Communications in the State.  3 band configuration AERS (AZ Emergency Radio System)  800 I Call, VHF Tach channels and EARS.  DPS involved and will start rolling this out.  Coconino, Mohave counties will be deployed first.  Then Yuma and the southern border.  Written Notes attached.  A Lot more interoperability efforts will occur in the future. 

 

Frequency Advisor Report:  Mark Schroeder

No Expenses for the Chapter.  During the summer we transitioned out of the old Frequency Coordination system to the new APCO system under Spectrum Watch.  There have been some bumps but no major problems.  AZ has a unique configuration in that the Advisor does not have to deal with all of the applications.  We did submit a request to a change in the bylaws of the AZ Chapter.  The form will be located and resubmitted due to the change in Chapter officers.  We have not in the past had a quorum and would like to change it to whoever is present to make a vote.  There have not been any issues as far as frequency interference.  There are some requests for frequencies that may never be filled.  A caution to keep an eye on renewing your licenses. 

 

Sam Bass has been in the Hospital for the last month.  Unknown which hospital or what his condition is at this time.  Information will be added to the website once it’s determined.

 

No EMS Report.

 

No Activities and Membership Committee Report. 

 

Conference Report:  Sheila Blevins 

Please remind everyone to register.  We don’t want a backlog on the first morning at the Registration table.  We have over 20 vendors registered for the show.  There will be a Golf Tournament.  It is lining up to be a good conference.  Check the website for updated information on seminars, etc.

 

ARRC Report Larry Sayers

 

The CMTE would like to come up with a frequency plan for Mexico.  AZ has been working with CA and NEXTEL to come up with a plan to send to the FCC.  NEXTEL has not provided comments to this point.  AZ is moving forward with CA to form a proposal. 

 

Any other CMTS Reports.  Training TDD can now be done through the State Contract.  We can arrange for training through contract agencies now. 

 

Old Business Pending: None

New Business: 

 

Some family needs of those awaiting adoption were read by Pat Joy. There was a lengthy question and answer period.

 

Mary made a motion on behalf of APCO to send $5k to the Sunshine fund.  Liz 2nd.  There was some discussion.  Scott Tillman restated the motion for APCO.  Vote carried the motion. 

 

The NENA discussion was brought forth by Pat Joy.  Some discussion for NENA.  Pat Joy motioned to make a $500 donation to 911 Cares, Mary 2nd.  Vote passed. 

 

Mark Schroeder would like to make a motion to transfer the interagency committee authority to the SIEC.  This motion was made a couple of years ago however the written record has not been located.   Pat Joy 2nd motion.  This motion is a restatement of the old and is effective now.  Vote carried the motion. 

 

EMAIL from Rick Hughes read.  Commercial Member Position was appointed to Julie Heimkes.  Julie’s Biography was read and is attached.

 

Larry Sayers makes a motion to send Sam Bass a gift basket.  Not to exceed $100 to be sent to his home or hospital depending on the conditions. Pat Joy 2nd the motion.  Some discussion to set up an electronic card.  Vote carried the motion.

 

Vendor Introductions.  Jerry Lumpkin Durham Communications.  60 anniversary in AZ.  Tony Sircosi (sp) a consultant with WFI.  Richard Lachman EMA Consulting Firm. 

 

Next meeting March 10, 2006 Marana Arizona

 

Any suggestions for the meetings can be sent to Sheila Blevins.

 

Mark Schroeder APCO National is looking to take up Technician Training and Certification process once again. 

 

Motion to adjourn by Pat Joy second by Larry Sayers.  Meeting adjourned.