A quorum for the meeting was established with the following members of the Board present: Lee Helms, Bill Meadows, Bill Meadows, and Shelly Eslava. Attached is a list of all people who attended board meeting.

Board member Bill Meadows chaired the meeting.

Shelly Eslava made a motion to approve minutes from last meeting; seconded by Bill Meadows. Approval was unanimous.

Mr. Jim Sasser, Attorney, stated that there were six carriers who have not executed Cost Recovery Contracts. He received a letter from one county asking if County and City Government were exempted from the $.70 surcharge. Art Faulkner will get a copy of the Attorney General’s Opinion on whether they are exempted or not.

Lynn Boucher, Accountant, gave a financial report for February and March since there wasn’t a board meeting in March. She stated that a down payment was made on the board’s web page. There was a discussion on the possibility of listing what companies are operating in each county. Bill Meadows stated that he would work on getting a map for the web page to show the counties as they are added on for Phase I.

Lee Helms made a motion to approve the February and March financial reports; seconded by Bill Meadows. Approval was unanimous.

Lee Helms stated that he and Art Faulkner met with Ray Preston, BellSouth, regarding

BellSouth’s Tariff. He stated that he understands better about the cost. He doesn’t want this to delay Phase I and II.

Ray Preston, BellSouth, gave an update on the audit that was done. Their audit is done on an annual basis.

Art Faulkner asked Ray Preston if he would notify the board when changes to the Tariff are filed.

Lee stated that this board has to make a report and show how we are handling these funds. Lee said that it would be a complete report showing how all funds are spent.

Bill Meadows made a motion to approve revised cost recovery plan for Public Service Cellular; seconded by Shelly Eslava. Approval was unanimous.

Jim Sasser will draft a letter for Lee’s signature to the six carriers who have not returned their Cost Recovery Contract.

Shelly Eslava gave an update on the acquisition of a web page for the board.

Bill Meadows stated that he would like to see PSA’s on Wireless E-911. Lee Helms asked Scott Adcock, Public Information Manager, AEMA, to check on prices for PSA’s and report back to board at the next meeting.

The next board meeting was set for 10:00 A.M., Thursday, May 18 in Clanton at the Alabama Emergency Operations Center.

Shelly Eslava made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Bill Meadows. Approval was unanimous.

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Lee Helms, Chairman                         Bill Meadows, Secretary/Treasurer
Alabama Wireless E-911 Board

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Mary Roper
Notary Public