Minutes 06/04/1997 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE ADVISORY COUNCIL -
(EMSAC)
INFORMAL MINUTES
JUNE 4, 1997
2:00 P.M.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES HEADQUARTERS
3301 East Tamiami Trail
Council Roger Evans Excused Members: Michael Davis
Members: J.P. Gunther-Mohr Tim Smith
Sheldon P. Reed Palma Fuson
Bob Laird Gary Young
Fay Biles
Sharon Hanlon
Rhona Saunders
Others: Diane B. Flagg
Jeff Page
Joan Young for Barbara Brown
The regular monthly meeting of the Collier County EMSAC committee was called
to order at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday June 4, 1997 by Bob Laird, Chairman. He
expressed concern for the lack of members present. It was determined that
there were enough members for a quorum and the meeting proceeded.
The minutes of the May 7, 1997 meeting were approved. Fay Biles needed
some clarification of the "certificate of need". Diane Flagg provided her with the
information and the meeting continued.
OLD BUSINESS
Several of the EMSAC members were present at the Commission meeting when
the Phoenix Awards were presented to the Paramedics. The EMSAC members
were very impressed and emotionally touched. They expressed to Diane Flagg
how proud she must be of the colleagues.
Discussion then went to the Budget Meeting with Mike McNees. Diane Flagg
and Leo Ochs are meeting with the new county manager to review the budget
proposals. At this point, Diane Flagg passed out copies of the budget and
"walked" the members through. Fay Biles made mention of other budget
hearings some of the members have attended. Comparisons were made and
much discussion followed.
Diane Flagg also summarized the growth management comprehensisve plan for
the EMS Department that shows 2 units should be added for FY98 budget.
Diane Flagg then took time for questions and answers from the committee.
Bob Laird agreed that the EMSAC committee will make a written
recommendation as well as an oral presentation to the Board for these units.
To further emphasize the importance of keeping up with growth management
guidelines and response times, Steve Rockey gave a presentation referencing
response times and growth management with regards to these two (2) units and
future units. Questions and answers followed.
The billing of EMS transports was brought up and discussion followed. In part,
Diane Flagg explained the new computer system with regard to billing purposes
and the use of computers for medical reports (trip sheets) filled out by the
Paramedics.
NEW BUSINESS
The situation on Marco Island with reference to the union firefighters statement
to "take over EMS". Discussion followed.
The proposed training facility of the North Naples Fire Department was briefly
discussed.
Jeff Page met with the architect and contractors with reference to station #23 off
CR 951. The improvements being done to house the Paramedics is now being
put out to bid and are moving toward a completion date of August 15, 1997.
The EMSAC members agreed that, because of summer being such a busy time
and difficult for everyone to make the summer meetings, the July meeting will be
a combination meeting for both July and August.
There was no more new business.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted
Joan Young