The June meeting of the Bayfield-Ashland Counties EMS Council was called to order by Gary Victorson, Vice-President of the Council. The meeting was held in Room 305 at WITC/Ashland.

Motion made by George Koval, seconded by Teresa Gunderson to dispense with the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports. Motion carried.

MDAC – The Medical Director Advisory Committee met on June 10^th. The Committee was updated on HIPAA and C-PAP information as well as landing zone development in Ashland County.

RTAC – Merrilee reported on efforts of the Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (RTAC). The RTAC is working on development of a generic budget that may include course offerings, bringing in speakers, etc. and will not meet in July. The RTAC has been encouraged to slow down and let the State Trauma Advisory Council (STAC) complete guidance that RTAC’s will need to comply with.

TIRE COLLECTION EVENTS – Jan Victorson of Bayfield County Emergency Management distributed information related to tire collection events for residents of Bayfield County.

COMMUNICATIONS USER BOARD – The Bayfield County Sheriffs Department wants input on communications center issues. Chief Deputy Paul Susienka is spearheading efforts to establish a user board representing Fire, EMS, municipal Law, Emergency Management, Sheriffs Department, the county board, and a dispatcher. The first meeting of the User Board was held on June 12^th with several fire and ambulance services represented. It was decided that the Fire Association and the EMS Council would be asked to name representatives, including alternates, to serve on the Bayfield County User’s Board. Volunteers were requested with Tam Hofman and Gary Victorson being willing to serve on the user board with George Koval as an additional representative as needed.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR – Merrilee reported that Kevin Thornton is no longer the director of the emergency room at MMC but will continue as medical director for EMS. Dr. Randy Waskin has been named interim director.

WITC EMS TRAINING – There will be an EMT-Basic class held this fal. The course will be 148 hours and will be held on the Ashland campus.

Motion made by Rosemary Janigo, seconded by Goerge Koval, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.

IN ATTENDANCE

Bill Andresen Bayfield

Merrilee Carlson MMC/Ashland

Dan Clark Washburn

Dan Diamon Gold Cross

Viola Friermood Barnes

Teresa Gunderson Mason

Tam Hofman South Shore

Rosemary Janigo Iron River

Karl Kanneberg Ashland

Peggy Kman Barnes

George Koval Mason

Cindy Lazorik WITC/EMS Training

Les Luder Superior Fire

Mary Ross Madeline Island

Stan Sadenwasser Luke’s ONE

Debbie Thimm Glidden

Joel Timblin Invited guest

Gary Victorson Iron River

Jan Victorson Bayfield County EM

Gwen Watson Mellen