MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Subj: Board Meeting, Minutes of June 11, 2025
Subject board meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
The following personnel were present or attended via Zoom or by phone
Kimberly Jacobs, President Lisa Stewart, Member
Carla Fitzgerald, Vice Pres. Donald Cravens, Superintendent
Donna Morrison, Treasurer Bridgett Fessler, Recorder
Megan Hubbard, Secretary Lisa Benner, Employee
Angie Billue, Member
Absent Member(s) – None
Minutes of the April 9, 2025 meeting were read and discussed. Angie-Motion, Megan-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the minutes as read and corrected.
Bills were reviewed and approved –Angie-Motion, Megan-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept and pay all expenses.
Treasurer’s Report – Financial Status of Accounts, Carla-Motion, Donna-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Financial Status of Accounts.
Training Officer Report – See attached.
Superintendent’s Report – For the month of May, there were 156 calls, 99 transports/billable and 57 non-transports/non-billable. Total billing for the month of May was $158,910.90.
Ambulance Status – The old Med 1 has been dismounted and the chassis is back at the Salisbury base. Daniel Noll drove the truck back from North Carolina. The truck was returned in a substandard condition as far as being truly road ready. The opening in the back of the cab was taped with a piece of plastic, the air conditioning was inoperable, antifreeze had to be added due to a small leak, the ignition had been disengaged and a push button starter had been installed, put mud flaps and rear tail signals. CCAD will take bids for it’s sale at a later date.
Donna-Motion, Angie-Seconded, Board unanimous to compensate Daniel $200.00 for his transport service.
The new truck is scheduled to be completed at the factory later this month.
July will be the first installment payment for the new Stryker cots.
EMT Class – Class has finished with seven out of the eight testing and passed. The final cost report of the classes was significantly under budget. Angie-Motion, Megan-Seconded, Board unanimous to give Carl a $200.00 gift card.
Office security remodel – Nothing further to report.
Due to the lack of a quorum at the May 2025 meeting, an email vote was taken for the Salisbury garage air conditioner replacement. Bids were received from Rustemeyer Plumbing and Perry’s Heating and Plumbing. The vote was five to one with Rustemeyer’s getting the bid. The new unit has been installed. An in-person vote was taken, votes stand and unchanged.
Office computer and ambulance Tougbook laptops – Donald is working with Nyle. An office computer has been ordered; the estimated cost is $1389.00. Nyle has suggested an iPad tablet for the ambulances. Their cost is approximately $400.00 vs $4,000.00 each. Nyle is doing some research. One unit may be purchased for the employees to evaluate and provide input. No action taken.
Carla-Motion, Angie-Seconded, Board unanimous to accept the Superintendent’s report.
Old Business:
Emergency Response Trailer – Tabled
EMS Week – The meal and activities were well attended and enjoyed by all. Full-time and part-time employees received $50.00 gift cards from local merchants in the county. $50.00 gift cards for Years of Service and a certificate were given instead of plaques. No action taken.
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New Business:
- Standard Insurance – The rates are locked in until June 1, 2027 and did not take a rate increase. No action taken.
Other Business: None.
No further business. Angie-Motion, Lisa-Seconded, Board unanimous to adjourn meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Secretary to the Board for Secretary of the Board
Bridgett Fessler Megan Hubbard