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Commission reviews provisional 2025 budget; EMS appropriation trimmed by $50,000
Summary
Auditor Sherman and staff reviewed the provisional 2025 budget, noting a $50,000 reduction to McCook County EMS, a $15,000 increase in 911 revenue estimates, selection of Alternative HR support (saving $13,800), and other line-item adjustments; commissioners confirmed a 5% salary increase remained 'as of today.'
Auditor Geralyn Sherman and Deputy Auditor Becky Hoiten presented changes to the proposed 2025 provisional budget following the July 30 meeting. Key adjustments included selecting Support Level 1 with Alternative HR (projected savings of $13,800), increasing estimated 911 surcharge revenue by $15,000, setting county nurse hours at 24 per week for salary estimates, and lowering the McCook County Emergency Medical Services appropriation by $50,000. Bridgewater Ambulance funding remained at $46,400.
Commissioners asked whether a 5% salary increase was still included; Auditor Sherman said, "As of today, yes." The presentation also itemized department payrolls and capital/project expenses. No final adoption of the 2025 budget occurred; the Board reviewed provisional numbers and recorded the adjustments for later adoption processes.
