Iowa Chapter APCO

Fall Business Meeting

10/06/04

Sheraton Four Points

Army Post Road

Des Moines, IA

 

The day’s program was presented by Cheryl Greathouse, Excel 9-1-1

“Deaf Culture and Effective TTY Call Processing”

And by Steve Siemens, Siemens People Builders “Up With Positivism”

 

There were three Joanne Perkins scholarship winners that attended. 

Marsha Southwick-O’Brien County

Wayne Givens-Fremont County

Anne-Marie Randolph Johnson County

 

The meeting was called to order by President Bob Seivert at 4:13 PM.

 

It was noted that this is the largest group we have had at a business meeting in a long time.

 

Bob entertained a motion to approve the agenda.

 

Motion by Randy Thompson to approve the agenda putting 7B and new business before committee reports.

2nd by Diana Borash

 

No discussion

 

Motion carried.

 

Minutes of the last meeting had been provided with packets in the morning-Bob called for a motion to approve as submitted.

 

Motion by Denny Bentgson to approve the minutes.

2nd by Steve Bell

 

No discussion

 

Motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s report given by Eric Nevins.

 

Joanne Perkins fund balance $9,082.24

Operating Fund Balance $15,129.76

 

Bob called for a motion to approve.

 

Motion made by Randy Thompson to approve the treasurer’s report.

2nd by Sandi Hutchcroft

 

Discussion-question as to what the $125 service charge was on the Joanne Perkins Fund.  Eric explained it was bank fees for writing checks and maintaining.

 

No further discussion

 

All in favor

 

Motion carried.

 

7B – election of officers

Meeting turned over to Dave Murray

 

Dave informed that there were 2 nominations for president.  Bob Seivert and Nancy Brady.

 

Because only Active members are eligible to vote-active members were asked to sit on one side and members and guests on the other so that a verification of membership could be made prior to voting.

 

Each nominee was given 5 minutes to speak before the group.

 

Ballots were distributed for voting.  Randy Thompson and Mike Guild collected ballots for tally.

 

There were no nominations for Vice President-Dave Murray stated he would not be seeking re-election.

 

A nomination from the floor by Jan Visser nominating Judy Flores-Black Hawk County for vice president.

 

No further nominations

 

Motion by Dave Murray to accept the nomination.

2nd by Mo Warford

 

Motion carried and Judy gave a brief speech.

 

Election of Treasurer.

 

Eric agreed to continue.

Motion by Nancy Brady to have Eric Continue

There were no other nominations for treasurer.

 

Diana Borash made a motion to accept the motion to have Eric continue as Treasurer.

2nd by Jan Visser

 

No discussion.

 

Motion carried.

 

Election of Secretary

 

Lori asked if she would continue.  Could not say she would be allowed to do so.  Could not provide a letter of commitment.  Due to election and the current sheriff retiring-not knowing who the new administration will be-if someone else would step up I would have to step down.

 

Motion by Nancy Brady to nominate Wendi Hess (Woodbury County).

 

Discussion-Wendi asked what it would involve-Lori gave brief overview.

 

2nd by Sandy Morris

 

All in favor

 

Motion Carried

 

Dave Murray made the announcement that ballots were counted; Nancy Brady is the new president.  Dave said thank you to Lori and Bob, and concluded his duty and turned the meeting over to Nancy.

 

Committee reports-

A-Activities and Membership-nothing to report from Sandy Morris

B-Resolutions & By-Laws-Randy Thompson gave a report on changes.  There were questions that have come up today and do we want to discuss this now or when we vote on changes later in the meeting. 

Right now going on with committee reports

C-LEATAC-Terry Martinson not present-Eric Nevins did provide a report that had been given to him by Terry.  Information provided as to what LEATAC is, when they meet and what the meetings are about.  At present time LEATAC plans to move forward to get the state together with mapping and interoperability.

D-Telecommunicator of the Year Committee-Mo Warford had to step down as chair at this time-she did report that she took pride and joy in being on this committee and would like to still see a nomination made by each county.

F-Historical Committee-report made by Jan Visser.  Work had been done non past programs and a list was made, also a list of Telecommunicator of the year recipients and nominees.  Still working on a list of officers.  There are some pictures missing from the Telecommunicator of the year-to be getting pictures from Dubuque county .  A list is also done on who Scholarship winners were for the Joanne Perkins scholarship funds.

 

E-Telecommunicator training board-Sandy Morris-Advised a sub committee had met and left the basic training as it is and upgraded to show new technology.

 

G-Frequency Coordinator-report given by Eric Nevins.  Changes being made on 800 MHz-moving bands.  There is a 700 MHz regional planning committee-there is a lack of frequencies.  Iowa has a chance to develop a plan the way we want it.

 

H-Training-no report from Tammy Thomas

 

I –IPERS-Gloria Isham reported that she along with Billie Huffman had sent out a survey a couple of years ago-there was an overwhelming response to that on a need for early retirement.  2004 is an IPERS year-there is not enough time to prepare.  2006 is the next year and now is the time to get this rolling.  There have been changes made in other classes.  The question was posed, do we want to proceed and how do we want to proceed.  Nancy stated she would send out a survey within the next couple of weeks to see if there is an agreement to proceed-by show of hands here there is.  Gloria stated that she has had contact with several people that they are willing to help out in this area.

 

K-E911 Council-Report by Sandi Hutchcroft-With the legislation this year and the re-write of 34A, there was a 15 cent increase on cellular surcharge.  There is going to be a fall conference held the 26th and 27th of this month-further information will be out at that time regarding phase II and VOIP.

 

L-Homeland Security-Sandi Hutchcroft-no report-unable to attend meetings since spring due to in – house projects going on.

 

M-Executive Council-Bob Seivert-Advised Gregg Riddle is the person from Illinois –he has provided the minutes that Gregg put out-with a summary of the minutes.

 

N-nominating committee-complete with election of officers

 

Old business-no old business

 

New Business-vote on changes on by-laws.

 

Discussion-will need a waiver of requirements.  Would like to table this and also discuss absentee ballots-define voting members.  Today 31 people decided the officers.  Recommended that we come back in the spring and take care of this business.

 

Motion by Sandi Hutchcroft to Table action on changes to the Constitution and By-Laws until spring. 

2nd by Sandy Morris

 

No Discussion

 

Motion carried.

 

Wendi Hess spoke that we need to do things different.  We are not a welcoming group.  We need to work on introducing ourselves to new people.  There are some agencies that pay for dues and others that don’t-if people are paying their own dues we need to welcome them better.

 

The spring meeting has been set for March 29, 2005 at the Sheraton Four Points on Merle Hay Road-the speaker has been booked-Gordon Graham.  An excellent speaker.  The NENA meeting is set for March 30, 2005.

 

Motion by Dave Murray to Adjourn

2nd by Julie Twedt

 

All in favor

 

Meeting adjourned 5:26 PM

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Lora Phillips