Iowa APCO Spring Business Meeting

March 28, 2006

Holiday Inn & Suites

Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA

Meeting called to order by President Nancy Brady at 1705. 62 Members present.

Motion by Andy Buffington to approve agenda. Second by Julie Twedt. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by Phil Smith to approve minutes of Fall 2005 Business Meeting. Second by Butch Gibbs. All ayes, motion carried.

Unfinished Business. Constitution & Bylaws changes. Sandy Hoyt informed the membership that Bylaws Resolution No. 1(2006) would be discussed; this resolution was tabled at the previous business meeting so proper notification was made to the membership. Bylaws Resolution No. 2(2006) would not be discussed due to failure to make proper 30 day notification to the membership. Discussion. Motion to approve by Lisa Lawton. Second by Terry Nixon. Bob Seivert made motion to amend the proposed striking section 2.1 as proposed and inserting language to read:

Section 2.1 As soon as practical after taking office the President shall present to the Executive Committee recommendations for members to serve as Standing and Special Committee Chairpersons and members. The Executive Committee shall approve or reject the Presidents recommendations within 30 days of the announcement to the Executive Committee members. Committee members shall not be removed from committee assignments, unless prior approval of the Executive Committee has been obtained. This section shall have precedence over all other sections regarding Presidential appointments.

Section 2.1a The president shall Chair a discussion on the Chapters Objectives for the year and on any proposed resolutions to be presented at the annual APCO conference quorum in accordance with article IV, Section 2.2 of the Constitution.

And Adding this New Section 7:

Title: Removal of Officers:

An officer of this Chapter may be removed from Office for conduct determined to be detrimental to the goals and purposes set forth within the constitution and ByLaws. The Executive Committee shall review any written request for the removal of an Officer submitted by, any member of Iowa APCO stating the cause and action which is in their opinion detrimental to the Goals and Purposes set forth in the Constitution and by-Laws. The Executive Committee shall respond to the request for removal within 30 days, and assure all parties adequate time to investigate and render a proper decision. The Executive Committee shall be empowered to remove Officers of this Chapter for actions determined to be detrimental to the goals and purposes as defined herein.

Second by Diana Borash. Discussion. Bob Seivert requested paper ballot vote be taken.

Andy Buffington made motion to amend the amendment and remove the words, “in their opinion” from section 7. Second by Lisa Knutson. All ayes. Motion to amend amendment carried.

Further discussion. Ballot vote taken. 59 Votes cast. 43 Yes, 16 No. Amendment carried.

Call to question on main motion as amended by Maureen Warford. No further discussion. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Lora Phillips to destroy ballots. Second by Michele Bott. All ayes, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report submitted by Eric Nevins. Motion by Dave Murray to approve finance report. No second. Motion by Diana Borash to file report for audit. Second by Maureen Warford. All ayes, motion carried.

President’s Report from mid-year council meeting. No report.

Committee Reports:

Activities & Membership: Judy Flores gave report

Historical: Julie Twedt gave report

Training: Lisa Lawton gave report

Iowa Telecommunicator Training Board: Lisa Lawton gave report

Iowa E911 Council: Sally Hall gave report. Discussion on current representative’s membership status. Executive Committee will address.

Presidential Advisory: Andy Buffington gave report and advised he would be submitting his resignation.

Legislative: Bob Seivert gave report

Strategic Planning: Joe McCarville gave report

Corporate Advisory: Kirk Litynski gave report

New business:

Discussion of posting of meeting minutes on website. Motion by Lisa Knutson to post Iowa Chapter of APCO minutes on the Iowa APCO website. Second by Bob Seivert. Bob Seivert asked to clarify that this included both business and Executive Committee meetings. Discussion. Proposed by Terry Nixon to post minutes as “draft” before approved. All ayes, motion carried.

ISAC membership renewal. Discussion. Motion by Sandra Hutchcroft to not renew membership. Second by Joe McCarville. All ayes, motion carried.

Discussion by Julie Twedt to post newsletter on website.

Discussion by Terry Nixon on standards for Ham radio use in the PSAP.

Request by Bob Seivert to acknowledge Mark VanHooser from Buena Vista County for his development of the Iowa APCO website.

Nancy Brady thanked all members for their work for Iowa APCO.

Motion to adjourn by Judy Flores, second by Andy Buffington. All ayes. Meeting adjourned 1815.

Respectfully submitted,

Wendi Hess

Iowa Chapter Secretary