ETSC
Wireless Implementation Subcommittee Minutes
Monday, June 26, 2000
10:00 A.M.
Eaton County Dispatch
Members Present
Suzan Hensel, Midland County Central Dispatch
Marsha Bianconi, Western Wayne County
Pat Coates, Oakland County CLEMIS
Christina Russell, Oakland County Sheriff
Joseph Rebh, Farmington Hills Police Department
Paul Rogers, Eaton County
Charlie Nystrom, Barry County
Scott Temple, SBC
David Green, GTE
Andy Goldberger, St. Joseph County 911
Bob Currier, SCC
Mike Sexton, Ameritech
Gary Brozewski, Bay County 911
Glenn Roach, Xypoint
Rackeline Hoff, AT & T Wireless
Cathy Neubauer, Troy Police Department
1.Call to Order
Chairperson Hensel called the meeting to order at 10:15 A.M.
2.Self Introductions of Members
Members introduced themselves and their affiliations.
3.Accept/Agenda
Motion by Andy Goldberger, Supported by Charlie Nystrom to accept a revised agenda which added Item C under New Business; the appointment of Vice Chair of the Wireless Implementation Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
4.Approval of Minutes
Motion by Andy Goldberger, Supported by Paul Rogers to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2000 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Old Business
A. Service Agreement
Pat Coates provided an overview of the Service Agreement. The Agreement is the result of a work group composed of CMRS and Public Safety personnel who reviewed existing service agreements to modify for usage as a sample agreement in Michigan.
Glenn Roach suggested that the Wireless Implementation Committee delete the phrase as mandated by the FCC Order, Article III, Costs and Reimbursement, found on page 5 since the FCC has revised the cost recovery mandate.
Discussion included comments on the issue of CMRS submitting network costs as part of their reimbursement to the ETSC; Responsibilities of CMRS, item K, p 11. PSAP directors stated their belief that cost recovery is included in Michigan legislation. Wire line service providers indicated that if additional trunk lines are installed, someone will be billed. Questions were raised regarding the costs of installing new trunk lines. Mike Sexton indicated that Ameritech would charge approximately $400 (one time cost) for special order and a monthly reoccurring cost of $101 per trunk. Dave Green of GTE indicated that GTE costs are mileage dependant; current rate is $3.90 per mile. Further discussion ensued regarding the increasing number of wireless 911 calls, estimated revenue that will be generated for PSAP and CMRS under the law, the need for separate wireless and wire line 911 trunks and the upcoming July 21, 2000 AMUG meeting. Ameritech has invited NENA President Norm Forshee and others to discuss Phase I implementation. The CMRS representatives restated their position that no CMRS will pay to have additional trunks installed and their objections to item K.
Motion by Joe Rebh, supported by Pat Coates that the Wireless Implementation Committee refer the Service Agreement, amended by deleting the phrase as mandated by the FCC Order p. 5, to the ETSC recommending the draft Service agreement with the understanding that the CMRS have objections to the cost recovery section (K). The Wireless Implementation Committee will ask the ETSC for their guidance and recommendations.
AYES: Suzan Hensel, Marsha Bianconi, Pat Coates, Christina Russell, Joe Rebh, Paul Rogers, Charlie Nystrom, Cathy Neubauer, Andy Goldberger, and Gary Brozewski.
NAYES: Scott Temple, David Green, Bob Currier, Glenn Roach, and Rackeline Hoff.
Motion Carried.
5. Old Business
B. Nextel Participation
Scott Temple discussed his efforts to identify a Nextel representative to work with the Wireless Implementation Committee. He is still working on getting a contact person.
C. Consultant Follow – Up
This item was tabled since Ralph Gould was not present at the meeting.
6. New Business
A. Implementation Requests/Schedule
Paul Rogers discussed recent activities of the Michigan Communication Director’s Association (MCDA) regarding Phase I request letters. The MCDA will send letters to all CMRS on behalf of participating PSAP. An informational packet was mailed to all MCDA members with a deadline response date of July 17, 2000. Paul indicated that 25 to 26 counties will be utilizing the MCDA as the lead agency on the Phase I request letters. Copies of the informational packets will be distributed to wire line and wire less providers. Scott Temple discussed the inability of CMRS to bring 25 to 26 counties up within 6 months. Chairperson Hensel discussed the importance of a realistic implementation schedule, the role of the individual counties and the necessity of CMRS participation. Additional discussion focused on the need to involve adjacent counties/countries in the planning process, utilization of providers project managers, the impact of “ pay as you go” cell phones and the “911 only “ phones.
B. CAS vs. NCAS
Chairperson Hensel asked for discussion of the advantages/disadvantages of CAS vs. NCAS. Discussion focused on upgrades required for Phase I and Phase II, and the fact that the CRMS will need determine which technology is utilized by October 2000. Additional questions were raised regarding the delivery of wireless ANI and ALI to dispatch centers, call back number fields, redial issues and call processing time.
C. Emergency Outages Notification
Chairperson Hensel added Emergency Outage Notification to the Agenda.
Mike Sexton and Dave Green discussed procedures utilized by wire line carriers. The impact of a downed tower site was discussed. It was the
C. Emergency Outages Notification
consensus of the Wireless Implementation Committee to reactivate the 9-1-1 Outage Subcommittee to offer recommendations to the CMRS.
D. Appointment of Vice Chair
Chairperson Hensel discussed the need to appoint a Vice Chair for the Wireless Implementation Committee since there may be times that she will be unable to attend meetings. Charlie Nystrom was appointed Vice Chair.
7. Next Meeting
The next Wireless Implementation Subcommittee Meeting will be held at the Livonia Police Department at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday August 23, 2000.
8. Adjourn
Motion by Mike Sexton, Support by Charlie Nystrom to adjourn the meeting at
2:30 P.M.
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