EMA Minutes 11/08/202316.A.2
November 81h, 2023
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: Bryce Alexander, Citizen Representative
Robert Chalhoub, Citizen Representative
E.B. Yarnell, Citizen Representative
Daniel Johnson, Citizen Representative
Stephen Ulik, Citizen Representative
Also present: Bruce Gastineau, Interim Chief, EMS
Michael Choate, Executive Director, Public Safety
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COLLIER COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORITY (EMA)
AGENDA
November 81h, 2023— Wednesday
9:30am
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Meeting called to order at 9:37 am by Mrs. Yarnell. A quorum was established.
2. AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Approval of Today's Agenda
Motion to approve agenda by Mr. Chalhoub. Seconded by Mr. Ulik. Passed
unanimously.
b. Approval of the October 11t', 2023, Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve October Minutes by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Mr. Chalhoub.
Passed unanimously.
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Performance Measures Update
Chief Gastineau discussed performance measures. There has been an increase in
call volume. Also seeing an increase in hospital offload times. NCH is currently
going through renovations and offload delays are to be expected.
b. Board Member Service Terms
Mr. Alexander's and Mr. Chalhoub's terms are up for renewal.
Mr. Chalhoub will not be submitting a renewal. Mr. Alexander will like to
continue and will submit his renewal. Ms. Wanda will need to create a job posting
for Mr. Chalhoub's position.
4. NEW BUSINESS
Chief Gastineau introduced Executive Director Michael Choate. Mr. Choate
discussed some changes that will be coming up in the department.
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5. FIRE SERVICE DISCUSSION
No discussion
6. STAFF REPORTS
Chief Gastineau discussed staff reports. Chief Gastineau also discussed distinguished
service awards, EMT Hayes was a recipient. Battalion Chief negotiations are still taking
place, still 12 more articles to discuss. Looking to hire new field personnel.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
No comment
8. BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION
No discussion
9. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE
Motion for no meeting in December by Mrs. Yarnell. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion
passed unanimously.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn meeting by Mrs. Yarnell. Seconded by Mr. Ulik. Meeting Adjourned at
10:06am
Collier
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on
amended
edical Authority
Chair, Bryce Alexander
as presented Y as
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