Minutes 06/11/1984 MINUTES OF THE EMPLOYEE ADVISORY COUNCIL ( EMSEAC )
6/11 /84
MEMBERS PRESENT - Tom Maguire , Beverly Utley , Jeff Page , Sue Keny
GUESTS PRESENT - Doug Greenfield , Bill Griffin , Barry Flagg
0930 Meeting called to order by Jeff Page
OLD BUSINESS
1 . Once again Marco Fire has been contacted to inquire about
renovating the station . We were told that because of plans
to tear down the present station and build a new one , reno-
vation was not practical . Doug Greenfield then made inquiries
as to the status of the new hospital satellite on Marco . A
site has been selected and completion should be December or
January . Our quarters will consist of a combination sleep-
TV room approximately 13 X 19 with kitchen facilities shared
with other personnel . North Naples facility should be com-
pleted in July or August .
2 . The question was raised as to whether daily tire pressure
checks causes a slow decrease in pressure . ARA will be
contacted to see if a weekly check may be more appropriate .
3 . A new vendor is now being utilized for uniforms . Feedback
from employees issued these new uniforms is important . Part
time employees have expressed a need for an extra uniform
shirt as they are only issued two . Budget does not allow
new ones , but they may come to H .Q . and look through those
that are in stock .
4 . No letters of intent to sit as an alternate on the Advisory
Council were returned to H .Q . For the present time , there-
fore , the council will be comprised of six members and no
alternates .
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NEW BUSINESS
1 . A non-emergency transport system will be a reality in Collier
County in the next 45-60 days . This will undoubtedly initially
cause several problems and situations that will need to be
discussed and ironed out between EMS , dispatch and the non-
emergency transport company . Employees will be informed when
exact details are available .
2 . Station needs - Air conditioning in 501 Station is still 10-7 .
Fans will be issued to the station to use until the A . C . can
be repaired . A shelf was requested for the bathroom in Marco
to hold soap , shampoo , etc . The lights above the beds in
Immokalee are not working . The specific size light bulb has
proven to be very elusive in Collier County , so Lee County
supply houses will be contacted . A need for similar lights
in Marco and Golden Gate was expressed . Golden Gate crews
also brought up the need for a telephone in the day room
and/or a buzzer in the bay area instead of the ring . All of
the above will be researched .
3 . According to the S .O .P . , any shift exchanges (partial included )
that start at 8 :30 A.M. need a shift exchange form filled out
that is to be submitted three days prior . When you are going
to be late at the start of your shift and need someone to hold
over for you , contact your supervisor and ask his permission
as this technically requires a shift exchange form to be com-
pleted .
4 . Bugs are still a problem in some units . If you are lucky
enough to have one of these units , contact your supervisor .
He will arrange to bring a back up unit to your station so
you can completely strip your normal unit , spray it thoroughly
and still be available for calls .
5 . When can an employee take a reprimand he receives to the
disciplinary board and when can ' t he? The disciplinary board
can be utilized when the employee has received a reprimand
originating from a supervisor . The key word is supervisor .
If the reprimand is a directive from the EMS Director , the
disciplinary board may not be utilized .
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6 . In-Services will be video taped in the future so employees
with an excused absence can view the meetings .
7 . Stereo Garage has offered to place steros in any units for
approximately $60 .00 . It is up to the individual crews to
share this cost . It is permissable to have this installed
on duty after checking with the supervisor . The radio does
need to be installed properly by being wired into the ignition .
8 . Employees have voiced complaints about In-Services being
conducted during their 24 hcur shift , resulting in extra
zone coverage or being awakened . It is the perogative of
supervisors to conduct In-Service as they feel necessary ,
but will make all efforts to work with employees .
9 . A discussion was held concerning disciplinary action and the
various steps that will be followed in the future .
a . The supervisor will research any complaint before
confronting the employee and before any action is
taken .
b . The supervisor will meet with the employee for a
discussion of the problem . At this time the employee
may present his case . If the employee feels he needs
more time to present his case effectively , a second
meeting may be arranged .
c . After the employee has presented his case , the super-
visor will at that time decide the appropriate
measures to be taken .
d . If the employee wishes , he may then take his case
to the disciplinary board .
10 . Since there is a possibility of receiving merit pay raises ,
council members will be meeting to talk about areas to look
for when being evaluated and what would constitute satisfactory ,
excellent , etc . The county form will be used with catagories
being detailed further . In -put from employees is needed .
Contact your council representative .
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11 . Dr . Duncan ' s In-Service is still in the making . Contact
EMS if you are interested .
12 . The training officer program has had some negative re-
sponse . This program should not be looked at with this
attitude . If an employee is put with a field instructor
it does not necessarily mean he is being retrained , but
that he is being helped in a problem area .
13 . NDM diaphoretic electrodes are being placed in tre units .
These are very expensive so should be used with discretion .
A memo will come out concerning these .
14 . For your information , Overtime is time and a half .
Meeting adjourned at 12 : 00 hours .
The next EMSEAC meeting will be Thursday , July 5th at 9 :30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
Sue Keny