EMS Partnership of Kent County Agenda
August 14th, 2014 11:30 a.m.
Riverview Building 678 Front NW, Suite 202 Conference Room
I. Call Meeting To Order
II. Approval of Minutes (attached)
III. Finance Report (to be distributed at meeting)
IV. Project Manager’s Report
V. Ambulance Contract Update
VI. Other Business
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Adjournment
The EMS Partnership of Kent County is established by cities and townships in Kent County through the Michigan Municipal Partnership Act. Therefore all business of the EMS Partnership Board shall be conducted at meetings held in compliance with the Open Meetings Act (PA 267 of 1976) and all Partnership records are subject to the Freedom of Information Act (PA 267 of 1976). Minutes of all EMS Partnership Board meetings shall be prepared and approved as required by law with copies transmitted to each partner reasonably promptly after each Consortium Board meeting. EMS Partnership of Kent County Meeting Minutes
June 12th, 2014 11:30 a.m.
Riverview Building 678 Front NW, Suite 202 Conference Room
Members Present: City of East Grand Rapids: Brian Donovan City of Grand Rapids: City of Grandville: Ken Krombeen, Andy Richter City of Kentwood: Rich Houtteman, Steve Kepley Plainfield Charter Township: Ruth Ann Karnes, Cameron Van Wyngarden City of Rockford: Michael Young City of Wyoming: James Carmody
Members Absent: City of East Grand Rapids: Paul Goebel City of Grand Rapids: Eric DeLong, Tom Almonte City of Grandville: City of Kentwood: Plainfield Charter Township: City of Rockford: Dave Jones City of Wyoming: Curtis Holt
Also Present: Jen DeHaan, Dale Pomeroy (Plainfield Charter Township), Mic Gunderson (KCEMS)
Meeting called to order at 11:50 by Chairperson Krombeen
The minutes of the May 8, 2014 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Richter with support by Young to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Old Business
1. Ambulance Contract Status
The Board received an update on the status of the draft ambulance contract from Chairperson Krombeen. No further action was taken. 2. Contract with GVMC for support services
The Board discussed a potential contract with Grand Valley Metro Council (GVMC) to provide administrative services to the Partnership. A motion was made by Houtteman, supported by Donovan to enter into a contract with GVMC as presented. Motion carried with Richter opposed.
3. Discussion of EMS Partnership Project Manager
The Board discussed the need for a project manager to assist the Partnership in advancing the group’s initiatives. It was suggested that Jennifer DeHaan would be a good fit for this position. Ms. DeHaan introduced herself to the group and explained her background and expertise. A motion was made by Young, supported by Carmody to authorize Chairperson Krombeen to enter into an agreement with DeHaan as Project Manager for the EMS Partnership. Motion carried with Richter opposed.
4. 2015 Budget
The Board discussed a draft budget as presented along with the status of member contributions. A motion was made by Donovan, with support from Van Wyngarden to approve the proposed budget. The motion carried, with Richter opposed.
New Business
The Board discussed the need for an education session that would be open to elected officials of member communities. Gunderson offered to share documents and videos to help educate member communities.
The Board received no public comment.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:25.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cameron Van Wyngarden, EMS Partnership Secretary