Board Members Present: EWEMS Staff Present
Eastern Wake EMS
Board of Director’s Meeting
October 26, 2017
Board Members Present: EWEMS Staff Present:
Bryan Hicks Eddie Ross, Assistant Chief
Mary Ka Powers Kim Lazenby, Executive Secretary
Troy Mitchell
Ricky Pope
Merri Lynne Morgan
Board Member Absent:
Lucius Jones
Bob Matheny
Garland Tant
The meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. by Board President, Troy Mitchell.
Bryan Hicks made a motion, seconded by Ricky Pope, to accept the minutes from the April 27, 2017, meeting, as written. The motion was unanimously approved.
Bryan Hicks made a motion to approve the Financial Statements for April, May, June July, August, and September 2017. The motion was seconded by Ricky Pope and was unanimously approved.
Director’s Report: Assistant Chief Eddie Ross reported the following for Chief Garland Tant:
· Budget Amendment
o Approved Expansion = $122,642.00
o New Budget Total = $5,040,858.00
· Audit Update
o Audit Completed – Audit was perfect, no issues
Assistant Chief’s Report: Assistant Chief Eddie Ross reported the following:
· Facility Update:
o Work is moving well at the new Wendell main station:
§ Roof is 75% complete with panels in
§ Windows are all in place
§ Bay doors will come at a later date
o Last know completion date is January 9, 2018
· Trucks:
o There will be two trucks coming from the mountains in about 25 days. Chief Ross is going to visit the plant for an inspection on both trucks in about 10 days.
· No Old Business reported
New Business:
President Mitchell asked if there was an interest of beginning the Board of Director meetings at 6:45 p.m. beginning in January 2018. Mary Ka Powers made a motion to begin the Board of Directors Meetings at 6:45 p.m. beginning January 25, 2018, Bryan Hicks seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
The next meeting date will be January 25, 2018 at 6:45 p.m.
The term ends December 2017 for the following members: Troy Mitchell, Ricky Pope and Mary Ka Powers. All three members agreed to remain on the Board for another 2-year term. Bryan Hicks made a motion to approve Troy Mitchell, Ricky Pope and Mary Ka Powers to remain on the Board for another 2-year term. Merri Lynn Morgan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
At 7:05 p.m., President Mitchell asked for a motion to go into a closed executive session, so a personnel matter could be addressed. A motion was made by Bryan Hicks and Ricky Pope seconded the motion. After a brief closed session, the session was reopened at 7:10 p.m. by a motion from Bryan Hicks with a second motion by Ricky Pope. The motion was unanimously approved. Bryan Hicks suggested to the Board that Director Tant receive a 4% pay increase, effective October 1, 2017. After discussion, Bryan Hicks made a motion to approve the motion, Ricky Pope seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Merri Lynn Morgan made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ricky Pope. The Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:11 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Board Clerk, Kim Lazenby.
Current Board Members and Term Dates
Member / Term Start Date / Term End DateRicky Pope / January 2016 / December 2019
Troy Mitchell / January 2016 / December 2019
Mary Ka Powers / January 2016 / December 2019
Bryan Hicks / January 2017 / December 2018
Bob Matheny / January 2017 / December 2018
Merri Lynne Morgan / January 2017 / December 2018
Lucius Jones / January 2017 / December 2018