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Elk County transfers $100,000 from Windfarm Fund to EMS amid overtime, staffing shortfalls
Summary
The Elk County Board of Commissioners approved a $100,000 transfer from the Windfarm Fund to the EMS Fund after EMS leaders reported cash shortfalls driven by high overtime and difficulty filling positions; the motion passed 2–0.
The Elk County Board of Commissioners approved a $100,000 transfer from the Windfarm Fund to the county EMS Fund to cover cash shortfalls caused by high overtime and short staffing. Commissioner Perry Russell moved the transfer and Chairman Doug Hendricks seconded; the motion carried 2‑0.
Gillian Beaumont, the county EMS director, told the board that "the EMS Department is low on cash funds due to the high amount of overtime due to short staffing." Beaumont had earlier requested an executive session to discuss non‑elected personnel matters and wages.
The transfer is intended to address immediate payroll and overtime obligations while staff continue recruitment efforts. No further budget adjustments or long‑term financing steps were made at the meeting; commissioners did not propose additional revenue sources during the session and did not take further action beyond the transfer approval.
