ORDER NO. 29349
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO EMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Came to be heard this the 29th day of August, 2005, with a motion made by
Commissioner Baldwin, seconded by Commissioner Letz. The Court
unanimously approved by vote of 4-0-0 to:
To appoint the following as members of the Committee consisting of
James A. Murphy, Joe Herring, Jr. Walter Schellhase, Gordon Morgan and
Ray Lehmann pursuant to amended draft memo.
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MADE BY: H.A. "Buster" Baldwin
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2005
OFFICE: Commissioner, Pct. I
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SUBJECT: Consider and discuss formation of EMS Advisory Committee, appointment
of members of Committee, designation of general azeas of responsibility of Committee
and issue invitation to City of Kerrville to jointly participate with Ken County in working
with and providing information to Committee.
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Proposed members for EMS Study Committee:
1. James A. Murphy 2. Gordon Morgan
3. Joe Herring, Jr. 4. Ray Lehman
5. Walter Schellhase
Statement from Kerr County Commissioner's Court:
Kerr County Commissioners Court desires to maintain a very high standard of medical
caze and service in Kerr County. The Commissioners Court further believes, to the extent
possible and practical, that the EMS service provided in Kerr County should strive to be
financially self sustaining. With these goals in mind an assessment of the following
items by the above appointed committee will be of great service to the residents of Kerr
County.
1. Assess function and viability of an Emergency Service District (ESD)
a.) County-wide ESD including the City of Kerrville.
b.) County-wide ESD excluding the City of Kerrville.
Note the two current ESD's in the county may be excluded under either scenario
2. Review and make recommendation on the billing system and rate structure under the
current EMS contract with the City of Kerrville.
3. Review and make recommendation on collections system under the current EMS
contract with the City of Kerrville.
4. Review and make recommendation on an equitable funding formula between the City
of Kerrville and Kerr County for funding any financial shortfall under the current EMS
contract.
5. Review and make recommendation on other EMS issues that affect quality of service,
cost effectiveness or other matters that may improve EMS service in Ken County.
Committee to report back to the Commissioners' Court not later than Mazch 1, 2006 with
its findings.
Kerr County hopes the City of Kerrville will join in approval of this committee to help
develop a long range plan for the continued high quality of EMS service throughout Kerr
County.