|
ITEM |
DISCUSSION |
ACTION |
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Call to Order |
President Mark Harrison called the
meeting to order with a quorum being present. |
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Minutes Approval |
Mark Harrison presented copies of minutes
from the previous meeting. With no discussion, a motion to
accept was made by D. Lee and second by T. Fraley. |
Motion passed |
|
Treasurer's Report |
Jamey Locke presented the Treasurer's
report and copies were distributed to the board. Current
balance in the conference fund is $1004.73, current balance in
the general fund is $15,562.08, CD #1 $10,612.79, CD #2 $
12,712.57 and the old checking account balance is $98.37.
Total balance is $39,990.54. Motion to accept by S.
Hockenbury and second by J. Wenzel. |
Motion passed |
|
Old Business |
EMAC reimbursements, President Mark
Harrison announced that all EMS services have been reimbursed
through the EMAC process for responses to Hurricane Katrina
and Rita. |
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Board Openings |
Mark brought before the board 2 openings,
The At-Large Position vacated by the resignation of Charlie
O’Neal and the At-Large position vacated by Tim Smith from
LifeNet. Mark presented to the board for consideration Tim Mahone from Henderson to fill the At-Large position vacated by
Charlie O’Neal. Motion to accept by Terry Fraley, second by
Jamey Locke. Also presented for consideration to fill the
unexpired term of Tim Smith was John Hultgren, Motion to
accept by Mike Poynter, second by Josh Wenzel. |
Passed |
|
Conference Business |
Eva Prewitt gave the go ahead for
securing instructors for the Fall 2006 conference. |
None needed |
|
Legislative Reception |
Sherman discussed the Legislative
reception held in
Frankfort. He reported good
representation from KAPA and a good showing of both the House
and Senate leadership. |
None needed |
|
Legislative Committee meeting |
Joe Prewitt requested clarification of
the meeting held in Frankfort prior to the legislative hearing
on the EMS Regulation bill. Sherman explained the course of
events that transpired after the committee meeting and the
subsequent changes in strategy to meet KAPA’s overall
objectives. |
None needed |
|
Washington Legislative Trip |
Sherman and Mark gave a briefing on the
Legislative trip to Washington, a handout was provided
summarizing all contacts and topics discussed. Those attending
were Sherman, Joe Prewitt, Josh Wenzel, Jamie Locke, Mark
Harrison and John Hultgren. |
None needed
|
|
UMWA |
Karen, Senator Mitch McConnell’s aide has
taken up the issue of UMWA reimbursement and will be
submitting correspondence to the UMWA offices from Senator
McConnell. |
None Needed
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|
Tri-Annum volume purchasing |
David Webb had sent information regarding
volume-purchasing discounts through Tri-Annum, this company
has provided a detailed price quotation for our consideration.
Jamie Locke will review and repot back at next meeting. |
None needed |
|
Radio Spectrum |
John Hultgren brought up several
communications issues related to newly released radio spectrum
and interoperability. There are several items that can
possibly impact EMS communications statewide. Wendell will
contact Ken Borne to request consideration for an EMS
representative on the KWEIC board. |
None needed
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|
2006 Membership |
Mark urged all members to contact
non-members in their region in regard to joining KAPA. Mark
and John Hultgren will be developing a promotional brochure
and to re-visit our mission statement. |
Passed |
|
Adjourn |
Motion to adjourn by John Hultgren,
second by Tim Mahone. |
Passed |
