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Council committees flag rising calls, police staffing and possible ambulance utility fee increase
Summary
Committee reports noted increases in fire and police calls, approval of a psychological exam for a lateral police hire, discussion on UTVs/NEVs, and Finance Committee consideration of satellite agency budgets, police overtime and a possible Ambulance Utility Fee increase.
Committee reports given at the Sept. 16 meeting signaled operational and budget issues for Lynden city departments. The Public Safety Committee reported that fire and police calls are up, noted Fire Chief Mark Billmire's upcoming retirement and recorded approval of a psychological exam for a lateral police candidate. Council members discussed what would be required to allow UTVs and neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) to operate legally in the city.
The Finance Committee previewed a special two-hour meeting to review satellite agency budgets, flagged police department overtime and a declining ending cash balance, and noted the possibility of an Ambulance Utility Fee increase. The committee also indicated the city's annual audit (financial statement) will arrive next month and discussed a potential parks interfund loan.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 039; topfinish SEG 044
Speakers referenced: Mark Wohlrab; Councilor Kyle Strengholt; Councilor Gary Vis.
