A motion was made to accept the minutes as written. Minutes approved.

Shane gave the financial report with a net balance of $7016.05. See the enclosed attachment for additional information.

Shane informed the Network West Wayne Co. is now a new ambulance district.

There is no old business to report.

Brad gave a brief report from SEMA in regards to federal grant monies available for Bio-Terrorism training. This money has not been allotted to individual services but this training is available through the local fire departments.

Kendall reported he has sent a letter of intent for the network. For a multi-million dollar federal grant to be utilized for the purchase of 96 AED's. This grant requires the recipients to be part of a regional coalition and can only be used in rural counties. This would exclude Jefferson Co. If we receive this funding, the BEMS will then disburse the funds. We are awaiting for more information from the BEMS.

Brad informed the group he had applied for a $158,000 grant to purchase a training android to be utilized as a regional training tool. This trainer has the ability to be pale, diaphoretic, etc. It's capabilities are many.