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Secretary’s Report – Spring 2010 Chapter Meeting Draft Minutes

 

VIRGINIA APCO CHAPTER

BUSINESS MEETING

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

(These minutes are not an official record until considered by the VA APCO membership at its next business meeting.)

May 21, 2010

 

View PDF Copy of Draft Minutes

 

 

Executive Council Representative’s Report

 

APCO INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

August 14, 2009

Submitted by:  Terry Hall/Tom Hanson

Virginia Chapter Executive Council Representatives

 

The Annual Conference Executive Council Meeting was held in Las Vegas, Nevada with Larry Sheridan of the Wyoming Chapter serving as moderator.  The meeting was used to discuss key issues and receive a variety of reports from committees and staff. 

President Chris Fischer began the meeting by expressing her appreciation to each of the Representatives agencies for allowing them to attend the meeting and give their support during these tough economic times.  Ms. Fischer announced that this conference was a milestone as we are celebrating 75 years of APCO and being asked to make a significant decision regarding SGI.  The SGI Task Force and C&B Committee were thanked for their hard work and dedication to the belief of what they felt was the right thing to do for APCO.  Manfred Blaha was bestowed senior membership and a moment of silence was held for Past President Joe Gallelli’s wife who had passed away earlier in the week.

·         Penny Lee with the Nevada Chapter welcomed everyone to the conference and highlighted some new changes to the schedule.  Those changes would include the Welcome Reception being held in the Exhibit Center which is a new and unique way to welcome our vendors.  The Tuesday night reception being held in the ballroom and a toast to be made to APCO in celebration of it’s 75th year.

·         Terry Hall gave his 2nd Vice President Candidate Address:  Noting that he has been an active member of APCO for 20 years.  Terry feels that he has made a difference in Virginia’s public safety community and would like to assist in making a difference with APCO International.  Terry stated he decided to run because he enjoys being involved and cares about what happens in public safety.  He has watched this organization grow and wants to watch the growth continue.  Terry has spent the last 4 months shadowing the current Board of Officers and noted what a humbling experience that has been to see what they do on a daily basis. 

·         Dave Saffel, Chair of the Finance and Budget Committee reported that they started this year with great apprehension due to the economy.  By using the tools the F&B Committee implemented a couple years ago the goal to make more money than we spend has been successful.  The Board has been phenomenal about not spending large amounts of money as have the Directors.  It should be noted that the Directors have been concerned about both what their departments make and what they spend. 

·         Bob Johnson reported that the major use of cash this year was to pay off APCO’s debt, which in affect lessened our cash strength, but increased our overall financial position.  Mr. Johnson explained that deferred revenue is a good leading indicator, and most our deferred revenue is related to this conference. 

o    Membership is slightly up but conference attendance was slightly down the result being our total net asset increase just over $2000.  He noted though, that any increase is considered positive. 

o    The budget goal for this current fiscal year is “break even”.  This may be a challenge due to what we don’t know about the economy.  Adjustments will no doubt need to be made throughout the year, allowing APCO to adjust to meet the needs and circumstances. 

o    New financial software was installed and is up and running.  This software will make the financial reporting and tools much better for the future.

o    The IRS application for APCO to be recognized as a 501c3 organization is pending.  Once approved, the status will be retroactive.

o    The fiscal year end audit has been completed and everything went well.

o    APCO now has a new Assistant Director of Accounting.  Doreen Geary adds another level of separation which allows for better internal control.  Ms. Geary comes to APCO with experience in similar type organizations. 

o    He discussed the individual results of each department which included: 

§  The Executive Office- Expenses were up. Expenses included a $100K contribution to the Foundation.

§  Communication Services- Expenses were down and revenue increased by approximately $95K

§  Membership- Revenue had increased and expenses were down. 

·         Executive Director George Rice announced Doreen Geary as the Assistant Director of Accounting, along with Steven Makky and Amanda Bredstrup as having joined AFC. 

o    PSFA’s purchase of the Alexandria, Virginia office was discussed and special note was made to the fact that it was bought with cash so in essence APCO now owns  two properties free and clear with no debts.

o    Department reports were made with attention brought to Web 2.0 which will allow members to interact more with APCO. 

o    The Civil Contingencies Network and the BTOP program (grant applications) were reviewed.

o    Partnerships with various organizations were displayed, and

o    PSFA grants made included; CAPRAD ($150K), RPC support ($200K) and Project 25 ($60K). 

