Council adopts wildland and EMS transfer pay policies, authorizes franchise talks and consultant contract

Mills City Council approved two personnel pay policies and authorized a pair of administrative actions involving an internet-provider franchise and a consultant contract.

Council approved Resolution No. 2025-22, a wildland pay policy for the Mills Fire Department that establishes pay for full-time Mills firefighters who are dispatched via Casper BLM dispatch or Wyoming State Forestry to wildland fires or qualifying natural disasters outside Natrona County and that may qualify for state or federal reimbursement. The council moved and seconded the resolution and the motion passed.

The council also approved Resolution No. 2025-23, an EMS transfer incentive pay policy intended to incentivize and recognize the commitment of EMS personnel who perform EMS transfers outside of Natrona County. During discussion, a council member said the policies will allow personnel to generate additional revenue for their families, help the city address EMS revenue constraints, and assist with filling shifts that benefit residents.

Separately, the council authorized the mayor to enter into discussions with Blue Peak Fiber about a franchise agreement to expand internet service, and authorized the mayor to sign an annual contract with Sustainable Strategies Consultants. Both authorizations were approved by council motion.

The records show the measures passed by voice vote; the transcript records the actions and staff descriptions but does not provide detailed vote tallies or the full text of the policies. Council asked staff to proceed with implementation steps for the policies and to continue franchise discussions with Blue Peak Fiber.