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Adams County approves $371,800 boost to EMS payroll, approves transfers, hires EMT and allocates opioid settlement funds
Summary
On Nov. 17, 2025 the Adams County Commissioners approved supplemental transfers and appropriations including a $371,800 addition to AMB/EMS salaries, hired a part-time EMT, and allocated $3,309.26 from the national opioid settlement to Children Services; most motions passed unanimously.
Adams County Commissioners on Nov. 17 approved a package of supplemental transfers and additional appropriations that included a $371,800 increase to Adams County AMB/EMS salaries and multiple line-item additions for benefits and supplies.
The board voted to move funds into AMB/EMS accounts for PERS, insurance, Medicare, general supplies and medical supplies and added $27,000 for contract services. The fiscal package also included a $175,000 cash transfer from the county general fund to Children Services.
Commissioner Kelly Jones moved the transfers and appropriations; Commissioner Jason Hayslip seconded the motion. The measure passed unanimously (Resolution No. 2025-489).
The commissioners also approved hiring Hagen Craig as a part-time Basic EMT for Adams County EMS at $16.50 per hour, effective Nov. 17, 2025. The employment was recommended by EMS Chief Dusty McCleese and was approved on a motion by Jason Hayslip, seconded by Barbara Moore Holt (Resolution No. 2025-490).
Separately, the board authorized allocation of $3,309.26 from the National Opioid Lawsuit Settlement to Adams County Children Services to support children in custody due to opioid-related issues. That allocation was moved by Barbara Moore Holt and seconded by Jason Hayslip and approved unanimously (Resolution No. 2025-491).
Votes at a glance
- Resolution No. 2025-488, bills approved for payment (grand total listed in journal: $305,767.03): mover Jason Hayslip; second Barbara Moore Holt. Vote: Moore Holt, Aye; Jones, Aye; Hayslip, Abstain.
- Resolution No. 2025-489, supplemental transfers and additional appropriations (notable: $371,800 to AMB/EMS salaries; $175,000 cash transfer to Children Services): mover Kelly Jones; second Jason Hayslip. Vote: unanimous Aye.
- Resolution No. 2025-490, employment of Hagen Craig, Part-Time Basic EMT at $16.50/hr effective Nov. 17, 2025: mover Jason Hayslip; second Barbara Moore Holt. Vote: unanimous Aye.
- Resolution No. 2025-491, allocation of $3,309.26 from the National Opioid Settlement to Children Services: mover Barbara Moore Holt; second Jason Hayslip. Vote: unanimous Aye.
Why it matters
The added appropriations substantially increase the county’s EMS payroll authority for the year and fund operational needs for ambulance services, which the EMS chief said handled 116 runs for the week. The opioid-settlement allocation directs a small, explicit settlement sum to local child-welfare services tied to opioid-related custody cases.
What’s next
The budget adjustments and hires are effective immediately as entered into the county journal. The board approved the motions in open session; no additional public hearings on these appropriations were announced.
