06-24-2014 EMAC MINUTESPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY EMAC MINUTES
June 24, 2014 6:00PM
Pittsylvania County
County Administration Conference Room
Chatham, VA
Meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Scottie Adams
Roll Call: Scott Cowan (Laurel Grove), Jim Davis, Scottie Adams (Cool Branch Rescue), Dean Fowler (Blairs Fire & Rescue),
Riley Adkins, (Mt. Cross Fire & Rescue), Michael Trail (Callands Fire & Rescue)
Guest, Jackie Herrera (MED3000)
Absent:, Steve Finkner
Item 1: Agenda was provided and approved.
Minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Motion by Dean Fower, Seconded by Riley Adkins. Passed
Item 2: Med3000 Update
Jackie Herrera discussed issues concerning phone call request from insurance companies and attorneys and clients in
reference to billing issues. She wanted to remind all agencies any inquiries should be directed to their 800 number. 1-
866-631-3116
Action Item:
Jim Davis to discuss with Finance office to make sure that any inquiries be directed to the 866 number and not the
departments.
Discussion was made about agencies charging for refusal services. As a reminder, no agencies are allowed to charge any
more, any less than the rates set forth by EMAC. Additionally, no agency is permitted to charge for refusal.
Action Item:
Jim Davis is to have a letter sent on behalf of EMAC to County Administration to forward to all EMS agencies restating
the above. County Attorney needs to send a letter to each EMS agency of the county to request a copy of their billing
contract to make sure this is in compliance.
New Business:
Item 3: Rate Charges:
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Motion was made by Scottie Adams and seconded by Riley Adkins for the new rates effective September 1, 2014. Vote
was unanimous.
Rates as follows
BLS 500.00
ALS1 650.00
ALS2 800.00
14.00 per loaded mile
Based on the above motion, Dean Fowler made the motion, seconded by Scottie Adams to hold a public hearing for the
rate changes on August 19th 2:00PM in the Capt Martin Building Main Conference Room.
Action Item:
Jim Davis to work on the advertisement for the public hearing and send to the media.
Item 4: EMAC Membership Terms – Dean Fowler made motion to approve with Scott Cowan second, vote unanimous.
EMAC members are to serve for three years before re-appointments.
Scott Cowan 1 year term beginning July 1, 2014 ending June 30, 2015 (Voting Member)
Mike Shelton 1 year term beginning July 1, 2014 ending June 30, 2015 (Voting Member)
Dean Fowler 2 year term beginning July 1, 2014 ending June 30, 2016 (Voting Member)
Scottie Adams 2 year term beginning July 1, 2014 ending June 30, 2016 (Voting Member)
Jennifer Maurakis 3 year term beginning July 1, 2014 ending June 30, 2017 (Voting Member)
Riley Adkins 3 year term beginning July 1, 2014 ending June 30, 2017 (Voting Member)
President of Fire & Rescue Association or designee– annual term of office (Voting Member)
Jim Davis, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, (non-voting)
Medical Director, to be appointed, (non-voting)
Next Meeting Date: Jim Davis to speak with new County Administrator to set up next meeting date for his attendance.
Adjourn 07:20PM Respectfully submitted: JED