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DISCUSSION |
ACTION |
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Minutes
Treasurers Report |
Motion to accept previous minutes by
Duane Lee,
Second by David Webb.
Motion to accept Treasurers report by S
Hockenbury
Second by Terry Akin, ( see attached ) |
Motion passed
Motion passed |
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Public Education plan/ Grant |
Dan Durham presented an idea for a KAPA
funded Public Ed grant available to KAPA members. This grant
would be available to assist services in
Promotional events and programs in their
community.
Motion to table by Jamey Locke, Second by
Sherman Hockenbury. |
Motion passed |
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Conference report
Joe Bradshaw |
Joe advised that the individual mailing
cards were found to be the best way to promote the conference.
Moving Golf Scramble to Tuesday
afternoons.
There was a significant savings in 2006
in the food bill. Conference account- $14578.53
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No action needed |
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CMRS Appointment |
The Kentucky Commercial Mobile Radio
Service Emergency Telecommunications Board contacted KAPA
regarding a vacant board position. They requested an EMS
representative that met the requirements established by
statute. Mark Harrison submitted names and was later notified
that Marsha Penney, E-911 director in Marshall County had been
appointed by the Governor’s office. |
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KY Hwy Safety
Taskforce
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Thomas Adams will be representing KAPA on
this taskforce. |
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Legislative Report |
The GAO Medicare study is complete. The
results have not been released yet although it appears that
nationally EMS services are being provided to Medicare
recipients below most service’s costs.
Governor Fletcher is considering action
to help offset EMS’s increased fuel costs related to Medicaid
transports.
Sherman reminded all services to be
present for Governor’s appearances and remind him of our
needs.
Joe Bradshaw explained the Washington
Legislative meeting process and also that of our annual State
legislative reception. |
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KOHS
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Discussed meeting with Governor and with
Homeland Security office during April. Letch Day from KBEMS
has been working to reopen dialogue between KBEMS and KOHS.
Letch is requesting help from KAPA in identifying needs and
priorities. |
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KBEMS update |
KBEMS will be setting up regional updates
for the
Zoll AEDs.
Letch day updated all present on the
current delegation of duties at KBEMS in the absence of a
director. |
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Retired KAPA Members |
Motion by Sherman Hockenbury to develop a
list of all retired KAPA board members determine a recognition
process. Second by John Hultgren. |
Motion passed |
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Vacant Board Positions |
President Harrison took the following
action to replace vacant Board positions.
David Webb ( Hopkins Co ) moved from
At-Large to Region 2 position vacated by Nell Thomas.
Danny Blevins ( Rowan Co ) appointed to
Region 8 position vacated by Steve Becraft.
Randy Fathbruckner (Medical Center- BG)
appointed to fill region 4 position vacated by John Wenzel.
Dan Durham (CTCR) to fill At-large
position vacated by David Webb.
Motion to accept action by Sherman
Hockenbury and second by John Hultgren. |
Motion passed |
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Motion to Adjourn |
David Webb, Second by Joe Bradshaw |
Motion passed |
