MEMBERS: Andrea Stewart-Cousins (Chair); Sue Swanson, Lois Bronz; Ursula LaMotte.

STAFF: Emilia Vita, Acting Secretary.

The Committee reconvened this portion of the meeting from Tuesday, July 29, 1997, in order to continue discussion on the draft resolution regarding the EMSA Contracts.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., due to the delays of the Committee of the Whole and the Special Board meetings held throughout the day.

The members discussed the language changes and minor amendments to the resolution.

Legislator LaMotte mentioned her concern with the alternative delivery system and wanted to be sure that every avenue would be explored to ensure proper health care at the Department of Corrections and cost savings County.

Legislator Bronz said she was in favor of the amended resolution and wants the County to terminate the EMSA contracts because of the bad publicity.

Chair Stewart-Cousins shared with the members her concerns over the ability of EMSA to adequately provide health care needs to those in custody at the County Correctional facility

Legislator Swanson said being that EMSA’S treatment procedures are in question and criticized publicly, she will vote for the termination of the County’s contract with EMSA.

On the motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Bronz, the Resolution was adopted unanimously [4-0].

Chair Stewart-Cousins informed the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee of the amendments and the action taken by this Committee and will forward the resolution to his committee for joint approval.