·         The SGI Task Force, along with Dave Clemmons representing the C&B Committee presented the changes that were requested of them prior to August 14, 2009.  Those requests were reviewed and the Executive Council was asked to follow along thru the red-lined version to note modifications, changes and additions.

o    The Executive Council broke into regions and a caucus for Regional Board of Directors was held.  Results were announced:  

§  Western Region- Dick Granado, CPRA and Gigi Smith, Utah

§  North Central Region- Lynne Feller, Ohio and Julie Righter, Nebraska

§  Gulf Coast Region- Woody Glover, Louisiana and Pat Hall, Alabama

§  East Coast Region- Dave Clemmons, Massachusetts and  Jay Groce, Pennsylvania

§  CAC- TBA

·          Brent Lee presented information regarding Project 42. The goal being to identify the areas where standards are needed to achieve system interoperability and create a common operating picture at all levels, horizontal and vertical.  

·         Matt Stillwell presented updates regarding Project 33. Urged that when the Project is approved to be proactive in sharing with your chapter and agencies.

·         Group Leaders- Dave Clemmons, Gigi Smith, Julie Righter and Carol Adams presented information and status updates regarding their assigned committees. 

·         Susan Stowell and Courtney Hastings presented information regarding Web 2.0:

o    Automatically assigns you to a list serve and only those in that group can see the information.

o    Once groups have been established, the member can then choose how they would like to receive the information (IE; updates by e-mails as they come in or in groups)

o    The member will be able to look at the history of threads and can upload documents along with blogging.

o    The implementation plan- the platform is in production now, beta testing will begin in a few weeks and it will be launched by the first of the year.

·         Steve Souder, Chair of PRO-CHRT introduced the Council to this new task force created by the Board under President Fischer. Kimberly Burdick with the Montana Chapter will serve as the Vice Chair.  A flyer was handed out requesting information regarding training standards, labor law and retirement within each state.  Mr. Souder requested that all information be sent directly to Loredonna Elsberry by September 15, 2009.   The task force would like to gather the issues and complete the project within a timely manner rather than have this be an on-going task force.

·         Carol Adams presented the status of standards development and pointed out that the standards within APCO have been divided into three areas; Operations, technical and training.  The Training Standards for Public Safety Managers and Training Coordinators as it applies to ADA is now complete. Ms. Adams, also noted that this past year the committee did storyboarding as part of their process and it turned out to be a successful way of brainstorming.

·         Other business included: 

o    Colorado will be hosting the Western Regional in Denver, January 20-22, 2010.

o    This will be the final EC meeting for:

§  Mary Messamore- Kansas, retiring.

§  Lloyd Flaying- Michigan, retiring.

§  Don Whitney, SGI being passed and BOD election.

§  Pam Provost- Alaska, retiring.

§  Wanda McCarley- Past President, ending term.

o    Virginia Chapter is celebrating their 50th Anniversary.  Challenge coins were shared with all EC Representatives and congratulations were given. 

o    Thanks to Larry Sheridan for serving as moderator.

Second day agenda began:  Friday August 14, 2009 at 1444 hours with roll call.

·         The Consent Agenda was read to include the following five items;

o    2009 Mid Year Meeting Minutes

o    Recommendation to the Members for Approval of Quorum Resolution 1- Bylaws Restructure at the General Business Session

o    Recommendation to the Members for Approval of Quorum Resolution 2- The Codification of eligibility criteria for the various Membership categories and designations at the General Business Session

§  Bill Keller, Texas Chapter requested this to be removed and agreed to present an amendment to the Quorum at the first business session (Life Member to read that the four year requirement can be a combination of years of service to make eligible to run for office and be in the position of Life Member)

o    Policy Manual Revisions:

§  Article 1 – The Policy Manual

§  Article 2 – The Association

§  Article 3 – Chapters

§  Article 4 – Membership with the exception of 4.11, 4.12, and 4.13

§  Article 5 - Executive Council

§  Article 6 – Board of Officers

§  Article 7 – Committees and Task Forces

§  Article 8 - Headquarters Staff

§  Article 9 - Travel

§  Article 10 - Purchasing and Contracting

§  Article 11- Records Management

§  Article 12 - APCO Project Series

§  Article 13 – Awards

o    Revised Project 33 Standard

·         Matt Stillwell with the Oklahoma Chapter, thanked President Chris Fischer for her dedication and leadership.

·         Desi Calzada with the Northern California Chapter made note that his Chapter was not in favor of Resolution 1, but wanted to share his appreciation to the Board for their hard work and all they completed this past year.

·         Larry Sheridan with the Wyoming Chapter requested that a letter be sent to the South Dakota Chapter indicating that they were not represented at this meeting and in the future should find means to do so.

