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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEMS BOARD OF ELGIN
MINUTES
JULY 17, 1997
Present: Donna Scott
Bill Diamond
JoAnn Foley
Jim Burns, Chairman
Lori Moses, Director
Roy Henderson
Absent: Stan Sphatt
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:43 P.M., by Chairman Burns.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES
Mr. Diamond made a motion to approve-the minutes of the April 17, 1997 meeting. Ms. Scott
row seconded and the motion carried.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INVOICES
No invoices. Ameritech is still in the process of correcting the monthly invoice since we entered into
the new 5 year contract.
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STATUS REPORTS:
CAD Project
Phase I of the CAD project will be rescheduled for the fall of 1997 pending completion of the MIS
Department's Geoservices Project for the City Geographical Information System. The geoservices
project will provide the geofile for the CAD system to run on. The CAD system can not be
implemented until the geofile is complete. We will have CAD functionality for dispatch center
operations only at that time. Phase II of the project(AVL, mapping, MCT's) will be targeted for the
2nd quarter of 1998.
The Fire Department is researching CDPD(Cellular Data Packet Distribution)as an option to run their
laptops on instead of ALERTS due to their need for more functionality. Vegemast Engineering may
need to be contracted to do an evaluation of this option. The CAD Committee which includes members
of the Fire Department, will continue to research and keep the board posted. The board would be
willing to consider contracting with Vegemast Engineering to evaluate this option if necessary.
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Radio System Project
The radio system is up and functioning well. Problems with T-1 telephone lines are being experienced.
Motorola and staff have been working with Ameritech to resolve problems and will continue to do so.
IDOT Crash Reporting Project
The units,hardware, and software are here and are being installed in squad cars.
UNSCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS
Director Moses will be submitting a request for an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)Program in
the 1998 &1999 budgets; planning in 1998 and implementation in 1999. The board and Medical
Director support the implementation of an EMD Program. EMD is rapidly becoming a standard
service provided by 911 centers throughout the country. More than 70 communities in the metropolitan
Chicago area have or are in the process of implementing an EMD Program.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Diamond moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:40 P.M., seconded by Ms. Foley. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jim Burns
Chairman
JoAnn C. Foley
Secretary
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEMS BOARD OF ELGIN
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1997
Present: Donna Scott
Bill Diamond
JoAnn Foley
Jim Burns, Chairman
Lori Moses, CommunicationsDirector
Roy Henderson, Communications Supervisor
Stan Sphatt
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:45 P.M., by Chairman Burns.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES
Ms. Scott made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 17, 1997 meeting. Mr. Diamond seconded
and the motion carried.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INVOICES
No invoices.
STATUS REPORTS:
CAD Project
Phase I of the CAD project continues on schedule. Chairman Burns advised that the CAD Committee
is meeting weekly with the CAD vendor. There is a parallel run (manual paper status cards and CAD
system simultaneously) scheduled to occur between 09/21/97 and 10/03/97. There may be a second
parallel run once the system is evaluated operationally and debugged, if necessary. Communications
is ready. The Fire Department has input a great deal of manpower resources to make this successful.
Biggest problem is the GEO file(MAP). The City (MIS) is concerned they will end up with two files
to be maintained, and they want to avoid this,
IDOT Crash Reporting Project
The Crash Reporting Project is finished and has been sent to DOT. There has been a delay rolling it
out statewide due to a glitch in Springfield. NT version installed 09/18.
On 09/15/97, new software was received from Motorola allowing the laptops to run on ALERTS.
Forty-eight(48)computer equipped cars will be on the street by the end of the month. There have been
no reported problems with dead spots in the city on the ALERTS network.
EMD Program
Chairman Burns advised that the Emergency Medical Dispatch Program (EMD) has been presented
to the City Manager and the City Budget Director and there appears to be city support for the program.
However,a mechanism for funding this program needs to be determined. The next step is to meet with
the City Finance Director.
Director Moses presented the costs for EMD for 1998 as $59,430 and for 1999 as $260,821, with a
recurring yearly cost of$233,886. This would cover personnel costs, program administration, training,
hadware and software.
