Minutes: Alabama Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association, Quarterly Meeting, Gulf Shores, Alabama, October 14, 1997.
I. Call To Order:
President Seth Phelps called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m.

II. Opening Prayer:
The prayer was led Brad Smith.

III. Results of Election for 2nd Vice President:
Bill Brodeur announced Russ Bowers was elected 2nd Vice President..

IV. Welcome:
President Phelps welcomed everyone to Gulf Shores and recognized new members and guests.

V. Installation of Officers:
Seth Phelps swore Art Faulkner in as President, Ron Sparks as Vice President and Russ Bowers as 2nd Vice President.

VI. Introduction of New Members and Guests:
There were a number of new members and guests introduced.

VII. Approval of Agenda:
Motion and second to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

VIII. Approval of Minutes:
Motion and second to approve minutes as submitted. Motion carried.

IX. Approval of Financial Report:
Motion and second to accept report as submitted. Motion carried.

X. Conference Financial Report:
Seth Phelps reported that an accurate count during the Conference was impossible and he further indicated that the Conference was a financial success. Seth Phelps, also recognized Craig Dollar (TCI) for his help with the Golf Tournament and co-sponsor of the Shrimp Boil.

XI. Committee Report:
Ron Sparks thanked Baldwin County for their efforts in the Conference. He asked for any suggestions on improving the conference.

XII. Historian Committee Report:
Larry Duncan reported that he is still building the history of Alabama NENA.

XIII. Membership and Public Relations Committee:
Ruby Hahn reported that the committee is still trying to determine participation County by County.

XIV. Legislation and Wireless Committee Report:
Roger Wilson recognized the Wireless Committee. He further stated that the Legislation Bill is ready to be submitted. He ask the membership to contact their Legislators concerning the Bill.

XV. Old Business:
A.) Dial Tone Priority: BellSouth indicated that DTP does not exist. The only way to accomplish this is through public awareness.
B.) Operator Interrupt: Ray Preston reported that 9-1-1 centers should not be billed for operator interrupt service, make sure that the operator is notified during this procedure.

XVI. New Business:
A.) Newsletter: Art Faulkner indicated that Chris Hager had graciously taken over the task of the newsletter. Mr. Faulkner ask if anyone would volunteer to do the newsletter. He also indicated if Chris Hager took on the task again, he would like to pay her something. Suggestion from John Ellison to regionalize the newsletter. Motion and second to authorize the Executive Board to pay Chris Hager for doing the newsletter.
B.) Chris Hager indicated she would have a list of attendees available if anyone is interested.
C.) An Internet newsletter was suggested.
D.) Conference vendors have been added to the Alabama NENA web site, registration forms were available on the NENA site as well.

XVII. For the Good of the Association:
A.) Art Faulkner contact numbers: EMA Office: (334)567-5942
Home Office: (334)285-2219
Southern Link: 1(888)390-0133 voice or E-mail
B.) Language Line: Language Line is operational. Contact Art Faulkner for details concerning this valuable service, there is a cost per minute charge. This service through Alabama NENA saves the individual center $50.00 dollars per year.

XVIII. Next Meeting will be held at the BellSouth A.O.C. Building, Birmingham, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

XIX. Adjourn:
Motion and second to adjourn. Motion carried.