EMA Minutes 10/11/202316.A.2
October 11 th, 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: Robert Chalhoub, Citizen Representative
E.B. Yarnell, Citizen Representative
Daniel Johnson, Citizen Representative
Stephen Ulik, Citizen Representative
Also present: Tabatha Butcher, Chief, EMS
Bruce Gastineau, Assistant Chief, EMS
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COLLIER COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORITY (EMA)
AGENDA
October 11th, 2023— Wednesday
9:30am
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. Johnson. Seconded by Mr. Ulik. Passed
unanimously.
b. Approval of the August 9th, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve August Minutes by Mr. Ulik. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Passed
unanimously.
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Performance Measures Update
Chief Butcher discussed Ambitrans COPCN has been sent to the board of county
commissioners. Chief Butcher discussed performance measures. Overdoses have
been decreasing each year. Hospital offloads are still consistent, we continue
communication with hospitals. Response times have increased due to season. We
are looking to provide a second unit in the east side due to growing population.
a. City of Naples COPCN Renewal Application
Mr. Summers has no concerns and recommends COPCN for renewal.
Motion to recommend City of Naples COPCN to the Board of County
Commissioners by Mr. Chalhoub. Seconded by Mr. Ulik. Passed
unanimously.
b. Board Member Service Terms
Chief Butcher discussed service terms. Mr. Chalhoub will not be
reapplying for another term.
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5. FIRE SERVICE DISCUSSION
No discussion
6. STAFF REPORTS
Chief Butcher discussed staff reports. Chief Choate has been hired as the new Public
Safety Director. Negotiations for sick leave are up for vote, then they will be presented to
the Board of County Commissioners for final approval. There were no budget cuts for
public safety during the budget hearing.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
No comment
8. BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION
No discussion
9. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE
November 8th, 2023
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn meeting by Mr. Chalhoub. Seconded by Mr. Ulik. Meeting Adjourned
at 10:07am
Collier CountyLPge-rgency)ledical Authority
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on
amended
Vice Chair, E.B Yarnell
as
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