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Home My WebLink About2018-07-10 Meeting Minutes Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 7/10/2018 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. D. Williams, Chairman; Smith, Vice Chairman; Jefferson and Sias, members. Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Motion to receive as information that Augusta, Georgia, has entered into a 2 year contract, with three (1) year renewals, with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. to provide medical billings for EMS services rendered by the Augusta Fire Department. EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. fees for billing with be 5.75 % of fees collected. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Delete Motion to delete this item from the agenda. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner Andrew Jefferson Passes 2. Approved placing Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in all public meetings held in the Municipal Building. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams - referred from June 19 Commission meeting) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve receiving this item as information. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Andrew Jefferson Commissioner Grady Smith Passes 3. Presentation from Mr. Bill Lockett, Age Friendly Augusta Commission Liaison regarding Georgia’s Yellow Dot Program. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve receiving this item as information. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Grady Smith Commissioner Andrew Jefferson Passes 4. Presentation from Mr. Kevin Moody regarding the general condition and criminal activities in District 2. Item Action: None Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Mr. Moody did not appear before the committee. 5. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on June 12, 2018. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Andrew Jefferson Commissioner Dennis Williams Passes www.augustaga.gov Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/10/2018 1:20 PM Attendance 7/10/18 Department: Presenter: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/10/2018 1:20 PM Contract for Medical Billing Department:Fire Department Presenter:Chief Christopher E. James Caption:Motion to receive as information that Augusta, Georgia, has entered into a 2 year contract, with three (1) year renewals, with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. to provide medical billings for EMS services rendered by the Augusta Fire Department. EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. fees for billing with be 5.75 % of fees collected. Background:The Augusta Fire Department provides a two-tier EMS response program. On all dispatches for EMS service, a fire company may be dispatched to evaluate the need for service, provide medical assistance and stabilize the patient and collect data regarding patient condition and billing information. Analysis:: Augusta Fire Department EMS, as First Responder, usually arrive first on the scene of a medical emergency and begin treating the injured. Quick response to injured patients is critical to their treatment and recovery. Augusta, Georgia should be compensated for EMS related calls and treatments. We will only bill patients when they are transported by Augusta Fire Department ambulance. Financial Impact:All fees under this contract will be provided from funds collected. Alternatives:none Recommendation:Approve motion to receive information that Augusta, Georgia, has entered into a 2 year contract, with three (1) year renewals, with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. to provide medical billings for EMS services rendered by the Augusta Fire Department. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/10/2018 1:20 PM Fire Department EMT Department: Presenter: Caption:Approved placing Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in all public meetings held in the Municipal Building. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams - referred from June 19 Commission meeting) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Have a Yellow Dot? It could save your life. Georgia’s Yellow Dot Program is a free program that may help save your life. When seconds count, make sure first responders have the information they need. Why should I participate in the Georgia Yellow Dot Program? Providing information on medical conditions, medications, or medical allergies will help medical professionals make the best decision about your emergency medical treatment. The Georgia Yellow Dot Program lets first responders know that you have completed a personal information form and where they can find it. How does it work? It’s as simple as filling out a form and placing a Yellow Dot decal on your vehicle or near the main entrance to your home. This decal will alert first responders that vital medical information is stored in the glove compartment of your vehicle, saddlebag of your motorcycle or on the refrigerator in your home. How Can I Participate? Visit one of our enrollment sites to pick up a packet for your home and for each vehicle you drive. Each person should use their own packet. A list of enrollment sites is available on the back of this flyer. Additional sites are being added all the time. For the most current list, visit http://aging.ga.gov/yellow-dot-program. Athens-Clarke County Enrollment Sites Arbor Terrace of Athens 170 Marilyn Farmer Way Athens, GA 30606 March 23rd, March 30th, April 6th, April 13th, April 27th, May 11th, May 25th, June 1st, June 15th, June 22nd 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt Street Athens, GA 30601 Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Bridgeway Hospice 1731 Meriweather Drive Suite #101 Watkinsville, GA 30677 Tuesdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Talmage Terrace Lanier Gardens 801 Riverhill Drive Athens, GA 30606 Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Thrive Assisted Living & Memory Care 1361 Jennings Mill Road Suite # 411 Watkinsville, GA 30677 Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm For more information, visit http://aging.ga.gov/yellow-dot-program or email yellowdot.info@dph.ga.gov RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF IMPLEMENTING GEORGIA'S YELLOW DOT PROGRAM WHEREAS,the Division of Aging Services of the Georgia's Department of Human Services has established the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program as a free program to help save lives; WHEREAS, the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program has been implemented in other municipalities in Georgia; WHEREAS, the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program provides first responders with information regarding a person's medical conditions, medications, medical allergies and recent surgeries to help medical professionals make the best decision about the person's emergency medical treatment; WHEREAS, the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program requires a person to fill out a form and place a Yellow Dot decal on their vehicle or near the main entrance of their home to alert first responders that vital medical information is stored in the glove compartment of their vehicle or on the refrigerator in their home; NOW,THEREFORE,THE COMMISSION OF AUGUSTA,GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES to support and implement the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program throughout its jurisdiction to make sure citizens of the community are getting the care they need during an emergency. FURTHER, the Commission hereby directs the establishment of the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program in accordance with the guidelines and procedures of the Division of Aging Services of the Georgia's Department of Human Services. THIS RESOLUTION supersedes any other previous resolutions,proclamations,or directives in conflict. THIS RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until such time as the Commission rescinds it. Duly adopted this day of OY2r r\Noe f , 2017. