Minutes 10/11/1995 P
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
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(EMSAC)
INFORMAL MINUTES
OCTOBER 11, 1995
Emergency Medical Services Classroom
Health Building - 3rd Floor
Government Complex
3301 East Tamiami Trail
Present: Sheldon Reed Excused Members: Roger Evans
Carmela Vratsolis
Joe Young
Robert Margraf Absent Members: William Snapp
J. P. Gunther-Mohr
Bob Laird
Rhona Saunders
Sharon Hanlon
Chris Nind
Frank Mattera
Leo Ochs
Doug Cameron
Jorge Aguilera
Barbara Brown
The regular meeting of the Collier County EMSAC Committee was called to
order at 3:05 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, 1995, by Joe Young Chairman.
Minutes of the September 13, 1995 meeting were approved upon motion by
Rhona Saunders.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Nominations for Chairman were as follows: Rhona Saunders nominated Joe
Young. Paul Gunther-Mohr nominated Bob Laird.
By a majority vote of 6 -4, Joe Young was elected Chairman.
Nominations for Vice-Chairman were as follows: Sharon Hanlon nominated
Rhona Saunders. Carmela Vratsolis nominated Paul Gunther-Mohr.
By a majority vote of 6 - 4 Rhona Saunders was elected Vice Chairman.
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. REPORTS:
Complaint Committee:
Sharon Hanlon, Chris Nind and Rhona Saunders have met and reviewed the
Consumer Issue Resolution Form. They will meet with Diane Flagg to go over
issues and suggestions the committee has for complaint procedures. They will
have procedures for the complaint issue at the November meeting.
Billing and Revenue:
John Yonkosky, due to his absence, provided a Fiscal Year 94/95 Charge and
Payment Journal for EMS billing.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Doug Cameron handed out copies of the proposed Amendments to the EMSAC
By Laws for review.
Leo Ochs Support Services Administrator, gave a brief review of the Counties
re-organization and how it affects the EMS Department.
Chairman Young requested that Ms. Flagg, or her designee, to present a report
at the next several meetings of the methodology utilized by EMS to determine
Levels of Service. A good example would be the selections of the two new
stations for Fiscal Year `95. Mr. Reed then asked that the presentation reflect
the relationship to the 5 year plan which had previously been requested to see.
Leo Ochs stated he would get with Diane Flagg, EMS Director, and they would
bring the group up to date on the Florida Labor Standards Act.
Chairman Young read Collier County Ordinance No. 92-44, Section Four:
Amendments to Section Eight of Collier County Ordinance No 85-41, Attendance
Requirements. He requested all EMSAC members to read, as this Amendment
will be enforced in FY 95/96.
Chairman Young also read the following statement and would like it reflected in
the minutes:
The Collier County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council was
established by Ordinance 80-80 to advise the Board of County Commissioners
on all aspects of emergency medical services in Collier County, including the
operational budget, level of service and equipment. In Advisory Board Review
of 02/17/87, BCC voted to continue EMSAC. This committee also reviews
complaints and problems and recommends corrective action.
Term: 3 years
Staff Contact: - • •- •• , -• - _ - - - -- •-- _ -•••_ _ _ __ _
Diane B. Flagg, Emergency Services Director 774-8459
Meeting adjourned at 3:55 P.M.
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