EMA Minutes 09/11/2024September 11 th, 2024
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: Daniel Johnson, Citizen Representative
Michael Hazel, Citizen Representative
Thomas Dagney, Citizen Representative
Also present: Bruce Gastineau, Chief, EMS
COLLIER COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORITY (EMA)
AGENDA
Septemher 11*, 2024— Wednesday
9:30am
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Meeting called to order at 9:30 ain by Mr. Johnson. A quorum was established.
2, AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Approval of Today's Agenda
Motion to approve agenda by Mr. Dagney. Seconded by Mr. Hazel. Passed
unanimously,
b. Approval of the August 10, 2024, Meeting Minutes.
Motion to approve August 14"' Minutes by Mr. Dagney. Seconded by Mr. Hazel.
Passed unanimously.
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Performance Measures Update
Chief Gastineau discussed performance measures. Great working relationship
with NCH and Physicians Regional, NCH currently working on Blue Cross
insurance issues. Chief Gastineau discussed overdoses and response times going
down due to Narcan being left at homes. Currently meeting all BLS response
times.
b. Review EMA Board Application for Mr. Kelly
Motion to reject application due to no contact and repast position by Mr. Dagney.
Seconded by Mr. Hazel. Passed unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Welcome New Members
Mr, Johnson welcomed new members of the board. Mr. Hazel and Mr.
Dagney. Chief Gastineau discussed setting up ride alongs for members.
b. Voting of New Chair and Vice Chair
Motion for Mr. Johnson to be Chair by Mr. Hazel. Seconded by Mr.
Dagney, Passed unanimously.
Motion for Mr. Ulik to be Vice Chair by Mr. Dagney. Seconded by Mr.
Hazel. Passed unanimously.
C. Budget Review- September 19th, 2024
Chief Gastineau discussed final budget meeting on the 19"'
S. FIRE SERVICE DISCUSSION
No Discussion
6. STAFF REPORTS
Chief Gastineau discussed staff reports. New hire academy started Monday. Chief
Leocadio has been transferred to field battalion chief.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Noemi Garcia, NCH introduced Ube their Golden retriever service dog.
8. BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION
No Discussion
9. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE
Next meeting, October 9th, 2024.
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Motion to adjourn meeting by Mr. Hazel. Seconded by Mr. Dagney. Meeting Adjourned at
10:O5am
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Daniel Johnson
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on November 13th 2024 as
presented x_ _ as amended