07.17.1981 AB MinutesAMBULANCE BOARD MEETING
July 17, 1981
The Kennedale Ambulance Board convened at 12:05 p.m. in a called
session.
Members present were Dr. W.R. Harris, Chairman, George Lyon,
Vice Chairman, Steve Radakovich, Mayor and Mel Justice member.
Mayor Radakovich presented the Board with a resignation of
Member Jimmy Smith. After a short discussion the resignation
was accepted by the Board.
The Board entered in to a lengthy discussion of the feasibility
of the City hiring a paid EMT or Para Medic to be placed in
charge of the Ambulance Service and it was moved by George
Lyon, seconded by Mel Justice, that the Board recommend to the
Council that one paid person, either EMT or Para Medic, be
hired to be placed in charge of the Ambulance Service., Motion
carried unanimously.
Ambulance Service Members Bob Corcoran, Florence Corcoran and
Melinda Nelson appeared before the Board concerning certain
procedures initiated within the Ambulance Service that have
resulted in concern and agitation on the part of the volunteers
and a breakdown in execution of duties. After discussion it
became apparent that procedures established by the Board were
not being followed and the three volunteers were asked to
submit recommended procedural changes to the Board for consider-
ation. Also, the Board invited the volunteers to attend any
and all future meetings and make recommendations for any aspect
of the Ambulance Service they desired. It was further stated
by the Board that all minutes establishing procedures would
again be distributed to departments who might have reason to
follow same.
Meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
Approved:
Attest: Dr. W.R. Harris, Chairman
Mel Justice, Staff