March 2016

March 15, 2016

Board Members

Present

• David Compton – District 4
• Daryl Fenske – District 5
• Shane Anderson – District 6
• Nick Mercer – District 1
• Larry Eden – District 3

Quorum Present: Yes

Guests:

• Andy McCaslin – Operations Manager
• Paula Brown – Office Manager
• Murray Bishoff – Monett Times
• Julie Waetke-Bishoff
• Brandon Heupel – Paramedic Crew Member
• Jody Wooten
• Laura Logan

 

Proceedings

1. Meeting to order by Nick Mercer at 1835.
2. Motion to amend the February meeting minutes. Motion by Daryl Fenske. Second by Shane Anderson. Motion passed 4-0.
3. The board heard from Office Manager Paula Brown on the monthly finances and updated bank accounts. Motion to approve the February Office Manager’s report and February bills. Motion by Daryl Fenske. Seconded by Larry Eden. Motion Passed 3-1.
4. Motion made to accept the February Operation Manager’s report by Larry Eden. Seconded by Dave Compton. Motion passed 4-0.
5. Motion made to accept the February Maintenance report by Larry Eden. Seconded by Daryl Fenske. Motion passed 4-0.
6. Motion made to accept the February Education report by Shane Anderson. Seconded by Larry Eden. Motion passed 4-0.
7. Motion made to accept the February PR report by Dave Compton. Seconded by Larry Eden. Motion passed 4-0.

Old Business

1. Policy manual review still in progress. Item tabled.
2. Redrawing of boundaries still in progress. Item tabled.
3. Amendments to the 2016 Budget approved.
4. Manager Brown presented to the board interest in going to the MAA meeting this year but needed to get more information. Item tabled.
5. New Medical Director in place, just working out negotiations with malpractice insurance.

New Business

1. Paying employee vacation hours as OT Tabled. Need to check on financial impact and federal law.
2. Employee Benefits switching to Colonial and dropping AFLAC and Liberty Mutual. Employees involved in the plans can continue on their own, will no longer be payroll deducted.
3. Motion made by Larry Eden to give Andy a $900 budget for EMS week (May 15-21) for 5 new TV’s for the employee bedrooms and a surround system for the living quarters. Motion seconded by Dave Compton. Motion passed 4-0.
4. Plaque and refreshments for Daryl serving 16 years on the Board of Directors.
5. Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Daryl Fenske. Seconded by Larry Eden. Motion passed 4-0.
6. Open Meeting adjourned at 1927.