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Goshen board approves 2026 projected budget for Goshen EMS, asks for clearer capital line
Summary
The Town Board approved the 2026 projected budget for the Goshen EMS Corporation Aug. 28, 2025, while members sought clearer line‑iteming for capital replacement funds and discussed operational figures including depreciation and an apparent operating shortfall.
The Town Board of Goshen approved the 2026 projected budget for the Goshen EMS Corporation during its Aug. 28, 2025 meeting, and asked EMS representatives to show a dedicated capital replacement line in future budget materials.
Board members voted to approve the budget as presented after a brief review. The proposal includes a reported operating shortfall of $64,000 for the first year, a figure discussed at the meeting alongside a $13,036,000 amortization and depreciation line visible on the materials presented to the board.
The board asked for clearer, recurring capital planning so taxpayers would not face a single large charge when equipment needs replacement. One board member asked whether the budget forecasts a yearly set‑aside for vehicle replacement instead of a large, single‑year expense; the question prompted staff to point the board to earlier materials and to confirm that $50,000 is allocated to a capital fund.
Tom Waddell said, “It’s a $64,000 loss,” describing the operating position shown on the worksheet, and confirmed later that the EMS rigs and fly cars include automatic CPR machines on board. A resident, Chris Healy, praised the EMS service during public comment: “It’s pennies on the dollar for the value. This is value added to our community.”
Board members asked that future budget distributions explicitly show the $50,000 capital allocation and where those funds are held. One member requested an updated spreadsheet that would display the capital allocation as a line item; a representative said they would provide the requested update.
The board approved the budget by voice vote; no roll call was taken at the meeting.
The board also noted the EMS operation’s scale: presenters said the organization has an annual operating budget in excess of $2 million and that roughly $1.6 million comes from billing insurance and other reimbursements. Members discussed growth in call volume and the shift from volunteer‑style responses toward more staffed, professional coverage.
The board directed staff to provide the requested budget update showing the capital fund allocation and to include clearer recurring replacement forecasts in future materials.
