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Corydon council approves EMS affiliation with Wayne County, equipment lease, employee pay change and community event date
Summary
Council approved an EMS affiliation agreement with Wayne County to comply with Iowa Code chapter 641.132, authorized a lease purchase and tax levy for a skid loader, approved a $0.50 pay increase in the FY25 pay resolution, and set Beggar's Night for Oct. 26, 2024.
At its Aug. 28 meeting the Corydon City Council approved a set of routine municipal actions: an EMS affiliation agreement with Wayne County, a lease purchase and tax levy for a skid loader, a FY25 pay resolution for full‑time city employees, and community scheduling and park work authorizations.
Councilor Chase Clark explained that the Emergency Medical Service affiliation agreement with Wayne County is intended to comply with Iowa Code chapter 641.132 and to allow the county to maintain a single EMS service and roster, streamlining administration and enabling additional EMS resources. The council approved entering the affiliation agreement; members noted there would be no substantial impact to the fire department budget as recorded in the minutes.
The council also approved Resolution 2025‑011 authorizing entry into a lease purchase agreement and levying a tax to pay for a skid loader; approval included the tax exemption certificate and passed unanimously. Council approved Resolution 2025‑012 setting FY25 pay rates for full‑time city employees, which includes a $0.50 hourly increase for H. Jones.
The Wayne County Conservation Board recommended continued tree removal work at Corydon Lake Park; the council authorized initiating requests for bids for tree removal. The council set Beggar’s Night to occur annually on the Saturday on or prior to Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.; the 2024 date was set for Oct. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. City Clerk Stacy Gibbs said she will pass the council’s idea of creating a parade route to the local chamber.
During the good cause business portion, Councilor Kenny Holmes asked whether the city has an ordinance limiting excessive noise during specific hours; Clerk Gibbs said she did not believe one exists and that she would follow up. Councilor Chase Clark noted that Iowa state code requires ATV/UTV operators to have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years of age. Clark also said FEMA advises against using noon sirens daily except for testing or warnings; the council discussed the pros and cons but made no decision on siren use.
All motions recorded in the minutes for these items passed by unanimous vote.
