Region 1

Mark Harrison

Present

Region 2

Nell Thomas

Present

Region 3

Jim Inman

Absent

Region 4

Mike Swift

Absent

Region 5

Barry Brown

Present

Region 6

Sherman Hockenbury

Present

Region 7

Mark Bailey

Absent

Region 8

Steve Becraft

Present

Region 9

Terry Fraley

Present

Region 10

Michael Mason

Absent

Region 11

Joe Bradshaw

Present

Region 12

Terry Akin

Present

Region 13

Duane Lee

Present

Region 14

Wendell Hatfield

Present

Region 15

Rodney McKibben

Absent

Region 16

Bob Gainer

Present

At Large

Joe Prewitt
David Webb
Jamey Locke
Charles O'Neal
Vacant

Absent
Present
Present
Present

Others Attending

A sign-in sheet is on file.

ITEM

DISCUSSION

ACTION

Call to Order

President Joe Bradshaw called the meeting to order.  Charlie O'Neal offered the invocation.

None needed

2005 Conference Update

Joe Bradshaw stated that work is underway.  Educational tracks are being scheduled.  The speaker at the Banquet will be Richard Picciata, author of "Last Man Standing".  The book is about the collapse of the World Trade Towers.

None needed

NAC Workshop

Joe Bradshaw attended a workshop in New Orleans in December.  He reported that the most important issue was the GAO study to determine "actual cost" of an ambulance run nationally.  The AAA President attended and agreed to work with the NAC on this issue.

None needed

Board Vacancy

Today was John Blumenstock's last day at work before going to Arizona.  John has resigned from StatCare and KAPA in order to pursue a new career.  John will certainly be missed by the board and by all EMS providers as well.

None Needed

Treasurer's Report

Jamey Locke presented the Treasurer's report.  The current cash balance is $45,109.62.  Nell Thomas made a motion to accept with a second by Bob Gainer.

Motion passed

Membership Dues

A motion was made by Charles O'Neal and second by Bob Gainer to resend action taken regarding dues at the previous meeting.  After much discussion, the motion passed.

Motion by Charles O'Neal and second by Bob Gainer to increase all membership dues $50 and to develop a spending plan for the next 2 - 3 years including KAPA's mission and goals. 

Motion passed

Motion passed

Legislative Report

Sherman Hockenbury reported on HB 123.  The Health & Welfare committee will hear it on February 10^th.  A fiscal impact study is being conducted.  Air ambulance in Kentucky is now receiving close to Medicare rates.  If HB 123 is passed by Health & Welfare, the bill will then be sent to Appropriations & Revenue.  The KAPA leadership will meet at the Medicaid office on February 10^th to discuss reimbursement.

KAPA has previously voted not to pursue changes to KRS 311 during this session.  KBEMS plans to ask that some minor changes be made.  The KBEMS attorney was present and made comments.  They would like to change the make-up of the PIB to make it fairer and support SB 91, the Brenda Cowan Act.

SB 76 was discussed.  This bill would allow the Department of Corrections to be eligible for SB 66 grant funding.  The board felt that it was unfair for a state agency to compete with local government for grant monies handed down by the state.  Also, the bill's language appears to open the door for any facility within the Department of Corrections to be eligible for funding.  Motion by Charlie O'Neal and second by Bob Gainer that KAPA oppose SB 76 and encourage the membership to call their legislator's to ask their support.

Motion passed

Next Meeting Dates

June 23 - Kentucky Dam Village Inn

September - during the conference

December 8 - Corbin, Kentucky

None needed

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 3:30 pm ET by Nell Thomas and second by Bob Gainer.

Motion passed