HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Committee Minutes 10.24.2016 MINUTES
EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 24,2016
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M.
Members Present: Tom Nelson Clete Knaub
Doug Poehls Bruce McGee
Others Present: Brent Peters,Fire Chief Dr. Jedediah Walker, Ambulance Medical Director
Sherry Sauskojus Brad Shoemaker, County EMS Director
Kurt Markegard, PWD
Ann Soares, Rimrock Chevrolet-Parking
Ann Soares, Rimrock Chevrolet, did not attend the meeting. There was discussion on the ordinance for
truck parking within the city limits that states "it is unlawful and constitutes a public offense for any
person to park a truck as defined above on any street or avenue within the city, and outside of that area
which may from time to time by the city ordinance be designated as the central business district, except
for an emergency or for loading and unloading purposes". Chief Musson had previously mentioned that
the police deal with the parking on a complaint basis. A statement was made that the committee now has a
complaint that has to be considered. There was more discussion on the ordinance stating "it is unlawful
for any person to park a vehicle in the city that has a width greater that 104 inches, or a total length
exceeding 34 feet including load". It also states that "when appropriate signs are erected, as hereinafter
provided, no person shall operate, drive, cause or permit to be operated or driven, any truck, as defined in
this chapter, on any restricted street, except as hereinafter provided". It was recommended to have the
Police Dept. and Public Works Dept. look into putting up signs.
Presentation by County EMS Director
Brad briefed the committee on a countywide EMS. There would be an ALS level of service throughout
the county with two locations of twenty-four hour staff, with one in Worden and one in Laurel. Brent
agreed this is the direction the city may need to go. Laurel does have the building and ambulances. Brad
said he would come back with more information and numbers. Doug stated they have our support and the
committee would then need to present it to the council. If the City is interested, they would go forward
and talk to the County Board of Commissioners.
Other Items
Bruce presented some questions on a tax increase to benefit the emergency services of Laurel. The
questions are designed to gather the citizens' feelings about their support to increase funding for Laurel
Emergency Services. He handed out the questions to committee members to review.
Respectfully Submitted,
Neva Hall
Secretary