Public Safety, Jail & Judicial Committee April 22, 2010

mtankersley May 4th, 2010


The Lawrence County Public Safety, Jail & Judicial Committee convened on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 5 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Lawrence County Administrative Center.

Members present were Bobby Clifton, Sandra Hyatt, John Sanders and Bert Spearman. Also present was Ambulance Director Scott Storey and Budget Director Teresa Purcell.

The purpose of the meeting was to address several issues regarding the ambulance service.

A representative from Zoll spoke to the committee regarding an Auto Pulse machine and monitor system. The equipment was demonstrated for the committee.

Mrs. Purcell next addressed the committee on the need for a policy for self-pay discounts and low income patients.

A motion was made by Bert Spearman, seconded by Sandra Hyatt to ask the Budget Office to devise a policy for payment options for ambulance service accounts for self-pay and low income situations. The motion was approved with all ayes.

Mrs. Purcell informed the committee that other medical service providers often provide a percentage discount to patients without insurance coverage. The committee next reviewed a list of charity and hardship requests on ambulance service accounts.

A motion was made by John Sanders, seconded by Sandra Hyatt to approve the various reductions and write-offs for the listed accounts as discussed. Motion was approved with all ayes.

The committee next discussed unpaid ambulance service accounts from the years 2004 to 2007.

A motion was made by John Sanders seconded Sandra Hyatt by to write-off $620,718.18 in uncollected debt for the 2004-2007 period and for this recommendation to be presented to the full county commission. Motion was approved with all ayes.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned without objection.