PSA Minutes 10/30/2013October 30, 2013
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MINUS E MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC
Q� SAFETY AUTHORITY MEETING
Naples, Florida, October 30, 2013
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Public Safety Authority in and for the County of Collier,
having conducted business herein, met on this date at 3:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION
at Collier County Growth Management Division Building, Conference Room #609/610,
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida with the following members present:
Chairman: Reg A. Buxton, Citizen Representative
Vice Chairman: Janet H. Vasey, Citizen Representative
Joseph Bernard, Hospital Administrator
Dr. Jeffrey A. Panozzo, Medical Director - COPCN Holder
Chief Walter Kopka, Collier County EMS Chief
Mr. Justin Gibson, Paramedic, Outside Collier County EMS
Bobby Allen, Paramedic, Collier County EMS
Dr. Robert B. Tober, Collier County Medical Director
Chief Michael D. Murphy, Collier County Fire Chief s Assoc.
(Vacancy)
Excused: David Mennini, EMT, Collier County EMS
Captain Robert Montagano, Naples Police Department
Dr. Todd Bethel, Active ER Physician
Dr. Matt Everett, Active ER Physician
Chief James S. Bloom, Collier County Sheriffs Office
Jose Santana, EMT, Outside Collier County EMS
Phillip C. Dutcher, Hospital Administrator
ALSO PRESENT: Maria Franco, Administrative Assistant, EMS
Scott Teach, Deputy County Attorney
COLLIER COUNTY
PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORITY (PSA)
AGENDA
October 30, 2013 —Wednesday
3:00 pm
Growth Management Division - Planning and Regulation
2800 North Horseshoe Drive
Conf Room 609/610
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Approval of Today's Agenda
b. Approval of the September 18`h meeting minutes
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Presentation by Chief Aguilera — Office of the Medical Director Re- Organization
b. Citizen Member Vacancy
4. NEW BUSINESS
5. STAFF REPORTS
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION
8. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE
a. November 13, 2013
9. ADJOURNMENT
October 30, 2013
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
ChiefAguilera presented item 3.a before a quorum was present. During his presentation a quorum
was obtained and the meeting was called to order as noted. Discussion occurred on the item with a
quorum present following action on items 2a and 2.b
Mr. Gibson was present but left before a quorum was established as he had a work commitment and at
the time he departed it appeared a quorum would not be established.
Chairman Buxton called the meeting to order at 3:25pm.
A quorum was established (the Ordinance governing the Authority requires 8 members presence to
establish a quorum).
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Wayne Watson, CCEMS; Eric Watson, Corkscrew Island Fire District; Dan Somers, Director,
Emergency Management Services; Collier County Jim Burke NNFD Commissioner; Ron Myer and
George Dang were also present.
2. Agenda and Minutes
a. Approval of Today's Agenda
Dr. Panozzo moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Dr. Tober. Carried unanimously 8 — 0.
b. Approval of September 18, 2013 Meeting minutes
Dr. Tober moved to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2013 meeting as presented.
Second by Ms. Vasey. Carried unanimously 8 — 0.
3. Old Business
a. Presentation by Chief Aguilera — Office of the Medical Director Re- Organization
Chief Jorge Aguilera of the North Naples Fire Control and Rescue District presented the report
"The Collier County Office of the Medical Director Concept" dated 10/30/13 via Slideshow. The
presentation outlined a concept for re- organization and operation of the Medical Directors Office
which is currently funded under Emergency Medical Services. The concept involves a multitude of
Stakeholders funding and reporting to the Medical Director. He cited examples of other
jurisdictions means to address the issue including the Cities of Boston, Austin, Seattle and Pinellas
County.
Authority discussion occurred on the status of the existing system and the pros and cons of
implementing the proposed concept. It was noted many members were not present to hear the item
and it may be prudent to continue the item until the next meeting when more members may be in
attendance.
Speaker
Dan Summers, Director Emergency Management Services outlined the existing Emergency
Plans in place and related training necessary to implement the plans.
Mr. Bernard moved to continue the item to the next meeting. Second by Dr. Panozzo. Carried
unanimously 8 — 0.
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October 30, 2013
b. Citizen Member Vacancy
Chairman Buxton reported Randy Newman and Ronald Lee Myers have submitted applications
requesting appointment to the Public Safety Authority for the seat represented by a citizen.
Speaker
Ron Myer was present and outlined his qualifications and reasons for his interest in serving on the
Authority.
Chief Murphy moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Ronald Lee Myers
to the Public Safety Authority. Second by Dr. Panozzo. Carried unanimously 8 — 0.
4. New Business
Ms. Vasey reported the Authority will be required to review Big Corkscrew Island Fire Control and
Rescue District's application for a COPCN (Certificate of Public Conveyance and Need) requesting
provision of non - transport ambulatory services.
She requested Staff provide the information in advance of the meeting where the item will be
considered.
Speaker
Dan Summers reported he has met with the applicants and the application and related backup material
is ready to be distributed to the necessary parties.
5. Staff Reports
None
b. Public Comment
None
7. Board Member Discussion
None
8. Establish Next Meeting Date
a. November 13, 2013
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by
order of the chair at 4:25 P.M.
Collier County Public Safety Authority
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Chairman, Reg A. Buxton
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October 30, 2013
These minutes approved by the Board /Committee on 11 /I 3
as presented/ or as amended