| Taney County Ambulance District Board Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2005 FEBRUARY 15, 2005 President Scotty Penner called the meeting of the Taney County Ambulance District to order at 19:00 on February 15, 2005. Attendance: President Scotty Penner, Vice-President Kenny Nave, Treasurer David Rozell, Board Member Russ Russelland Board Member Scott Novak present, and Board Member Jackie Smith absent. Others present: Steve Harris, Trevor Hale, Katie Sharpe, Melissa Stiffler, Kevin Tweedy, Kent Vanderpool, Pam Harmon and Les Hughes. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES Director Russell made a motion to approve prior Board minutes dated December 21, 2004. Director Novak seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Penner (Yes), Director Nave (Yes), Director Rozell (Yes), Director Russell (Yes), Director Novak (Yes). MOTION - APPROVE DECEMBER AND JANUARY FINANCIALS Director Rozell made a motion to approve December and January financials. Director Novak seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Penner (Yes), Director Nave (Yes), Director Rozell (Yes), Director Russell (Yes), Director Novak (Yes). Old Business Steve advised the new building does not have any smoke or fire alarm system. We are also looking at a security system. We have contacted Branson Security for prices. The State of Missouri bioterrorism group wants to store supplies in our bay and may donate some money to be used for security systems. Steve stated that Caleb has been looking into getting fiber optic to connect the 2 buildings. This would be beneficial for the time clock and computer networking. Steve talked to the architect, Brent Butler, last week to get preliminary plans for the best layout for the classrooms in the new building. We are trying to obtain blue prints from Bill Edie. We are looking at 1 big class room that seats 75 people and 4 break out rooms for 20-30 people. New Business Steve stated that the audit is complete and Jerry plans on finishing preparation in March and presenting it to the Board in April. We have to turn it in to the State in May. Discussion was held about the March Board meeting. Steve advised the NAIA tournament will be going on the week of March 15th and Kent and Kevin would be tied up at that. Steve advised the kids are out of school for Spring break and he may be out of town. Scotty stated he would be on vacation the week of March 22nd, but the meeting could still be changed. All agreed to change the meeting to March 22nd. MOTION - WRITE OFF ACCOUNTS FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY Director Novak made a motion to write off accounts for December and January. The write off accounts total $72,292.75. Director Rozell seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Penner (Yes), Director Nave (Yes), Director Rozell(Yes), Director Russell (Yes), Director Novak (Yes). Kevin advised the new truck should be done next week and we will pick up in about 2 and 1/2 weeks. Kevin advised that the building for East coverage is still in need of repairs. Rozell suggested we have a target date of March 1st. Kevin advised the personnel has already been lined out. The building is owned by Lakes Country Propane. The rent will possibly be $0 but we will have to pay utilities. Trevor wanted to thank the Board for the purchase of the new building. He advised this has been good for morale. Trevor stated that we have applied for 2 Education grants with the help of Mary Peterson. One for PAD for $800,000.00 that will allow us to place 100 AED's per year over the next 3 years in the County. The second was an EMS Education grant for $250,000.00 for training. This would fund an employee to help with training over the next 3 years. We would also be able to use some of the grant money for equipment. Rozell inquired if we were required to continue funding the job after the 3 years. Trevor advised we were not. Kevin advised that we lost the equipment grant that he had helped apply for. Katie presented figures for short term and long term disability insurance. Currently the quote is at $15,000.00 per year. The short term disability lasts 13 weeks and the employee is paid 60% of their income up to $750.00. Short term pays starting at 0 days for accident and 7 days for illness. Long term starts at 90 days. Rozell inquired if the premiums are determined by employee salary. Katie stated salary and ages. Katie advised a final quote can only be given after all employees fill out paperwork. Rozell inquired if we can waive pre-existing conditions. Katie stated you could at a higher premium and since 75% of employees must be enrolled to be able to have the insurance, the District would have to fund the premium to guarantee 75% enrollment. If the employee is permanently disabled, Lagers will kick in. Novak inquired if premiums would go up with claims. Katie advised yes. Russell advised we just approved the budget. Robin Fisher had asked Steve to inquire about purchasing flowers for funerals for employees immediate family. Steve stated state law says sales tax can be used as the Board directs. Steve advised that for 2003 and 2004 the District spent $421.89 for flowers for funerals. Director Nave made a motion to purchase flowers for immediate family, including parents, children, grandparents, brothers and sisters. This would not include Board members. Director Russell seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Penner (Yes), Director Nave (Yes), Director Rozell(Yes), Director Russell (Yes), Director Novak (Yes). EXECUTIVE SESSION At 19:50 Director Russell made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters authorized by RSMo 610.021 and in compliance with RSMo 610.022. Director Rozell seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Penner (Yes), Director Nave (Yes), Director Rozell (Yes), Director Russell (Yes), Director Novak (Yes). |