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Council warns of EMS budget shortfalls and county cuts; moves to closed session on negotiations
Summary
Councilmembers urged concern over EMS and fire funding, sharing figures for neighboring garages and staffing; after lengthy discussion about financial strain and possible county cuts, council voted to enter a closed session to discuss negotiations.
Councilmembers warned of growing budget pressure on regional emergency medical services and the local fire/EMS system and discussed potential county-level budget reductions that could affect coverage and staffing.
The mayor and council cited specific figures for area EMS garages: Huntington reported positive revenue and high staffing, Green River was running a deficit and had 69% staffing, while Castle Dale/Orangeville had just five runs for the period and staffing reported at about 30%. Council members said bonuses paid this year came from carryover funds but that next year could see deeper cuts; members discussed the potential for combined garages but characterized that as a rumor not confirmed in the current meeting.
After the budget discussion, a motion was made, seconded and approved by roll call to enter a closed executive session to discuss negotiations. The council recessed the open meeting for the closed session; non‑essential participants were asked to leave the room.
