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Council hears EMS report, reviews maintenance needs and seeks attorney guidance on tree ordinance
Summary
The council received an EMS update (12 medical calls, seven transports), discussed equipment and drainage maintenance, considered tree-trimming bids and a potential tree ordinance, and agreed to seek legal counsel before adopting any ordinance.
Council members reviewed public-works and emergency services items, including a report on recent calls, equipment needs and planned maintenance.
Unidentified Speaker 3 reported "12 medical calls with 7 transports and 2 fire calls" over the recent months and noted that vouchers for wages had been submitted; the speaker said the department is pursuing turnout gear and extrication equipment. The council also discussed several maintenance issues: carpet cleaning after December, testing and servicing the snowblower and lawnmower (including battery problems), and twice‑annual drain cleaning to address standing water.
Tree trimming and a town tree ordinance drew attention. Speakers discussed a $9,000 trimming estimate and compared contractor bids; Unidentified Speaker 1 said they needed attorney guidance and hoped to present a draft ordinance next month, possibly modeled on a West Valley example. Council members cautioned about procurement practices and whether a contractor could be asked to match competing bids.
Other administrative items discussed included installing a large screen TV to display the agenda during meetings and follow-up on a property at 120 North Center with potential drainage concerns; the council agreed to continue outreach to the occupant before pursuing enforcement.
No new purchases, binding contracts, or ordinance votes were taken at the meeting; council directed staff to pursue legal review and follow up on maintenance scheduling and equipment service.
