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Board reviews finances and operations; approves minutes and adjourns
Summary
The board reported October deposits of $94,006.97, discussed winter snow‑removal planning and a pending recertification submission, debated when a newly passed ordinance's fee adjustments should take effect, approved prior meeting minutes by voice vote, and adjourned. No ordinances were amended at the meeting.
Washington County officials opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, then approved the minutes of the previous meeting by voice vote.
A county official reported October deposits totaling $94,006.97 and said the second sheet contains a breakdown by ALS/BLS and other categories. The board reviewed operational updates: the repaired Durango vehicle is 'back to its original self,' and an advanced EMT class is expected to finish around Nov. 18 with three full‑time BLS staff preparing to test for advanced EMT certification.
Board members discussed preparations for winter snow removal and noted concerns about a snowplow pickup truck that previously experienced problems. Staff also reported that county recertification submissions (paramedic provider and BLS training) were made through a new IDHS computer format on Oct. 1 and that processing times may be prolonged.
The board examined when to implement fee adjustments in an ordinance recently circulated by staff. One board member asked whether adjustments should take effect immediately or at the start of the new year; staff were directed to send the ordinance to the billing company so the company can apply the changes and to follow up if implementation problems arise.
In response to a public comment, the board touched on emergency preparedness and recalled prior mock drills with the hospital and preplanning that had lined up extra crews for past incidents. The board closed the meeting after agreeing to review materials requested by an EMS spokesperson and set no specific date for final action.
A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