A general discussion was held regarding possible options for funding the EMD Program. Various
options included the city covering the total cost or increasing the E-911 surcharge (currently $0.65;
commonly $1.15 in most areas) and/or ambulance service fees. The ambulance fee ($75.00 per run)
is is also below standard municipal fees. In addition, it was believed that Elgin's recovery rate for
ambulance fees is in the proximity of only 50%.
There was discussion regarding presenting a demonstration from an already up and running EMD
program to go over with the board and perhaps the City Council, also including the City Finance
Director and the Acting City Manager. The public's perception is that this is a service that is already
offered by the Elgin Communications Center, but it has never been due to inadequate staffing, training
and budgetary restraints.
UNSCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS
Director Moses related that on September 17 she attended a meeting in Oakbrook
sponsored by Ameritech and NENA. The main topic of interest was the deregulation of the
telephone company which allows other carriers to provide local service besides Ameritech.
Currently there are 65 known alternate local exchange carriers in existence. 911 issues
were discussed such as the surcharge collection by these companies, i.e., is it being done
accurately or at all. Director Moses advised she will be sending certified letters to these
alternate local exchange carriers to advise them of the city ordinance regarding the
collection of the 911 surcharge, as well as check.with the City Finance Director and with
Legal to determine if there are any city requirements for these alternate local exchange
carriers to do business within the city.
Other technical issues presented by Director Moses was the maintaining the accuracy of the
911 database by these alternate local exchange carriers and local number portability. To
protect the integrity of 911, calls must go to the correct 911 center. Director Moses pointed
out that the issues discussed did not include the issues of wireless and/or cellular phones.
.,, An outcome on the lawsuit filed by Cencom(a multi-agency dispatch center in Lake County)against
Ameritech regarding the one time fee of$4,000 per 1,000 access lines is expected possibly within the
week. Director Moses advised it very well may go in Sencom's favor. A second portion of this lawsuit
was a claim that the 1% that Ameritech withholds for uncollectibles is unjustifiable.
Chairman Bums advised the board members of an inflammatory letter received from the police union
regarding a claim that Elgin's radio system doesn't work. He advised that the problem with the T-1
lines of approximately four weeks ago has been corrected and that Ameritech has done some
significant work to correct these problems and currently everything is fine. Chairman Burns wanted
all board members forewarned of this letter.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Diamond moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:38 P.M., seconded by Ms. Foley. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Burns
Chairman
JoAnn C. Foley
Secretary
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEMS BOARD OF ELGIN
MINUTES
OCTOBER 16, 1997
Present: Bill Diamond
Stan Sphatt
JoAnn Foley
Jim Burns, Chairman
Lori Moses, Communications Director
Roy Henderson, Communications Supervisor
Absent: Donna Scott
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:45 P.M., by Chairman Burns.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES
Mr. Sphatt made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 18, 1997, meeting. Mr.
Diamond seconded and the motion carried.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INVOICES
No invoices.
STATUS REPORTS:
CAD Project
The parallel run (cards and CAD) was done for a 10 day period. There were a few bugs and they are
being worked on. PRC is prioritizing and correcting the problems. Overall the parallel run went
very well. We are waiting for the GIS base MAP before we can go live. Hope to go live 12/4. There
will be one more parallel run between now and then. Dispatchers like the CAD system.
Emergency Medical Dispatch Program
City Administration is considering recommending a referendum in March of`98 to increase the
9-1-1 surcharge to provide funding for EMD. The project is moving forward as proposed. EMD
will go forward or not go forward based on the referendum. There was a discussion of increasing the
fee to possibly$1.25 per month or$1.30 per month. If this program survives the budget process
and Council agrees, it then becomes an item for consideration on the ballot at the primary election
in 3/98. City is aware that full scale publicity effort will have to take place. A discussion was held
regarding an appearance on WRMN involving Neil Edelsen to talk about the need for the additional
revenue. The Board felt that most citizens probably don't even know that the City doesn't use an
EMD Program now. Most citizens assume that because we have 911 they're going to get that
service when they dial 911. Deputy Chief Burns expressed his appreciation for the Board's support
of the EMD program.
