MINUTES

Board of Directors Special Meeting

Jasper County Emergency Services

July 6th 2010

Chairman Stephens called the special meeting to order at 1:00 p.m., at the Board office, 13870 Dispatch Lane, Carthage, MO, as per public notice.  Present in addition to the Chairman were members Dan Stanley, Larry Newman, Jeff Merriman, Bill Lyscio and Carl Francis.  Representing staff were Executive Director April Tarrant and Administrative Services Manager Donna Ipock.  There were no public attendees.

New Business

Usage Agreements/Contracts

At 1:01p.m., Director Newman motioned to go into the closed portion of the meeting to address competitive bidding issues, pursuant to Mo. Statue Section 610.021 (11).  Director Stanley seconded the motion.

Vote:    Stephens        –           in favor

           Stanley            –          in favor

           Newman          –          in favor

           Merriman         –          in favor

           Lyscio              –          in favor

           Francis             –          in favor

At 1:43 p.m., Director Newman motioned and was seconded by Director Stanley to move out of closed session.

Vote:   Stephens         –           in favor

           Stanley            –          in favor

           Newman         –          in favor

           Merriman        –          in favor

           Lyscio             –          in favor

          Francis              –          in favor

During closed session a motion was made by Director Newman to offer a contract to METS Ambulance Service which provides free dispatching services for all emergency calls and to charge a fee of $35,000 annually for dispatching non-emergency services.  Director Merriman seconded the motion.

Vote:    Stephens          –           in favor

            Stanley             –          in favor

            Newman          –          in favor

            Merriman         –          in favor

           Lyscio              –          in favor

           Francis             –          in favor

Director Newman moved the meeting be adjourned.  Director Merriman seconded the motion.  Vote: 6 – 0.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.