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November Board Meeting Minutes

                   MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD 

Subj:      Board Meeting, Minutes of November 9, 2022

  1. Subject board meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.  

The following personnel were present or attended via Zoom or by phone

The following personnel were present or attended via Zoom or by phone

Angie Billue, President                                       Austin Rash, Guest

Kimberly Jacobs, Vice President                      Austin Sturm, Guest

Donna Morrison, Treasurer                               Heather Calvert, Guest

Carla Fitzgerald, Member                                  Daryl Noll, Guest

Lisa Stewart, Member                                        Brent Dickerson, Guest

Eric McKenzie, Superintendent                       Kade Jarvis, Guest              

Bridgett Fessler, Recorder                                 Ned Clifton, Guest

Absent Member – Megan Hubbard

Minutes of the October  12, 2022 meeting were read and discussed. Kimberly-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the minutes as read.

Bills were reviewed and approved.  – Donna-Motion, Kimberly-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept and pay all expenses.

Treasurer’s Report – The Financial Status of Accounts, A full report were available for the meeting.   

Superintendent’s Report – For the month of October there were 142calls, 72 transports, 70

 non- transports .  Financial reports were not available for the meeting.       

Chariton County 911 will be having a meeting at the Chariton County Courthouse on November 28th at 3:00 P.M. to discuss CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch).

Missouri Governor Mike Parson visited Mendon on October 27th to commend services rendered at the train derailment.

Sharps containers – Due to the discontinuation of the current sharps containers on the ambulances, a modification has to be made.  The cost of the modifications are $2,112.40

Eric taught 12 lead interpretations at the Chillicothe Paramedic Class on November 3rd  .  The 2021-22 paramedic class had 15 students and this year there are only 6.  This is showing the decline in interest the paramedic field.

Eric and Marshall Meagher visited the Truman School of Nursing on October 19th    to discuss the Amtrak train derailment and educate on mass casualty incidents.

An ambulance was taken to a show and tell day at the St Joseph school with the students on November 2nd .  

St Joseph LZ – The Advisory Board of the St Joe Parish Council is having a meeting on November 9, 2022.   

Discussion was made regarding Frank Flaspohler and his untimely replies when Eric attempts to contact him.   

Donna-Motion, Kimberly-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Superintendent’s report.

  1. Old Business: 
  1. Security Cameras –  Nyle has ordered cameras, equipment, and a monitor and will begin work when the equipment arrives. No action taken.
  • Fatigue Matrix – Discussion was made to adopt a Fatigue Matrix policy for the safety of the employees and patients.  The Board would like for Eric to meet with the employees to discuss the procedures outlined in this policy.

Donna-Motion, Kimberly-yea, Carla-yea, Lisa-yea, Angie-nay.   

  1. New Business:
  1. Health Insurance Renewal (revisit) – Heather from James Duncan’s office was notified that the premiums that she presented at the September 2022 board meeting were actually for 2021. 

Two 2022 policies were reviewed and discussed. Donna-Motion, Kimberly-Seconded, Board unanimous to keep the 80/20 UHC policy as previously voted on at the September board meeting.

  • Ambulance Bids – A representative from American Response Vehicles and a representative from Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles were present to discuss their bids and warranties. 

After lengthy discussion, it was decided to purchase the ARV Dodge Diesel chassis. 

Kimberly-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous other than Lisa who abstained due to not feeling knowledgeable enough to make a solid vote.

Ned is to get a bid for a box remount.  After getting a bid, the Board will do a cost comparison to see if the remount or a purchase of a new box is the most financially feasible.  No action taken.

  • Board Filing – The first day to file is December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022.  Candidate positions are Donna Morrison (District 2) and Kimberly Jacobs (District 5). No action taken.
  • Board Crew Meeting in Policies and Procedures.  The Board Crew Meeting in the Policies and Procedures will be removed.  We have not had one of these meetings in several years; the employees feel that the Board and administration are approachable do not feel that these meetings would be beneficial.  Carla-Motion, Donna-Seconded, Board unanimous.
  • Bid Limits in Policies and Procedures – The bid limit is currently at $1,000.00.  This will be amended and the District will follow state statute guidelines.  Lisa-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous. 
  1. Other Business: None.

No further business.  Lisa-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous to adjourn meeting at 08:30 p.m.

Secretary to the Board                        for           President of the Board

 Bridgett Fessler                                                   Angie Billue