A discussion was held regarding future needs for the CAD and 911 Systems. The Board wants to
make sure the 911 Fund maintains sufficient monies to upgrade and/or replace both systems as this
becomes necessary. Systems of this critical nature need to be upgraded periodically and have a
useful life of 7-9 years. Funds have been budgeted to cover these anticipated expenses. There was
discussion of trying to negotiate down the Alerts user fee. Deputy Chief Burns advised that the radio
system has a ten to 12 year life before replacement, but with all the new technology, some of it may
be upgradeable. Costs are also dropping.
NEW BUSINESS_
Wireless 9-1-1
Director Moses reported that she, Chairman Burns, and Supv. Henderson attended a meeting last
Thursday, October 9, 1997, at Tri-Comm in Geneva. Participants included all PSAP dispatch
managers and ETSB personnel from NENA Dist. 2. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the
status of the wireless 911 legislation and related issues. NENA/APCO have been working on getting
wireless 911 legislation passed for five years. The cellular companies have prevented passage of this
l legislation. Wire-line and wireless 911 should be handled the same. Wireless vendors have
proposed their own legislation. This is not at all what NENA and APCO wanted, i.e. 65 cent flat
surcharge with a State Board getting the money. Less than 25% would be remitted to ETSB's (3%
collection charge and 1%allowed for uncollectibles). The Board would consist of five or six
people, including Telco vendors. The Board would control the money and PSAP's would have to
apply to the Board for money. NENA/APCO are not in favor of this legislation and it appears it will
not pass. NENA/APCO will meet again with the wireless vendors to discuss the NENA sponsored
legislation; HB 646, sponsored by Tom Cross. HB 646 is a shell bill that will be introduced in the
Nov. Veto session.
Attorney's for NENA, DuComm, and several dispatch centers have legal opinion about accepting
wireless 911 calls with out legislation. PSAP's are not covered for liability for handling wireless
calls. PSAP's are considering stopping wireless 9-1-1 calls. Kendall County reports they will shut
off this service if legislation is not passed. DuPage echoes the same sentiment. They want to use a
letter from the DuPage County Sheriff's Office as leverage against the wireless vendors.
At the October 9, 1997, NENA Dist 2 meeting a decision was made to write a letter to wireless
vendors to inform them of the meeting's content. PSAP would be talking with ETSB. ETSB's
would be talking with their municipalities reference cancellation of the service until legislation
provides protection.
Chairman Burns did not agree with such a firm stance. He advised that the NENA legislation
(^ certainly needs support, but does not feel stopping acceptance of wireless 911 calls was appropriate.
No motion was made in support of HB646 at this time as it is still a shell bill. When the final
version (final draft expected prior to 10/26/97), our ETSB can indicate that we have met on it and
ew showed agreement without a motion. We must wait for the text.
Director Moses was asked about the outcome of the Kencom lawsuit against Ameritech that had
been discussed at the last board meeting. That information was unavailable. Director Moses advised
she will call Kencom to find out.
UNSCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Diamond moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:28 P.M., seconded by Stan Sphatt. Motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Burns
Chairman
JoAnn C. Foley
Secretary
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CITY OF ELGIN EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM BOARD
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 1997
Present: Jim Burns, Chairman
Donna Scott
Stan Sphatt
Lori Moses, Communications Director
Roy Henderson, Communications Supervisor
Absent: JoAnn Foley
Bill Diamond
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:41 P.M., by Chairman Burns.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES
Mr. Sphatt made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 16, 1997, meeting. Ms. Scott
seconded and the motion carried.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INVOICES
No invoices.
STATUS REPORTS:
CAD Project
Director Moses reported the CAD System is ready to go live 12/04/97. PRC and staff are in the
process of optimizing the machines and installing NT4.0. The memory upgrade is done and the
newer Altaris version 30.6 installed. The next parallel run will be conducted within the next few
days. On Monday, November 24, Vegemast Engineering will be here for the functionality and load
tests. Vegemast will give his approval and recommendations. We will continue the parallel run until
close of 12/04 with 12/04 beginning the 30 day system reliability test period for Phase I acceptance.
