Month: March 2025

              MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD 

Subj:      Board Meeting, Minutes of March 12, 2025

        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               Lisa Stewart, Member

Donna Morrison, Treasurer               Donald Cravens, Superintendent

Megan Hubbard, Secretary                Bridgett Fessler, Recorder

Angie Billue, Member                        Lisa Benner, Employee

Absent Member(s) – Carla Fitzgerald

Minutes of the February 19, 2025 meeting were read and discussed.  Megan-Motion, Donna-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the minutes as read and corrected.  The January and February meetings were held via phone.

Bills were reviewed and approved –Donna-Motion, Angie-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept and pay all expenses. 

Treasurer’s Report – Financial Status of Accounts, Lisa-Motion, Donna-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Financial Status of Accounts.

Superintendent’s Report – For the month of February, there were 97 calls, 65 transports/billable and 32 non-transports/non-billable. Total billing for the month of February was $117,139.70.

Ambulance Status –

-ARV has supplied a loaner ambulance that is operational.

 -Donald is getting bids on heavy duty front bumpers w/guards for all trucks. Our liability insurance can apply a 5% credit to the physical damage rating.  This would be approximately a $115.00 return premium on the current vehicles.

-Donald has started getting bids to replace Med 3.

-EVOS training of employees. March 8^th and April 12^th.

-Invoice received from A&W Communications for repairs to 2 of our towers, that were damaged in a storm in July of 2024.  Donald has contacted Insurance Co. and sent them an email.

-Office security remodel – Nothing further to report for the office remodel until spring. 

-Sam Garvin’s report – Report was not available, no action taken.

-Bridgett is working with ImageTrend on a price for a Stand Alone version compared to the Direct Entry version that we are currently using.

-Bridgett and Stephanie have sat in on teleconferences regarding GEMT MCO (Managed Care Organization) and for the Community Paramedic program which briefly discussed GEMT .

-Millar Electric changed some of the old fluorescent lights at the Salisbury base with new LEDs. 

Donna-Motion, Angie-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Superintendent’s report.

        Old Business: 

1. Emergency Response Trailer – Avenues are being reviewed and discussed with Region B RHSOC to possibly keep the trailer within the county, but under the direction of another entity.  No action taken.
   
2. Policy and Procedures – Superintendent is still in the process of finishing/updating. No action taken.
   
3. Hi-Viz Jackets – Coats have been received and distributed.  No action taken.

New Business: 

1. EMS Week May 19-23, 2025 – No action taken.
   
2. Work Comp Renewal – The renewal of $18,108.00 reflects a slight increase from the prior year which was $17,565.00.  Angie-Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous to renew with MEM.
   
3. Zoll Vent Service Plan – Contract has been signed and returned. Awaiting an invoice. This will be a four-year contract for $13,797.00.  By paying within 30 days there was a 10 % discount. 

 Other Business:  None.

No further business. Angie -Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous to adjourn meeting at    6:58 p.m.

Secretary to the Board                        for           Secretary of the Board

 Bridgett Fessler                                                   Megan Hubbard  

              MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD 

Subj:      Board Meeting, Minutes of February 19, 2025

        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               Lisa Stewart, Member

Carla Fitzgerald, Vice President       Donald Cravens, Superintendent

Donna Morrison, Treasurer               Bridgett Fessler, Recorder

Megan Hubbard, Secretary                Frank Flaspohler, Guest (phone)

Angie Billue, Member                       

Absent Member(s) – None

Minutes of the January 8, 2025 meeting were read and discussed.  Angie-Motion, Megan-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the minutes as read and corrected.

Bills were reviewed and approved –Megan-Motion, Lisa-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 January, there were 109 calls, 72 transports/billable and 37 non-transports/non-billable. Total billing for the month of January was $134,231.30.

Ambulance Status –Med 1 has been taken for remount.  Still waiting for ARV to get a loaner ambulance that is actually operational.  The loaner that was sent to us has had mechanical issues and out of service since delivery. No further information regarding purchasing grille guards for the ambulances was available at the time of the meeting.

Office security remodel – Nothing further to report for the office remodel until spring.    

Uniform Coats – Hi Viz Coats have been ordered from TPAQ-Peggy Rice.

Sam Garvin’s report – reviewed and discussed, no action taken.

Emergency Response Trailer – Christina Brashear, Chariton County Emergency Management Director indicated that there were no funds available to help off-set the cost of supplies for the trailer.  Discussion was made, Angie-Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous for the trailer to be returned to the MoSEMA.

The EMT and First Responder Class – Class has started and going well. 

Lisa-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous for Donald to start getting bids to replace Med 3.

Donna-Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Superintendent’s report.

        Old Business: 

1. Policies and Procedures Update – Discussion was made, the Policy and Procedures manual will be updated with a policy that employees will not be permitted to bring household pets into the work place.   Lisa-Motion, Megan-Seconded, Board unanimous.  

        New Business: 

1. Second Quarter Budget Review – Budget was discussed. No action taken.
   
2. Frank Flaspohler Bad Debt – Frank attended meeting via phone reviewing and discussing options for collecting bad debt. Frank briefly discussed the actions of garnishments and property liens that he currently utilizes. He spoke of another avenue that would pursue a court ordered execution of sale of real estate.  Board did not feel this was in the District’s best interest at this time.  No action taken.

3. Prom Donation – The District has received a request for a donation from three schools in the county. A $50.00 donation will be given to each school for the After Prom activities.  CCAD must receive a written request from the school before a donation to be made. Angie-motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous.

 Other Business:  None.

No further business. Carla -Motion, Angie-Seconded, Board unanimous to adjourn meeting at    6:45 p.m.

Secretary to the Board                        for           Secretary of the Board

 Bridgett Fessler                                                   Megan Hubbard