MINUTES

Board of Directors Special Meeting

Jasper County Emergency Services

July 20th 2010

Chairman Stephens called the special meeting to order at 1:04 p.m., at the Board office, 13870 Dispatch Lane, Carthage, MO, as per public notice.  Present in addition to the Chairman were members Bill Rowland, Jeff Merriman, Bill Lyscio and Carl Francis.  Representing staff were Executive Director April Tarrant and Administrative Assistant Marlissa Diggs.  There were no public attendees.

Old Business

At 1:04p.m., Director Rowland motioned to go into the closed portion of the meeting to address competitive bidding  issues, pursuant to Mo. Statue Section 610.021 (11).  Director Merriman seconded the motion.

Vote:    Stephens          –          in favor          

          Merriman           –         in favor

           Lyscio              –          in favor

           Francis             –          in favor

           Rowland          _          in favor

At 1:17 p.m., Director Rowland motioned and was seconded by Director Francis to move out of closed session.

Vote:   Stephens          –           in favor                      

           Merriman         –          in favor

           Lyscio              –          in favor

           Francis             –          in favor

           Rowland           _          in favor

During closed session a motion was made by Director Francis to offer a contract for the duration of five (5) years to METS Ambulance Service to provide 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                      

           Merriman          –          in favor

           Lyscio              –          in favor

           Francis             –          in favor

           Rowland          _          in favor

Director Rowland moved the meeting be adjourned.  Director Merriman seconded the motion.  Vote: 5 – 0.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.