The reliability test period means no more than 8 hours of downtime. If there is a problem, the 30
day period starts over. Phase II -Laptops, AVL, mapping and remaining interfaces are scheduled for
cut over 7/98.
Chairman Burns advised board members that there have been many changes to the project that are
in the best interest of the city due to technological change. These changes require a change order to
the City Council. The City will not incur any additional cost as a result of the changes. Funds are
still available in the project budget to purchase laptops for the Fire Department when they are ready.
IDOT Crash Reporting System
System is up and running. This item will be removed from future agendas.
Ameritech vs. Cencomm Lawsuit
Director Moses reported on the status of the lawsuit between Cencomm and Ameritech involving
the$4,000.00 fee being charged per 1000 lines, as well as the 1% fee Ameritech withholds from
ETSB's for uncollectibles. The case has not gone to court; court date has not been scheduled yet.
Communications Supervisor Roy Henderson reported that Ameritech tried to obtain a change of
venue from Lake County to Cook County but were unsuccessful and the case will be heard in Lake
County Circuit Court. Ameritech also attempted to have the case be heard in federal court without
success. NENA Attorney John Kelly feels strongly that Cencomm will win this lawsuit. If
Cencomm wins, we can petition for return of previously paid monies. We won't be able to
guarantee receipt of these monies, but we can try.
Wireless Legislation
Director Moses reported that the APCO/NENA wireless legislation was killed in the House during
the November veto session. Some cell phone companies were openly opposed. Some were openly
neutral. None were in favor. It looked good with some concessions made on part of NENA
legislation. The $1.25 flat fee was agreed to. NENA and APCO Executive Committees are taking
action with the Illinois Chiefs Assoc. & other associations by meeting on 12/2 at 10:00 a.m. in
Springfield to formulate an action plan to bring the issue back in the January Veto session.
Executive committees want to bring the issue to both the House and Senate floors. Secondly, they
are planning a news blitz which will reveal what cellular companies are currently doing relative to
no standards regulating wireless 911( no standardized method of delivering wireless calls to
PSAP's; current situation is not in citizens best interest, no tort immunity for PSAP's handling
wireless calls.
Kendall County ETSB has announced that as of 02/20/98, they will not accept wireless 911 calls.
They are scheduled to remove cellular 911 street signs on 2/1. APCO and NENA feel if 20 to 30%
of the PSAP's follow suit, the cellular companies will be forced to back the legislation. St. Claire
County backs the same position as Kendall County.
Chairman Burns advised that no PSAP is required to accept wireless 911, and also feels that a
conservative approach to the issue is the approach of choice.
Police Chief Gruber advised he will talk to the Kane County Sheriff's Office to obtain their input
regarding the issue.
Donna Scott advised that last week, ABC's Prime Time with Sam Donaldson aired a show
highlighting this situation, devoting approximately 35 minutes of air time to the subject.
Communications Supervisor Henderson will try to obtain a copy of this airing which ultimately
criticized the telephone company.
When Chairman Burns questioned whether we should take action, board member Stanley Sphatt
P'Pg." offered his opinion that we should not at present with legislation imminent. He advised we need to
talk to Kane County who receives the local cellular calls. Chairman Burns advised that he believes
that Kendall County was looking for PSAP's to support their position.
Chief Gruber provided input that politicians won't pass legislation unless there is wide spread
agreement from all parties affected.
Director Moses said that information regarding the legislation/action plan for the January Veto
Session will be sent out to ETSB's after the NENA/APCO meeting of 12/2. Chairman Burns
advised he would entertain a motion to write a letter in support of the legislation. Board member
Stanley Sphatt made a motion to support the legislation if it goes forward and is favorable. The
motion was seconded by board member Donna Scott, and the motion was passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program
Chairman Burns openly expressed disappointment at the outcome of the discussions surrounding
the EMD program. The City's view of funding resources for this program did an unanticipated right
turn and we will have to refocus our efforts. The bottom line is that funding is still a very real issue
and the City will not be able to support this project out of the 1998 budget.
