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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Ord-1998-010 - EMS - Ordinance Authorizing a change in the fees to be charged byh Johnston Ambulance Service 05-06-1998 - 8f AN ORDINANCE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN THE FEES TO BE CHARGED BY JOHNSTON AMBULANCE SERVICE WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners on May 2, 1994 approved a franchise requested by Johnston Ambulance Service for the provision of non-emergency ambulance transportation between points in Orange County, and WHEREAS, Johnston Ambulance Service has delivered satisfactory service since the award of their franchise, and WHEREAS, Orange County's franchise ordinance provides that each franchisee shall submit a schedule of rates to the County for approval and shall not charge more nor less than the approved rates without specific approval by the County, and WHEREAS, Johnston Ambulance Service has requested that its rates be increased to $125 per trip plus $3.50 per loaded transport mile with a $15 charge for oxygen used during the trip, and WHEREAS, Orange County staff and the Orange County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council have reviewed the request and found it to be reasonable and appropriate; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County, North Carolina, that: Section 1. The rate increase requested by Johnston Ambulance Service, to $125 per trip plus $3.50 per loaded transport mile with a $15 charge for oxygen used during the trip, is hereby approved. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. Upon motion of Commissioner Crowther ,seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis , the foregoing ordinance was adopted this the 6th day of Ma rte, 1998, having been passed in two readings at two successive meetings of the Board of Commissioners. I, Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on May 6 , 1998 as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in Minute Book No. ~ of the minutes of the said Board. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County this 4th day of Dec ~ 1998. erk t`~ oard of Cgf~l issioners 334 Mr. Wakins said that they do have a chance of getting additional money for repair. He will keep the Board informed of any additional funds that may be available. Mr. Galyon said that there is a bill before Congress at this time which is in conference that could provide \ $140 or$150 million additional dollars which they will use for highway maintenance. Commissioner Gordon asked that Transportation Planner Slade McCalip address the right of way issue on Highrock Road. A group of citizens on Highrock Road has asked that their road be moved back up on the list for consideration. John Watkins said that since the right of way just became available last week, they could wait until next year and add this project to that program. However, if the County Commissioners want to make a recommendation, they could delete the last road listed for this years program and add High Rock Road or if they have right of way problems, they could add this road at that time. Commissioner Gordon said that they don't want to change the list, but asked that DOT keep this as a priority in case money becomes available or in case there is a right-of-way problem creating an opening. John Watkins said that they are using the same priority list they used last year. The public hearing was open but no citizens spoke on this item. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the N.C. DOT 1998-99 Secondary Road Improvement Program as presented. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. 1998 Orange County Legislative Agenda The Board held a public hearing to receive public input on the County Commissioners' legislative agenda for the 1998 Short Session of the N.C. General Assembly, and considered a resolution outlining interests and proposed legislative initiatives that the Board wishes to present to the Orange County Delegation for consideration. County Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill summarized this information. No citizens spoke on this item. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt the resolution as presented and as incorporated in these minutes by reference and direct the County Attorney to transmit the resolution to the Orange County legislative delegation before the deadlines established by the General Assembly for consideration of legislation in 1998. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve those items on the Consent Agenda as stated below: A. Appointments The Board appointed Lee Pavao to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau representing the Chapel Hill Town Council. b. Petition for Addition-Poplar Drive, Cheeks Township; Crescent Drive, Chapel Hill Township The Board approved a petition from the N.C. DOT for the addition of Poplar Drive in the Wagon Farm Trail Farm subdivision, Cheeks Township; and Crescent Drive in the Crescent Ridge Subdivision, Chapel Hill Township, to the state-maintained Secondary Road System. C. Lease Renewal -501 W. Franklin St.,Suite 105 The Board approved the renewal of a two-year lease with Rental Resources of Durham/Chapel Hill at 501 W. Franklin St., Suite 105. d. Housing Rehabilitation Contract Award The Board awarded housing rehabilitation contracts in conjunction with the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program in the amount of$10,350 for improvements to the Hardcastle property on Frazier Road, and $26,025 for the Holeman property on Gaines Chapel Road, to Taylor Home Improvements. e. Budget Ordinance Amendment#9 The Board approved a proposed budget ordinance and capital project ordinance, incorporated here by l reference and authorized the Purchasing Director to sign the purchase order and any other documents associated with J the acquistion of the 85 new Pcs. f. Franchise Amendment-Johnston Ambulance Service Rate Increase Request(Second reading) The Board held a second reading on a request by Johnston Ambulance Service to increase its base rate for non-emergency transports from$85 to$125, and initiate a per-trip charge of$15 for oxygen and approved this franchise amendment.