September 25^th, 2002

Meeting Called to Order: Meeting was called to order by Janelle Pepple at approximately 1:00 P.M.

Round Table Introductions: 37 Members & Guest present. See attached for members in attendance.

John Epstein - INTRADO (Qwest Partner) Emergency Preparedness Network (EPN): Discussed and described this Reverse 911 Service-Based System. A Service based system is advised, which means that they manage this system for you. Has the ability to send out 2,000 calls/minute. Expenses include Non -Recurring & Monthly Recurring charges and if County/City uses this service, then you pay for per completed call costs. Funding is available for this type of system. The more phone lines involved in this system the lower the costs ...beneficial to do it on a statewide basis. They need one point of contact for billing. It was estimated for North Dakota, with 23 PSAPs and 300,000 phone lines, that the costs for this EPN System would be as follows: Nonrecurring $ 31,500, Recurring $8,400/month, and $0.23 per 30 seconds on a call completed.

ND DOT - 9-1-1 Signing Regulations-Reinold Kellar: The DOT is asking for a committee to be formed to update & possibly change their policy to make it better. Very concerned about signs...if they are not properly installed the DOT is liable. Ben Kopishka, Senior Tech%DOT (Ph# 328-3556), heads group for signing changes. Need to call Ben to find out number of persons they want from the ND 911 Association on this committee. Janelle Pepple stated she would contact Mr. Kopishka and find out more information on this committee.

Rick Hessinger - Amber Alert Project Information: State Radio is the ND Clearing House for the Amber Alert Program. This program helps to alert the Media, within the State, to information on missing children, the abductor, and any other information involved. This program has proven to be very effective. State Radio has been working on getting this program in place within the State of ND for one year. The Governor issued a proclamation to have this program in place by December 31, 2002.

Meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M.

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September 26, 2002

Meeting called to order by Terry Volk at 8:30 A.M.

Bob Nutsch - State GIS Coordinator for the State Hub: Talked about what GIS is and how this Hub Project was started. Described the different aspects of the Hub and its database. This Project has been in production since July, 2002. Expects to be ready for public use within the next couple weeks. Wants to make the Hub & GIS an integral part of daily State government business & service to the citizens of the State. For more information regarding this hub contact Bob at Ph#328-3212, email him at , or to go to the website at . Bob’s office can be found in the Judicial Wing of the State Capital on the first floor. If you have Arcview 8X you will be able to run the maps on this website.

Rick Hessinger - Amber Alert Project/State Radio Business: Showed Amber Alert Video. Talked about State Radio’s mission and purpose. Has sent out customer & stakeholder surveys. Wants to make State Radio’s service better. Wants to know through surveys what areas need to be improved. Working on a 3-Phase plan to implement the digital radio system (6-7 years).

Business Meeting:

Terry Volk Called Business Meeting to Order at 10:00 A.M.

RoundTable Introductions were made.

Approval of Minutes for June 6-7, 2002 & July 29, 2002: Motion made by Becky Ault to approve minutes from the last meeting. This motion was seconded by Denise Hendrickson. All members in favor. Motion passed. Treasurers Report: Carmen Reed reported a balance of $4,523.36 as of 9/25/02. Motion was made by Brent Nelson to approve the Treasurers Report. This motion was seconded by Russ Lindblom. All members in favor. Motion passed.

Old Business:

Bylaws Change: Motion was made by Jerry Rekow to amend the by-laws to include “Past President,” & “Member-at-Large” positions to the Association Board. Becky Ault seconded this motion. All members in favor. Motion passed.

APCO Update: Gary Kostelecky reported on the National APCO Conference held in Nashville, TN on August 10-17, 2002. Denise Hendrickson reported on the local APCO Conference held in Wahpeton, ND. The APCO Spring Conference is scheduled for March 5, 6, & 7, 2003 in Bismarck, ND. Discussed the shortage of EMD instructors and the change in requirements to be an instructor. Also discussed the new EMD Cards being developed within the state available at a low cost to PSAPS.

Wireless 911 Update & Project Locate Update: Russ Lindblom reported that all Counties/Cities, except for Logan County, West Fargo & Fargo, have signed the NDACo Joint Powers Agreement. Work has begun on details of our Statewide Wireless Contract with Qwest. Russ continues meeting with individual PSAPs throughout the state, regarding their specific needs & requirements for Wireless 911 implementation. Working in the Devils Lake area on Tandems. Has met with Mercer, Oliver & Mclean Counties and their local phone company, West River Telecommunications. Meetings with PSAPs are going well. At the Nena/APCO meeting in Rapid City, SD...found out that there is possibly other funding that can be used for Wireless 911 Implementation. Russ will be working on getting some of these funds and giving the savings back to the Counties/Cities. Once contracts are signed a formal request for Phase I & II statewide will be made. Russ thinks that it will take four months to get first PSAP on line. This will go in phases...unable to bring all PSAPs online at one time. Call Russ if you have any questions. Phase I is on line in Stark County for both Western Wireless & Verizon. Talking with Verizon about Phase II.

New Business:

Wireless Committee Report-Jerry Bergquist: No Report.

Legislative Council Mandated Report on Standards/Guidelines- Jerry Bergquist reported for Rick Hessinger: Legislative Committee had a conference call meeting with Tim Weidrich & Shelly Arnold %Health Department & Edward Erickson, the Attorney General’s Representative for the Health Department. The Legislative Committee members wanted to make some changes to HB1409 (Chapter 57-40.6-10. Standards and guidelines). Discussed changing “closest” to “quickest” & to get the Health Department to let us know of any ambulance/quick response unit changes. Tim Weidrich stated he would get us updates on ambulance/quick response unit changes in a timely and continuous manner. The committee decided to let HB1409 stand as is. Rick Hessinger reported to the Legislative Council (IT Committee), no changes at this time for the Standards & Guidelines.

Legislative Committee Report: Jerry Bergquist reports that Fred Debowey has resigned as co-chair. Anyone interested in this position please contact Janelle Pepple. The Legislative committee has decided to only monitor the 2003 Legislative Session. The EMS Association is going to try to change the law that will allow Civilian Dispatchers to be treated for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrom through the Workmen’s Compensation Program. Becky Ault made a motion to support this change in the law and write a letter of support for the EMS Association. Gary Kostelecky seconded this motion. All Members in Favor. Motion Passed.

Legislative Council Mandated Report from PSAP Committee: Terry Traynor handed out compiled information on surveys that were sent out a couple months ago regarding information on the Emergency Services System (Emergency Services Communication in ND-Status Report). Passed out an Emergency Services Communication Status Survey, that will also be emailed out and required to be completed by October, 2002. This information will be used in the report to the Legislative Council.

Other Business:

Becky Ault made a motion to purchase 70 Legislative Booklets to be distributed to paid members throughout February, 2003. Renae Johnson seconded this motion. All members in favor. Motion Passed. Carmen Reed /Secretary-Treasurer will get the 2003 membership renewal billing out in early December, so members have time to get membership paid and receive a booklet.

Roundtable Discussion:

Motion to adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Brent Nelson. Dana Scherr seconded this motion. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Carmen Reed/Secretary-Treasurer