APCO QUARTERLY MEETING

HELEN’S PLACE

CLANTON, ALABAMA

AUGUST 26, 2003

Meeting was called to order by President Jo Tranter.

Roger Wells from Ft. Payne PD gave the invocation and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Jo welcomed everyone and recognized guests.

Sec/Tres Cheryl Robinson presented the minutes of April 9, 2003; this was seconded by Gina Bowman and carried by the Board.

Cheryl also presented the treasurers report.  Pat Hall made a motion to accept the report as presented; this was seconded by Tracy Williams and carried by the Board.

Jo then called for Committee Reports:

            Executive Council:

Pat Hall went to conference and gave a update of what was done at conference.  There were 65 voting members present. 

Conference sites are as follows:

                        2008:   Kansas City

                        2009:   Las Vegas

                        There were several Lifetime Awards presented

                        (Pat has complete list).

                        There has been a committee set up to search for an

                        Executive Director.

                        There was also an issue of travel expense for staff and it

                         was decided that they would do a per-diem on daily

                         travel as long as reasonable.

                        Pat has a written report if any more information is

                        needed.

            Minimum Standards:

                        Pat Hall advises everything on hold at this time due to

                        political climate.

            Historical:

                        Sharon Carroll not present.

            Training:

Marsha Jones advised she is still working on a list across the state.  If you have any training that your agency is opening to other agencies please let Marsha know, also send to Gina and she will publish on Website.

            Membership:

                        Helen Smith and Becky Clarke advise they have nothing

                        new to report.

            Frequency:

John Wyckoff advises there will be a meeting October 17, 2003 in Montgomery; need to have someone from each agency there. Also, a reminder to check expiration date on frequencies.

            Newsletter:

Gina Bowman advises new website is up and next newsletter will be on website.  Application and hotel information for Alabama APCO Conference 2004 are posted in website.

Any information you have to put on the website please send to Gina.  Jo advised we want to thank Gina and her husband for the excellent job they have done on website. 

            Area Representatives:

                        Please work your areas and lets see if we can’t get more

                        involved.

            Mutual Aid State Task Force:

Joel Whitman gave an update of what the task force was doing in reference to interoperability.  It would cost 3 ½ million dollars to handle 60% of population of the state and cover 19 counties.  To do the whole state it will cost 10.1 million.  Sheriff Ted Sexton, Tuscaloosa County, is Chairperson of Homeland Security Alabama.  They are hoping to train at least 2 people from each area.  Joel also advised that Sheriff Sexton had started a project Life Saver in his area, for more information you can call Lt. Patricia Miller, 205-752-0616, ext. 603.

            Conference Report:

Pat Hall advised she was very pleased with the turn out for the conference.  She had 26 vendors in the vendor hall and we showed a profit of $4,693.25.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the conference.

            Old Business:

Pat Hall advised that several years ago we were asked to appoint a Commercial Liaison to promote a better atmosphere between members.  We have not had an active representative for a while.  Pat asked for any recommendations for Active Commercial member to fill this spot.  There were none from the floor.  If you have any nominations please e-mail Jo or call her at 246-566-4773.  We will entertain nominations at next meeting.

            New Business:

John Wyckoff was recognized as a Lifetime Member of APCO and was presented a gift by Alabama APCO as our token of appreciation for him.

                        Pat Hall was also recognized as a Senior Member of

                        APCO.

            New Business Continued:

Gina Bowman advises that we will have a Alabama APCO Telecommunicator of the Year, with presentation to be made at Alabama APCO Conference 2004.  We will be taking nominations.  Please see Gina for more information.

            Next Meeting:

                        November 18, 2004, 10:00 am at Helen’s Place in

                        Clanton.

Respectfully,

Cheryl Robinson

Secretary