Jonathan Shell

The Board meeting included the certification of Muhlenberg Central Dispatch for funding eligibility, the approval of Alltel's Phase I cost recovery plan, and several amendments to Bluegrass Cellular's Phase I and Phase II cost recovery plans. Payment to Cincinnati Bell Wireless and T-Mobile for cost recovery invoices was approved. The board discussed and approved various legislative changes related to the apportionment of fund money, the powers and duties of the board concerning E911 services and grants, and the establishment of a working committee and a recommendation to the Governor regarding grant coordination.

The board discussed several operational and financial matters including cost recovery plans for carriers, insurance liability for board members, and current fund balances. Discussions also covered audit standards, PSAP application reviews, and future staffing needs, specifically the hiring of a bookkeeper. Additionally, the meeting addressed the status of electronic funds transfer implementation, call counting strategies for carriers, the status of current emergency regulations, and pending personnel replacements.

The board discussed several operational and legislative items, including the status of PSAP applications, revenue collection reports, and the potential impact of legislation regarding Kentucky State Police (KSP) 911 centers. The board officially supported legislation allowing KSP to receive CMRS funds and deliberated on the proposal for a 911 coordinator, ultimately recommending the creation of a wireline 911 board to work in coordination with the CMRS board. Additionally, the board reviewed progress on the call-counting project, discussed prepaid wireless services, planned for upcoming NENA conference participation, and established a subcommittee to formalize the performance evaluation process for the administrator.

The board discussed several operational and financial matters including PSAP certification status, cost recovery plans for wireless carriers, and the progress of the ongoing financial audit. Key topics included the approval of carrier invoices, the hiring of temporary staff to conduct legislative studies regarding distribution methods for workload funds, and a policy decision to maintain the confidentiality of per-subscriber workload distribution amounts. Additionally, the board elected a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman, initiated a review of guidelines for PSAP fund usage, and held a discussion on the federal Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act and its implications for Kentucky state law.

The meeting covered an update on the first audit of the Board, including the status of provider compliance and interest recording. The Board took action regarding several PSAP's, including decertification for Grayson County and the approval of various KSP posts and Paris/Bourbon County. Cost recovery plans were reviewed, with approval granted for BellSouth and Powertel. Legislative matters regarding House Bill 99 were discussed, specifically concerning call volume, fund usage, and confidentiality. Implementation issues regarding network routing and carrier capacity were addressed. Additionally, an administrator's report covered liability insurance payment, testing of the EFT system, personnel updates, and financial status reports. Finally, the Board held an election of officers, appointing a new Chairman and Vice Chairman.