HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1244Jackson said most counties had them, but Iredell County had always operated as
a "free market."
Williams stressed the importance of a franchise.
Jackson agreed, and so did Sparks.
Mr. Sparks said a franchise outlined the standards. He said the document wasn't
necessarily disciplinary rather it was more of a compliancy instrument. Sparks said
Calvary had never been out of compliance in Forsyth.
Cloer said there was new legislation that "cut the lines" or boundaries in the
counties.
Commissioner Williams said the legislation sounded similar to what had
occurred in mental health. He said most any agency could provide mental health
services, but there wasn't enough money for all of the agencies to operate.
Commissioner Robertson said he understood that NuCare was included in the
county's EMS plan. He asked if two private providers could be in the plan.
He was told yes.
Jackson added that Iredell Memorial Hospital CEO Ed Rush had written a
favorable letter on behalf of Calvary's request to provide services in the county.
Commissioner Johnson asked for an agreement to be written up, and
Commissioner Williams suggested that a franchise be explored.
It was the consensus of the board to request that Assistant County Manager
Tracy Jackson research the advantages/disadvantages of a franchise agreement with the
private ambulance carriers.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:40
p.m.
APPROVAL:
CLERK TO THE BOARD