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Cross Plains Area Emergency Medical Services District Board

Meeting Agenda for July 16, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Cross Plains Berry Fire Department, 1505 Bourbon Road, Cross Plains, WI 53528

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of April 23, 2025, meeting minutes

V. Public Comment – This is an opportunity for anyone to address the Cross Plains EMS Board on any issue. Please observe the time limit of 3 minutes. While the Cross Plains EMS Board encourages input from residents, it may not discuss or act on any issue that is not duly noticed on the agenda. Those wishing to speak during the Meeting are encouraged to register prior to the start of the meeting. You may also register your comment by sending an email to Chief@crossplainsems.com by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

VI. Cross Plains Area EMS Association update by President Kelly Powell.

VII. Discussion/Action on options for public recognition for long time EMS volunteers.

VIII. Update on Village of Cross Plains analysis/discussion on withdrawing from EMS District.

IX. Discussion on contract issues with village of Cross Plains including but not limited to: Calculating population or other cost allocation approaches to Towns; Valuing district assets; level of service guarantees; length of contracts; service areas.

X. Updates on New Ambulance.

XI. Financial Report

a. Discussion/Action on checks written from April 23, 2025 – June 30, 2025

b. Discussion/Action on Visa Bills from April, May and June of 2025. Previously reviewed by President Greg Hyer.

c. Discussion/Action on 2nd quarter financials

d. Draft of 2026 budget

XII. Report from EMS Board Members:

a. President – Town of Cross Plains

b. Vice President – Village of Cross Plains

c. Treasurer – Town of Berry

d. Town of Springfield

XIII. Chief’s Report

XIV. Adjournment

This meeting notice constitutes an official meeting of the above-mentioned group and was posted in accordance with all applicable laws related to Open Meetings Laws. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-mentioned meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals. For additional information or to request this service, contact the EMS Chief at 608-798-2720 or chief@crossplainsems.com

Agenda approved by EMS Board President: Greg Hyer, Chair, Town of Cross Plains.

Who are We?
50 members strong
28 of us are Volunteers
13 of us live in Cross Plains
The rest of us are driving in Madison, Waunakee, Hinsdale, Lodi, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Blue Mounds, Verona, Black Earth, Appleton, and Johnson Creek!
8 of us are first reponders….meaning we have jump kits and AED’s and will respond to your emergency if CPEMS is on another call or if it is a serious call and help may be needed.

SKILLS/LICENSE
32 are EMT-B
12 are AEMT’s
3 of us are Paramedics that run as AEMT’s
1 of us is an RN running on her license.

We are security guards, electricians, bankers, ER nurses, ICU nurses, Medical Assistants, Emergency room technicians, UW students, engineers, paramedics, and much more.

We attend almost all community events; we work hand in hand with Cross Plains Fire and Cross Plains Police Department. We work with the Senior Center and area businesses, along with the school districts to teach CPR and Stop the Bleed.

Who do you want to take care of you when you call 911?

American Legion Department of Wisconsin – Third District Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award Recipient – Cross Plains Area EMS Safety Officer Katrina McKee

In December 2024 Legionnaire SFC Emily Cash nominated Katrina McKee to be a candidate at the American Legion Kerl – Endres – Brannan Post 245 for the Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award. The motion for Post 245 to sponsor Katrina for the EMT Award passed, all Yes votes. Katrina received letters of support from the Legion Post and Chief Ellickson to place with the candidate application which was approved by Post 245 and sent to the 3rd District level for consideration. On April 17th, 2025, Katrina received a Certificate of Commendation from Post 245 in recognition of receiving the award as American Legion 3rd District Emergency Medical Technician of the Year.

In her letters of recommendation, it is cited frequently her dedication to her community through her commitment to Cross Plains EMS in leadership as Association President from 2016-2024, Training Director 2020-2023, preceptor to new members, and mentor to new members. Katrina has focused on the community by establishing outreach activities for EMS to become involved, assisting with National Night Out, Community CPR programs, School Visits, coordinating Memorial Day appearances and interacting with the public at the chicken barbeque. Katrina has also supported the St Francis Youth Football Program, volunteering her time to be medical support at various games as well as the annual summer camps. In 2018, when the Village flooded, Katrina was on the front lines assisting in any way she could with managing two sites for flood victims as well as allocating supplies to send out to the firefighters who were out all night helping those stuck in flood waters and at the house fire.

Katrina is also a long-time member of American Legion Auxiliary Kerl – Endres – Brannan Unit 245; and this last year was sworn in as the Vice President. She can often times be found at the Legion Post helping wherever needed. This past year Katrina had recommended to the Legion that an AED would be a great piece of equipment to have in the Post since so many different community groups utilize the Post as well as private functions. Katrina was able to help the Legion get the information needed to purchase an AED in 2025. She has also been helping get Post and Unit members trained on how to use the AED.

Katrina has done all of this while working full time as an Emergency Department Nurse and a mother and wife. Cross Plains Area EMS is grateful to have Katrina as a dedicated member of our Department and congratulate her on this Award.