MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Subj: Board Meeting, Minutes of March 13, 2024
- Subject board meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m.
The following personnel were present or attended via Zoom or by phone
Kimberly Jacobs, President Donald Cravens, Superintendent
Carla Fitzgerald, Vice President Bridgett Fessler, Recorder
Donna Morrison, Treasurer Samantha Garvin, Guest
Lisa Stewart, Member
Absent Member – Angie Billue, Megan Hubbard
Minutes of the February 20, 2024 meeting were read and discussed. Carla-Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the minutes as read and corrected.
Bills were reviewed and approved. – Donna-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept and pay all expenses.
Treasurer’s Report – Financial Status of Accounts, Lisa-Motion, Donna-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Financial Status of Accounts.
Superintendent’s Report – For the month of February, there were 78 calls, 54 transports and 24 non-transports. Total billing for the month of February was $104,870.60.
Ambulance Status – Med 1 and Med 3 have been fixed; Med 2 is still awaiting an inverter (recall-AEV).
An MEM representative was at the Salisbury base for an inspection and visited with Sam Garvin and Donald for the oxygen tank lifts 50/50 grant for all trucks and two dollies. If a grant application is submitted by the end of a month, there is normally a reply within 30 days.
Office security remodel. Discussion was made on possible contractors and security glass. No action taken. Sam will continue to do some looking into the possibility of a federal grant that has to be processed through the State.
Sam Garvin reported on grants. See attached
Discussion was made on establishing an instructor policy for CPR training, pay, hours, volunteers, and other aspects. Donald and Sam will work on compiling information to progress with this policy.
The Facebook training center page is up and running.
Sam gave an update on transitioning from ASHI to utilizing Red Cross as our training organization provider.
The District received free Narcan from the University of Missouri Medical Center. Sam will be in charge of the distribution and training of the first responders and deputies starting in March 2024.
Sam reported that the McGrath intubation laryngoscopes that the District received from UMMC have been trained on and are in service.
Grain Bin Rescue – The Salisbury Fire Department is hosting a grain bin engulfment rescue class though the University of Missouri Extension Division Fire and Rescue Training Institute on March 16th at the Salisbury ambulance base.
Stephanie Benoist is approaching the age for Medicare benefits. Carla-Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous to pay for her Medicare, secondary insurance and prescription premiums. She will be removed from the Districts UHC policy.
Carla-Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Superintendent’s report.
- Old Business:
- Health Insurance Broker –James and Kelly Blunk-Heitmeyer were by the office on March 12th for a formal introduction. Discussion was made. This item of business will be re-evaluated at the June meeting. No action taken.
Lagers/Survey – All full-time personnel was given a survey to pick their preference of a pay raise or upgrading the Lagers retirement benefit. Majority voted to increase the Lagers retirement benefit. Lisa-Motion, Donna-Seconded, Board unanimous to proceed with the required formalities to upgrade to the L7.
New Business:
- Henke Courtesy Write-Off – Due to the fatality resulting from a horrific accident of the child, and the EMS equipment utilized, Carla-Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous to make this an official write-off.
EMS Week – 2024 EMS week is May 19-25th. The District will host a carry-in meal, providing the meat. The Salisbury Fire Department will be the recognized (further details to follow). Donald and Bridgett will work on a $50.00 gift certificate for the employees (further details to follow).
Safe Deposit Box – The District received a notification letter from US Bank that the local Salisbury office will be permanently closing on June 4, 2024. As a result of this notification, CCAD will proceed with obtaining the new lock box from BTC Bank sooner than waiting until the end the current rental period. No action taken.
Workman’s Compensation Renewal – Awaiting final renewal statement. After speaking with Tim Powers, we did find out the premium will be less than last year due to our modification rating based off our claims history. Carla-Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous to renew the workman’s comp. policy with Missouri Employers Mutual.
No further business. Carla-Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Secretary to the Board for President of the Board
Bridgett Fessler Kimberly Jacobs