06.05.1981 AB MinutesAMBULANCE BOARD MEETING
June 5, 1981
The Kennedale Ambulance Board was convened at 12:15 p.m.,
Friday June 5, 1981 in regular session.
Members present were Dr. W.R. Harris, Chairman, Steve
Radakovich, Mayor and members Bob Platt, Jimmy Smith and
Mel Justice. Member George Lyon was absent.
Board reviewed the financial statement of the Ambulance
Fund and inquired into certain aspects of collections from
non - members who have been transported by the ambulances.
It was the consensus of the Board that the Fire Department,
Police Department and Administration make additional efforts
to collect past due ambulance bills.
The question of raising basic ambulance fees from $50.00 per
ride to $75.00 per ride was discussed and after a lengthy
discussion it was moved by Bob Platt, seconded by Jimmy
Smith, that the fees be raised from 550.00 to $75.00. Motion
carried with none opposed.
The Board reviewed the ambulance call form and after discussion
it was the consensus of the Board that the form should be
signed by a responsible person when a patient is picked up
by the ambulance.
After discussion of the merits of the number of ambulance
attendants who make calls it was moved by Steve Radakovich,
seconded by Bob Platt, that a maximum of three (3) attendants
should make ambulance runs with two (2) attendants being the
desired number. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Board meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
Attest:
Approved:
Mel Justice, Staff
Dr. W.R. Harris, Chairman