Cameron County Emergency Communications District

The Board of Managers discussed and took action on several items. Key discussions included the approval of bills and acknowledgment of the Cash Flow Report, acknowledgment of reports regarding budget amendments, and the financial report. The Director's Report covered press releases, recent legislation, finances, 9-1-1 service losses, technological developments, and service improvements. Reports were also acknowledged regarding telephone call outages, the addition of new personnel, and the construction status of the CCECD Building, which is anticipated for completion by January 31, 2016. Counsel provided a report covering topics such as a Public Review Hearing, staggered board terms, financial matters related to Emergency Service Fees, the Public Funds Investment Act, and a tax lien on CCECD property. Actions were taken concerning the NG 9-1-1 transition, agreements related to NG 9-1-1 service, an Addressing Project placeholder that coordinates with the building completion, and a license agreement involving AT&T for Disaster Recovery. The Board approved updating and renewing the Reverse 9-1-1 system via a proposal from Airbus DS Communications. Finally, the Board acknowledged a Public Review Hearing conducted on the meeting date and approved attendance for key personnel at the NENA Development Conference in Austin, Texas.

The meeting commenced with the call to order and confirmation of a quorum, followed by the approval of a resolution acknowledging Brian G. Janis for his years of service. Key agenda items included the approval of the July 2019 regular board meeting minutes and the approval of monthly bills and cash flow. Budget amendments were tabled. The board reviewed the financial report, noting outstanding AT&T fees related to NG911/PSAF equipment and Pictometry upgrades, and approved the report. The Director's Report, which included the need to obtain local counsel, was acknowledged. The AT&T report confirmed successful installation of 911 equipment. A strategy for the upcoming October 2019 Annual Budget Report was discussed during the Board Committee Report. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

The board meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions involved the approval of bills and acknowledgment of the Cash Flow Report. The board confirmed the ongoing examination of the District's accounting nuances and confirmed the financial status, noting total funds were $8,527,602.62. Reports were acknowledged from the Director, including Building, CIS, and Public Education/Training reports, which covered emergency communication matters such as an Addressing Workshop. Reports from AT&T and the Board Committee concerning funding for services were also acknowledged. The Counsel's report addressed several legal issues, including the Annual Audit, the Pictometry License Agreement, FCC oversight efforts, improperly imposed tax liens, relocation to the new building, personnel acquisition, allowable expenses, and the Addressing Project which involved terminating the CCECD-County Project/Service Agreements. The board also acknowledged the NG 9-1-1 report and approved the attendance of two Executive Directors at the NENA Conference in San Antonio, Texas, in June 2017.

The Board of Managers meeting included the approval of previous board meeting minutes from July. Key discussions involved the approval of bills and acknowledgment of the Cash Flow Report. Budget Amendments were tabled. Reports were acknowledged concerning the Director's activities (including press releases, legislation, finances, service losses, and technological developments), an AT&T report on outages and responses, a Board Committee report from a 9-1-1 conference, and the Counsel's report addressing legal memoranda on a Public Review Hearing, board terms, fee diversion attempts, disaster recovery licensing, the Public Funds Investment Act, memorializing fallen heroes, and a tax lien on CCECD property. Updates were also acknowledged for the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) system. The board considered reports on the design and construction of the new CCECD Headquarters Building and interior design elements. They tabled action on NG 9-1-1 Service Agreements. Action was taken regarding the Addressing Project, noting that related service agreements would be terminated upon building completion. The board acknowledged progress on a License Agreement involving AT&T Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery. Action was taken to approve amendments to the VERIZON ESL Contract after corrections by corporate counsel. The board acknowledged a proposal to upgrade and renew the CCECD Reverse 9-1-1 system with AIRBUS DS COMMUNICATIONS. Finally, the board authorized setting a Public Review Hearing for September 16, 2015, and the publication of required legal notices.

The board received an AT&T report detailing two incidents, neither affecting 9-1-1 calls; one involved a fiber cut resolved by SmartCom activation, and the other was an issue with Brownsville PD's SmartCom, which was also resolved. Maintenance on all sites was reported as complete. The board tabled a motion regarding the consideration and possible action to appoint a board member to the CCECD Board position representing "other municipalities located in the district" for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2026, in order to notify all relevant cities. The board unanimously approved the amendment to the 2026 Operational Budget.