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ITEM |
DISCUSSION |
ACTION |
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Minutes |
Motion to accept minutes as posted made
by
Duane Lee, Second by Randy Fathbruckner |
Motion Passed |
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Treasurer’s report |
See Attached, Total funds $87,232.80
Motion to accept by Duane Lee pending
amendment of a typo on the Golf Income, Second by Mike
Gribbons. |
Motion Passed |
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KBEMS Report |
KBEMS Executive Director Bob Hammonds
gave a status report on KBEMS. Current licenses-
First Responders- 920
EMT- Basic- 9559
Paramedic- 2628
Also there is now a general email address
that can be used to reach all Administrative Staff at KBEMS,
The address is
KBEMS@kctcs.edu |
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Workman’s
Compensation Board |
Jim Duke reported on the status of the
EMS reimbursement rates with Worker’s comp. The Worker’s Comp
board will meet in March to meet with the actuary to set 2010
– 2011 rates. KAPA intends to have a delegation at this
meeting and the Chairman is aware we are attending. |
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Conference Report |
Conference Chair Joe Bradshaw reported on
the Conference. Student evaluations overall have been positive
and improved from recent years, especially in the areas of
facilities and lodging. Financially the conference has come
very close to breaking even this year. Joe Bradshaw stated
that with the move and missing a conference year, this was a
very good outcome and future conferences should continue to
grow.
Motion by Joe Prewitt to sign a contract
with the Lexington Convention center for the 2011 conference,
Second by Jamey Locke |
Motion passed |
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Legislative Report |
Vice President Joe Prewitt discussed
several Legislative issues. The Legislative Committee met
11-12-09.
Medicare- The extension of
the 2% and 3 % Medicare Ambulance relief is due to end
12/31/09. The Health Care reform bill, specifically HR 3962
extends this increase through 2011. The bill has passed the
House and is now in the Senate. Everyone is encouraged to
contact his or her Senator in regard to this.
2010 State legislative Session- The
Legislative Committee has recommended that all efforts in the
2010 session be directed toward a Line-of-Duty Death benefit
bill covering all EMS personnel working for a Kentucky
Licensed EMS service.
Motion by Joe Prewitt to change the 2010
Legislative session to the 2010 Provider reception to be
hosted at the Frankfort Capitol Plaza Hotel followed by a
march on the Capitol the following day in support of the LODD
Bill. Second by Duane Lee |
Motion passed |
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Restructuring of KAPA, Long-Term visions
of the Association |
President Elect Jamey Locke opened
discussion on the long-term goals and objectives of KAPA. Also
discussed was ways to get more members and involve the current
membership more in Association projects.
A committee was formed to explore
professional help in organization, marketing and legislative
issues. This committee is made up of Jim Duke- Chairman, Randy
Fathbruckner, Duane Lee, Mike Phillips and Troy Walker. This
committee has been tasked with reporting back at the next KAPA
meeting. |
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Meeting Dates
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Meeting dates for 2010, Locations to be
determined.
Jan 15th
March 12th
May 21st
June 25th
August 13th
September 9th |
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Motion to adjourn |
Motion by Mike Poynter, Second by Joe
Prewitt |
Motion passed |
