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Board approves $2 hourly increase for part-time paramedic role, retroactive to July 24
Summary
Following a police/EMS report of 132 calls in July, the board approved increasing part-time paramedic pay for Scott Seals from $30 to $32 per hour, effective July 24, 2026, with roll-call votes recorded.
The mayor reported 132 calls for the police/EMS in July (109 responded, 13 missed), and the board recommended a pay increase for a part-time paramedic taking on narcotics responsibilities. "So we were recommending that we, increase his rate from $30 an hour to 32 as a part time pair paramedic per diem as of 07/24/2026," the mayor said while presenting the staffing change.
The board discussed the retroactive effective date and confirmed the person filling the role (Scott Seals) would assume narcotics responsibilities and paramedic duties; the board then moved and recorded a roll-call vote and the motion carried. The clerk and payroll office were directed to process the pay change and to record required certifications for the narcotics assignment.
Why it matters: The change addresses staffing needs amid high call volumes and formalizes medic coverage and narcotics responsibilities with a modest pay adjustment.
