Unapproved May, 2022 Board Minutes

 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD 

Subj:      Board Meeting, Minutes of  May 19, 2022

  1. Subject board meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m.  

The following personnel were present or attended via Zoom or by phone

Angie Billue, President                       Eric McKenzie, Superintendent

Donna Morrison, Treasurer               Bridgett Fessler, Recorder

Ronnie Garr, Secretary                       Carla Fitzgerald, Member

Megan Hubbard, Member                  Donald Cravens, Employee

Brent Dickerson, Employee

Absent Member – Kimberly Jacobs, Diana Morris

Minutes of the April 13, 2022 meeting were read and discussed. Ronnie-Motion, Donna-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the minutes as read or corrected.

Megan Hubbard was going to have to leave the meeting which she was attending by phone. 

To avoid being short of a quorum, the item of business of  Diana’s resignation had to be addressed at this point while Megan was in attendance.  Because of this, the items of business on the agenda were not followed chronologically.

Diana Morris had submitted her letter of resignation. The Board accepted the letter of resignation.  Donna-Motion, Ronnie-Seconded, Board unanimous.

Carla Fitzgerald accepted the appointment to fulfill Diana’s position for the rest of her term.  Ronnie-Yea, Megan-Yea, Donna-Yea, Angie-Yea

Bills were reviewed and approved.  – Donna-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept and pay all expenses.

Treasurer’s Report – The Financial Status of Accounts, Carla-Motion, Ronnie-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Financial Status of Accounts.   

Superintendent’s Report – For the month of April 2022 there were 95 calls, 75 transports, 20 non-transports.  Billing for April was $124,682.20. 

The EMT class is finished.  All of the students passed their practical test; they are now getting their clinical hours at Samaritan Hospital in Macon and doing ride-along with CCAD. 

The Salisbury base had sewer issues with the old cast iron drain pipes crumbling causing the drain to clog and leak in the basement.  Brian Neidholdt was able to clear the clog but eventually the entire draining system will have to be replaced. 

Collection Reports from Frank Flaspohler were reviewed and discussed.      

 Donna-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Superintendent’s report.

  1. Old Business:
  1. EMS Week – Eric and some the ambulance crews went to the local schools and spoke to the seniors about EMS as a career for EMS week.  Also in observation of EMS week, Eric took donuts and cookies to the Chariton County MoDot employees.  No action taken. 
  • Lawn Mower – Eric ended up purchasing the mower from Fehling’s. He was able to get a hydrostat transmission and for less money.  No action taken.   
  • Board Member Training – Eric is looking into some dates.  Being he is the new Superintendent, he would like to take the course as well.  No action taken.
  • 2022-2023 Proposed Budget – Discussion was made.  Donna-Motion, Carla-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the proposed budget.
  1. New Business:
  1. Website – Nyle Bowyer and Eric are working on this project.  No action taken.
  1. Other Business: None.

No further business.  Donna-Motion, Ronnie-Seconded, Board unanimous to adjourn meeting at 08:15 p.m.

Secretary to the Board                        for           Secretary of the Board

 Bridgett Fessler                                                   Ronnie Garr