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA By: Hardie Davis,Jr t(As its Mayor 1.7^r 7 Page 1 of2 ATTEST: ...IAA c 10 1 IA0 / ‘1. . 11 40 II 1.. :...e:i e fil.aa6• „:',- lefm ot Co . fission i .1 1 so AIi4"es 4y • 0 f saamiow- ,.. 4r I Vb410016'1 if Page 2 of2 Lena Bonner From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Hello Ms. Lena: Bill Lockett <wlockett04@comcast.net> Friday, June 29,20L8 L2:54 PM Lena Bonner Vickia Cullars IEXTERNALI Georgia's Yellow Dot Program Per our conversation, will you please place the following on the next Public Safety Committee Agenda: Augusta is participating in Georgia's Yellow Dot Program. Age Friendly Augusta was appointed by the governing bodyto take the lead in the implementation of the program in Augusta. The support of the Public Safety Committee and the Commission is needed to solicit the support of all first reJponder agencies in the CSRA. The Yellow Dot Program is designed to save lives during critical "golden hour." A train-the-trainer training session was held on July 9, 2018. A roll out of the program will be held in approximately 3o days. The Georgia Department of Public Health provided the first looo packets at no cost to the City. We anticipate the receipt of an additional 5oo packets after which time we will need to purchase our own packets. Some municipalities have received donations from the business community to procure these packets. Bill Lockett Age FriendlyAugusta Commission Liaison 7o6-495-J9oo Blockett @ augustaga. gov Sent from myiPad INOTICE: This message originated outside of the City of Augusta's mail system -- DO NOT CLICK on lin]<s, open attachments or respond to requests for information unless you are sure the content is safe.l Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/10/2018 1:20 PM Georgia’s Yellow Dot Program. Age Friendly Augusta Department: Presenter:Mr. Bill Lockett Caption:Presentation from Mr. Bill Lockett, Age Friendly Augusta Commission Liaison regarding Georgia’s Yellow Dot Program. Background:Augusta is participating in Georgia’s Yellow Dot Program. Age Friendly Augusta was appointed by the governing body to take the lead in the implementation of the program in Augusta. The support of the Public Safety Committee and the Commission is needed to solicit the support of all first responder agencies in the CSRA. The Yellow Dot Program is designed to save lives during critical “golden hour.” A train-the-trainer training session was held on July 9, 2018. A roll out of the program will be held in approximately 30 days. Analysis:The Georgia Department of Public Health provided the first 1000 packets at no cost to the City. We anticipate the receipt of an additional 500 packets after which time we will need to purchase our own packets. Some municipalities have received donations from the business community to procure these packets. Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM commission meetings: First and third ruesdays of each month - 2:00 p.m. committee meetings: second and last Tuesdays of each month - l:00 p.m. Commis sion/Committee :(Please check one and insert meeting date) Commission Public Safety Committee Public Services Committee Administrative S ervices Committee Engineering Services Committee Finance Committee Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Contact In Name: Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: E-Mail Address: for IndividuaUPresenter Making the Request: Caption/Topic of Discussion to be placed on the Agenda: Please send this request form to the following address: Ms. Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission Suite 220 Municipal Building 535 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 Telephone Number: 706-821-1820 Fax Number: 706-821-1838 E-Mail Address: nmorawski@augustaga.gov Requests may be faxed, e-maited or delivered in person and must be received in the Clerk,sOffice no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Commission meeting and 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the Committee meeting of the following week. A five- minute time limit will be allowed for presentations. Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/10/2018 1:20 PM Kevin Moody Department: Presenter:Mr. Kevin Moody Caption:Presentation from Mr. Kevin Moody regarding the general condition and criminal activities in District 2. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Safety Commiffee Meeting Commission Chamber - 6112120lg ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. D. Williams, Chairman; Smith, Vice Chairman; Jefferson and Sias, members. Absent: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Sias, member. PUBLIC SAFETY l. Motion to approve acceptance of a grant to Augusta Richmond County from Item the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee in the Action: amount of $400.00 effective July l, 2018 for use by Richmond County Approved Juvenile Court Multi-systemic Therapy and Aggression Replacement Training Programs. Motions f#:"' Motion rext Motion Result Motion to approve with a correction in Commissioner Approve the amount of the Andrew commissioner grant to $400,000. Jefferson Grady Smith Passes Motion Passes 3-0. Motion to approve acceptance of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Grant Award in the amount of $173,728 to assist with operation of the State Court DUI and Veterans Court Programs Made By Seconded By )Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Approve Motion Text Motion to approve. Seconded By Commissioner Grady Smith Motion Result Passes Made By Commissioner Andrew Jefferson Motion Passes 3-0. 3. Motion to approve the minutes of the Pubtic Safety Committee held on May Item29,2018. Action: Approved Motions X::"' Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion r YPe - - 't Result Motion to Approve ffi$,:hasses i:T,T#',."r?n"" 3:#I'#il" passes 3-0. 4. Motion to approve the award of RPF L8-147 Mobile Emergency Operations Item Center to Ten-8 Fire & Safety Equipment of Georgia, LLC and to authorize Action: the Mayor to execute the contract. Approved Motions Y:tl"" Motion Text Made By seconded By MotionlYPe '.---- -r Result Motion to Approve ffi!|il'.asses ffT##;'."rtn"" 3:#-'#il.' passes 3-0. www.augustaga.gov Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/10/2018 1:20 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on June 12, 2018. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: