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Court debates EMT pay increases and EMS equipment; approves one staffing status change
Summary
Spencer County commissioners discussed proposed pay‑rate increases for EMTs and advanced EMTs, budget impacts and timing for a UTV purchase. The court approved Connor Brumley’s shift from full‑time to part‑time Advanced EMT and asked staff for refined cost estimates on raises.
County staff presented a proposal to raise hourly pay rates for EMTs and advanced EMTs, and commissioners discussed the estimated annual budget impact. One preliminary staff estimate cited an additional county cost in the low tens of thousands; members asked for a detailed cost breakdown including benefits and seniority effects before final approval.
The court also debated timing for a budgeted emergency‑services UTV purchase (budget lines shown: $50,000 for EMS vehicle/ATV and $45,000 for park repairs were referenced) and chose to defer larger capital choices pending more quotes and potential grant opportunities. The court approved a personnel motion to change Connor Brumley from full‑time to part‑time Advanced EMT at $18 per hour. "I have a motion for Jim, 2nd by Zach, so that we give the, the EMT and the advanced EMT pay rates that Robert is proposing here," the chair said when moving the pay‑rate discussion toward further review.
