EMA Minutes 12/08/2021 December 8th, 2021
Naples, Florida
MINUTES OF THE OF THE COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY
MEDICAL AUTHORITY MEETING
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 AM in
REGULAR SESSION at Collier County Government, 3301 Tamiami Trail East,
Human Resources Training room, Naples, Florida with the following members
present:
Chair: E. B Yarnell, Citizen Representative
Bryce Alexander, Citizen Representative
Dr. James Britton, Citizen Representative
Robert Chalhoub, Citizen Representative
Daniel Johnson, Citizen Representative
Also present: Tabatha Butcher, Chief, EMS
Bruce Gastineau, Assistant Chief, EMS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Meeting called to order at 9:30 am by Mrs.Yarnell.A quorum was established.
2. AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Approval of Today's Agenda
Motion to approve agenda by Mr.Alexander. Second by Mr. Chalhoub.Passed
unanimously.
b. Approval of the November loth,2021,Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve November 10th minutes by Mr. Johnson. Second by Dr. Britton.
Passed unanimously.
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Performance Measures Update
Chief Butcher discussed performance measures. Overdose on fentanyl has
increased,offload times increased and call volume up 10%,transport increased by
9%. Starting January, seasonal vehicles are scheduled to be placed in service.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Brewster COPCN Renewal
Chief Butcher discussed Brewster's application. Mr. Summers had no issues with
application. Chief Butcher asked to have clarification of COPCN type in
application. Move to approve application with clarification on type of COPCN
renewal by Mr. Alexander. Seconded by Mr. Johnson.Passed unanimously.
b. Year End Letter
Mrs. Yarnell will work on end of year letter and send it out to Chief Butcher to
share with Commissioners.
c. Chair and Vice Chair Nominations
Nominations took place. Motion to have Mrs. Yarnell stay as Chair and Mr.
Alexander for Vice Chair by Mr. Chalhoub. Seconded by Mr. Johnson.Passed
unanimously.
d. 2022 Meeting Schedule
Motion to approve meeting dates for 2022 by Dr.Britton. Seconded by Mr.
Alexander. Passes unanimously.
5. FIRE SERVICE DISCUSSION
No Discussion
6. STAFF REPORTS
Chief Butcher discussed staff reports. Greg Pacter is a new Battalion Chief intern. Desoto
design is now complete and will be up for bid next month. Crews have moved into the new
Ave Maria Station. EMS will be offering booster shot in January. Helicopter doing well,
there will be preventative maintenance performed on new helicopter. Second helicopter
will be sold in future.North Collier COPCN renewal next month. EMS Council meeting
will be December 17`h,2021.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
No Discussion
8. BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION
No discussion
9. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE
January 12th,2022
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn meeting by Dr. Britton. Second by Mr. Alexander. Meeting adjourned at
10:08am.
Collier County mergenc'y Medical Authority
Chair,E.B Yarnell
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on s presented as
amended