Subj: Board Meeting, Minutes of October 9th, 2024
Subject board meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
The following personnel were present or attended via Zoom or by phone
Kimberly Jacobs, President Donald Cravens, Superintendent
Carla Fitzgerald, Vice President Bridgett Fessler, Recorder
Donna Morrison, Treasurer James Duncan, Ins. Rep.
Megan Hubbard, Secretary Heather Calvert, Ins. Rep.
Angie Billue, Member Amber LaFoille, Ins. Rep.
Absent Member(s) – Lisa Stewart
Minutes of the September 11, 2024 meeting were read and discussed. Carla-Motion, Donna-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the minutes as read and corrected.
Bills were reviewed and approved – Megan-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept and pay all expenses.
Treasurer’s Report – Financial Status of Accounts, Angie-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Financial Status of Accounts.
Superintendent’s Report – For the month of September, there were 112 calls, 66 transports/billable and 46 non-transports/non-billable. Total billing for the month of September was $105,773.00.
Ambulance Status – Med 2 recently had all new tires installed.
Med 1 is scheduled to be picked up on Oct. 30th by ARV, to begin the remounting process; which could take up to 6 months. ARV will provide a loaner unit during this time. Tony Hoskins will remove the radio equipment, wifi/internet and CAD system out of the truck prior to it leaving.
Med 3 was involved in a minor accident during the Pecan Festival; it remains in-service.
Office security remodel – Nothing further to report for the office remodel.
Donald reported on Sam Garvin’s report – No action taken.
Training Entity Renewal – Accreditation renewal was completed and valid until 2029.
Carl is working with Donald on putting together information for an EMT and First Responder Class. Donald is to check on possible funds from the Dred and Lula Finnell Trust, Joe Ingram Trust, and the Dr.Sally Hubbard Trust to see if they could be of assistance for those interested in taking the EMT or first responder class.
Angie-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous for the District to pay for one-half the cost of the first responder class if none of the above institutions will pay any portion of the cost.
Megan-Motion, Donna-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Superintendent’s report.
Old Business:
Stryker Contract – Contract has been completed. Components have been ordered and are scheduled to be arriving Oct. 16th. Lindsey from Stryker is working with ARV to schedule the rewiring and installation of the Power Loads and Power Cots. No action taken.
New Business:
Group Health Insurance – James Duncan and Heather Calvert were both present to discuss group health care coverage packages. The District currently has United Healthcare. Heather proposed a level funded health plan through Blackhawk Claims Service. The benefits are comparable to the United Healthcare plan. After lengthy discussion, Megan-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous to go with Blackhawk Q100 plan.
Snow Removal – Discussion was made, Angie-Motion, Megan-Seconded, Board unanimous for Bridgett to ask Mike Weimer to see if he is still interested in clearing the Salisbury base parking lot.
Employee Appreciation Dinner – Discussion was made. Carla-Motion, Megan-Seconded, Board unanimous to have Lamar Newman cater the appreciation dinner.
No further business. Carla -Motion, Angie-Seconded, Board unanimous to adjourn meeting at 7:43 p.m.
Secretary to the Board for Secretary of the Board
Bridgett Fessler Megan Hubbard