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Spencer County Fiscal Court approves raises for EMS supervisory and operations staff
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Summary
The Fiscal Court on Nov. 18 approved pay increases for several EMS supervisors and operations staff, accepted related personnel changes and asked EMS leadership to return with further information on facility remodels and security cameras.
Spencer County Judge Executive Scott Travis and the Fiscal Court voted Nov. 18 to approve pay adjustments for several supervisory and operations members of the county Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team.
Chief of Emergency Services Robert Klinglesmith told the Court the proposed changes were intended to ensure equitable compensation and align supervisory rates. The approved adjustments left AEMT Supervisor Corey Raisor’s rate unchanged; raised AEMT Supervisor Remey Gnagie to $19.75 per hour; raised EMT Supervisor Rob Renner to $18.25 per hour; and provided an additional $0.50 per hour for Education Coordinator James Vandenbos. The Court approved the proposed pay rates on a voice vote after a motion by Judge Executive Scott Travis and a second from Esq. Pharris.
Klinglesmith also presented related EMS topics: a proposal to remodel the county Emergency Operations Center so it could serve as a long‑term incident hub and meeting space during emergencies, and a separate item proposing security cameras for the EMS facility. A packet email from Michael Shelburne outlined a camera package (NVR + six cameras + 4TB HDD) and listed equipment costs around $1,006.47, with labor charges to be billed separately; Daniel Cole would run cabling and Shelburne would handle installation and training if approved. The Court did not authorize purchases at this meeting and asked staff to return with additional research on camera and lock-system options.
The Court also discussed EMS mileage charges earlier in the meeting after Klinglesmith reported Spencer County’s current mileage rates were lower than surrounding counties. Commissioners debated differences in reimbursement between private-pay patients, Medicare and private insurance, and noted that Spencer County does not have an in‑county medical facility.
Next steps: the EMS pay adjustments are effective as ordered by the Court, and Klinglesmith will provide further information on the proposed remodel and security measures at a future meeting.