EMA Minutes 07/12/202316.A.1
July 121h, 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
E.B. Yarnell, Citizen Representative
Daniel Johnson, Citizen Representative
Robert Chalhoub, Citizen Representative
Stephen Ulik, Citizen Representative
Also present: Bruce Gastineau, Assistant Chief, EMS
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COLLIER COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORITY (EMA)
AGENDA
July 121h, 2023— Wednesday
9:30am
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Meeting called to order at 9:30 am by Mr. Alexander. A quorum was established.
2. AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Approval of Today's Agenda
Motion to approve agenda by Mrs. Yarnell. Seconded by Mr. Chalhoub. Passed
unanimously.
b. Approval of the May 10th, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve May Minutes by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Mr. Chalhoub.
Passed unanimously.
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Performance Measures Update
Chief Gastineau discussed performance measures. June calls have dropped.
Patient disposition for heat exhaustion and dehydration have increased. We are
transporting at least one patient a day. All other response times are consistent.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Greater Naples COPCN Renewal
Chief DiSarro discussed that everything is going well within the department. Five
vehicles were bought to replace five older ones. Chief Gastineau does not have
any concerns with the application submitted. Motion to present Greater Naples
COPCN to Board of County Commissioners by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Mrs.
Yarnell. Passed unanimously.
5. FIRE SERVICE DISCUSSION
Chief DiSarro discussed incidents from July 4th, not as many as in the past years.
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6. STAFF REPORTS
Chief Gastineau discussed staff reports. Offload times have improved. EMS currently
doing new hire orientations. New program coordinator position opened and will be closing
this week. Chief Gastineau also discussed interviews for Battalion Chief and Captain
positions have been completed.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Georges from Medtrek gave an update. They have received over 30 calls in the last
two weeks. They will be having their first inspection at the end of this month.
8. BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION
Mr. Ulik was introduced as a new member.
9. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE
August 9th, 2023
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn meeting by Mr. Ulik. Seconded by Mr. Chalhoub. Meeting Adjourned
at 9:44am
Collier C my Eme#encX Medical Authority
Chair, Bryce Alexander
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented as
amended
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