Minutes 01/11/1989 EMSAC Meeting Minutes
January 11 , 1989
Members Present :
Jay Reardon
Bill Erickson
Norris Ijams
Dr . Ehrhardt
Egon Hill
Louise Weiner
Jack Wampler ( EMS Billing)
Meeting called to order at 4 : 00 PM
Dr . Ehrhardt ' s name was inadvertently omitted from December ' s
minutes . Made a note that he was in attendance .
OLD BUSINESS :
Egon Hill would like an updated list of all EMSAC
members along with their addresses and phone
numbers . This will be sent out with the January
minutes .
Dr . Ehrhardt once again addressed the attendance of
EMSAC members . Jay recommended a reminder letter
along with a follow up phone call be made next
month to advise of the February meeting . Meetings
are scheduled for the second Wednesday of every
month .
Bill Erickson advised that J . C . Smelko is
considering resigning due to his heavy work
schedule .
Jay reported on the tint to the Director ' s
station wagon . Bill Griffin has taken this vehicle
to 2 tint shops . The tint is within legal
guidelines . The tint appears darker due to the
dark blue interior of the vehicle .
Jack Wampler discussed the 1st quarter report for
88/89 . Billings were $220, 000 and collections were
$94 , 000 for the month of December .
Jack Wampler and Steve Carnell (Purchasing ) met
with Mr . Hubbard to go over our contract for a
credit agency. Jack has copies available of the
draft proposal if anyone would like to look them
over . Mr . Hubbard was extremely helpful in this
matter .
EMS Billing recently entered into an agreement with
a credit agency regarding a tracking service .
This service will help to eliminate returned mail .
Services are $35 .00 per month along with a charge
of $ .85 per entry if information is retrieved.
On December 29th , Egon Hill and Bill Erickson
presented Chief Whidden his plaque from EMSAC .
Update on Pay for Performance . Jay Reardon has met
with EMS Advisory Council . Jay feels that the
employees are more comfortable with the concept
now. Should be completed by the end of January .
Goals and Objectives are being refined at this
time . Will be finalized by the end of January.
NEW BUSINESS :
Dr . Ehrhardt had some questions regarding
the dispatching of EMS calls . Jay addressed this
by advising that the Sheriff ' s Office dispatchers
only relate the information given by patient to the
medic units , dispatchers do not make any medical
decisions . Jay Reardon will have Diane Flagg
conduct a short explanation of the 9-1-1 dispatch
procedure at the next EMSAC meeting .
EMS staff and division personnel will begin in
February thoughts and ideas on 89/90 budget . Jay
Reardon recommended that the EMSAC members also
start putting together some ideas on next years
budget .
Chief Ijams asked if he was not able to attend an
EMSAC meeting , could he send one of his
subordinates in his place with the right to vote.
All members agreed this to be acceptable .
Diane Flagg ' s father passed away recently. EMSAC
to sent a letter of condolence .
Jack Wampler in Property Control has resigned from
EMS . His last day will be January 13th . EMSAC to
sent a letter of appreciation for his services .
EMSAC needs to set up a nominating committee .
Recommended that Chief Ijams and Jay Reardon head
up that committee .
George Henderson and J . C . Smelko have advised of
their resignations .
Dr . Ehrhardt had a question on why a medic unit was
parked at a Publix supermarket . Jay Reardon
advised that employees are allowed to shop for food
while on duty . However , if the unit was parked in
the fire lane , this is not allowed and will be
looked into .
Meeting adjourned at 4 : 55 PM
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Next scheduled meeting - Wednesday , February 8th at EMS
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO : All EMSAC Members
FROM: Susan Rossi , Emergency Medical Services
DATE : January 18 , 1989
RE : February EMSAC Meeting
This is to advise you that the next Emergency Medical
Services Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
February 8 , 1989 at 4 : 00 PM at EMS Headquarters . A telephone
call will be made to each member as a reminder prior to this
meeting .
Along with the January minutes which are attached , please
find an updated list of all members along with current
addresses and phone numbers . If any corrections need to be
made , please contact me in my office at 775-8900.
SR/sr