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Trustees approve higher EMS fees; board notes mutual aid to Pittsfield
Summary
Trustees voted to raise EMS reimbursement rates effective Sept. 1 after comparing village rates to regional Multimed averages; the board also discussed mutual aid to Pittsfield and ongoing recruitment for a full‑time medic/administrator.
Mayor Peter Lennon presented a comparison of the village's proposed EMS fees to regional averages, reporting the village BLS charge at $1,500 (Multimed average $1,700), the ALS1 charge at $1,900 (Multimed average $2,100), the ALS2 charge at $2,100 (Multimed average $2,500) and loaded mileage at $36 (Multimed average $41). The mayor said the higher charges will primarily affect private-pay customers, roughly 10–15% of calls. Trustees voted to increase the rates, with the changes to take effect Sept. 1.
The board noted an uptick in call volume and that the village is providing mutual aid to Pittsfield; the board directed staff to pursue a formal mutual-aid agreement. The village is also completing recruitment for a full‑time medic/administrator position, with the posting closing Aug. 22.
