Safety Committee Minutes July 6, 2010

mtankersley July 7th, 2010


The Public Safety Committee convened on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 4 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Lawrence County Administrative Center.

Members present were Bobby Clifton, Sandra Hyatt, Bert Spearman and John Sanders. Also present was County Attorney Charlie Holt and Ambulance Director Scott Storey.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues related to the Ambulance Service.

Mr. Clifton called the meeting to order and asked Director Storey to open the discussion.

Director Storey presented the committee with a proposed resolution which would set guidelines for emergency response services in Lawrence County. Mr. Storey and Mr. Holt discussed this proposal with the committee.

A motion was made by John Sanders, seconded by Sandra Hyatt to recommend the resolution to the full county commission. The motion was approved with all ayes.

The committee next discussed coverage of the north end of Lawrence County. Mr. Storey said there are options being considered. He said his goal is to ultimately have a first responder within 10 minutes of any call.

Mr. Storey next informed the committee that the ambulance service has been awarded a grant through the Health Services Administration and has received 10 AED devices. Mr. Storey demonstrated the machine for the committee.

With no additional business, the committee adjourned on a motion by John Sanders.