HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0126535 -EMS: Tracy Jackson, the EMS Director, attended the meeting to answer questions about
his department.
The county manager noted that he had deleted the rental of the defibrillators ($58,500), and
instead, recommended for the devices to be purchased.
Jackson said there were three different types of defibrillators. He said the department
planned to buy the same type. That way, the employees would be familiar with them if they were
assigned to work at a different location. Jackson said that, occasionally, employees were switched
to different sites. He said the rotating pattern was decided by the shift supervisors. He said this
helped to make the employees more aware and adaptable to the changes (growth and development)
occurring in the county.
Commissioner Bowles asked about staffing patterns on holidays and about the department's
relationship with NuCare.
Jackson said he realized many people would probably spend their July 4 holiday at Lake
Norman. He said he would talk to the supervisors and ask if more calls were typically received
during holidays. In reference to NuCare, Jackson said there was a good working relationship. He
said the company was reputable and was expanding in North Carolina.
Commissioner Johnson asked about the requested turnout gear.
Jackson said it was basically coveralls. He said the employees would wear the coveralls
over their regular uniforms for added protection when assisting patients involved in car accidents,
etc. The heavier apparel will, hopefully, reduce the risk of employees receiving injuries from
jagged glass and burns.
Commissioner Stewart asked the reasoning behind purchasing a Crown Victoria instead of
a QRV for the EMS Director.
Jackson said he did assist patients at times; however, his vehicle would not need to be as
heavily equipped as the other vehicles.
Commissioner Bowles asked about the new $75,000 ambulance.
Jackson said it was a replacement ambulance- -an older vehicle would be removed from the
fleet. (The equipment will be removed from the older vehicle and placed in the new ambulance.)
MOTION by Commissioner Bowles to approve the EMS budget as presented and
recommended by the county manager.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MO"I'lON by Commissioner Johnson to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of
discussing a personnel matter - G.S. 143.318.1 l(a) 6.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 7:45 P.M. - NO ACTION TAKEN ARISING FROM
THE CLOSED SESSION.
540 -Communications: Mashburn noted that two generators were being requested. He said
one was for a tower site on Fox Mountain and the other was for the Boggs Building. Mr. Mashburn
said that all three departments, that would eventually be housed in the Boggs Building, would be
dependent upon a generator if there was a power outage. He added that all three departments
(EMS/Maintenance/Garage) would be crucial to the county if there was inclement weather.