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Dec 12, 2006·BoardMeeting
Board
Cmrs Board Special Called Meeting
The Board met to welcome and introduce a new Staff Assistant responsible for assisting PSAPs with 911 certification processes. The main discussion focused on the CMRS grant fund, including the current fund balance and the upcoming application deadline. The Board formally approved the creation of grant review panels with specific composition requirements regarding representation from 911 centers, wireless/wireline providers, and public safety disciplines. Additionally, the Board established a cutoff date for grant fund accumulation for the current year's awards.
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The meeting included an education report covering material distribution and volunteer training programs. The Board addressed the status of PSAP Phase II certifications, granting approval for Adair County, and reviewed and accepted the CMRS Grant Fund document despite discussions on reimbursement eligibility and distribution priorities. Additionally, the Board approved updates to mapping regulations, received updates regarding personnel recruitment, and authorized cost recovery invoice payments totaling over $4.5 million to multiple wireless service providers.
Sep 7, 2006·BoardMeeting
Board
Cmrs Board Meeting Minutes
The board received reports on audit results for wireless carriers, funding initiatives from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, and the accumulation of grant funds under HB656. The board discussed and approved the Phase II certification for 24 public safety answering points (PSAPs), as well as Phase I and Phase II certification for Lincoln County E911. Additionally, the meeting featured a presentation on Next Generation Wireless E9-1-1 developments in Indiana and a review of the financial status concerning PSAP fund distributions.
Jul 11, 2006·BoardMeeting
Board
Cmrs Board Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed the 2002-2004 audit report and discussed strategies for addressing discrepancies with audited PSAPs and carriers. Updates were provided regarding legislation effective July 12, 2006, affecting Board appointments and the collection of funds from prepaid carriers. The financial report and PSAP Committee business were addressed, including the release of jurisdictional boundary and street data, and approvals for full Phase II compliance and certification for several PSAPs. Cost recovery amendments and invoices were approved. The education coordinator provided an update on training materials. Finally, the board discussed the potential use of the Kentucky Information Highway for call transfers.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
