?Lower Cameron
Ambulance Service District
Board of Commissioners Meeting
June 25, 2025
Meeting called to order at 4 p.m. by Chairperson, Mary D. Booth.
Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer were led by Mrs. Booth.
Board Roll call: Present – Mary Booth, Kevin Vincent, Logan Manuel.
Mrs. Booth read the agenda aloud. Mr. Manuel motioned adding hurricane evacuation policies for the ambulance district to the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Vincent. None opposed. Motion carried.
Mr. Manuel motioned to approve the minutes from the last meeting, April 16, 2025. Second by Mr. Vincent. None opposed. Motion carried.
Director, Byron Broussard presented the director’s report for April and May 2025 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. A patient account adjustment report was presented and signed by the board chairperson. A current balance sheet was presented and reviewed.
Mr. Vincent motioned to accept the director’s report. Second by Mr. Manuel. None opposed. Motion carried.
The board reviewed the Stryker stair chair products for purchase. Mr. Broussard stated that the existing stair chairs are more than ten years old and are starting to have mechanical breakdowns. The cost for three of these new devices would be $16,613.00 each for a total of $49,839.00.
Mr. Manuel motioned to approve the purchase of three Stryker Stair Chairs, and decline the Pro Care contract for maintenance. Second by Mr. Vincent. None opposed. Motion carried.
Mr. Broussard presented information on purchasing a gasoline operated pressure washer and concrete cleaning attachment. Equipment information and prices were reviewed. Mr. Manuel motioned to approve the purchase of a pressure washer and concrete cleaning attachment for an amount not to exceed $2,000. Second by Mr. Vincent. None opposed. Motion carried.
Mr. Broussard discussed the district paying monthly vendor bills by utilizing the online payment method for some of the bills. He stated that because of slow mail delivery and a conflicting schedule for paying some of the bills, some crucial accounts for both the district’s services and some employee paid insurance policies have been put in late payment status. The ability to pay some of the bills online and producing a record of payment for the board to review, would be beneficial for the district. Mr. Manuel motioned to table the matter until a list of vendors can be provided for a new online payment policy. Second by Mr. Vincent. None opposed. Motion carried.
The board discussed updating hurricane evacuation policies & procedures. Mr. Manuel expressed concerns that some residents are still evacuating cattle and equipment for several hours after a mandatory evacuation is called for. He suggested the district revisit it’s policies or create new policies that would allow for ambulance coverage to extend longer into the pre-landfall time, before moving ambulances out of the district. Mr. Broussard explained that he could arrange for longer coverage, however it would probably mean less units in the area because of the number of vehicles needing to be moved, which includes personal and parish vehicles, in a short amount of time. He will research how other coastal emergency services are handling their timeline for evacuating and suggested that the predicted timeline of weather deterioration and forecasted wind speeds should also be considered in the policy. Past problems with rusting ambulances due to traveling through salt water on roads is also a concern for early reentry. Mr. Manuel motioned to table the matter until the next meeting and suggested increased communication throughout the district’s entities would help as a temporary measure. Second by Mr. Vincent. None opposed. Motion carried.
Mr. Manuel motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Vincent. None opposed. Meeting adjourned.
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