Danny Baker

The meeting included a review of the financial report, detailing assets, liabilities, and various operational expenses. The board approved reimbursement requests for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) consolidation efforts in Clark and Pulaski counties. An update was provided regarding the Crittenden County and West Memphis PSAP consolidation, highlighting lessons learned and equipment upgrades. Additionally, the board received a report on enrollment and success rates for the Basic Telecommunicator Course.

The board reviewed and approved the financial report and expenses for the month ending December 31, 2025. A PSAP consolidation reimbursement request for Lonoke County was approved. Old business included updates on data aggregation and validation for NG911 service and the status of ESInet and Next Gen Core Services implementation for Madison and Chicot counties. New business covered discussions on Text-to-911 implementation disparities among PSAPs and the board's role regarding this capability.

The board reviewed and approved the financial report and expenses for the previous month. Reimbursements for PSAP consolidation were authorized for White County. The progress regarding the transition of PSAPs to the ESInet and NextGen Core Services was reported. The Fiscal Year 2025 audit was presented, noting a clean result with a comment on the segregation of duties. The board also voted to adjust the future meeting schedule to a bi-monthly cadence beginning in January 2026.

The board reviewed the financial report, detailing assets and liabilities, and approved related expenditures. The discussion covered the Fort Smith-Sebastian County PSAP consolidation, resulting in an extension of the funding deadline. Additionally, the board addressed the North Little Rock-Maumelle-Sherwood PSAP consolidation project, requiring the involved leadership teams to coordinate further and report back at a future session, while simultaneously granting an extension for project funding.

The agenda includes review of financial reports for March and April, including expense reports and the quarterly distribution for Public Safety Answering Points. It also covers reimbursement requests related to CPE upgrades and maintenance, as well as status updates on ESInet and NextGen Core Services. Additional items include the preparation of the Annual Legislative Report and an open session for public comments.