By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the July 9 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors discussed next steps in the process of working on a countywide plan for EMS service. A meeting is set for July 10 at 7 p.m. at the courthouse with representatives expected from each applicable EMS service (Stuart, Adair and Panora).
There was discussion as to whether the supervisors could (or should) let each township make an individual choice as to which EMS service they would prefer to contract with. Supervisor Maggie Armstrong voiced a concern.
“What I’m concerned about is that we’d end up with a 15-person commission again, to try to make a decision, and I don’t think that’s really what we want, moving forward,” Armstrong said.
The consensus was to hold the meeting on July 10 and see what direction things go.
The supervisors discussed agenda item No. 5 (“Request for Public Records-Robert Rehkemper”).
“I think everybody has seen the letter, so I make a motion to direct the County Attorney and Sheriff’s department to supply the necessary records for that request,” Supervisor Mike Dickson said.
“I spoke with the Sheriff yesterday and made that recommendation to him,” Supervisor JD Kuster said.
There was discussion that this request falls under Chapter 22 regarding what information can be provided and the timeline of such. The supervisors unanimously voted to approve Dickson’s motion.
County IT Administrator Brian Hoffman addressed the supervisors about a password keeper program.
“We’ve had quite a few requests over the past months, with the increased volume of internet access for different vendors and websites and all that we subscribe to,” Hoffman said. “There are all kinds of potential vulnerabilities that we’re trying to eliminate. So, we’re not adding anything new. We’re taking this and integrating it into our technology that we already have in existence.”
Hoffman said with roughly 60 users expected, the plan would cost approximately $2,000 for a year. He added that this represents a 53% discount but said the discount may not be permanent. The supervisors unanimously approved using the program Hoffman proposed.
The next regular meeting of the supervisors will be Tuesday, July 16. The public is welcome. Attendees may participate in person or by calling 323-792-6123 and inputting conference ID 547029216#.