Region 1

Mark Harrison (Secretary)

Present

Region 2

Nell Thomas

Present

Region 3

Greg Ellis

Present

Region 4

Mike Swift (President)

Present

Region 5

Barry Brown

Present

Region 6

Sherman Hockenbury

Absent

Region 7

Mark Bailey

Present

Region 8

Don Adams

Present

Region 9

Bob Dixon

Present

Region 10

Michael Mason

Absent

Region 11

Joe Bradshaw (Vice-President)

Present

Region 12

Charlie Shaw

Absent

Region 13

Brian Lindell

Present

Region 14

James Ritchey

Present

Region 15

John David Gantly

Absent

Region 16

Bob Gainer

Absent

At Large

Jim Butler

Billy Miller

Jim Inman

John Blumenstock

Jamie Locke

Present

Present

Present

Present

Others Attending

Approximately forty people from the membership attended.

ITEM

DISCUSSION

ACTION

Call to order

President Mike Swift called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM ET and announced that a quorum was present.

President Swift, asked Billy Miller to open the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

None Needed

Approve the minutes

On a motion by Billy Miller, seconded by Mark Bailey, the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written. Copies were available for members and visitors.

Motion Passed

Treasurer's Report

Billy Miller, Treasurer presented the financial report and distributed the financial sheets to the board. Current cash balance of accounts are as follows; EMS Conference $6,148.00; KAPA $15,373.95; KAPA CD 11,789.73; Total of all accounts is $33,311.74. Motion to accept by Brian Lindell, second by Joe Bradshaw.

Motion Passed

Follow-up Business

President Swift noted that he and Billy Miller were still working toward resolving the outstanding debt owed to KAPA by Rick Tibbetts.

None needed

Committee Reports

Conference Committee- Jim Butler offered a brief update. Revenue was $35,911.52 and expense was $30,653.84 for a net profit of $5,257.68. Dates for the 2002 Conference are September 9-13. The 2003 Conference will be moved forward by one week.

John Blumenstock asked that if anyone has topics that they would like to see included in the management track to let him know.

Legislative Committee- James Ritchey offered a lengthy report. Regional meetings are ongoing to discuss the proposed changes to HB 405. Input and suggestions from ambulance providers has been good but more is needed. Meetings have been held in Robertson and Caldwell Counties and a meeting is scheduled in Hazard on January 18^th. Suggestions/questions may be addressed to James Ritchey, Mike Swift or Mark Bailey.

HB 405 began with 2 bills (370 & 405). They were combined in the last general assembly. Many conflicts exist in the current version of HB 405. Meetings have taken place with many groups such as, but not limited to, KHA, KMA, KNA, Kentucky League of Cities, Kentucky Judges Association, KAPA and KBEMS. All of these groups need to be in agreement on the proposed bill. A draft version of the bill was distributed to all in attendance at today's KAPA board meeting. It was noted that this is not the final version but simply the most current (5^th version). There is still some language clean up to be done. Presently, the KNA is working on the nursing language. Any public comments should be submitted not later than Sunday, January 13^th. The final version of the proposal is expected to be written on the 13^th or 14^th.

The Governor has received our proposal for increased funding for EMS, 2 Million dollars over 4 years. This is the first time ever that EMS funding has been formally requested.

KAPA members were asked to go to the Capitol following the board meeting and meet/thank their respective legislators for their support for this proposed legislation. Fifty percent of any funding increase would go to SB66 grants. The remaining fifty percent would be used for EMS-C, KY trauma systems plan, regional offices, additional KBEMS support staff, etc. A brief discussion followed.

None needed

Amendment to KRS 337.100

President Swift asked for a resolution supporting an amendment to include employment protection for Volunteer EMS and Rescue personnel while on emergency calls. This is to be introduced as a separate bill. Motion by Bob Dixon, second by Jamie Locke.

Motion Passed

KAPA Workshop Organization-

Fee Schedule & HIPPA

President Swift announced that 5 regional training sessions with AdminaStar covering the ambulance fee schedule would be set soon. Dates to be announced. Also, one or more workshops on HIPPA compliance specific to EMS will be conducted.

None needed

2002 KAPA Meeting Dates

A tentative meeting schedule was distributed. All meeting times are 1:00 PM. The following dates/locations were submitted:

January 10, 2002 - Frankfort

March 1, 2002 - Northern KY (Erlanger)

June 20, 2002 - London

September 10, 2002 - Owensboro (EMS Conference)

December 19, 2002 - Elizabethtown

Motion to accept by Barry Brown, second by Brian Lindell.

Motion Passed

KAPA Legislative Reception

The legislative reception has been scheduled for February 14^th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza in Frankfort.

Other Business

James Ritchey asked for the board's approval for KAPA pay Motel expenses should a board member be called to Frankfort to work during the session. A special rate has been negotiated at the Best Western Motel and KAPA would be billed directly. Motion by James Ritchey, second by John Blumenstock.

James also reported that a proposal would be presented at today's KBEMS meeting to establish "Regional EMS Committees" which would replace the existing KBEMS sub-committees.

Billy Miller has a new email address. It is bmiller@cityofsomerset.com

PASSPORT Managed Care Program has determined that the company has over-paid ambulance claims during 2001. Some ambulance services have been notified that they owe the company tens of thousands of dollars. Mike Swift, Barry Brown and John Blumenstock are assisting in an effort help negotiate a reasonable repayment plan.

None needed

None needed

None needed

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 11:45 AM by Nell Thomas, second by Mark Harrison.

Motion Passed