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Rawlins County delays decision on sale of former EMS property; signs updated EMS protocols
Summary
County attorneys outlined legal steps for selling surplus county property and the commission deferred any sale decision until all commissioners can participate. Separately, the board signed updated EMS medication protocols approved by local medical directors and the state; training is required before implementation.
The Rawlins County Board of Commissioners reviewed legal requirements and deferred deciding whether to sell the county-owned EMS property on Highway 36 at its Feb. 14, 2025, meeting.
County Attorney Chris Rohr reviewed K.S.A. 19-211 and provided a sample resolution language that outlines the statutory process for disposition of county property. County Clerk Rachel Finley reported that the county had spent $49,324.60 on the lot and demolition of the former EMS building and an additional $12,795.25 on blueprints, overhead doors for a new EMS building and grant services, for a grand total of $62,119.85 to date. Commissioners agreed to review the documentation and wait until absent Commissioner Lincoln Pochop could participate before taking further steps.
Separately, Megan Rippe, representing EMS, presented updated standard protocols that change which medications may be administered by Basic EMTs, Advanced EMTs, paramedics and registered nurses. Rippe said the protocols have been approved by medical directors Dr. Daise and P.A. Paul and that the state has approved the changes; she added that the updated protocols cannot be used until training for personnel is completed. Commissioner Solko moved to sign the updated guidelines and Commissioner Mosley seconded; the minutes record the motion as carried.
County Attorney Rohr asked for copies of the protocols to review; the minutes indicate he will receive them by email. The board did not take further action on property disposition, instead scheduling additional review at a meeting when all commissioners can participate.
The minutes record expenditures and approvals but do not include roll-call vote tallies for the signings or procedural steps.
