March 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

              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 8th and April 12th.

-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