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Council discusses ambulance readiness, backup vehicles and possible surplus sale
Summary
Supervisor Larry Gorman told council Pioneer Ambulance was licensed and ready though Medicare reimbursement work remains; councilors discussed listing a 2022 ambulance for sale but decided to defer formal action and keep a backup for at least six months.
Larry Gorman, identified in the meeting as the supervisor for Pioneer Ambulance, told council the service’s licensing and medication status were current and that staff were working on Medicare reimbursement procedures.
Councilors and staff discussed pre‑positioning and standby responsibilities and whether the city could receive reimbursement for assisting on certain calls. Gorman said the ambulance crew works closely with local fire personnel and that Pioneer had backup ambulances available.
Councilors raised the prospect of selling a 2022 KME ambulance that has been largely unused. One councilor made a motion to put the 2022 vehicle on the market, arguing the city could recover value rather than keep the vehicle in storage; other councilors asked staff to hold the vehicle for at least six months in case of a primary‑unit failure. The mayor and staff said the item would be moved to the next meeting’s agenda for a formal vote and that tonight’s discussion served only to air options.
Separately, staff discussed laser‑guidance equipment procurement: council voted on a motion regarding a laser‑guide purchase and sell‑back arrangement and the motion passed during the meeting.
