Members in attendance: See attached roster. The meeting was called to order at 1:10 P.M. (MT) by President Gary Kostelecky.

Janelle Pepple made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes. Fred Debowey seconded this motion. All in favor. Motion passed.

Treasurers Report

Treasurer Tammy Lapp reported a balance of $4,528.25 for 6/22/00. Janelle Pepple made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Pete Eggimann seconded this motion. All in favor. Motion passed. (See attached report for details).

Old Business

A Draft Legislation Bill from Terry Traynor, of the Association of Counties, was passed out to members in attendance for input (See attached Bill), this bill has been signed off by Senator Karen Krebsbach. The Bill is basically just amendments made to the already existing legislation. These changes grandfather all wireless phone devices into the existing law. If passed this bill will impose the same 911 tax onto wireless phones that is on the landline phones. The Wireless Phone Companies will have to reimburse 911 tax to the appropriate county as is presently done with the landline phones. This Bill treats the Wireless and Landline Phone Companies the same. For a breakdown of this draft bill see the "Wireless 911 Fee Collection Options" report (See Attached Report). The Wireless 911 Fee Collection Options Report also shows two other options and their breakdowns. Pete Eggimann made a motion that the ND 911 Association support the "Local Option." Fred Debowey seconded this motion. All in favor. Motion carried.

A motion was made to add "the actual costs of administration in collection of the tax not to exceed 5%," (Pg. 4, line 14) by Jerry Bergquist. Seconded by Pete Eggimann. All in favor. Motion passed. Discussion on this Draft Bill was tabled until tomorrow morning so everyone will have a chance to read it through.

Fred D. speaking for Becky who could not make it. Fred handed out the minutes to the last Governor’s Committee Meeting. This Draft Legislative Bill was also handed out.

Jim Blundell, representative for Western Wireless has some concerns regarding the Draft Bill:

*Prepaid Calling Plan-Jim says that collecting a 911 tax on these will be difficult.

*Will these 911 Monies be used for things other than wireless 911?

*Concerned that there won’t be enough money to pay for all the phase I & II upgrades that the wireless Company needs to do. It was pointed out in our meeting that the FCC ruling does not require the PSAPs to pay for any of the Wireless Company’s infrastructure upgrades for phase I and phase II. Pete Eggimann said that the PSAPs will possibly have to pay for costs from where the signal leaves the Wireless Company’s switch to the 911 Tandem. Rick Hessinger reported on the Pilot Project with Phase I. Western Wireless says they are now in the process of ordering circuits.

Gary Kostelecky reports that they have 33 signed agreements representing 43 Counties or Cities.

The following counties do not have any agreements as of this date:

Barnes Cavalier Fargo Rolette Billings Bowman Divide Sargent Grant Griggs Hettinger

Tammy Lapp reports that as long as our revenues for one year do not exceed $5,000 and we remain a private organization, we can maintain our Nonprofit Status.

Pete Eggimann reported that the FCC Representative at this meeting stated the FCC is intend on getting the Wireless Companies to declaring their technology for Phase II in October, 2000.

Fred Debowey pointed out that the only Wireless Company that attended the Symposium was AT&T Wireless and their representative stated that the Company would be eating the cost for Phase I & II and that it would cost them about $.17 per customer.

Pete Eggimann is now the new NENA President and Janelle Pepple is the NENA North Dakota Vice President. Pete wanted to urge people to join and support the NENA organization. It is a big help to have an extra voice at the Legislation on the National Level.

It was discussed that we need more than one person to be able to give EMD training. Right now Vicki Berreth is the only person that gives this training to the whole state. Rick Hessinger will talk to the EMS Association about possibly getting another EMD instructor so that we can have more EMD training in different parts of the State. It is requested that anyone that needs training to let the APCO Training Chairman, Gayla Meier know. This committee is the one that will address any training problems and possible solutions.

Motion was made by Janelle Pepple to temporarily adjourn the meeting until tomorrow morning at 8:30 A.M.. (MT). Meeting temporarily adjourned at 4:00 P.M.(MT).

Gary Kostelecky called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Jim Carroll was not able to attend as planned, as he was "stranded" in Denver. He sent his apologies and would like to reschedule.

General discussion was held on Phase 1 routing and trunking requirements. Pete requested Gary send a letter to Jackie Hines of U. S. West explaining our negotiation agreements, what do we need as a PSAP(i.e. mapping) , what the tandem requirements are, and can we request Phase I on a statewide basis.

Jerry discussed an article appearing in an Ann Landers column requesting people to donate to their old cell phones to women’s shelters so they could be used in an emergency to dial 9-1-1. Rick Hessinger commented that he had visited with Carol Lindsay about this program and while the program sounded good in theory, he did discuss the drawbacks to it with her.

Gary called for any new business and there was none. At that time, Gary re-opened the old business and the discussion centered on the draft of proposed legislation. Extensive discussion was held on this legislation and Fred Debowey, one of our representatives on the Governor’s Wireless Committee, will take our proposed changes and our questions to Terry Traynor.

A brief round table discussion was held.

Our next meeting is scheduled for September 27 and 28 in Bismarck at a yet to be determined location.

Meeting Adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Carmen Reed and Janelle Pepple