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Board reappoints transit committee members; EMS update given and Idaho Power debt plan discussed
Summary
The board reappointed four members to the Special Transit Advisory Committee, heard an EMS staffing update, and discussed a $433,515.41 debt to Idaho Power and a proposed five‑payment schedule; motions to reappoint and to approve minutes passed unanimously.
The Lake County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 15 reappointed four people to the Special Transit Advisory Committee and covered several operational updates, including EMS staffing and a county debt matter involving Idaho Power.
Transit Administrator Tina Burneikis said four applications were received and recommended reappointment of John Effingham (Christmas Valley), Joni Bramlett (Fort Rock), Melissa Walton (Paisley) and Veteran Services Officer JP Pereyra. Commissioner James Williams moved to reappoint all four; Vice‑Chair Barry Shullanberger seconded and the motion carried, 3–0.
Lake Health District Emergency Services Director Tyson Lane reported call volume was good, the district is advertising for a paramedic and is using a transitional paramedic program to accelerate training. Lane said the 911 transition experienced some initial bugs but overall had been positive; he noted concerns about some helicopter landing sites in the northern county.
On county finances, Commissioner James Williams said he had discussed an Idaho Power payment issue with Treasurer Melanie Lasley and said the debt was accruing interest. Chair Mark Albertson relayed a text from Treasurer Lasley reporting a balance due of $433,515.41 and that Idaho Power would accept five quarterly payments of $86,703.00. Commissioners agreed to discuss options with the treasurer and revisit the matter at the Nov. 4 work session.
The board also approved the Sept. 30 work session minutes and Oct. 1 regular session minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at noon.
