?PROCEEDINGS
Lower Cameron
Ambulance Service District
Board of Commissioners Meeting
September 21, 2022
Meeting called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Mary D. Booth.
Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer were led by Mrs. Booth.
Board Roll call: Present – Mary Booth, Christine Mooney, Melissa Kiffe.
Mrs. Booth read the agenda aloud. No amendments were proposed to the agenda.
Ms. Mooney motioned to approve the minutes from the last meeting, April 20, 2022. Second by Ms. Kiffe. None opposed. Motion carried.
Director, Byron Broussard presented the director’s report for April thru August which included, call volume reports, payments received on accounts, expense reports, cash asset report, and tax revenues received. A balance sheet was presented and reviewed. Expense reports were reviewed and signed by each present member. An account adjustment report was presented and signed by the meeting chairperson.
Mr. Broussard explained that plans for an accessory building for the Creole location have been submitted to LA State Fire Marshalls office and are now pending approval.
Mrs. Kiffe motioned to accept and approve the director’s report. Second by Ms. Mooney. None opposed. Motion carried.
Mr. Broussard presented a Stryker Pro Care Services Contract for Cardiac Monitor analysis, upgrades, and repairs for board approval. The cost of the contract is $1,425.00. Ms. Mooney motioned to approve the yearly contract. Second by Ms. Kiffe. None opposed. Motion carried.
The board also discussed considering future purchases of new cardiac monitors, stretchers and a new ambulance. Mr. Broussard stated that he would prepare information to present to the board at the next meeting.
Mr. Broussard updated the board with a progress report from Mudd Law Firm on Hurricane Laura mitigation. As of now, the firm has submitted their request with amounts for supplemental payments to VFIS insurance company. Engineers from both parties have visited each site owned by the district and damaged by the hurricane. At this point, VFIS has agreed to pay a portion of the requested supplement, however a final settlement has not yet been received by the district.
Mr. Broussard gave an update on the Emergency Dispatch Program being implemented, per the contract, by employees of the Sheriff’s office. A coordinator, medical director and other leadership roles have been identified and filled with persons experienced in emergency response.
Ms. Kiffe Motioned to adjourn the meeting. Second by Ms. Mooney. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned.
Byron Broussard, Director
Lower Cameron
Ambulance Service District
RUN: Jan. 5 (J 6)