·         The Executive Council then recessed at 1505 hours (Pacific Time) until the closing of the Blue and White Gala.  

 

 

Executive Council Representative’s Report

 

APCO INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

August 4-5, 2006

Orlando, FL

 

Submitted by:  Tom Hanson

Virginia Chapter Executive Council Representative

 

The Annual Executive Council meeting was held in a two-day format. Tom Hanson of the Virginia Chapter was asked to moderate the first day on Friday, August 4th.  This day was used to discuss key issues that would need action during the official Council meeting that was held on Saturday and to receive a variety of reports from committees and staff.  Some of the topics that were presented included APCO Policy Manual revisions; Subsidiary Bylaws revisions; Quorum Resolutions; financial reports; FY 2006-2007 Budget modification; Executive Director’s Business Plan and reports by the Group Leaders, staff, the IDC and the Regulatory Affairs.

 

Convene:  President Wanda McCarley convened the formal Executive Council Meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.

 

Roll call:  All chapters were represented, either by their elected Executive Council representative or by proxy, with the exception of the Australasia and Oklahoma Chapters.  Five new Council members were in attendance at this meeting.

Changes to the Agenda:  There were five corrections/changes made to the agenda.  A motion for approval was offered by Gregg Riddle, Illinois, with a second by Lloyd Fayling Michigan; motion carried.

 

Action Items

 

Approval of 2005 Annual Executive Council Meeting Minutes:  A motion by Lloyd Fayling, Michigan, to approve the minutes of the 2006 Mid-year Council meeting; Larry Sheridan, Wyoming, offered a second;  Motion carried.

 

APCO Policy Manual Changes:  Eight (8) Policy Manual Sections were offered by the C&B Committee for consideration by the Council.

 

Section 1.1: Establishment:  This change will allow Staff to provide electronic copies once they are approved.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter made a motion to accept this change.  Jay Maritz of the Wisconsin Chapter offered the second to the motion.  Clarification was offered that a hard copy can still be requested from Staff for those that are unable to download electronic copies. A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion was approved.

 

Section 2.3: Equal Opportunity Statement:  This change inserts language to provide clarity for the Executive Director so that the report that he is required to submit every other year will be submitted in the odd calendar year.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter made a motion to accept this change.  Jay Groce of the Pennsylvania Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Section 2.11: Style Guide:  This new section requires the use of the APCO Style Guide in regards to the display of the Association’s name and logo.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter made a motion to accept this change.  Jay Groce of the Pennsylvania Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

Section 4.2: Member Conduct:  This change was for the modification of language that referenced language prohibiting discrimination.  The purpose was to use the same verbiage that appears in Section 2.3.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to accept.  Jay Maritz of the Wisconsin Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Section 4.7: Dues:  The changes to this section of the Policy Manual involved three (3) separate changes:  1. Document the respective dollar amounts for each membership category as approved by the Executive Council at the Mid-Year Meeting; 2. Amended the language to follow the current practice for pro-ration of dues as currently done in the Membership Department; 3. Removal of paragraph Nine during an Executive Council meeting in 2003 in which the Australia/New Zealand Chapter was given a grace period before the increase of their dues.  Because this is no longer an issue for this Chapter the language is being removed.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to approve. Jay Maritz of the Wisconsin Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Section 7.1: Subsidiary Advisory Committees:  This section was a complete rewrite of the Section as it currently existed.  The language had been carried over from the old Policy Manual and was never changed or reformatted to the current format.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to accept.  Steve Tracy of the Kentucky Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Section 7.2: Standing Committees:  This removes the requirement that the Chair of the Finance and Budget Committee would be the President-Elect and specifically defines the Finance and Budget Committee as an Executive Council Committee.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to accept.  Peggy Fouts of the Washington Chapter seconded the motion.

 

Nate McClure of the Commercial Advisory Committee motioned to amend the revised Policy Section 1.4.1 to make the current requirement for submitting reports twice per year, rather than quarterly.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended. A verbal vote was taken on the original motion as amended with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Section 11.1: Records Management:  This change removes the listing of the three (3) Subsidiaries and makes reference to the Subsidiaries in general.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois motioned to approve as presented.  Frank Thomason of the North Carolina Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Quorum Resolutions:  Five (5) Resolutions were submitted by the April 1st deadline for consideration by the Quorum during the conference. The Executive Council is required to submit their position on each Resolution as information for the Quorum prior to the final vote on each Resolution.

