Region 1

Mark Harrison ( President )

Present

Region 2

Nell Thomas

Present

Region 3

Jim Duke  ( Secretary )

Present

Region 4

Josh Wenzel

Present

Region 5

Joe Prewitt

Present

Region 6

Sherman Hockenbury ( V.P. )

Present

Region 7

Mark Bailey

Present

Region 8

Steve Becraft

Present

Region 9

Terry Fraley

Present

Region 10

Michael Mason

Present

Region 11

Joe Bradshaw

Present

Region 12

Terry Akin

Present

Region 13

Duane Lee

Present

Region 14

Wendell Hatfield

Present

Region 15

Rodney McKibben

Present

Region 16

Tom Adams

Present

At Large

John Hultgren

David Webb

Tim Mahone

Mike Poynter

Jamey Locke

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Others Attending

A sign-in sheet is on file.

ITEM

DISCUSSION

ACTION

6/6/06 Minutes

Motion made to accept minutes by Duane Lee

Second by David Webb

Motion Passed

Financial Report

Financial report provided by Jamey Locke

Motion to accept by Steve Becraft

Second by Nell Thomas

Motion Passed

Conference Report

Provided by Joe Bradshaw. Joe recognized Eva Pruitt

For her selection of quality speakers that were obtained at a very reasonable price. There are 476 students currently registered as of today. Due to the recent fire at the Executive Inn, there has been some lodging issues and some minor wireless internet problems.

Legislative Report

Legislative report        

( Cont )

Sherman Hockenbury placed a request to all board members for any legislative issues to work on this upcoming year.  Discussed possible need to review Ambulance manufacturer’s construction specs.

Joe made everyone aware that the AAA is in the process of requesting a 5% across the board Medicare increase for 2007 – 2008. This would be a temporary adjustment until the EMS cost/ run issue is finalized. There is also legislation at the national level to increase EMS funding from DHS. The plan is to lobby for at least 10% of all first responder funding to go toward EMS providers.

Tri-Annum purchasing

Tony Spector made a brief presentation on the benefits of volume purchasing through Tri-Annum for supplies.

Brochure

John Hultgren presented everyone with the new KAPA brochure. This brochure is now ready for distribution.

EMT-I Program

Bullitt County

Bullitt County has instituted the State’s first EMT-I

Program. Mr. Phillips of Bullitt County presented the board with the progress made so far. Jamey Locke urged the board to be proactive in researching the issues impacting reimbursement at the EMT-I level.

Annual Board Elections

Annual Elections

( Continued )

Jim Inman, Election Committee Chair, submitted the following candidates from the even numbered regions and at-large for consideration

Region 2- Nell Thomas, Nell initially declined her nomination due to the wishes of her Administrator but agreed to accept after a board voted on said matter. (see board action below to follow )

No further nominations submitted by members

Present.

Region 4- Josh Wenzel

                   No further nominations submitted by

                   Members present

Region 6-   Sherman Hockenbury

                   No further nominations submitted by

                   Members present               

Region 8-   Steve Becraft

                   No further nominations submitted by

                   Members present

Region 10-   Mike Mason

                     No further nominations submitted by

                     Members present

Region 12-   Terry Akin

                     No further nominations submitted by

                     Members present

Region 14-   Wendell Hatfield

                     No further nominations submitted by

                     Members present

Region 16-   Tom Adams

                     No further nominations submitted by

                     Members present

At Large Positions finishing term 12/06

Two Positions are open

                      Jamey Locke

                      Tim Mahone

Also nominated from the membership was James Hacker of Laurel County

Motion made for all nominations to cease and accept ballot by Jim Inman, Second by Duane Lee

Ballots passed and the following two members were voted into the open at-large positions

Jamey Locke

Tim Mahone

Motion made by Bruce Farmer directing the secretary to cast 1 vote for all unopposed board candidates, second by Mark Bailey.

Motion passed

Motion passed

Adjourn into recess

At this time the regular meeting was adjourned into recess for the election of officers. Motion by Sherman Hockenbury, second by John Hultgren

Motion passed

Officer Elections

President-   Nomination of Mark Harrison by Sherman Hockenbury, second by David Webb.

Motion that nominations cease by John Hultgren, Second by Mike Poynter.

Secretary-   Nomination of Jim Duke by John Hultgren, second by Joe Bradshaw. Motion that nominations cease by Tim Mahone, second by Sherman Hockenbury.

Vice-President- Nomination of Sherman Hockenbury by Jamey Locke, second by Josh Wenzel. Motion that nominations cease by Joe Bradshaw, second by Joe Prewitt.

Treasurer- Nomination of Jamey Locke by Nell Thomas, second by Rodney McKibben. Motion that nominations cease by Joe Bradshaw, second by Joe Prewitt.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Officer Elections

Steve Becraft made motion instructing the Secretary to cast 1 vote for all unopposed officers. Second by Josh Wenzel.

Motion passed

Reconvene meeting

The regular meeting was reconvened at this time

Motion to Adjourn

Motion to Adjourn by Rodney McKibben, second by Steve Becraft.

Motion passed