June 2015

June 9th 2015 1800 at BLCAD Education Room

Board Members

Present:

• Nick Mercer – District 1
• Mike Bennett – District 2
• Shane Anderson – District 3
• Darryl Fenske – District 5
• David Compton – District 4
• Larry Eden – District 6

Guests:

• Andy McCaslin – Operations Director
• Deborah Schoen
• Murray Bishoff – Monett Times
• Cale Cendroski
• Interviewee’s for the Office Manager Position

Quorum Present: Yes

Proceedings:

Monthly Business

1. Chairman Mike Bennett called the meeting to order at 1800 hrs.
2. Meeting minutes from the May meeting were read by board members.
3. Motion to approve the May minutes as recorded. Motion by David Compton. Motion seconded by Nick Mercer. Motion passed.
4. There is no office manager’s report submitted.
5. But members went over the bills. Motion to approve the bills as listed. Motion by David Compton. Motion seconded by Nick Mercer. Motion passed.
6. Operations report was given by Andy McCaslin. Noted in the report were a higher number of calls turn to other services which totaled 15, mostly from other crews already on other calls. It was also noted that there were three separate days where one truck was a BLS unit due to staffing sort shortages. There have been three. Paramedics hired including Alyssa Leek, Priscilla Jobe, and Joshua Perry. Two PRN EMTs were hired including Alisha Velton and Andrea Finnegan. Jody Wooten was promoted to supervisor. Merv Warthen was promoted to supervisor. Shayla Bass was promoted to public relations.
7. The board entertain the idea of sending crews to high population events for standby.
8. Motion made to allow crews to participate and standbys pending legal counsel review. Motion by Nick Mercer. Motion seconded by David Compton. Motion passed.
9. The board heard a proposal for a change in the uniform policy. Policy to be drafted and submitted to the board. Item tabled until further.
10. Only one other run reporting software was researched further and options given. Board requested more information. Item tabled until further.
11. Information was presented on allowing RNs to function in the medic position. The medical director had a positive outlook on the idea. The state does not have a statute against the idea. Services in the area allow RNs to work in the field. The medical director would have to approve of specific skills including activation and surgical airways and would have to sign off on that specific education. Item tabled until further.
12. There has been a request for first responder training by the community. The board discussed cost of the classes for businesses to be the cost of to the district including materials in time. The board also discussed the cost of training the local fire departments to be the lowest cost possible.
13. There was a request by the operations director to allow healthcare students to complete training time again. The board was positive about the opportunity.
14. No maintenance report was submitted.
15. Educational report by Director McCaslin. AED and Zoll cardiac monitor training was completed by staff members who did not currently use the monitor at another service. An EMS customer service class will be presented in the near future. Four hours of continue education was completed online.
16. Motion to approve the education report. Motion by Nick Mercer. Motion seconded by David Compton. Motion passed.
17. No public relations report was submitted.

Old Business

1. Fire Department MOU’s – no new update, item tabled.
2. New unit for 415- unit needs a different radio place that will work. Operations manager will look into the cost of a new unit. There is also a seatbelt that would not latch due to different belt clips installed. They will be replaced on warranty. Unit is backline until issues are resolved.
3. Emergent and non-emergency response policy proposal. No new business, item tabled.
4. Infection control policy proposal – no new business, item tabled.
5. Zoll monitor training-training completed, no further business needed.
6. Good computers-all in service, no further business needed.

Old Business

1. Board Chairman Mike Bennett submitted to the board the resignation of Cale Cendroski from his elected position via text message to Chairman Bennett. Cale had not been to a board meeting until this meeting. Cale had not been sworn in. Cale told Chairman Bennett that he did not have time to for the position due to family obligations. Presented tonight in person to be sworn in stating that he had a change of heart and felt that he could now fulfill his obligation. Cale felt that he was not responsible for missing meetings as he had not been contacted by the board. Board members Nick Mercer and David Compton both stated that they had not received a call either and they felt the obligation to seek out the information and present to the meeting as it was their obligation. The board openly questioned Cale on his decision change since stating his resignation.
2. Motion was made to accept Cale’s Cendroski’s resignation. Motion by Larry Eden. Motion seconded by David Compton. Motion passed.
3. Chairman Bennett entertained the idea of appointing Shane Anderson to replace the open board position. Deborah Schoen also stated her intent to be on the board of directors to represent the open position. Discussion was heard from both parties on joining the board of directors.
4. Motion made to appoint Shane Anderson to the Board of Directors to fill the vacant board position. Motion by Nick Mercer. Motion seconded by David Compton. Motion passed with Mike Bennett and Daryl Fenske abstaining from the vote.
5. Chairman Bennett informed the board that there was a $110,000 money transfer from the money market account to the operating account.
6. Board member Compton presented the date for the new board member training to be held on July 10. The class will be a one-day class and is mandatory for new board members. The training will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri.
7. There was a discussion on a community liaison position to the Board of Directors. The idea was tabled after discussion.
8. Shane Anderson was sworn in by Chairman Mike Bennett.

Session Closed – at 1921

1. 32. Motion to go into closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and interviews pursuant to RSMO 601.021. Motion by Larry. Motion seconded by David Compton
   • Roll Call
   1. Mike Bennett-yes
   2. Larry Eden-yes
   3. David Compton-yes
   4. Daryl Fenske-yes
   5. Nick Mercer-yes
   6. Shane Anderson-yes
2. The board interviewed applicants for the office manager position and discussed the interviews.
3. Motion to go into open session from closed executive session. Motion made at 2053. Motion by Larry Eden. Motion seconded by David Compton.
   • Roll Call
   1. Mike Bennett-yes
   2. Larry Eden-yes
   3. David Compton-yes
   4. Daryl Fenske-yes
   5. Nick Mercer-yes
   6. Shane Anderson-yes
4. Motion to hire Paula Brown for the office manager position. Motion by Larry Eden. Motion seconded by David Compton. Motion passed.
5. Motion to set the office manager salary at $36,500 with an evaluation of performance in 90 days. Motion by Nick Mercer. Motion seconded by Larry. Motion passed.
6. Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Daryl Fenske. Motion seconded by the Larry Eden. Motion passed.