 

Resolution #1: This was to clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Officers.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to recommend approval.  Peggy Fouts of the Washington Chapter seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Resolution #2: This was to update the requirements for granting a charter to a Chapter and/or International Chapter.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to recommend approval.  Art Rios of the New Mexico Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

Resolution #3: This was to modify the Constitution to ensure the Association adopts a balanced budget.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to not recommend approval of Resolution #3. Tom Sorley of the Florida Chapter seconded the motion.  There was a significant discussion over the impact of this Resolution.  CFO Tim Ryan indicated that the Association would be restricted from using a surplus from one year in a subsequent year for expenditures that would exceed revenues.  The Council was concerned that this would seriously limit the flexibility the Association currently has in dealing with the annual budget. A verbal vote was taken with the majority of the votes being ayes, and the motion carried.

 

NOTE:  Following the Executive Council meeting the Maker of the Resolution, the Nevada Chapter, officially withdrew the Resolution.  Resolution #3 was then removed from the agenda and not considered by the Quorum.

 

Resolution #4: This was to modify the Bylaws to require that the total number of votes cast for each candidate running for election to the Board of Officers shall be reported to the Quorum.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to not recommend approval of Resolution #4. RoxAnn Brown of the Tennessee Chapter seconded the motion.  This Resolution also received significant discussion by the Executive Council members.  There were comments made both in favor and in opposition to the Resolution.  At the end of the discussion a verbal vote was taken with the results too close to call.  A show of hands was then utilized and the motion failed by one vote.

 

Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter then motioned to recommend approval of Resolution #4.  Woody Glover of the Louisiana Chapter seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was requested.  The tally of the votes showed 28 ayes and 21 nays.  The motion carried.

 

Resolution #5: This was to update the eligibility criteria for designation as a Life Member and designation as a Senior Member of the Association.  Gregg Riddle motioned to recommend approval of Resolution #5.  Pat Joy of the Arizona Chapter seconded the motion.

 

Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to amend to strike the language “APCO Bulletin” in 3.1.3.2.4.  Mary Messamore of the Kansas Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  A verbal vote was taken on the original motion as amended with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Non-substantive Changes to the APCO Constitution:  Under the amendment procedures for the Constitution the Executive Council is authorized to make non-substantive changes.  The Executive Council officially approved two changes submitted by the C&B Committee for minor grammatical errors in Article VI, Section 2.3 and Article X, Section 1.2.

 

Subsidiary Bylaws:  The Bylaws of the APCO Subsidiaries are amended and approved by the Executive Council based on procedures in the Bylaws.  Each of the four subsidiaries had amendments proposed by the C&B Committee.  These changes were to correct some language errors as well as to provide uniformity between the four sets of documents where that uniformity was practical.

 

AFC: Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to recommend the approval of the Bylaws amendments as submitted for the AFC Subsidiary. Pat Joy of the Arizona Chapter seconded the motion.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motion to amend Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 1.1.4, to remove the period at the end of the paragraph insert a semicolon and the capital letters “AND” which will then cause the inclusion of 1.1.5 as part of that total process. Larry Sheridan of the Wyoming Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  A verbal vote was taken on the original motion as amended with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

APCO Heritage Foundation:  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to approve.   Mary Messamore of the Kansas Chapter seconded the motion.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to amend Article II, Section I to remove the word “the” in front of the name of the subsidiary.  Brenda Gowdy of the Mississippi Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to amend Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 1.1.4, to remove the period at the end of the paragraph insert a semicolon and the capital letters “AND”.  Larry Sheridan of the Wyoming Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  A verbal vote was taken on the original motion as amended with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Institute:  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to approve.  Pat Hall of the Alabama Chapter seconded the motion.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to amend Article II, Section I to remove the word “the” from the title of the subsidiary.  Patsy Joy of the Arizona Chapter seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to amend Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 1.1.4, to remove the period at the end of the paragraph insert a semicolon and the capital letters “AND”.  Larry Sheridan of the Wyoming Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  A verbal vote was taken on the original motion as amended with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

