EMA Minutes 11/14/2018 - Unapproved November 14, 2018
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MINUTES OF THE OF THE COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL
AUTHORITY MEETING
Naples, Florida, November 14, 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
James Britton, Citizen Representative
ALSO PRESENT: Maria Franco, Administrative Assistant, EMS
Tabatha Butcher, Chief, 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. McNally moved to approve the Agenda with changes. Second by Mr. Chalhoub.
Carried unanimously 5 – 0. Add 3.b Marco Discussion
b. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Chalhoub moved to approve the October 10th Meeting Minutes with changes.
Second by Mr. McNally.
Carried unanimously 5 – 0.
Mr. Myers wanted to note on section 3.3, Stedman recommended the fractals not be provided until
after the first three months of a new year and monthly thereafter. Other statistics will be provided
monthly.
3. Old Business
Performance Measures Update
1. Stats were emailed to all prior to the meeting for review.
Marco Discussion
1. Chief Butcher met with Marco reps a month ago in regard to county to provide a second
ambulance on Marco at the county expense. The county mailed Marco a letter with 2
options, 12-hour ambulance or 24/7 ambulance at a cost of $550k annually. Marco to
meet in January to come up with a decision and respond by letter.
4. New Business
New Member Application
o Find out with county attorney if Mr. Whitley’s affiliation with North Collier is a conflict.
Next Action
o Add JLF COPCN renewal to next month agenda.
o 2019 Schedule
o Annual Letter to BCC
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5. Fire Service Discussion
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6. Staff Reports
Chief Butcher reported
New EMA members to begin in January
Phoenix Awards scheduled for November 28 at 9am
Just Like Family COPCN renewal emailed to members
Email North Collier Fire COPCN renewal
Update on helicopter purchase
EMS 101 – Invite Mr. Britton
Community Paramedicine potential finding meeting on November 29th
Hospital proposed for Ave Maria
Seasonal ambulance December 1st
New station at Hacienda Lakes moving along
Two ambulance crew sent to Panhandle to help out after hurricane
Dan Summers and Michelle Williamson received the Distinguished Public Award
Dr. Tober to renew contract with county
7. Public Comment
8. Board Member Discussion
9. Establish Next Meeting Date
a. December 12, 2018
10. Adjournment
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by
order of the chair at 10:31 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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