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EMA Minutes 10/10/2018 - Unapproved October 10, 2018 1 MINUTES OF THE OF THE COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORITY MEETING Naples, Florida, October 10, 2018 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Emergency Medical Authority in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:30 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Collier County Government, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 5th Floor, Naples, Florida with the following members present: Chair: Edwin Fryer, Citizen Representative Vice Chair: Ronald Myers, Citizen Representative Gary McNally, Citizen Representative Robert Chalhoub, Citizen Representative ALSO PRESENT: Maria Franco, Administrative Assistant, EMS 15.A.3 Packet Pg. 777 Attachment: October - Meeting Minutes (draft) 101018 (7391 : Emergency Medical Authority - November14, 2018) October 10, 2018 2 1. Call to Order Mr. Fryer called the meeting to order at 9:30am. A quorum was established. 2. Agenda and Minutes a. Approval of Today’s Agenda Mr. Myers moved to approve the Agenda with changes. Second by Mr. McNally. Carried unanimously 4 – 0. Mr. Fryer would like to add AUIR discussion under new business. b. Approval of Minutes Mr. Chalhoub moved to approve the September 12th Meeting Minutes with a note. Second by Mr. McNally. Show minute changes in the future. Carried unanimously 4 – 0. 3. Old Business  Performance Measures Update 1. Stats were emailed to all prior to the meeting for review. 2. Mr. Stedman gave a report on the performance measures. 3. The EMA requested for Fractals every 3 months and statistics monthly. 4. New Business  AUIR o Mr. Stedman explained how the AUIR is tied to population. Once population increases we would need more units. EMS is categorized under a non-essential service.  New Member Application o All applicants were present and introduced themselves. o Dr. James Britton –  Worked 30 years as physician.  Has never served has a public volunteer.  In the military for 30 years as Chief of staff. o E.B Newberry Yarnell –  Attorney  Entrepreneur  Medical experience was limited,  Father worked in creating equipment for EMS unit  Internship in Ohio 911 15.A.3 Packet Pg. 778 Attachment: October - Meeting Minutes (draft) 101018 (7391 : Emergency Medical Authority - November14, 2018) October 10, 2018 3 o Patricia Sherry –  Accounting  Income Tax  Financial Advisor  On 2 other committees o Thel Whitley –  Started working at EMS at 18 years of age  Training coordinator with EMS  Experience with data collection, Budget and mutual aid. o All members of the EMA had an open discussion and the candidates were ranked. 1. Dr. James Britton 2. E.B. Newberry Yarnell 3. Thel Whitley (Subject to clearance from county attorney regarding NCFD Affiliation) 4. Patricia Sherry 5. Board Member Discussion  Mr. McNally informed the Authority that he did not wish to seek re-appointment. His last day will be December 18, 2018.  Mr. Myers informed the Authority that he did not wish to seek re-appointment. His last day will be December 18, 2018. The Board then discussed and deliberated on the most desirable action to be taken on the candidate rankings in view of the announced resignations. Mr. McNally made a motion to recommend that the BCC appoint the top 3 applicants: Dr. Britton, to be seated in November; and Ms. Yarnell and Mr. Whitley (subject to clearance from the county attorney), to be seated in January 2019. If Mr. Whitley is not cleared, the motion is to recommend Ms. Sherry in his place. Second by Mr. Myers. Carried unanimously 4 – 0. 6. Fire Service Discussion  Greater Naples reported that they applied for a Narcan grant. 7. Staff Reports  None reported 8. Public Comment 9. Establish Next Meeting Date b. November 14, 2018 15.A.3 Packet Pg. 779 Attachment: October - Meeting Minutes (draft) 101018 (7391 : Emergency Medical Authority - November14, 2018) October 10, 2018 4 10. Adjournment There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 11:18 A.M. Collier County Emergency Medical Authority _________________________________ Chair, Edwin Fryer These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ____________ as presented________ or as amended _______. 15.A.3 Packet Pg. 780 Attachment: October - Meeting Minutes (draft) 101018 (7391 : Emergency Medical Authority - November14, 2018)