PSFA:  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to approve.  Jay Maritz of the Wyoming Chapter seconded the motion.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to amend Article VII Section I Sub-Paragraph 1.1.5 - the word “the” is capitalized and should be lower case.  Mary Messamore of the Kansas Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to amend Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 1.1.4, to remove the period at the end of the paragraph insert a semicolon and the capital letters “AND”.  Larry Sheridan of the Wyoming Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  A verbal vote was taken on the original motion as amended with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications First-Level Supervisor:  Julie Righter of the Nebraska Chapter motioned to adopt the new standard for First-Level Supervisor.  Pat Hall of the Alabama Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Corporate Partners Policy:  This proposed policy offered by the Conference Department is a complete rewrite of the current APCO Policy Section 4.9.  Nate McClure of the Commercial Advisory Committee motioned for approval.  Peggy Fouts of the Washington Chapter seconded the motion.  Because the major change was the removal of all the criteria that identified the reward levels, an amendment was offered.  Tom Sorley of the Florida Chapter motioned to amend to make a new Paragraph 2, moving all the existing Paragraphs 2,3,4,5, and 6 down and the new language in Paragraph 2 would be that “the APCO Conference Department in conjunction with the Commercial Advisory Committee will be responsible for the setting of the levels and the details of this policy”.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  A verbal vote was taken on the original motion as amended with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Financial Report:  RoxAnn Brown of the Tennessee Chapter motioned to approve the Financial Report as offered by CFO Ryan.  Jay Groce of the Pennsylvania Chapter seconded the motion.  An error had been identified during the discussion that were held on Friday so Tom Sorley of the Florida Chapter motioned to amend allowing the Chief Financial Officer to correct the line error in the moving expenses in the PSFA.  Richard Granado of the CPRA Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  A verbal vote was taken on the original motion as amended with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Business Plan:  The Executive Director’s initial Business Plan was not approved by the Board of Officers prior to the Executive Council meeting.  It was presented in its original form to the Executive Council.  Two issues were identified as a concern for many Council members.  First was the consolidation of a Deputy Director’s position with the CFO.  Secondly was the elimination of 9-1-1 in the name of the Communications Center Service Department.  Prior to the Meeting on Saturday, a revised Business Plan was presented to and approved by the Board of Officers.  Ted Wynn of the Georgia Chapter motioned to approve the revised plan approved by the Board of Officers.  Frank Thomason of the North Carolina Chapter seconded.  Mary Messamore of the Kansas Chapter motioned to amend that the title of the department “Communications Center Service and Standards” must include the number “9-1-1”.  Julie Righter of the Nebraska Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion stood amended.  A verbal vote was taken on the original motion as amended with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Budget Amendments: Based on the approved Business Plan it was necessary to amend the budget.  Mary Messamore of the Kansas Chapter motioned to approve.  Pat Joy of the Arizona Chapter seconded the motion.  Chief Financial Officer Tim Ryan clarified that the only change that was made to the budget document was the addition of $117,500 for the Deputy Executive Director, under “Personnel in Exec Offices”.  This will cover eight months of salary for the position.  In addition, $147,000 was included for the buy out of the Democrat Printing contract.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Project 41 Proposal:  LOCATE – VoIP: the Standing Committee that had been delaing with the VoIP issue has been replaced by an APCO Project.  Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter motioned to approve the designation of Project 41 for LOCATE – VoIP.  Pat Hall of the Alabama Chapter seconded the motion.  A verbal vote was taken with no opposition and the motion carried.

 

Other Business: The Council dealt with numerous items under Other Business.  These included the following:

  • Improvement on how revenues and budgets are projected.
  • Changing the budget planning cycle by moving the process into the spring. 
  • A motion was made to establish a task force to clarify the process to allow for unusual succession of Officers in a timely and coordinated manner.  The motion failed when brought to a vote.
  • Gregg Riddle of the Illinois Chapter thanked Tom Hanson of the Virginia Chapter for agreeing to moderate the first day session of the Executive Council meeting. Tom stepped in at the last minute to cover for Fred Thompson from South Carolina who was ill and unable to attend.
  • A motion was offered and seconded to settle the contract with Democrat Printing.  A verbal vote was taken with one abstention and the motion carried.
  • Executive Director George Rice was asked that the correct name of the Bulletin be used, “Public Safety Communications/ APCO Bulletin” in all documents.
  • Tom Hanson of the Virginia Chapter announced that this will be his last Executive Council meeting.
  • President McCarley was asked to have letters sent to all absent Executive Council members from the President stating that they were missed at the meeting.
  • Art Rios of the New Mexico Chapter stated that while at the NENA Conference in Pittsburgh, he met several employees from Mexico who inquired about becoming members of APCO.  Art has been invited to Mexico, and is excited about the prospect of having potential members from Mexico.
  • A motion was made to cast a vote of no confidence in APCO Chief Financial Officer Tim Ryan.  Motion died for lack of a second.
  • A motion was made to send Past President Vinnie Stile, Freddie Thompson of the South Carolina Chapter and Don Whitney of the CAC best wishes from the Council.  A second was offered and the motion carried.
  • Lloyd Fayling of the Michigan Chapter thanked the Council and Staff for all the flowers and cards he received while recuperating from his surgery.

 

Recess:  The Executive Council Meeting recessed at 3:15 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Tom Hanson,

Virginia Chapter Executive Council Representative

 

 

 

 

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