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Albany County approves purchase of new AEDs and directs staff to develop oversight and training plan
Summary
Commissioners directed staff to buy 15 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and cabinets compatible with current equipment, to use county building reserve funds for purchase, and to return a plan for oversight and staff training while noting grant constraints on who can administer maintenance.
The board voted to direct staff to purchase 15 new automated external defibrillators (AEDs), cabinets and necessary accessories for county offices and facilities and to fund the purchase from the county building reserve.
County staff reported roughly a dozen older AEDs across county properties that are nearing the end of service. "They're basically what you use to shock them and, like, get a pulse," said an operations staff member during the discussion. Public Health's response coordinator, Zach, explained grant constraints on his ability to purchase supplies or spend grant funds and flagged the need to confirm whether AED oversight duties could be assigned to a grant-funded position.
Speakers discussed state statute and manufacturer maintenance requirements. County counsel and staff referenced Wyoming statute 35-26-102 (as cited in the meeting) to explain that custodial possession, training and scheduled maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines are key to limiting liability and qualifying for immunity. County staff estimated about 15 devices are needed (to cover Elections, EOC, Drug Court, Legal and other offices); a rough per-unit price was discussed around $1,500, but staff noted bulk pricing and final costs will be confirmed.
The board's motion directed staff to purchase new AED units compatible with those already acquired by the sheriff's office, to include cabinets and accessories, and to propose an oversight/training plan (who will be the point of contact, maintenance schedule, and training delivery). The transcript records a voice vote approving the motion and identifies the county building reserve as the funding source; the transcript does not provide a numeric roll-call vote tally.
Next steps: staff will return with a cost estimate, an equipment list showing brand compatibility with existing sheriff's equipment, and a proposed maintenance and training plan that clarifies responsibilities and any grant compliance issues before final purchases are executed.
