?PROCEEDINGS
Lower Cameron Ambulance Service District
Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 21, 2024
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 for the agenda. Motion to approve the agenda was made by Mrs. Kiffe. Seconded by Ms. Mooney. None opposed. Motion carried.
Ms. Kiffe motioned to approve the minutes from the last meeting, October 23, 2023. Second by Ms. Mooney. None opposed. Motion carried.
Director, Byron Broussard presented the director’s report for October through December 2023 and January 2024 which included, call volume reports, payments received on accounts, expense reports, cash asset report, and tax revenues received. Expense reports were reviewed and signed by each present member. An account adjustment report was presented and signed by the meeting chairperson. A balance sheet was presented and reviewed.
Mr. Broussard also updated the board on the resolution for the bank accounts that were compromised. He stated that the bank has been working closely with the district by creating new checking accounts, monitoring all accounts and assisting with real time transfers as needed. He also advised the QuickBooks has replaced the checks that were recently ordered, free of charge, due to the compromise of the accounts. He and Crystal Alexander are currently working on changing the banking information on the district’s accounts with the IRS, Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurances, LAMP, etc.
Mrs. Kiffe motioned to accept and approve the director’s report. Second by Ms. Mooney. None opposed. Motion carried.
Mr. Broussard presented a report on the construction of the accessory building at the Creole station. He stated that he corresponded with District Attorney, Tom Barrett, regarding the contractor’s proposal and, in particular, the required deposit of $24,000. Mr. Barrett advised that, after reviewing the proposal, he thought that the deposit would be allowed.
Ms. Mooney motioned to move forward with the proposal so that construction can begin. Second by Mrs. Kiffe. None opposed. Motion carried.
Mr. Broussard presented the board with a quote for a new lawn mower for the Creole Station. The brand is Bad Boy, Model Maverick, 54 inch deck for the price of $6,309.80. He stated the current Bob Cat mower has recently had maintenance and will be moved to Grand Chenier to replace the old mower currently needing to be taken offline due to recurring mechanical issues. Mrs. Kiffe motioned to approve the purchase of a new mower. Second by Ms. Mooney. None opposed. Motion carried.
Ms. Kiffe Motioned to adjourn the meeting. Second by Ms. Mooney. None opposed. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
Byron Broussard,
Director Lower Cameron
Ambulance Service District
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