11/14/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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11 Board of Selectmen Minutes November 14, 2016 COMMUNICATIONS& CORRESPONDENCE Mphpee TV Re rt: The Board of Selectmen received a copy of the Annual Mashpee TV Report for fiscal year 2015 in their informational packet of meeting materials. In accordance with the Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and Mashpee Community Media Center d/b/a Mashpee TV (MTV)the report specifies the previous year's budget and actual expenditure summaries,the upcoming year's budget, three-year budget plan and year end fiscal statements. In addition,programming and cablecast along with notable events and training classes are highlighted. The report filed with the Office of the Attorney General also contains the Access Corporation's Policies and Procedures. It was agreed MTV is doing a great job,and is offering a wide range of programming. Any questions shall be directed to the Assistant Town Manager. Cape Cod Kl.itary Support foundation—Accepting D2nations: It was announced the Cape Cod Military Support Foundation recently burdened by a building fire is accepting both monetary and gift donations for the children of active service personnel for the holidays. In support of the military families,the Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod has been collecting funds and gift items. There is still a need for bikes and decorations. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Don Cox at NEW BUSINESS Discussion and approval of ambulance fees: Fire Chief Thomas Rullo was in attendance with Deputy Fire Chief John Phelan to request the Board consider increasing the Ambulance Transport fees. The fee structure has not been modified since 2007. There has been an increase of 29.8%in EMS calls and a 42%increase in patient transports to area hospitals. A comparison study involving eight Cape town represents an average of the various rates charged for ambulance services without overly impacting the Mashpee community and its users. The current fee structure for the Town of Mashpee instituted in 2008 is a follows; BLS Emergency $475 (BLS)Basic Life Support ALS I Emergency $635 (ALS)Advance Life Support ALS 2 Emergency $820 (ALS)Advanced Life Support with 2 EMT/Paramedics Mileage $15.00 per mile The proposed fee structure for ambulance transports is as follows; BLS Emergency $938.58 ALS 1 Emergency $1,480.61 ALS 2 Emergency $2,249.76 Mileage $20.00 per mile (Falmouth Hospital averages 12 miles; Cape Cod Hospital averages 15 miles)