| Tuesday, September 18, 2007 Chairman Kenny Nave called the meeting of the Taney County Ambulance District to order at 19:00 on September 18, 2007. Attendance: Chairman Kenny Nave, Vice Chairman Tim Ford, Board Member Scott Novak and Board Member Dale Sanders present, and Treasurer David Rozell and Board Member Rod Romine absent. Others present Steve Harris, Melissa Stiffler, Katie Sharpe, Kent Vanderpool, Pam Harmon, Kevin Tweedy, Joanna Whetstine, Jennifer Vanderpool, John Winkert, Allana Kellett, Caleb Berkstresser, Rob Test, Richard Cotter, Nathan Rogers, Jeff Hawkins and Chuck Pennel Taney County Commissioner. Visitors Chuck Pennel came to address the board regarding a conversation he had 2 weeks ago with Steve. Chuck advised that the commissioner’s attorney came to a board meeting a few days after Steve wrote a letter to the sewer board. The county commission did not send Bob. Novak advised that he was probably here from invite by him. Chuck advised that Steve and Kevin met Randy Hayes and himself at their mechanic shop. The have a lot of fill dirt and will not be able to use all of it. Chuck advised that they would be able to move some of that fill to our East medic location. Nave asked for other visitor comments. John advised he would like to address to board in closed session. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES Director Ford made a motion to approve prior Board minutes dated August 21, 2007. Director Novak seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes). Furniture Novak inquired about buying used furniture from one of our employees. Novak inquired why are we buying used furniture? Kevin advised that the furniture was in good condition and was a good deal. Novak advised that he felt we have enough money to buy new furniture. Kevin advised he would be happy to bring all furniture purchases to the board in the future. Further discussion was held. APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS Director Novak made a motion to approve financials. Director Ford seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes). Old business Steve advised we are finishing siding on the East station. We are looking at an alarm system with Branson security so we can leave the truck at the station. Caleb is going to be looking into a computer at that station as well for clocking in. We called White River Electric to see about getting some street lights there. Sanders inquired about the costs of remodeling that building. Steve advised that siding was $3000 and we replaced the garage doors. Steve advised Danny has replaced some windows. Once we move inside we will have to move some walls. The total remodeling cost should be close to $10,000. Nave suggested having someone looking at the ditch to have that leveled. Steve advised that we have finished the other stations. We need to re-roof the East station next year. He has spoke to Danny and he has been looking into a metal roof. The cost should be about $4000. New business Steve advised we have started working on the budget for next year. Katie is working on pay information for the board meeting. We will try to get that out before the board packet for review. Katie advised that salary surveys and cost of living information does not come out until October. Steve advised that we are looking into a wellness program and are gathering information for that. Katie advised our insurance company has a wellness program but when we change insurances that would be a problem. St Johns has a program. We have not been able to get any information from Skaggs regarding a wellness program to date. Novak advised that he would like to entertain the idea of naming this station the Walter S. Cobb station. Steve advised we could have Danny or someone build a plaque to display out front. MOTION - NAME THE EDUCATION BUILDING THE WALTER S. COBB EDUCATION CENTER Director Novak made a motion to name the education building the Walter S. Cobb education center. Director Sanders seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes). Billing Melissa presented reports for receipts. August receipts were $157,427.26. Year to date receipts are $1,019.021.76. Year to date approved write-off's total $345,703.72. Year to date disallowed amounts total $164,595.49. MOTION - WRITE OFF ACCOUNTS Director Ford made a motion to write off 166 accounts totaling $69,805.44. Director Novak seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes). Grant Novak inquired about the grant. Kevin advised we have some information from SEMA and we are having Matt do the paperwork. IT Caleb advised that we now have Nomad completely installed. It is in all of the first out trucks. We are still working out some of the minor bugs. However we have worked out the major problems. Caleb stated we will install a computer at the East medic station after the security is in place. Novak inquired if our toughbook insurance covered the damaged toughbook. Caleb advised it was covered at 100%. Education Richard advised that Jeremy is getting lined out. Richard advised that the new administrator for Lindenwood University, Steve, is going to meet with Richard tomorrow and bring a contract by for us to review. They are looking at starting classes January 1. Nave inquired about medic class. Kevin advised that we need to get on track with other education first. Steve advised we have currently 2 employees at St. John's. When they are complete we will reimburse them. Steve stated when we are ready for our own program again we will have the employees pay up front and reimburse them after completion as well. Richard advised he will have to get Jeremy on track with BLS classes. Richard also stated that we have also been looking into developing conferences. Allana advised that our conference is missed by the community. Drill Jeff advised about the Taney County homeland security drill. We went to Camp Clark last week. That was very beneficial for our team. Novak Novak advised that he would like to look at disciplinary action per Chapter 190. Novak advised he has talked to Frank Foster about this. Cox air care Chuck inquired if we were aware that Cox pulled out of the community. Kevin stated we were told the day of. Chuck advised there was discussion about a helicopter in the county. Steve advised that Cox did not own that helicopter. Air Methods was the owner and they pulled the helicopter. Cox contracted with Air Methods to provide the employees. Inquiry was made about how this would affect patient care. Jeff advised that review of trauma bypass we had a little over 90 transports. Jeff advised there are not many cases that would require flight. Highway 65 is a main thoroughfare so it is not much of an issue. ADJOURN Director Nave made a motion to adjourn. Director Ford seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Director Nave (Yes), Director Ford (Yes), Director Novak (Yes), Director Sanders (Yes). |