Police Chief Gruber presented his outline of the steps he feels are necessary to get an EMD Program
implemented for the Citizens in our Community. First, an Assistant Comm. Director needs to be
hired to plan, implement, and provide ongoing management of the EMD Program. Secondly, the
City Council needs to be educated on the necessity of the EMD program, what it is, what it does,
provide input from the Elgin Fire Department, rescue units, doctors, nurses, hospitals. The EMD
program status is currently an unfunded program worthy of funding. Chief Gruber asked the Board
to begin talking with City Council about EMD and to fund the project.
Director Moses and her staff need to lay out what EMD is. Chief Gruber advised he will do parallel
activities with City senior staff to prepare to lay out a plan to City Council. The plan would be to
fully educate the City Council by mid 1998. In approximately May of`98, we should try to bring
the Assistant Comm. Director on board to begin planning the EMD Program. Following this, in
November do a referendum if it is required.. Chief Gruber does not see a group in the City that will
not support EMD, but the challenge for us is to plan properly. The City Council needs to see how
the EMD program relates to Key Issue #3 in the city budget, Safe Neighborhoods. The $365,000
package provides for five additional employees and their training, and the required hardware and
software. Chief Gruber stated that EMD remains an uncompleted project that is essential to the
public safety of our community. With the scope and complexity of EMD, this needs to be done
well. In addition, we have to prepare the new City Manager for EMD. Board member Stanley Sphatt
questioned Chief Gruber about the funding. The Chief responded if the board had asked last week,
we may have gotten the dollars at last night's City Council meeting. Chairman Burns responded no,
there would have been nothing other than the 911 funds. In discussion, Chief Gruber advised that
we at least need the Assistant Comm. Director on board this spring to do the planning and
coordination for the program with both hospitals, medical directors,Fire Department, etc. and that
perhaps the city would release the needed $60,000 from river boat funds as a one time expense. The
fro-- Chief advised that a straw poll of department heads determined that they saw EMD as a very
important project and an extra service we should be providing. If the wireless legislation for the
$1.25 fee passes, we would benefit from that money, and in fact, if the legislation passes we may not
need a referendum.
Chairman Burns advise board members that the new Public Safety Systems Specialist position to
maintain the CAD System will have to be funded by the 911 budget, per the City Administration.
Chairman Burns reviewed the 911 budget and said the funds are present, but advised the City that it
would require the Board's approval to disburse any funds.
Chief Gruber related that at least the City is trying to give us the body and it can be funded by 911
funds. He said we have to look down the road at the bigger picture. Sometimes you have to change
the route to reach the original destination.
Director Moses said the Public Safety Systems Specialist will have a full-time job just keeping up
the CAD System, interfaces, and 48 MDT's.
Chief Gruber advised his purpose for attending this ETSB meeting was to discuss EMD and the .
importance of continuing to take the steps necessary to implement EMD. He also wanted to ask the
board to back the City's position to fund the new Public Safety Systems Specialist position out of
the 911 fund. Chief Gruber feels that the City MIS department cannot keep up with what needs to
be done with CAD and feels it is imperative to get the Public Safety Systems Specialist on board
rk immediately in 1998. The yearly salary and benefits package to hire a Public Safety Systems
Specialist is a•• •. 'ii. - '.60 000A motion was made by board member Stanley Sphatt and
C\ seconded by Donna Scott to authorize spending the funds required to the hire the Public Safety
Systems Specialist. This motion was unanimously passed.
UNSCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Donna Scott moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:47 P.M., seconded by Stan Sphatt.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Burns
Chairman
rik ' JoAnn C. Foley
Secretary
CITY OF ELGIN EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM BOARD
MINUTES
DECEMBER 18, 1997
Present: Jim Burns, Chairman
Donna Scott
Stan Sphatt
JoAnn Foley
Bill Diamond
Lori Moses, Communications Director
Roy Henderson, Communications Supervisor
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:34 P.M., by Chairman Burns.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES
Mr. Sphatt made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 20, 1997, meeting. Ms. Scott
seconded and the motion carried.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INVOICES
An invoice was received from PRC in the amount of$69,348.00. This invoice reflects work to date
consistent with the contract. Mr. Diamond moved to approve payment of this invoice, seconded by
Mr. Sphatt. Motion carried. An invoice in the amount of$1,888.92 was received from Ronald
Vegemast Engineering,Inc. for continuing support during implementation of the CAD system
during the period of April, 1997 -November, 1997. Ms. Scott moved to approve payment of this
invoice, seconded by Ms. Foley. Motion carried.
