BARRY-LAWRENCE COUNTY
AMBULANCE DISTRICT
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026
307 Dairy Street, Monett, Missouri
4:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Barry-Lawrence County Ambulance District Board of Directors was
called to order at 4:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Board Members Present:
Dave Compton
Eddie Laning
Scott Redshaw
Others Present:
Greg Gold-Pearson-Kelly
Mickey Ary-Monett Administrator
Brandon Penington-Monett Fire Chief
Randy Burke-Monett Mayor
Lee Flory-Operations Manager
Paula Flory-Office Manager/HR
A quorum was established.
Amendment of the Agenda to make #7-Discussion of New Station and move everything on the
agenda down one.
Motion: Dave Compton
Second: Eddie Laning
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0
2. Welcome Guests and Visitors
Guests and visitors were welcomed.
3. Discussion from the Public
No public comments were presented.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting were presented for approval.
Motion: Scott Redshaw
Second: Eddie Laning
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0
5. Approval of Bills
Bills were presented for approval.
Motion: Eddie Laning
Second: Scott Redshaw
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0
6. Department Reports
Department reports were presented and reviewed, including:
Office Manager's Report
Operations Report
Maintenance Supervisor's Report
Education Coordinator's Report
Public Relations Report
Motion to Accept Reports: Scott Redshaw
Second: Eddie Laning
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0
Old Business
7. Discussion with City of Monett about New Station
Discussion on plans for the new station and time frame for implementation of such plans. City of
Monett was going to have discussion on their side and bring back to future board meeting.
No action taken.
8. Policies
The Board approved the firearms policy with minor word corrections.
Motion: Eddie Laning
Second: Scott Redshaw
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0
The Board approved the supplies policy as written.
Motion: Scott Redshaw
Second: Eddie Laning
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0
9. Lock Bid
The Board approved the closed bid submitted by Verkada for new locks for the station. The bid
was listed for a total cost of $15982.09 and a maintenance agreement for $947.93/yr.
Motion: Eddie Laning
Second: Scott Redshaw
Action: Approved for the amount presented $15982.09, maintenance $947.93/yr.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0
10. Camera Bid
The Board approved the closed bid submitted by Verkada for new cameras for the station. The
bid was listed for a total cost of $14481.02 and a maintenance agreement for $9230.16 over 5
years.
Motion: Scott Redshaw
Second: Eddie Laning
Action: Approved for the amount presented $14481.02, maintenance $9230.16 over 5 years.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0
11. Generator Bid
The Board approved the closed bid submitted by All Electric for a new generator for the station.
The bid was listed for a total cost of $54,053.00 and a maintenance agreement for $465.00/yr.,
contingent upon that it is an automatic switch.
Motion: Scott Redshaw
Second: Eddie Laning
Action: Approved for the amount presented $54,053.00, maintenance $465.00/yr.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0
New Business
12. EMT Class/Monett School
Discussion on the current contract being ended with the Monett School and GOCAPS. It was
agreed that any student wishing to pursue the EMT course could do so on their own and join the
night class.
No action taken.
13. Juneteenth Holiday
Need to bring back the Holiday policy at next month’s meeting.
No action taken.
14. Barry County E911 Renewal
The Board approved the new yearly rate for dispatch renewal from Barry County E911.
Motion: Scott Redshaw
Second: Dave Compton
Action: Approved for the amount presented $36,560.00. Eddie Laning abstained from the vote
due to being an employee at Barry County E911.
Vote: Motion carried 2-0, 1 abstention
15. Anthem/Principal Renewal
The Board was presented with the renewal of health, dental and vision insurance offered to
employees. The current plan has an increase of 26.53%. Other options were listed that compared
the best to the coverage we currently have but with higher deductibles and premiums on some
the best option was to stay with the current plans.
Motion: Scott Redshaw
Second: Eddie Laning
Action: Approved for the amount presented: Anthem-$28,774.50 monthly, Principal: Group
term life-$109.73 monthly, Dental-$1748.05, Vision-$233.15 monthly.
Vote: Motion carried 3-0
16. Attorney Contract Renewal
The Board was presented with the renewal of the Attorney Contract with an increase of $400.00.
Motion: Eddie Laning
Second: Scott Redshaw
Action: Approved for the amount presented $1350.00 yearly.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Motion: Scott Redshaw
Second: Eddie Laning
Vote: Motion carried unanimously 3-0