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Henefer council weighs Summit County emergency-services contract as residents push back
Summary
Legal counsel described a possible contract from Summit County that would add services; councilmembers and a public commenter said residents should not bear the added cost and the mayor will consult neighboring mayors before deciding.
Legal counsel Mason Kjar told the Henefer Town Council Aug. 4 that the Summit County manager and sheriff have offered a possible contract to provide additional emergency services to the town and urged the council to analyze whether the town’s base level of service is sufficient.
"Services will not decrease if the town chooses not to accept the contract for additional services," Kjar said, noting the offer is additive rather than a replacement. Ty Bailey told the council Henefer’s level of service should match neighboring unincorporated areas. Councilmember Rush Hotchkiss said requiring residents to pay for extra emergency coverage would be too large a financial burden.
During public comment Karen Ovard told the council, "I feel like the residents shouldn’t pay for additional emergency services." Mayor Kay H. Richins said she will discuss the offer with other local mayors before returning a recommendation to the council.
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