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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chair, Edwin Fryer
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ____________
as presented________ or as amended _______.
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