Chairman Steve Mayes called the meeting to order at 09:40.  Introductions were made.  Copies of DRAFT minutes from the Nov 13 meeting were reviewed, a minor correction made, and they were approved.

21 Members and guests were in attendance:

FINANCIAL REPORT

  OLD BUSINESS

800 MHz IX-  Discussion on the Nextel “White Paper” concerning a proposal by Nextel to re-align and re-allocate spectrum.  The paper can be found on the FCC Web-site, or several other sources.  Steve Leonard may be able to assist also.

700 MHz Planning Meetings.  Jon Wiswell had no news to report, but the committees are active..  E-mail Wiz for further info.  Work will continue.  (Open)

Meeting Locations

Since the WSP had kindly offered the continued use of the District Office location until June 2002, no further consideration for meeting locations were discussed.  Anyone with anything further is welcome to raise the issue again.

Secretary-Treasurer Position-

The FCC is not able to supply any staff to cover the position, so the membership will need to elect .

NEW BUSINESS

WWCIC Officer Elections-  Elections were held.  George Bisso was elected Chairman for a 2 year term.  Jon Wiswell was elected Vice-Chair for a 1 year term.  Loren Postma was elected Sec-Treas for a 1 year term.  The new Executive Board will nominate or confirm the Member-at-Large positions in Jan 2002.  Harlan Ohlson was considered, but since he was absent at today’s meeting, the members chose to wait until the next meeting to confirm the positions.  The 2^nd M-a-L position was vacated by election of George B to Chair.

WWCIC Web-site  Alan Robinson has confirmed that the service for the web-site was taken over by Interland (Atlanta).  The pre-paid service period had expired, but service was courteously continued.  Alan has paid the next year’s service fee, from 10/1/2001-9/30-2002, and is seeking reimbursement.  There are potentially 30 mailboxes available as part of the web-site, and further action by Alan is expected to make contacting Officers of WWCIC through the web-site, a simple process.  The new Sec-Treas must meet one of the out-going Officers at the Bank in Totem Lake, to make the transfer of authorization for funds access before any expenditure can be made from the bank accounts.  Another option would be one of the existing signatories on the account write the check for Alan.  The organization owes Alan $215.40, to be worked out in Jan 2002.  In the meantime, any interference reports may be Faxed to Dennis Anderson, at FCC, or left for Alan on the web-site, and he will get them to Dennis. (Open)

Kitsap Co VHF Interference  Dean Heistand e-mailed that the IX problem to Kitsap County’s VHF and WSP had been resolved.  Alan R read from Dean’s message.  A copy is available from Loren Postma on request.

Items of Information

FCC Issues / Info-  Dennis Anderson reviewed several items.  The Nextel White paper”, King Co malfunctioning bi-directional amps, ASR concerns, license renewals, with FCC positions “not being very tolerant”.  Federal Registration Number (FRN) taking place of TIN numbers for filing applications.  IX to Cellular phone Co’s, by LATD’s. (lighted antenna display terminal)  George Bisso mentioned an issue with 2 GHz proposals remove some licensed users and move them to 13 GHz.  More info next meeting.  There has been some new activity to free up the Ch 62-69 spectrum for other uses than the existing TV stations, since the 9/11 attacks.  Discussion ensued about FRS, and how many businesses are using it for routine communication.  Belief is that rules are not specific enough to prohibit those uses.  Also, a concern that with sale of radio products designated on itinerant frequencies, not enough emphasis is placed upon declaring they are licensed by FCC for specific uses.  Other FCC issues can be viewed on the FCC web-site.  That is found at:  www.fcc.gov .

The meeting was adjourned at 1105, and the body retired to enjoy a wonderful feast of tasty delights for the Season, hosted by George Bisso.  Thanks to all, and for your continued interest in WWCIC.

Minutes submitted by Loren Postma