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Board approves part‑time EMT hire at $15.66 per hour
Summary
The board approved a part‑time EMS hire (name variably recorded in the packet) at $15.66 hourly with a start date of Aug. 3, 2026, and noted continued staff recruitment for additional shifts.
The Chickasaw County Board approved a part‑time hire for the EMS department and discussed ongoing staffing needs.
Chair (S2) introduced the item noting EMS director Joel could not attend but had submitted two actionable items. The board moved and seconded a motion to hire a part‑time EMT at a rate of $15.66 per hour with an effective start date of Aug. 3, 2026; the motion passed by roll call with Travis, Isaac, Steve and Jake voting aye (4‑0) and Scott absent.
Board members discussed continued recruitment and policy review; staff said letters were sent to part‑time employees to confirm continued availability. The hire and recruitment status will be reflected in personnel records and future staffing updates to the board.
