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County, Bancroft discuss housing ambulances in city shop; commissioners to review rent, bank plan for debit card
Summary
Ambulance Coordinator Larry Weaver told the board the City of Bancroft offered a free bay for Bancroft ambulances until a new bay is built; afterward the county would owe rent. Weaver also proposed a debit card to cover fuel and meals during out-of-town runs; commissioners will review bank options and existing interlocal contracts before deciding.
Larry Weaver, Caribou County’s Ambulance Coordinator, told the board on Nov. 26, 2012 that the City of Bancroft has offered to allow Bancroft ambulances to occupy a bay in the city shop at no cost while the city constructs a new bay. Weaver said that once the new bay is completed the county would be expected to pay rent. He suggested that Caribou County partner with the City of Bancroft to reduce housing costs for the ambulances.
Weaver also proposed issuing a debit card to emergency services to manage expenses—fuel and meals—when ambulances transport patients to hospitals outside the county. The board asked staff to pursue a plan with the bank and said commissioners would discuss the matter further after details are provided. Commissioners also said they will review the existing contract with the City of Soda Springs before making any decisions about using other municipal facilities.
The minutes record discussion of cost-sharing options but do not specify rent amounts or a timetable for any intergovernmental agreement.
