Board moves two rescue-squad supervisor positions to county payroll and pursues SAFER grant
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Supervisors approved transferring two rescue-squad supervisory positions (administration and operations) to county employment and authorized pursuit of a SAFER grant to help staff fire and emergency services.
The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors approved a public-safety committee recommendation to transfer two supervisory positions from the rescue squad to county employment, and the county will advertise and interview for the roles as it transitions them onto the county payroll.
The board heard that the rescue squad's finances have improved and that the committee expects to finish the year with funds remaining and the ability to repay an outstanding loan. The supervisors said the transfer will not require additional county funding beyond amounts already appropriated to the rescue squad; the county will handle recruiting and interviews for the positions.
Board members also discussed the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant opportunity. County staff said Emergency Services Director Chris Russell will begin the grant process with the Commonwealth Regional Council; the grant could help fund positions if Charlotte County receives an award.
A motion from the public-safety committee to move the two positions to county staff was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.