`THOMAS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS CALLED MEETING
12/9/99
10AM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Board Members Present: Chairman Jim Miller, and Board Members Roy Campbell,
Earl Williams, and Josh Herring
City Manager: Tom Berry
Executive Director: Jack Smith
Staff: Julie Brannon, Secretary
Media: Mark Brannan, WPAX and Laura Cassels, Times Enterprise
Chairman Miller called the meeting to order and Earl Williams opened the Board of Director’s meeting with a word of prayer.
Upon reviewing personnel policies, Roy Campbell recommended changes in Section 4.04
On Nepotism. All Board members were in agreement. Section 6.02B.2 on Positive Discipline was amended to read Executive Director/ Human Resources and 15.01 concerning Outside Employment was amended to give the Executive Director the authority. Chairman Miller voiced concerns about the Harassment policy. He would like to see stronger language to strengthen the Board’s position.
With all Board members agreeing on revisions, Chairman Jim Miller made a motion to adopt the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. The motion was seconded by Earl Williams. The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Closed session began at 10:20AM and ended at 10:40AM.
TCESB BOARD MEETING
REOPENED:
Josh Herring made a motion that the Board make a recommendation to the Thomas County Board of Commissioners to appoint Jack Smith to the Southwest Georgia EMS Advisory Council. Roy Campbell seconded the motion. With no opposing votes, the motion passed.
Executive Director Smith stated that it is his intent is to work with the Department Heads to control expense. Through management and economy, the budget will remain in check.
After lengthy discussion about operating expenses, revenue, and capital expenditures, Roy Campbell mad a motion to accept the operating and expense budget of $4,314,278 as presented by Executive Director Jack Smith. Earl Williams seconded the motion. There being no opposition, the motion passed.
Josh Herring expressed concerns about financing some of the expenditures on the capital budget. Board members requested more information on the kind of rescue vehicle needed. The Capital Budget will be discussed and voted on at a later date.
All Board Members are considering a “retreat” for discussion on direction and strategic planning for the future of the Thomas County Emergency Services Board.
The Board Meeting adjourned at 12:45PM.
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Executive Director,
Thomas County Emergency Services Board