STATUS REPORTS:
CAD Project
Director Moses reported that on Monday,November 24, Vegemast Engineering was in Elgin to
observe the functionality and load tests. The CAD System passed all tests. Ron Vegemast was very
pleased with the system performance and the system speed. Vegemast concurred with the CAD
Committee's recommendation to go live with the system as planned 12/4/97. The CAD System
went live 12/04/97. System is up and running well. Communications personnel are very happy with
the system. The reliability test for Phase I acceptance will run from 12/4/97 - 1/4/98. The reliability
test period means no more than 8 hours of downtime. If there is a problem,the 30 day period starts
.,, over. Phase II-Laptops, AVL, mapping and remaining interfaces are scheduled for cut over 7/98.
Wireless Legislation
Director Moses reported that the Illinois National Emergency Association (INENA), Associated
Public Safety Officials (APCO), the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police(IACP),the Illinois
Sheriff's Association(ISA)and other associations formed a committee and met in Springfield
12/2/97 to discuss an action plan to try to get wireless 911 legislation passed in the next legislative
session which begins in January 1998.
A team was formed to serve as negotiators with the cellular companies. The team will be headed by
John Kelly, INENA Attorney; Greg Sullivan, Exec. Director Illinois Sheriff's Association; and
Dallas Ingemunson, Attorney&former States Attorney of Kendall County. The committee also
plans to meet with legislators in both the House and Senate and get sponsors for the INENA
wireless 911 legislation so it can be introduced on both floors. The Committee will spend several
days in Springfield working with legislators and the cellular companies to get mutually agreeable
legislation. The team will also work with the legislators to get the cellular companies to publicly
commit to a position on the legislation so they're not trying to kill it behind the scenes like what
was believed to have happened in the past.
The INENA/APCO/IACP/ISA wireless Committee will compile and mail information to all ETSB's
in the state to use in the media effort to educate the public as to why it's in the public's best interest
to have wireless 911 legislation. There is strong potential for serious problems for the Public and
ETSB's without wireless legislation.
ellik The INENA Executive board recently passed a resolution recommending that all Public Safety
Answering Points (PSAP's) stop accepting wireless 911 calls if wireless legislation does not pass in
this legislative session. APCO and NENA feel if 20 to 30% of the PSAP's follow suit, the cellular
companies will be forced to back the legislation. St. Claire County backs the same position as
Kendall County. The board discussed the INENA resolution and recognizes the importance of a
statewide united stand on the issue. The board will reconsider this if legislation does not pass in
this legislative session.
Another option discussed among PSAP'S is requiring the cellular companies to contract with
PSAP's for wireless 911 service. St. Claire County will be going forward with this option as of
2/20/98 if wireless legislation does not pass. The board also discussed this option and will
reconsider it if wireless legislation does not pass. The board does not want to commit to either
option at this time pending the outcome of the wireless 911 legislation in the next legislative
session.
Kendall County ETSB is still planning to stop accepting wireless 911 calls as of 02/20/98. They
will be removing cellular 911 street signs on 2/1 and educating the public.
NEW BUSINESS
Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)Program
Mr. Diamond questioned what the hold up was with the City approving EMD. Director Nowicki
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stated that the City will back EMD but it needs to be funded by the 911 budget. Director Nowicki
added that he felt it was very appropriate to fund EMD out of the 911 budget. Director Nowicki
stated that city staff and the board need to work together to bring EMD to the Manager and Council
members. The Manager and Council need to know what it is and how it will benefit our
Community. The Community also needs to be educated about EMD so they will support a
referendum in November, 1998. Chairman Burns said he feels that Council and the Community
probably think we are already providing EMD Service. The board and staff will continue to work on
plans to bring EMD to the Manager and Council members.
UNSCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS
None. ,
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Foley moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:16 P.M., seconded by Mr. Sphatt. Motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,9,i
iim Burns
Chairman
JoAnn C. Foley
Secretary