Further Discussion Required
by Chris Tergliafera
At the April 11 regular meeting of the Grafton Town Council, EMT Services NY LLC (EMTS) gave a presentation in which they detailed their current partnership with the Grafton Rescue Squad (GRS). The agreement between the two is currently on a consultation basis, for such things as assessing best practices and bylaws in order to make sure the ambulance station is in compliance. EMTS also discussed the possibility of extending the agreement with GRS to include staffing services, mentioning some of the reasons this would be beneficial, such as alleviating pressure on current volunteers so they don’t get burned out.
For July through December of this year, the cost of staffing services from EMTS would be $55,000 to cover five 12 hour shifts per week, and $63,000 for six 12 hour shifts, plus an additional $18,000 for operating expenses.
Since the rates listed previously are only for the last six months of 2022, the number would have to at least be doubled for 2023 and beyond, at current rates. There is no locked in price, and cost increases are possible from year to year.
The Council stated they will need to discuss the matter further before a decision can be made, and would like public feedback before doing so. For that reason, it’s very likely this topic will be discussed at an upcoming workshop meeting, and even possibly a public forum.
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Trout discovery day at Grafton Lakes State Park will be Thursday, April 21, from 11 am to 1:30 pm.
Zumba Mondays at Roxborough Holdings has been extended five additional weeks.
Amanda Mason was appointed as the new Deputy Town Clerk.
The Council passed a resolution approving the Town’s recent audit of the financial record by FAZ Accounting Services. The results of the audit can now be made public.