Minutes 11/09/1988 EMSAC MEETING
November 9 , 1988
Members Present :
Egon Hill
William Erickson
Frederic Hubbard
Louise Weiner
Kenneth Ferrell
Dr. Hanns Ehrhardt
Invited Guest :
Charles Buell
OLD BUSINESS :
Last meetings minutes incorrectly stated the name of
invited guest seeking appointment. Should be Charles
Buell .
Jay sent all EMSAC members a copy of the new directors
resume , George Barton. Mr. Barton will be starting
with EMS November 27th or 28th.
Dr. Ehrhardt passed out copies of newspaper article
regarding malpractice suit against EMS . Jay Reardon
discussed the case background with members .
Dr. Ehrhardt addressed the tint darkness on one of our
vehicles . The vehicle in question is the Director ' s
wagon. Ken Farrell advised of the legal limits of the
tint darkness . Jay Reardon will have our Training
Section check into this .
Dr. Tober , Jay Reardon, Jack Wampler and Bill Griffin
attended the meeting at the museam last week. EMS ' s
role and services to the county were among topics
discusses .
Jay Reardon discussed EMS ' s hiring of part-time EMT ' s
to utilize for BLS calls during peak hours of the
season. At this time , we will use our existing
ambulances . By the end of this season, sufficient data
will be obtained regarding BLS vs ALS calls .
EMS goals and objectives are still being fine tuned .
Jay would like the new director to have the opportunity
to review.
Bill Griffin advised that Medic 33 moved into their new
station on Pine Ridge Road on Monday , November 7th .
NEW BUSINESS :
Bill Erickson - EMSAC needs to form a nominating
committee .
Egon Hill - Addressed the low member turn out at todays
meeting. Bill Erickson will contact all members not
attending todays meeting.
Jay Reardon - A Lee County Medic unit was involved in
an auto accident last week. Collier EMS provided
coverage to the lower portion of Lee County until the
situation was cleared up . Also correlated with Lee EMS
to ensure patient will only recieve one bill for
services .
Jay Reardon - At this time working with East Naples
Fire Department regarding the housing of Medic 2 . Will
keep members advised of any progress with the fire
department.
Jay Reardon - Modifications are in the works at this
time at EMS Headquarters to facilitate a new office for
the Training Officer .
Jay Reardon - At this time , working on an Emergency
Services Command Center to house M. E. ' s Office ,
Helicopter Operations , Emergency Management , etc .
Jay Reardon - Passed out copies of merit pay , wage
scale , and new hire documents . Jay briefly discussed
each and requested members bring documents to next
months meeting with their input.
Jay Reardon - Passed out proposed ordinance which will
allow EMS to charge for services .
Jack Wampler and Steve Carnell (Purchasing Director)
will attend the next EMSAC meeting to discuss going to
bid for a collection agency to handle EMS collectible
accounts .
Egon Hill - Requested to be advised of any news on fire
consolidation. Jay will keep everyone informed .
Meeting Adjourned at 5 : 00 pm
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Next scheduled EMSAC Meeting is Wednesday , December 14th at 4 : 00 pm
at EMS Headquarters
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