Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met Marc 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Call to Order (5:00 pm)
Members Present: Burke, Larkin, Maxwell and Nehring
Members Absent: Comparato, Mendoza, Jr. and Mueller
Also Present: Andrew Erbes, Derek Misener, Kerri Gale, Roy Oellermann, Nick Stokovich
Approval of Minutes
I. 18-3203 February 13, 2018 Minutes
A motion was made by Maxwell, seconded by Burke, to approve the February 13, 2018 minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Animal Control:
The consensus of the committee is to ask the Animal Control officer to provide quarterly reports and to attend meetings when asked or when needed.
Health Department & Solid Waste
A. Jackson County Health Department
B. Solid Waste Enforcement
C. Solid Waste Fund Update
D. Recycling Program
A. Gale gave the report on the Health Department submitted by Dr. Patrick. Click here to view.
B. Gale reported that staff completed seven inspections or field visits at open dumping/burning sites; four were revisits to existing sites; one of the revisits resulted in closure due to compliance being achieved; approximately 115 cubic yards of waste was removed from the environment; and four citizen complaints were received.
C. Gale reviewed the fund update.
D. Gale reported that she completed the following:
1. JCHD submitted the form to opt-in to the 2019 Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (CERA) electronics recycling program.
2. JCHD is currently in the process of finalizing a date for the Household Chemical Collection.
3. JCHD will be preparing to host a Shred/Med collection; see provided flyer.
4. New medication drop-off programs in Jackson County include: SIH pharmacies & Shawnee Health Service pharmacy locations.
5. Blood Drive at JCHD on Thursday, April 5, 10am-2pm
Emergency Management
Ambulance Service
A. Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims
B. Ambulance Director's Report
i. Accounts Receivable Cash
ii. Activity Report
A. Burke moved and Maxwell seconded to pay the Ambulance monthly claims in the amount of $63,127.06, motion carried.
B. i. Misener reported that there is $233,635.73 in accounts receivable cash.
B. ii. Misener reported that there were 747 ambulance reports for 631 transports and 42 livery transports.
II. 18-3204 Approval of Tri-Tech billing software contract
Misener reported that the Tri-tech contract expires next month. This is the billing software program that the JCAS uses. This authorization will be for a one year roll over under the terms of the 2015 agreement. The contract can also be terminated for convenience upon 60 days notice.
A motion was made by Maxwell, seconded by Nehring, to authorize a one year roll over of the JCAS Tri-tech contract. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
III. 18-3205 Review bids for the purchase of new ambulance
Misener reviewed the included bid summary for the purchase of a new ambulance. He informed the committee that Taylor and Emergency Service Supply are not registered to do business in Illinois. Misener deferred to legal and recommends the Foster Coach-Medix which is the lowest responsible bid.
A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Maxwell, to forward discussion and acceptance of ambulance bids to the full board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Legislative
Citizen Comments:
Oellermann commented that from the employees he has spoken with they believe that the Foster Coach-Medix quality is poor and the boxes can not be remounted. Misener disagreed and informed the committee that they have remounted Medix boxes in the past.
Old Business
New Business
Executive Session
Adjourn:
Maxwell moved and Burke seconded to adjourn, motion carried.
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