02.08.1980 AB MinutesMEETING OF THE KENNEDALE AMBULANCE COMMITTEE
February 8, 1980
The Kennedale Ambulance Committee convened at 12 :00 noon,
February 8, 1980, in the Community Center for a scheduled
meeting. Present at the meeting were Dr. William Harris,
Chairman, George Lyon, Vice- Chairman, Committee members
Glen Long and James Smith, Council member Mayor Steve
Radakovich and staff member Mel Justice.
The minutes of the January 25, 1980 Committee meeting were
accepted as presented.
James Smith reported he had contacted Mansfield and Forest
Hill ambulance services referenced a back up reciprocal
agreement and that Mansfield had agreed to furnish a back up.
Forest Hill requested, a letter be written to their repre-
sentative requesting such agreement and the Chairman directed
such action be taken.
A financial status report was given the committee by Mayor
Radakovich and Mel Justice and the Mayor reported he had
received additional support for the ambulance service from
two businesses.
The feasibility of furnishing volunteers on call with "beepers'
was discussed and it was the consensus that although this was
an excellent idea due to budgetary limitations further study
in this matter is required.
The committee was presented a bid for the purchase of a radio
for use in the ambulance with the cost of the radio to be
$1,700. After discussion the committee was in agreement that
the radio is vitally needed in the operation of the ambulance
and should be acquired. Vice Chairman Lyon is to check in to
whether the radio might be donated and if not to proceed with
ordering the radio from Harris Corporation.
Two possible designs for shoulder patch emblems for ambulance
volunteers were submitted to the committee for consideration
and committee member James Smith informed the committee as to
which of these designs was preferred by the volunteers. It was
the consensus of the members that the design selected by the
volunteers should be the official emblem for the Kennedale
Ambulance Service. Committee member Glen Long informed the
committee he would check in to acquiring caps for the volunteers
and report back on the status of this acquisition.
The committee discussed the need for a spare tire and wheel for
the ambulance and it was the consensus of the members that
these should be acquired without further delay. Committee member
Glen Long is to check in to this acquisition.
Meeting of the Kennedale Ambulance Committee February 8, 1980 Cont'd.
Mayor Radakovich reported he had spoken to the School Board
on that body's making a contribution to the Ambulance Service
Fund and should receive an answeriin the near future,
The Chairman called the next meeting of the committee at
12 :00 noon in the Community Center on February 22, 1980.
The Committee adjourned at 1:10 P,M.
Dr. Wi liam arris
Chairman
Mel Justi.-
Staff lr